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Welcome to the Bethel University Department of Safety and Security page. We provide continuous, year round protection at Bethel University. A safe and secure environment for all students, staff and faculty and the entire campus community is our number one priority.

04/28/2026

BU URGENT:

Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 2:32PM CDT until April 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 174 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN EAST ARKANSAS

CLAY CRAIGHEAD CRITTENDEN
CROSS GREENE LEE
MISSISSIPPI PHILLIPS POINSETT
ST. FRANCIS

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES

IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI

ALCORN BENTON CALHOUN
CHICKASAW COAHOMA DESOTO
ITAWAMBA LAFAYETTE LEE
MARSHALL MONROE PANOLA
PONTOTOC PRENTISS QUITMAN
TALLAHATCHIE TATE TIPPAH
TISHOMINGO TUNICA UNION
YALOBUSHA

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

DUNKLIN PEMISCOT

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN WEST TENNESSEE

BENTON CARROLL CHESTER
CROCKETT DECATUR DYER
FAYETTE GIBSON HARDEMAN
HARDIN HAYWOOD HENDERSON
HENRY LAKE LAUDERDALE
MADISON MCNAIRY OBION
SHELBY TIPTON WEAKLEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALAMO, AMORY, ASHLAND,
BARTLETT, BATESVILLE, BLYTHEVILLE, BOLIVAR, BOONEVILLE,
BROWNSVILLE, BRUCE, CALHOUN CITY, CAMDEN, CARUTHERSVILLE,
CHARLESTON, CLARKSDALE, COFFEEVILLE, COLLIERVILLE, CORINTH,
CORNING, COVINGTON, DECATURVILLE, DRESDEN, DYERSBURG,
FORREST CITY, FULTON, GERMANTOWN, HARRISBURG, HELENA-WEST HELENA,
HENDERSON, HOLLY SPRINGS, HOUSTON, HUMBOLDT, HUNTINGDON, IUKA,
JACKSON, JONESBORO, KENNETT, LEXINGTON, MARIANNA, MARKS, MARTIN,
MEMPHIS, MILAN, MILLINGTON, NEW ALBANY, OAKLAND, OKOLONA,
OLIVE BRANCH, OXFORD, PARAGOULD, PARIS, PARSONS, PIGGOTT,
PONTOTOC, RIPLEY MS, RIPLEY TN, SAVANNAH, SELMER, SENATOBIA,
SOMERVILLE, SOUTHAVEN, TIPTONVILLE, TUNICA, TUPELO, UNION CITY,
WATER VALLEY, WEST MEMPHIS, AND WYNNE.
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04/28/2026

BU URGENT:

Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 9:48PM CDT until April 28 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 167 UNTIL
5 AM CDT TUESDAY WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 162.
THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN EAST ARKANSAS

CLAY CRAIGHEAD CRITTENDEN
CROSS GREENE MISSISSIPPI
POINSETT ST. FRANCIS

IN MISSOURI THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

DUNKLIN PEMISCOT

IN TENNESSEE THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN WEST TENNESSEE

BENTON CARROLL CHESTER
CROCKETT DECATUR DYER
FAYETTE GIBSON HARDEMAN
HARDIN HAYWOOD HENDERSON
HENRY LAKE LAUDERDALE
MADISON MCNAIRY OBION
SHELBY TIPTON WEAKLEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALAMO, BARTLETT, BLYTHEVILLE,
BOLIVAR, BROWNSVILLE, CAMDEN, CARUTHERSVILLE, COLLIERVILLE,
CORNING, COVINGTON, DECATURVILLE, DRESDEN, DYERSBURG,
FORREST CITY, GERMANTOWN, HARRISBURG, HENDERSON, HUMBOLDT,
HUNTINGDON, JACKSON, JONESBORO, KENNETT, LEXINGTON, MARTIN,
MEMPHIS, MILAN, MILLINGTON, OAKLAND, PARAGOULD, PARIS, PARSONS,
PIGGOTT, RIPLEY TN, SAVANNAH, SELMER, SOMERVILLE, TIPTONVILLE,
UNION CITY, WEST MEMPHIS, AND WYNNE.
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04/27/2026

BU URGENT:

Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 2:46PM CDT until April 27 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 162 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN EAST ARKANSAS

CLAY CRAIGHEAD CRITTENDEN
CROSS GREENE MISSISSIPPI
POINSETT ST. FRANCIS

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

DUNKLIN PEMISCOT

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN WEST TENNESSEE

BENTON CARROLL CHESTER
CROCKETT DECATUR DYER
FAYETTE GIBSON HARDEMAN
HARDIN HAYWOOD HENDERSON
HENRY LAKE LAUDERDALE
MADISON MCNAIRY OBION
SHELBY TIPTON WEAKLEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALAMO, BARTLETT, BLYTHEVILLE,
BOLIVAR, BROWNSVILLE, CAMDEN, CARUTHERSVILLE, COLLIERVILLE,
CORNING, COVINGTON, DECATURVILLE, DRESDEN, DYERSBURG,
FORREST CITY, GERMANTOWN, HARRISBURG, HENDERSON, HUMBOLDT,
HUNTINGDON, JACKSON, JONESBORO, KENNETT, LEXINGTON, MARTIN,
MEMPHIS, MILAN, MILLINGTON, OAKLAND, PARAGOULD, PARIS, PARSONS,
PIGGOTT, RIPLEY TN, SAVANNAH, SELMER, SOMERVILLE, TIPTONVILLE,
UNION CITY, WEST MEMPHIS, AND WYNNE.
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03/15/2026

BU URGENT:

Tornado Watch issued March 15 at 3:57PM CDT until March 15 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 55 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN EAST ARKANSAS

CLAY CRAIGHEAD CRITTENDEN
CROSS GREENE LEE
MISSISSIPPI PHILLIPS POINSETT
ST. FRANCIS

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES

IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI

ALCORN BENTON CALHOUN
CHICKASAW COAHOMA DESOTO
ITAWAMBA LAFAYETTE LEE
MARSHALL MONROE PANOLA
PONTOTOC PRENTISS QUITMAN
TALLAHATCHIE TATE TIPPAH
TISHOMINGO TUNICA UNION
YALOBUSHA

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

DUNKLIN PEMISCOT

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN WEST TENNESSEE

BENTON CARROLL CHESTER
CROCKETT DECATUR DYER
FAYETTE GIBSON HARDEMAN
HARDIN HAYWOOD HENDERSON
HENRY LAKE LAUDERDALE
MADISON MCNAIRY OBION
SHELBY TIPTON WEAKLEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALAMO, AMORY, ASHLAND,
BARTLETT, BATESVILLE, BLYTHEVILLE, BOLIVAR, BOONEVILLE,
BROWNSVILLE, BRUCE, CALHOUN CITY, CAMDEN, CARUTHERSVILLE,
CHARLESTON, CLARKSDALE, COFFEEVILLE, COLLIERVILLE, CORINTH,
CORNING, COVINGTON, DECATURVILLE, DRESDEN, DYERSBURG,
FORREST CITY, FULTON, GERMANTOWN, HARRISBURG, HELENA-WEST HELENA,
HENDERSON, HOLLY SPRINGS, HOUSTON, HUMBOLDT, HUNTINGDON, IUKA,
JACKSON, JONESBORO, KENNETT, LEXINGTON, MARIANNA, MARKS, MARTIN,
MEMPHIS, MILAN, MILLINGTON, NEW ALBANY, OAKLAND, OKOLONA,
OLIVE BRANCH, OXFORD, PARAGOULD, PARIS, PARSONS, PIGGOTT,
PONTOTOC, RIPLEY MS, RIPLEY TN, SAVANNAH, SELMER, SENATOBIA,
SOMERVILLE, SOUTHAVEN, TIPTONVILLE, TUNICA, TUPELO, UNION CITY,
WATER VALLEY, WEST MEMPHIS, AND WYNNE.
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Today, we begrudgingly bid farewell to Officer Tavis Carr. A 7-year member of the Campus Security and Student Life depar...
03/13/2026

Today, we begrudgingly bid farewell to Officer Tavis Carr. A 7-year member of the Campus Security and Student Life department, Officer Carr is pursuing a new chapter in his life that is taking him away from Bethel. We couldn't let him leave quietly, though! Please keep Tavis and his family in your prayers as they venture on their new journey.

02/05/2026

Due to lingering ice on sidewalks and in parking lots, Bethel University will remain closed on Friday, February 6, 2026. All administrative offices will remain closed during this time. With warmer weather in the forecast, we expect significant improvement in conditions across campus this weekend. Bethel will resume normal operations on Monday, February 9, 2026.

- College of Arts & Sciences – Classes remain canceled. We strongly encourage all students to continue communicating with professors concerning any missed coursework and assignments.

- College of Health Sciences – Students in the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs will receive guidance directly from faculty.

- College of Professional Studies – Online courses will continue as scheduled.

- The Vera Low Cafeteria will continue operating on its inclement weather schedule through Sunday evening. 11:00 am–1:00 pm for lunch and 4:00 pm–5:30 pm for dinner. It will resume its normal schedule at 7:00 am on Monday morning.

- The Wildcat Grill will resume normal hours on Monday morning at 9:00 am.

- Chick-fil-A has resumed normal hours: 11:00 am–8:00 pm on Friday and 11:00am–5:00 pm on Saturday. It will be closed on Sunday.

For students on campus and those traveling to campus, your safety is our top priority. Please use extreme caution on sidewalks, parking areas, and roadways that may remain frozen. Conditions vary across the area, so always use personal discretion when traveling.

We’re incredibly grateful to our Facilities, Campus Security, Residential Life, and Dining Services teams for their continued dedication and tireless work supporting our students during these wintry conditions. Your efforts are deeply appreciated and make a difference every day

02/04/2026

Dear Bethel Community,

We continue to monitor progress towards reopening campus. Our Facilities Team and external partners have worked diligently to clear many of our sidewalks and parking lots. Despite those efforts, icy conditions remain across much of campus.

With those facts in mind, Bethel University will remain closed on ​T​hursday, February ​5, 2026. All administrative offices will remain closed during this time.

- College of Arts & Sciences – Classes remain canceled. We strongly encourage all students to continue communicating with professors concerning any missed coursework and assignments.

- College of Health Sciences – Students in the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs will receive guidance directly from faculty.

- College of Professional Studies – Online courses will continue as scheduled.

- The Vera Low Cafeteria will continue to operate on its inclement weather schedule, 11:00 am–1:00 pm for lunch and 4:00 pm–5:30 pm for dinner.

We will continue to monitor progress closely and will communicate any additional updates on Wednesday afternoon.

For students on campus and those traveling to campus, your safety is our top priority. When on campus, please use extreme caution on sidewalks, parking areas, and roadways that may remain frozen. Conditions vary across the area, so always use personal discretion when traveling to and from campus.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility this week as we work to clear the ice and snow.

02/03/2026

Dear Bethel Community,

We continue to monitor progress towards reopening campus. Our Facilities Team and external partners have worked diligently to clear many of our sidewalks and parking lots. Despite those efforts, icy conditions remain across much of campus.

With those facts in mind, Bethel University will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. All administrative offices will remain closed during this time.

College of Arts & Sciences – Classes remain canceled. We strongly encourage all students to continue communicating with professors concerning any missed coursework and assignments.

College of Health Sciences – Students in the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs will receive guidance directly from faculty.

College of Professional Studies – Online courses will continue as scheduled.

The Vera Low Cafeteria will continue to operate on its inclement weather schedule, 11:00 am–1:00 pm for lunch and 4:00 pm–5:30 pm for dinner.
We will continue to monitor progress closely and will communicate any additional updates on Wednesday afternoon.

For students on campus and those traveling to campus, your safety is our top priority. When on campus, please use extreme caution on sidewalks, parking areas, and roadways that may remain frozen. Conditions vary across the area, so always use personal discretion when traveling to and from campus.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility this week as we work to clear the ice and snow.

02/02/2026

Dear Bethel Community,

Winter weather continues to impact our campus, and we want to provide additional clarity and the steps the University is taking to improve conditions as quickly and safely as possible.

Despite ongoing efforts, icy conditions remain across campus due to sustained freezing temperatures. Our Facilities team has been working diligently to clear snow and ice using plowing, salting, and other mitigation methods. Unfortunately, the prolonged cold has limited the effectiveness of these efforts. In addition to our internal work, the University is actively coordinating both internal and external resources to further improve conditions.

In an abundance of caution, Bethel University will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. All administrative offices will remain closed during this time.

- College of Arts & Sciences – Classes remain canceled. We strongly encourage all students to continue communicating with professors concerning any missed coursework and assignments.

- College of Health Sciences – Students in the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs will receive guidance directly from faculty.

- College of Professional Studies – Online courses will continue as scheduled.

- The Vera Low Cafeteria will continue to operate on its inclement weather schedule, 11:00 am–1:00 pm for lunch and 4:00 pm–5:30 pm for dinner.

Looking ahead, we are hopeful that today’s warmer temperatures and the forecasted rain tomorrow will assist in melting remaining ice and improving overall conditions. Our goal is to reopen the University on Wednesday, pending further assessment. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and will communicate an additional update on Tuesday afternoon.

For students on campus and those traveling to campus, your safety is our top priority. Please use extreme caution on sidewalks, parking areas, and roadways that may remain frozen. Conditions vary across the area, so always use personal discretion when traveling.

We remain deeply grateful to our Facilities, Campus Security, Residential Life, and Dining Services teams for their dedication and tireless work. We are incredibly fortunate to have such committed staff supporting our campus community.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility this week as we continue to navigate these conditions together.

Hope everybody has been staying safe during ! As we begin to dig ourselves out of the remaining snow and ice, we want t...
02/01/2026

Hope everybody has been staying safe during ! As we begin to dig ourselves out of the remaining snow and ice, we want to give out some recognition to the hard-working folks in the Campus Security department, the Cafeteria staff, and our Maintenance and Grounds team who braved the weather to try and keep the campus safe and functioning for our students who couldn't go home. Fighting mother nature is difficult, and there's still a lot left to melt and clean up, but we can't thank you enough for all that you do.

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