WARREN, Ark. — In the midst of icy road conditions and winter weather challenges, coordinated teamwork among local and state agencies helped ensure a critically ill patient received lifesaving care. Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) publicly thanked those involved after a patient was successfully airlifted despite the hospital’s helipad being inaccessible due to ice. With…
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Angela Diane Britt, 1979-2026
Angela Diane Britt, age 46, of Hermitage, AR passed away suddenly on January 24, 2026. She was born on July 4, 1979, in Warren, AR to Diane Mann and the late Ralph Braswell. Angela was of the Baptist faith and attended Union Hill Baptist Church. She was baptized and believed in Jesus Christ. Other than…
Hermitage School District to remain closed Thursday due to icy road conditions
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to refreezing ice-covered roadways and hazardous icy patch conditions, particularly along rural routes. According to Superintendent LaDonna Spain, district officials are continuing to monitor road conditions daily as winter weather impacts persist across the area. Safety concerns for students,…
UAM To Continue Virtual Learning and Business Operations on January 29
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Due to winter weather resulting in unsafe travel conditions, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will continue virtual learning and virtual business operations on Thursday, January 29. Notices concerning the operation of each of UAM’s campuses can be obtained on the UAM…
Warren School District to Close Thursday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions
WARREN, Ark. — Due to hazardous road conditions caused by winter weather, the Warren School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026. District officials announced the closure Wednesday, citing unsafe travel conditions for students, staff and bus routes across the district. No classes or school-related activities will be held during the closure. The…
Wednesday Morning Road Report: Ice Still Impacting Several Bradley County Highways
Posted on Author Saline River NewsPosted in Banks, Hermitage, Kingsland, Moro Bay, New Edinburg, Rison, Warren, Woodlawn
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a Wednesday morning road report warning motorists that several highways and county roads remain impacted by ice following recent winter weather. According to the sheriff’s office, U.S. Highway 63 South is still holding patches of ice, while Highway 8 South remains covered. Highway 8 North is…
City of Warren to Resume Normal Garbage Routes Thursday
WARREN, Ark. — The City of Warren will resume normal garbage collection routes on Thursday and Friday after delays caused by recent winter weather, according to Mayor Gregg Reep. In an update released by the mayor, city officials said road conditions over the past weekend and the first half of the week were not suitable…
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office issues road condition update amid icy conditions
Posted on Author Saline River NewsPosted in Kingsland, Monticello, New Edinburg, Rison, Warren, Woodlawn
RISON, Ark. – The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released an updated report Wednesday morning outlining hazardous road conditions across much of the county following recent winter weather. According to the sheriff’s office, Highway 97 out of Kingsland has the northbound lane clear, while the southbound lane remains covered in ice. Highway 189 South is reported…
Hermitage School District closed Wednesday due to lingering ice
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Hermitage School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to lingering ice, freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions following the recent winter storm. The closure was announced by Superintendent LaDonna Spain in a notice sent to parents and media Tuesday afternoon. District officials said conditions remain unsafe for travel…
UAM Pivots To Virtual Learning and Business Operations on January 28
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Due to winter weather resulting in unsafe travel conditions, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will pivot to virtual learning and virtual business operations on Wednesday, January 28. Notices concerning the operation of each of UAM’s campuses can be obtained on the…
Warren School District to remain closed Wednesday due to hazardous road conditions
WARREN — The Warren School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions. The announcement was made as winter weather continues to impact travel conditions across the area, making roads unsafe for buses, students and staff. Saline River News will continue to share updates from the district as they…
Bradley County Medical Center Named Most Socially Responsible Critical Access Hospital in Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. (1/26/26) – Bradley County Medical Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding performance, earning the #1 ranking in Arkansas for social responsibility and receiving “A” grades across multiple categories in the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. BCMC ranked #1 among 19 critical access hospitals in Arkansas and 88th nationally for…
Bradley County jury finds James S. Pope not guilty in rape allegation case
WARREN, Ark. – A Bradley County jury returned a not guilty verdict last Thursday in the case of James Pope, who had been charged in 2024 with rape involving a minor. Court records show the verdict was reached following a jury trial in Bradley County Circuit Court. According to the standard verdict form filed in…
No Garbage Pickup Tuesday in Warren; Regular Routes Resume Thursday and Friday
WARREN, Ark. — The City of Warren will not collect garbage on Tuesday due to weather-related conditions, according to Mayor Gregg Reep. Mayor Reep said the decision was made for the safety of both the employees operating garbage trucks and local residents. Regular garbage routes will resume later in the week, with pickup scheduled for…
Bradley County Courthouse, Landfill to Remain Closed Tuesday; Trash Service Delayed
WARREN — The Bradley County Courthouse and the Bradley County Landfill will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, according to a notice posted Monday afternoon by the Bradley County Courthouse. County officials stated that trash trucks will begin running as soon as it is safe for them to do so. No specific timetable was given…
BCMC Board Comes Together for First Meeting in 2026
WARREN, Ark. (1/26/26) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors gathered inside the hospital’s conference room on Thursday, Jan. 22 for its first meeting of 2026. Financial reports, executive updates, winter weather, and policy approvals were among the topics covered. The previous meeting’s minutes were approved before Controller Matt Pace touched on financials.…
Hermitage School District closed Tuesday due to ice and freezing conditions
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to freezing temperatures and ice creating unsafe road and facility conditions. According to the district, the decision was made with safety as the top priority for students, staff, and families. District officials stated that conditions will continue to be…
Re-New-ing Edinburg discusses successful holiday events, plans upcoming activities
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of Re-New-ing Edinburg met Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the New Edinburg Community Center to discuss recent activities and plan upcoming events. Trenna Kemp, president, welcomed those in attendance. With no meeting held in December, the November minutes had previously been emailed to members and were also distributed at the…
Photographers invited to enter 2026 Viewfinder Photography Competition
EL DORADO, Ark. — Photographers of all experience levels are invited to enter the 2026 Viewfinder Photography Competition, an annual juried exhibition hosted by the South Arkansas Arts Center. The open-call competition welcomes nearly any subject matter, from landscapes and portraits to abstract images and everyday moments. Organizers encourage photographers to submit any image they…
UAM Announces Weather-Related Schedule Changes for January 26-27
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Due to critical winter weather resulting in hazardous travel conditions, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will be closed on Monday, January 26. All campuses and offices will be closed. Classes on all campuses will be canceled. On Tuesday, January 27, the UAM…
Warren School District to remain closed Tuesday as icy conditions persist
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions following the recent winter storm. Schools were already closed on Monday as sleet and ice created unsafe travel conditions across much of the area. Road conditions remain hazardous, prompting the district to extend the closure…