City of Bauxite

01/26/2026

Due to severe weather conditions, the city will be closed tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on operations for the upcoming days. Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather conditions, Bauxite City Hall will be closed tomorrow. The monthly council meeting has also been canceled. We encourage residents to stay warm and exercise caution. Updates regarding the reopening will be provided as soon as possible.

01/23/2026

We will be closing at 1pm today. We want to ensure our employees are prepared for the ice/snow that is coming. We are currently planning for the council meeting we have scheduled for Monday January 26th to be cancelled, due to the weather. We will continue to keep you guys posted through out the storm. Keep warm! Here are a few suggestions to help prepare for the storm. If you need to contact the police department and it is not an emergency please call 501-303-5648, this is dispatch and they can get an officer to you. Always, if it is an emergency call 9-1-1.
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BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD)
❄️1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.
❄️2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
❄️3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
❄️4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
❄️5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.
❄️6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails.
❄️7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.
❄️8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer.
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WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION
❄️9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
❄️10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
❄️11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.
❄️12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.
❄️13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
❄️14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.
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FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP
❄️15. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
❄️16. Have manual can opener available.
❄️17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
❄️18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”
❄️19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.
❄️20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm.
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HEAT AND HOME SAFETY
❄️21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
❄️22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.
❄️23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
❄️24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
❄️25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.
❄️26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.
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VEHICLE AND TRAVEL
❄️27. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins.
❄️28. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first.
❄️29. Keep in the car: blanket, water, snacks, phone charger, gloves.
❄️30. Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid.
❄️31. Park away from large tree limbs when possible.
❄️32. Assume flights and travel may be disrupted for days.
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POWER OUTAGE PLAN
❄️33. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage.
❄️34. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates.
❄️35. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers.
❄️36. Know where warming centers may be in your parish.
❄️37. Have extension cords ready if using a generator outside.
❄️38. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air.
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PETS AND LIVESTOCK
❄️39. Bring pets indoors with extra food and water.
❄️40. Provide outdoor animals with unfrozen water sources.
❄️41. Add straw or blankets to outdoor shelters.
❄️42. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation.
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MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS
❄️43. Keep a written list of medications and dosages.
❄️44. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds.
❄️45. Have backup batteries for medical devices.
❄️46. Identify a place with power you could relocate to if needed.
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PROPERTY PROTECTION
❄️47. Move vehicles away from trees or power lines.
❄️48. Secure outdoor furniture and lightweight items.
❄️49. Avoid trimming trees during the storm—do it beforehand.
❄️50. Photograph property for insurance before conditions worsen.
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DURING THE STORM
❄️51. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
❄️52. Assume downed lines are live and dangerous.
❄️53. Use only safe indoor heating methods.
❄️54. Check on neighbors, especially elderly, by phone if possible.
❄️55. Report outages to utility companies rather than 911 unless it’s an emergency.
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AFTER THE STORM
❄️56. Walk carefully—ice may refreeze overnight.
❄️57. Check pipes for leaks as temperatures rise.
❄️58. Throw out refrigerated food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours.
❄️59. Avoid DIY electrical repairs around downed lines.
❄️60. Be patient—restoring power after ice can take several days.
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KEY REALITY FOR SOUTHERN ICE EVENTS
❄️A quarter inch of ice can bring scattered outages.
❄️Half an inch can cripple travel and power for days.
❄️Ice is more dangerous than snow for the Deep South

10/27/2025

Come Join us for Halloween

10/15/2024

Wanted to share this with our Bauxite residents that this will affect all of us here in Bauxite.

02/12/2024

Benton utilities has a water leak that could be affecting all of our water customers. Their estimated time of repair is 10:00 pm.

12/04/2023

Customers on the south side of Highway 183 will experience a water outage or low water pressure due to a water line break that is being repaired. We will update with information as we receive it.
Streets that will be affected:
Lake Street, Stuckey Street, Hiram Drive, Nina Street, West Bauxite Church and Brooks Marine

If you have any questions you can reach us in the office at 501-557-5936.

11/09/2023

08/30/2023

SEPTEMBER 16th SATURDAY 8am-8pm
Come out and Celebrate with us!! We will have Bounce Houses, Water Slides, Dunking Booth, Live DJ, Free Food, Cake and Cotton Candy. We will also be playing a movie in the council room with popcorn.
Celebrating being Incorporated 50 years!!
LOCATION: Bauxite City Hall
6055 Stanley circle

06/23/2023

Mrs. Diane Roberts has got a start on our mural. Doesn't it look great!!!

She has provided us with some information and some tentative work hours that she plans to do the work. If anyone would like to help on the painting you can call or text her at the number provided in the pictures.

We look forward to anyone helping out in getting this beautiful mural painted.

05/31/2023

Bauxite city hall will have a skeleton crew and limited hours from 5/31/23 - 6/7/23. Hours for this time will be from 10am - 4:30pm.

05/16/2023

An update from Benton Utilities. It looks like hopefully the water will be back on by 5 pm at the latest.