On April 29, Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, received the Carolyn Pittman Lifetime Service Award from the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (ACTELA). The award recognized Dr. Walter’s devotion to educators and students in Arkansas, her leadership of “The English Pub” newsletter and…
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Hermitage High School Yearbook Earns Silver Level National Recognition
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Hermitage High School has earned the Silver Level National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 yearbook from Jostens, according to an announcement shared Tuesday by the Hermitage School District. The recognition honors the work of the school’s yearbook staff and adviser during the school year. In its announcement, the district…
Glenn Lansdale’s Final Children’s Book Set for Release
WARREN, Ark. — The final children’s book written by Warren native Glenn Lansdale is set to be released this week. The book, titled “Let’s Go Campin’!: Charlie Invites His Friends,” is scheduled for release on Amazon on Thursday, May 14. Robin Hollis, Lansdale’s mother, said Lansdale had finished writing the book just a few weeks…
Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation & Prayer Event held on Town Square
On the morning of May 8, 2026, community leaders, child welfare experts, church leaders and concerned citizens gathered on the Warren Town Square in support of children in foster care in Bradley County. The event was collaboratively developed by The CALL in Southeast Arkansas, CASA of the 10th Judicial District and the Division of Children and Family Services as an initiative to raise…
Warren High School Announces 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honor Graduates
WARREN 5-12-26 — Warren High School has announced its 2026 valedictorians, salutatorians and honor graduates. The 2026 valedictorians are Allie Grace Adair, Anna Arroyo, Jude Allen Cathey, Sydney Allison Clark, Azul Garcia, Brian Steve Garcia, Adair Gonzales, Braxton James Hembree, Ember Day Johnson, Kalees Udell Lewis, Chloe Lea Sanders, Logan Wade Sanders and Charlee Anne…
The Current Draws Strong Early Response From Saline River News Readers
WARREN, Ark. — Saline River News’s new email newsletter, The Current, is off to a strong start after launching last week as another way for readers to receive local news directly. The newsletter was created to give readers a more reliable connection to local news, especially as social media platforms continue to decide what posts…
Mainline Health Systems approved for naloxone funding to expand overdose prevention efforts
MONTICELLO, Ark — Mainline Health Systems has been approved for funding through the ARORP Naloxone Hero Program and will receive support from the Arkansas Naloxone Bank to expand access to naloxone for families and community members across south Arkansas. The funding will provide Mainline Health Systems with $14,208 to obtain naloxone for distribution in Ashley,…
Varnice Parker, 1945-2026
Varnice Parker, age 81, of Conway, AR went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day). She was born on March 5, 1945, in Warren, AR. She grew up in New Edinburg, AR, raised her family in Fordyce, AR and then moved to Conway, AR. Varnice was preceded in death by…
Warren City Council Approves Pool Grant Resolution, Reviews City Department Updates
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren City Council approved a pool-related grant resolution, heard city department updates and took action on several other items during its regular May meeting Monday, May 11, at the Warren Municipal Building. This article is brought to you by: Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting, and all council members were…
Woodlawn Elementary to Host Kinder Camp for Upcoming Kindergarten Students
WOODLAWN, Ark. – Woodlawn Elementary School will host Kinder Camp on Monday, May 18, for students who will be entering kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. The event will give incoming kindergarten students an opportunity to meet their teachers, explore the classrooms and tour the school. Students should be dropped off at the kindergarten classrooms…
Hermitage EAST Students Participate in Build-A-Bear Workshop
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Hermitage EAST students recently participated in a Build-A-Bear Workshop led by Cheryl Watkins, giving students a hands-on opportunity to learn new sewing skills while creating their own stuffed bears. During the workshop, students learned how to use a sewing machine, follow a pattern and complete their bears from start to finish. The…
Rhett Clanton Awarded 2026 Sam Clanton Memorial Foundation Scholarship
WARREN, Ark. — Rhett Clanton, a senior at Warren High School, was awarded the 2026 Sam Clanton Memorial Foundation Scholarship on May 6. This marks the fifth annual scholarship awarded by the Sam Clanton Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The scholarship is open to senior applicants from both Warren High School and Hermitage High…
Warren High School Class of 2026 Senior Breakfast Set for Tuesday
WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School’s Class of 2026 Senior Breakfast will be held Tuesday, May 12, at Immanuel Baptist Church. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and will honor members of the Class of 2026. The breakfast is being provided by Union Bank, Immanuel Baptist Church and parents of the Class…
Hermitage Soccer Players Earn Postseason Honors
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Several Hermitage High School soccer players have earned postseason honors following the 2026 season. Miguel Martinez led the boys honorees, earning All-State and All-Conference recognition. Jose Valle, Ruben Perez and Robin Carroll were also named All-Conference. For the Lady Hermits, Madison Hernandez, Belen Simon, Sitlali Ramos and Leslie Esquivel each received All-Conference…
Hermitage Junior 4H Forestry Team Wins State Championship
Lady Jacks Finish Runners-up to Monticello in 4A-4 Regional Championship Game
CROSSETT, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks fell to the Monticello Lady Billies 7-1 Saturday in the 4A-4 Regional Tournament championship game. This game report is brought to you by Monticello jumped ahead early, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning on a home run by Ashley Hales. The Lady Billies added…
Curtis Edward Denton, 1951-2026
Curtis Edward Denton, age 74 of Warren, AR passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pine Bluff, AR. Curt was born May 21, 1951 at the Crow Clinic in Warren, AR to the late Curtis C. Denton and Ida Nell Roebuck Denton. Preceding Curt in death, in addition to his parents,…
Katherine Vail Williams, 1933-2026
Katherine Vail Williams, age 92, of Rock Springs Community, AR went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born July 27, 1933 in Banks, AR to the late Tandy Jesse Vail and Cora Osborne Vail. She was the widow of Nolan “Pinchie” L. Williams. She was a long-time…
First Annual Big Bass Tournament Set for Saturday at Lake Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Explore Monticello has released important information for the 1st Annual Big Bass Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at Lake Monticello. According to the announcement, tournament participants should be familiar with the routes and rules before arriving. Directions to the lake include turning off U.S. 425 onto Highway 35W, turning right onto…
Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 16 at Bradley County Park
WARREN, Ark.- The Great Outdoors Youth Day will be held Saturday, May 16, at Bradley County Park in Warren. The event is open to youth ages 5 to 14, and parents are also encouraged to attend. Youth under age 9 will be required to have a parent present. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed…
UAM School of Education Announces 2025-2026 Clinical Interns of the Year
The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello recently named two 2025-2026 Clinical Interns of the Year. Olivia Justice from Monticello, Arkansas, received the award on April 9. Justice is a senior K-6 elementary education major at UAM and holds an Aspiring Teacher’s Permit (ATP). The ATP program began in 2023 and…