Barton-Lexa Volunteer Fire Department

09/08/2026

Stolen from another Fire Department page, but this explains why farmers are allowed to burn during burn bans.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Enjoy your long weekend!

09/04/2026

***UPDATE***
LOCATED SAFE

MISSING AND ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Missing from West Helena, AR (Phillips County)

Dallas Young
11 year old W/M
4'00" 85 lbs
Light brown hair brown eyes

Rowan Bevel
8 year old W/M
3'08" 62 lbs
dark brown hair brown eyes

Both boys were last seen on Sept. 3 at 9am in West Helena, AR with Brittanie Coley 31 YOA W/F. Maybe traveling in a 2019 white Ford Expedition AR LPN BCE74P. May have traveled to Iowa.

If you know of the kids whereabouts, contact the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office at 870-338-5555.

09/04/2026

All 75 Arkansas counties are now under high wildfire risk, and more than 65 counties have active burn bans. Persistent drought and extremely dry vegetation mean fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and become difficult to control. As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re asking all Arkansans to stay alert and take steps to reduce wildfire ignition.

Please take these precautions:

- Avoid all outdoor burning. This includes campfires, trash burning, grilling with open flames, and any prescribed or controlled burns.
- Never leave any outdoor flame unattended.
- Use caution when driving or operating equipment near dry vegetation. Avoid driving over tall or dry grass, ensure trailer chains aren’t dragging, and do not drive on flat tires.
- Properly extinguish and dispose of cigarettes—never discard them outdoors.
- Report smoke or fire immediately by calling 1‑800‑468‑8834.

Stay informed by monitoring the Department’s county‑by‑county fire map, reviewing active incidents on the wildfire dashboard, and following our updates on social media.

09/04/2026

Good luck to our Cougar football teams today as they take on Earle!

🗓️ Friday, September 4
🏈 Junior High: 7:00pm at Earle
🏈 Senior High: 7:00pm vs. Earle