Little Rock – The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will hold training on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Parks Heritage & Tourism Headquarters at 1100 North Street in Little Rock. “The National Register of Historic Places is arguably the most popular program of the…
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Annual turkey report offers insight into 2026 hunting season
LITTLE ROCK — With the opening days of Arkansas’s turkey hunting season only a few weeks away, hunters may want to check out the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s recently released 2025 Annual Turkey Program Report to gain a little insight into trends in Arkansas’s flock. Last year, hunters checked 11,332 turkeys throughout the state…
James Randall Doggett, 1942-2026
James Randall Doggett age 83 of Warren, AR passed to his heavenly home Thursday, March 26, 2026 at his home. He was born June 15th, 1942 to the late Leonard Doggett and Mable Sweeney Doggett. James loved the Lord, his family and his Church. He was a life long faithful servant of Pleasant Valley Free Will…
James “Jim” Norris, 1933-2026
James “Jim” Norris age 92, of New Edinburg, AR died Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at the Belle View Nursing and Rehab in Monticello, AR. He was born May 21st, 1933 in New Edinburg, AR a son of the late Elmer R. Norris and O’lelian Joiner Norris. He and his first wife, Mary Flanigen Norris bore…
Citywide Holy Week Services Scheduled Across Warren
WARREN, Ark. — Area churches are coming together to host a series of Holy Week services beginning March 29 and continuing through April 3, offering both nightly revival services and daytime gatherings for the community. The Bradley County Ministerial Alliance will lead a week of services featuring multiple congregations and speakers, with events taking place…
BCMC Board Conducts March Business and Introduces New Member
WARREN, Ark. (3/27/26) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met inside the hospital’s conference room for its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 26 and introduced Ethan Vickers as the board’s newest member. Topics covered included financial updates, executive updates, annual approval of policies, and votes to use sales tax funds on a…
Community Prayer Meetings Scheduled at Warren City Park Beginning April 11
WARREN — A series of community prayer meetings aimed at bringing together residents from across denominations will begin in April at Warren City Park. The gatherings are scheduled for April 11, April 25, and May 30, with each meeting set to begin at 9:00 a.m. Organizers are inviting individuals, families, and churches from throughout the…
UAM To Host Annual Arkansas History Conference in April
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Between April 9 and 11, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host the 85th annual conference of the Arkansas Historical Association (AHA). Other local sponsors of the conference are Monticello’s A&P Commission and Commercial Bank. A complete program, which includes a full list of sponsors, is available on the AHA’s website. The Arkansas Historical Association has published the “Arkansas Historical Quarterly,” the…
Jacks Take Down Malvern and Mayflower at Robinson Invitational
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (3/26/26) – The Warren High School baseball team traveled to Little Rock Mills Thursday evening to take part in the Robinson Invitational and came home with two wins over Malvern and Mayflower to improve to 4-4 on the season. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River News Sports Contributor The Lumberjacks played two completely…
Ren Reep named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Ren Reep was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 22-28, 2026. He put in five innings pitched with 13 strikeouts on the mound. He also had three hits, including a triple, five RBIs, and a run scored offensively. Be sure to visit our sponsor,…
Tucker McDiarmid named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Tucker McDiarmid was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 15-21, 2026. He went 6-6 at the plate with four walks. Was not retired during the entire week and played solid defense. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING…
Tristen Miller Memorial Scholarship Bake Sale Set for April 2
RISON, Ark. — A scholarship bake sale in memory of Tristen Miller is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 6760 Highway 63 in Rison. The event is being organized by Woodlawn High School Spanish and will feature a wide variety of homemade desserts, including pies, cakes, and other baked…
Blessing Box in Hermitage Seeks Community Support
HERMITAGE, Ark. – A local effort to support families in need is gaining attention as community members respond to a call for help from the Blessing Box in Hermitage. According to a social media post from Deanna Smith, the Blessing Box — a community resource that provides essential items to those in need — is…
Free health screenings offered monthly at Mt. Carmel MBC in Warren
WARREN — Residents of Warren and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to receive free health screenings during a monthly event hosted by Baptist Health Community Outreach. The screenings will take place at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 510 North Walnut Street, on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m.…
Pioneer Crafts Festival set for April 10-11 in Rison
RISON, Ark. — The annual Pioneer Crafts Festival will return to Pioneer Village on April 10-11, offering two days of activities centered around crafts, homesteading, gardening, and traditional skills. The festival will begin Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. with a beans and greens supper accompanied by live music. Events will continue Saturday, April 11…
Celebrate Archeology Day set for March 28 in Monticello
MONTICELLO — A free, family-friendly event highlighting local history and archeology will take place Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pauline Baptist Church and Oakland Cemetery. The event, titled “Celebrate Archeology Day,” will feature hands-on activities and educational opportunities focused on cemetery preservation, ancient tools, and weaponry. Attendees will have the…
Historic Drought, Elevated Fire Danger Prompt Widespread Burn Bans Across South Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. — South Arkansas is currently facing a dangerous combination of historic drought conditions and heightened wildfire risk, leading to widespread burn bans across the region, including in Bradley County. The latest wildfire danger map shows much of the state in high to extreme fire risk, with Bradley County and nearly every surrounding county…
Drought conditions worsen with no rain in near-term forecast
This Afternoon Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday Night Clear, with…
Farmers, consumers may be riding the egg price waves in the coming months
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Egg prices are heading upward from their February dip, but consumers should get used to a price rollercoaster, said Jada Thompson, poultry agricultural economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. In February, prices declined to their lowest levels since 2023. “Since then, they’re back up, likely due to Easter demand,” Thompson said on…
Lost Keys in Warren; $200 Reward Offered for Return
WARREN, Ark. (3-25-26) — A local resident is seeking the public’s help in locating a lost set of keys that went missing recently in Warren. According to the report, the keys include multiple items on several rings, including an electronic key, a Warren Library card, and a black capsule of pepper spray. A $200 reward…
GFL garbage pickup set to begin soon in Warren, bringing changes to collection schedules
WARREN – Warren residents are about a week and a half away from a significant change in their garbage collection service, as the City of Warren prepares to transition to private franchise provider GFL Environmental beginning the week of April 6. Many residents have already received a “Residential Trash Pick-up Service-Day Change” notice from GFL…