UAM Students Attend Capitol STEM Event

MONTICELLO, Ark. — Students and faculty from the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) participated in the 2026 Arkansas STEM Posters at the Capitol event held at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda on March 4. The event brought together undergraduate researchers from universities and colleges across the…

Mainline Health Systems Official Honored with National Healthcare Administration Award

WARREN, Ark. (4-6-26) — An executive with Mainline Health Systems, which operates a clinic in Warren, has received national recognition for excellence in healthcare administration. Mainline Health Systems announced that Jeni Barham, the organization’s Chief Quality/Compliance Officer, has been honored with the prestigious Bugbee-Falk Award by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).…

Burn Ban Remains in Effect for Bradley and Surrounding Counties

WARREN, Ark. (4-7-26) — Saline River News has received several inquiries regarding the status of the current burn ban in Bradley County and surrounding areas. As of 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, the burn ban remains in effect for Bradley County. Burn bans are also still in place for Cleveland, Lincoln, Drew, Ashley, and…

Irita Burks, 1962-2026

Irita Burks, 63, of Harrell, passed away March 28, 2026. Born April 13, 1962, to the late Delvin Neal and the late Birdie Lee Burks. Irita attended and graduated from Hampton High School. She was known for her incredible skills in the sport softball. She grew up in Harrell, AR. and worked as a housekeeper…

Woodlawn School District announces crackdown on senior pranks

RISON, Ark. (4-6-26) — The Woodlawn School District has announced that so-called “senior pranks” will no longer be tolerated, citing increasing concerns over property damage, safety risks, and the strain placed on school resources. In a statement released Monday, district officials said that while senior pranks have often been viewed as a rite of passage,…

Late-Season Snowstorm of 1886 Left Its Mark on South Arkansas, Including Bradley County

WARREN, Ark. (4-6-26) — While early April in South Arkansas typically brings thoughts of spring planting and warming temperatures, history tells a different story. On April 5, 1886, a rare late-season snowstorm swept across southern Arkansas, leaving measurable snowfall in areas not accustomed to such conditions so late in the year. According to the National…

Re-New-ing Edinburg Promotes “Great American Cleanup” Effort Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary

WARREN, Ark. (4-6-26) — A local community group is encouraging residents to get involved in a cleanup effort as part of a broader push tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. In a recent social media post, the group “Re-New-ing Edinburg” announced plans to once again organize trash pickup efforts throughout the community. The initiative is…