Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday Showers…
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YMCA Radio Auction Raises $11,700 with Community Support
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley County successfully wrapped up its 2024 YMCA Radio Auction, raising an impressive $11,700 to support local programs. The event received strong backing from community members, donors, and volunteers, highlighting the community’s commitment to the YMCA’s mission. Special recognition was given to Jimmy Sledge…
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ to Celebrate 35th Anniversary
WARREN, Ark. – Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ invites the community to celebrate its 35th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The special event will begin at 3:00 p.m. at 1109 S. Myrtle St., with Elder Terry Correll leading the congregation in marking this milestone. The theme for the anniversary celebration is…
Elizabeth Estelle Baker, 1980-2024
Elizabeth Estelle Baker, 44, of Chicago, IL passed away on November 2nd, 2024 at 12:27 am. She was born in Springfield, MA on January 7th, 1980 to Wendy Renee (Jarvis) Baker and Charles Ray Baker. Beth was heavily involved with a program in Chicago called Thresholds which helps people with chronic mental health conditions. She…
First-Round Football Playoff Tickets Now Available on GoFan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has announced that tickets for the first round of the high school football playoffs are now available for purchase. Fans eager to cheer on their teams can find tickets for all 56 matchups listed on the GoFan website. To attend any of the games, fans must…
Abernathy Street Dedicated to Beloved Community Pillar Alice J. Henderson
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren held a heartfelt ceremony on Friday to honor the memory of Alice J. Henderson by dedicating Abernathy Street to her legacy. Local officials and a gathering of community members came together to pay tribute to the late community icon, unveiling a commemorative sign that now marks the street…
Community Thanksgiving Meal and Auction at Saline Baptist Church
WARREN, Ark. – Saline Baptist Church invites the community to gather for a special Thanksgiving meal and auction on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at their Activity Building. The event, designed to bring people together in fellowship, will feature both a potluck meal and live and silent auctions. Festivities will begin at 4:30 pm, starting with…
CWD found in Conway and Stone counties
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently confirmed that a deer in Conway County and another deer in Stone County have tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Both deer were harvested during the recent alternative firearms season. The Conway County deer was harvested on Ed Gordon Point Remove Wildlife Management Area during the…
Merline Lee Pinson, 1931-2024
In Loving Memory of Merline Lee Pinson, It is with both sorrow and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Merline Pinson, lovingly known as Momma, Maw Maw, and friend to all who knew her. She was called home on November 7 at the age of 93 surrounded by the legacy of love and faith…
Former Green Beret Speaks on Veterans Day at Hospital Chapel
El Dorado, AR—Trent Garner, a Former Special Services Green Beret, will be the guest speaker at a Veterans Day Honor and Remembrance service on Monday. The service will be held at South Arkansas Regional Hospital Conference Room 1 starting at Noon on November 11. Chaplain Tom Moore will conduct the service. Garner is a familiar name in South…
eXtreme Youth Programs’ Leader Receives Outstanding Youth Award
EL DORADO, Ark. – On November 6-7, 2024, SHARE Foundation’s eXtreme Prevention Services attended the Prevention Professionals of Arkansas (PPA) Awards Ceremony in Hot Springs along with the 13th Annual Stop Overdose Summit. At the PPA Awards Ceremony, one of the eXtreme Youth Programs leaders was nominated and received the Outstanding Youth Award for their exceptional…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week Ten
Thursday Night Scores: Friday Night Scores: 7A 6A 5A 4A 3A 2A
Log-N-Stix Supply Company Opens in Warren, Offering Essential Equipment Parts to Timber Industry
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Warren’s newest business, Log-N-Stix Supply Company, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning. Located at 818 West Pine Street in Warren, Log-N-Stix Supply Company is a new venture by the Clint Horn family, bringing a comprehensive range of heavy-duty equipment parts…
Pauline Baptist Church to Host Free Thanksgiving Meal in Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Pauline Baptist Church in Monticello is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28. The church invites members of the community to pick up a meal starting at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a warm meal on this special…
Fordyce Community Invited to Join Cleanup Effort on November 16
Fordyce residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves for a community cleanup event on Saturday, November 16, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. The initiative, organized under the Keep Arkansas Beautiful program, aims to bring neighbors together to make a positive impact on their city. Volunteers will gather at Fordyce City Park at noon, where…
Mingle and Jingle Event Celebrating its Third Year
WARREN, Ark. – The 3rd Annual Mingle and Jingle “Celebrating Warren” event is set to spread holiday cheer on Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppers are invited to visit a variety of local stores in downtown Warren, where they can participate in door prize drawings, enjoy special…
Hermitage Elementary Students Midway Through Fall Canned Food Drive to Support Local Families
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Hermitage Elementary students are currently participating in their Fall Canned Food Drive, which began on October 29 and will continue until November 15, 2024. The drive, aimed at stocking the Hermitage Baptist Church food pantry, encourages students to bring canned and non-perishable food items to their classrooms to support local families in…
More Rain Expected Over the Weekend
Friday A slight chance of showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch,…
Lumberjacks Claim 8-4A Conference Championship with 42-14 Victory Over Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks dominated their final regular-season game at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on Thursday night, securing the 8-4A Conference Championship outright with a commanding 42-14 win over the Crossett Eagles. The victory cemented Warren’s undefeated conference record and improved their overall season standing to 8-2. All photos by Saline River News…
Jimmy Wayne Reep, Sr.
Jimmy Wayne Reep, Sr., age 81, of Warren, AR, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4th, at his home. Jimmy was a member and deacon of Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. He was a retired employee of Southwestern Bell. His passions in life were his grandchildren and hunting with his…
Rising water threatens to close deer hunting in portions of east Arkansas
GEORGETOWN – Hunters heading out for opening weekend of modern gun deer hunting season this weekend are urged to keep a close eye on river gauge readings to ensure the area they are hunting is open. Recent downpours throughout the White River Basin have created a large pulse of water that is expected to exceed…