Students from the SkillsUSA chapter at Warren High School turned Friday night football into a powerful community service and workplace learning project during the 2025 season. Partnering with the Warren Lumberjack Band Parents Association, 24 active WHS SkillsUSA members volunteered to operate the concession stand at every home game for the Warren Lumberjacks. Students worked…
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Reminder: 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…
Knitting and crochet classes offered at Warren Branch Library
WARREN — The Warren Branch Library is inviting community members to learn new skills or sharpen existing ones through its upcoming knitting and crochet classes. According to information shared by the library, the classes are open to beginners and experienced participants alike, offering instruction ranging from basic techniques to more advanced methods. Knitting classes are…
Arkansas State Police Assist Warren Police Department in Burglary and Rape Case of Pregnant Woman- Trial Results in 3 life sentences and 60 years
Warren, Arkansas — On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Warren Police Department, assisted by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID), investigated a reported burglary and rape of a woman who was nine months pregnant, occurring within the city limits of Warren, Arkansas. The case file was submitted to the Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting…
Warren Elementary School Kindergarten Registration Set for April 9 and 13
Woodlawn Third Grader Earns Second Place at Regional Chess Tournament
WOODLAWN, Ark. — 4-8-26 — A Woodlawn Elementary third grader recently earned top honors at a regional chess competition, placing second among dozens of participants. Isaac Young competed in the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Chess Tournament held in Monticello, where he faced a field of 41 students from across the region. Young won six…
Public Invited to Participate in Archaeology Training Program at Plum Bayou Mounds
The Arkansas Archeological Society is inviting the public to take part in its upcoming Training Program in Archeology, scheduled for May 30 through June 13 at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park. According to information released by the organization, the program offers hands-on archaeology experiences for participants ages 8 and up. The annual training program…
YMCA T-Ball Schedule Announced for 2026 Season
WARREN — The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County has released its 2026 YMCA T-ball schedule, with games set to begin Monday, April 13. The youth league will feature three teams—Black, Orange, and White—competing in a series of evening matchups throughout April and early May. Games will typically be played in two…
YMCA Jr. T-Ball Schedule Set for 2026 Season
WARREN — The 2026 Jr. T-Ball season schedule has been released, with games set to begin Monday, April 13. The league will feature four teams—Black, Grey, Orange, and White—competing over several weeks at the local YMCA. Games are scheduled primarily on Mondays, with one Thursday date included. Each game night will feature two matchups, beginning…
GFL Begins Commercial Dumpster Rollout in Warren as Citywide Transition Continues
WARREN — The City of Warren’s transition to a new citywide garbage collection system continued this week as GFL Environmental began rolling out new equipment for local businesses. Alongside the start of residential garbage pickup earlier this week, GFL has now begun bringing commercial customers online with new green dumpsters. Warren Sanitation Manager Rob Johnson…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Collects 242,015 Pounds of Unwanted Pesticides
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Abandoned Pesticide Program collected 242,015 pounds of unwanted pesticides during recent collection events in Clay, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Jackson, and White counties. With this year’s collection events, the program has safely removed more than 7.2 million pounds of unwanted pesticides since its launch in 2005. “The Arkansas Department of Agriculture…
Reminder: Geocaching Workshop Coming to Hermitage Branch Library April 11
HERMITAGE, Ark. — A reminder for those interested in learning the basics of geocaching: the Hermitage Branch Library will host a workshop titled “How Not to Feel Like a Newbie” on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The program is designed to help beginners gain confidence in geocaching, a popular outdoor…
Bradley County Burn Ban Lifted
As of 9:00 a.m. April 8, 2026, the Bradley County burn ban has been lifted.
Lumberjacks Fall in 6-4 Contest at Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. (4/7/26) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team dropped a 6-4 decision Tuesday evening to Monticello at Billie Field despite outhitting the home team by a count of 8-5. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River News Baseball Contributor This game report is brought to you by The Jacks fell to 2-2 in 4A-8 Conference action…
Lady Jacks Fall to Monticello After Big Innings by Lady Billies
The Lady Jacks traveled across the river to take on the always tough Lady Billies of Monticello. By David King Saline River News Softball Contributor Warren took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning. Monticello came out swinging and took a 4-1 lead. In the top of the 2nd, Warren got two…
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…
Rotary Club Hears from SEARK Coop Local Lead Captain for Childhood Education Jessica Griffin
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, April 7 in its first meeting of the month inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church. The meeting was originally scheduled for April 14 but moved up due to a scheduling conflict. The group heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Mattie West and Mckinleigh Meeks to…
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).…
Banks Easter Egg Hunt Basket Winners Announced
Banks hosted their annual Easter Egg Event on April 4. Despite the wet conditions, the event went on and was well attended. We wanted to recognized the winners of the Easter Baskets donated by our local Banks. 1. Grayson Ross age 4 of Banks son of Brian Oleson & Elizabeth Rodd won basket donated by…
Crossett Police seek public’s help locating missing juvenile
CROSSETT, Ark. — The Crossett Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile who was last seen late Friday night. According to a post from the department, Adam Sydoriak was last seen on Friday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m. He is described as being 5 feet 9 inches…
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…