WARREN — Warren High School has selected its delegates for the 2026 Arkansas Boys State and Girls State programs. Representing Warren High School at Boys State will be Jackson Denton, Zaydin Grider, and Josiah Steen. Selected to attend Girls State are Ava Denton, Livi McKinney, and Alliana Ayala. The Arkansas Boys State and Girls State…
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Tamale Fundraiser Set for April 17 to Support Mission Trip to Belize
WARREN, Ark. (4-2-26) — A local group is hosting a tamale fundraiser later this month to help send five young adults on a summer mission trip to Belize. According to information shared by organizers, the fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 17, with tamales priced at $20 per dozen. The effort supports Aaron Barajas,…
Warren Drops 16-10 Slugfest to Crossett
WARREN, Ark. (4/2/26) – The Warren and Crossett baseball squads combined for 26 runs, 22 hits, 16 walks, and nine hit batters as the Jacks fell by a score of 16-10 to the Eagles in a 4A-8 Conference matchup Thursday evening at the Warren City Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River News Baseball Contributor This…
Lady Jacks Open Conference Play With 9-2 Road Win at Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened conference play on the road Tuesday in Star City. The Lady Jacks entered the game with a 5-5 record, while Star City stood at 7-3. This game report is brought to you by Wins at Star City have been few and far between for the Lady…
77th Annual Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner Honors Youth, Volunteers, and Leaders
WARREN, Ark. — The 77th Annual Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner, sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust, was held March 30, 2026, celebrating the accomplishments of local 4-H members and volunteers under the theme, “To Make The Best Better.” Bradley County 4-H is part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension…
Rayonier Keeps Name, Introduces New Logo Following PotlatchDeltic Merger
WARREN, Ark. — Following its recent merger with PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier announced this week that the combined company will continue operating under the Rayonier name while unveiling a new corporate logo. The decision comes just weeks after the two companies finalized their “merger of equals,” which officially closed in late January 2026. The deal combined two…
UAM Trap Shooting Wins Female Division in Magnolia
MONTICELLO, Ark. — In her first season on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Trap Shooting team, Sarah Forrest is already making her mark. On March 15, Forrest, a sophomore K-6 elementary education major at UAM, won the top prize in the female division at the “Clays for a Cause” Trap Shoot Fundraiser. The event…
UAM Student Wins 1st Place at the 2025 Microsoft Office State Championship
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Ava Moyers has been named the Arkansas state champion in Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) in the fall qualifiers of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) State Championship, presented annually by Certiport. Moyers, of Monticello, Arkansas, is a junior business student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). In addition to winning the…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled April 23 in Warren
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Thursday, April 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified by training to be eligible for a Restricted Pesticide License in order to…
UAM Breaks Attendance Record During College Preview Event
MONTICELLO, Ark. — On March 9, nearly 650 prospective students visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) for the annual Weevil Welcome: College Preview Day. High school juniors and seniors from Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas visited UAM’s campus, making this year’s crowd the largest in the history of the annual…
Vintage Lions Club Cheerleader Uniform Donated to Bradley County Historical Museum
WARREN, Ark. — A piece of local history from the mid-1960s has been added to the collection of the Bradley County Historical Museum, thanks to a recent donation from Susan Lee Pennington. According to a post from the museum, Pennington donated a Lions Club midget cheerleader uniform in May 2022. The uniform, which she wore…
Banks Easter Egg Hunt Set for April 4, Will Move Indoors if Rain Occurs
BANKS, Ark. (4-1-26) — The City of Banks will move forward with its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, with activities planned from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Banks City Park. According to event organizers, the celebration will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, activities will be relocated…
Pink Tomato Festival Seeks Volunteers for 70th Year Celebration
WARREN — The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is inviting community members to get involved as volunteers for its upcoming 70th annual event. Festival organizers announced a volunteer opportunities meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the municipal building courtroom, located at 104 N. Myrtle Street in Warren. The meeting is open…
Ember Johnson named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Ember Johnson was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for April 22-28, 2026 Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Raeleigh Milton named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Raeleigh Milton was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for April 15-21, 2026. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Rain Alters Plans for Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt in Warren
WARREN, Ark. — A weather update has led to changes for this weekend’s community-wide Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, but the main event will still go on as scheduled. According to a social media post from the Chamber, expected rain has resulted in the cancellation of bounce houses and…
Warren School District Reminds Families of Upcoming Good Friday and Easter Break
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District is reminding parents and students of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter holiday schedule, which includes two days off from classes. There will be no school on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Students will also be out of school on Monday, April 6, 2026,…
Play Ball!: UAM To Host ‘Alumni Day at the Ballpark’
MONTICELLO, Ark. — A new tradition is up to bat at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). UAM Alumni & Friends is partnering with UAM Athletics to host “Alumni Day at the Ballpark” on UAM’s Monticello campus this April. The event invites alumni and friends to the university to enjoy softball and baseball games, tour…
HopePlace Warren to Host Community Baby Shower April 28
WARREN, Ark. — HopePlace Warren will host a Community Baby Shower on Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at HopePlace Warren and is designed to support expecting mothers and families with young infants in the local area. Door prizes will include items such as a car seat,…
Warren Throws a Combined No-Hitter in Extra-Inning, Comeback Win Over Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. (3/31/26) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad threw a combined no-hitter, but was in line to lose the game until a late error led to a 5-3 comeback victory in eight innings at Star City in 4A-8 conference action Tuesday evening. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River News Baseball Contributor The game was…
WFD Quick Response Contains House Fire at John C. Moss and Sturgis
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Fire Department responded to a house fire at the corner of South John C. Moss and Sturgis Streets around midday Tuesday, with crews arriving quickly and bringing the situation under control. According to observations at the scene, the fire appeared to have started or been centered around a window air…