WARREN, Ark. — The City of Warren has announced changes to its trash pickup schedule for the week of Labor Day, September 7-11, 2026. No trash routes will be picked up on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Collection will resume Tuesday, with each regular route running one day behind schedule…
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Judy Stewart Spears, 1951-2026
Judy Stewart Spears age 75, of Kingsland, AR died Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at the St. Johns Place in Fordyce, AR. She was born April 6 th , 1951 in Altheimer, AR a daughter of the late William Stewart and Alma Johnson Stewart. Judy was a graduate of the Hermitage High Schools, class of 1969,…
McGaha Takes First Place in Season-Opening Golf Match at Monticello
MONTICELLO — Warren’s Rett McGaha opened the 2026 high school golf season in impressive fashion Tuesday afternoon, finishing in first place at the Monticello Country Club. McGaha fired an even-par round of 35 to claim the top individual spot in the season-opening event. Tuesday’s match marked the first competition of the season for both the…
Ashley County Jury Convicts Michael Hicks of Second-Degree Sexual Assault
Article submitted by FRANK SPAIN, Prosecuting Attorney, Tenth Judicial District HAMBURG, AR — A jury in Ashley County has found Michael Hicks guilty of sexual assault in the second degree following a trial in Ashley County Circuit Court before Judge Robert Gibson III. The conviction stems from a 2023 investigation by the Arkansas State Police…
UAM Volleyball Tabbed 12th in 2026 GAC Preseason Coaches Poll
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference released its 2026 preseason volleyball coaches’ poll on Tuesday morning, with the University of Arkansas at Monticello voted 12th overall heading into the season. The Blossoms return to the court later this month under third-year head coach Arlicia Ortiz, riddled with newcomers and a new mindset. UAM concluded the 2025…
Warren Trio Wins Dr. Hugh Albert Nutt 3-Person Scramble at Fordyce Country Club
Three Warren golfers captured the Championship Flight title at the Dr. Hugh Albert Nutt 3-Person Scramble, held over the weekend at Fordyce Country Club. Hayden Lassiter, Wesley Richard and Rhett Clanton finished with a two-day total of 107 to claim first place in the tournament’s top flight. The Warren trio opened play with a 57…
Warren’s Tony Cathey Earns National Board Leadership Certificate
Warren resident Tony Cathey, president of the C&L Electric Cooperative Board of Directors, has earned the Board Leadership Certificate through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The Board Leadership Certificate, or BLC, is awarded to electric cooperative directors who complete advanced education focused on issues involving cooperative leadership, governance and utility operations. To qualify for…
Reminder: Hermitage School District Fall Picture Day Coming Soon
The following is from the Hermitage School District: Hermitage School District fall picture day for Pre-K, Elementary and High School will be on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Wilson wins full State Senate District 1 Republican primary
Harrell Wilson has won the Republican nomination for Arkansas State Senate District 1, according to final district-wide results from Tuesday’s special primary election. With all 130 precincts reporting, Wilson received 3,111 votes, or 64.95 percent, while Missy Wardlaw received 1,679 votes, or 35.05 percent. A total of 4,790 votes were cast in the Republican primary…
Rett McGaha Wins Warren Country Club Match Play Championship Flight
Rett McGaha has been crowned the 2026 Warren Country Club Match Play Championship Flight champion following several weeks of tournament competition. McGaha worked his way through the match play bracket before earning the title in Friday’s Championship Flight final. Warren Country Club congratulated McGaha on what it described as an impressive run through the tournament…
The Arkansas Mountains That Run Sideways: What Makes the Ouachitas So Different
Most Arkansans know the Ouachita Mountains. We have driven through them on the way to Hot Springs, traveled their winding highways, hiked their trails or looked across their forested ridges. But there is something unusual about the Ouachitas that is easy to miss from the ground. They run sideways. While many of North America’s best-known…
Buck Fever Festival entry forms now available; deadline set for Oct. 24
Organizers of the Buck Fever Festival have announced that entry forms are now available for several of the activities and competitions planned for the 2026 festival. Forms are available for the festival pageant, parade, dog show, Baggo tournament, Antler Idol talent competition and vendors. Those planning to participate are encouraged to get their forms completed…
Bradley County-only results: Wardlaw edges Wilson locally in State Senate District 1 special primary
Editor’s note: The results below are for Bradley County only. They are not the complete results for Arkansas State Senate District 1 and do not include votes cast in other counties within the district. These vote total from Bradley County are unofficial. Missy Wardlaw narrowly carried Bradley County over Harrel Wilson in Tuesday’s Republican special…
Phyllis Reynolds Roberts, 1942-2026
Phyllis Reynolds Roberts of Rockwall, TX, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, with her family at her side. Phyllis was born September 29, 1942, in Hampton, Arkansas, to Pat and Claudine Reynolds. She grew up in Hampton and Warren, where she married the love of her life, Bryan Roberts, on December 29, 1961. She…
Bradley County Historical Museum Announces Annual Hamburger Supper Fundraiser
The Bradley County Historical Museum will hold its annual Hamburger Supper fundraiser on Friday, September 18, with tickets now available for purchase. Tickets are $12 each and are being pre-sold by members of the museum board. Meals may be picked up at the Bradley County Historical Museum from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on September 18.…
Patricia Ann Randolph Calbert
Patricia Ann Randolph (Calbert) was born on February 2, 1960, to the union of Dorothy Randolph and Thomas Glass in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was the second oldest of five children. Her family moved to Warren, Arkansas, in 1966. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and united with Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Patricia received…
Arkansas State Parks encourages safe recreation ahead of impending heat wave
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The temperatures across Arkansas are heating up and Arkansas State Parks is encouraging all visitors to recreate responsibly and stay safe while enjoying outdoor adventures. Park staff remain prepared to welcome guests with hospitality and guidance, and remind everyone that memorable moments can still be made safely, even in hot conditions…
Stay Weather-Aware During the Heat Wave with SRN’s Weather Page
With south Arkansas continuing to endure a brutal stretch of summer heat, Saline River News is reminding readers that up-to-date weather information is available anytime through the SRN Weather Page. The page features current weather information and forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service, giving readers an easy place…
Calhoun joins burn ban list as extreme heat, wildfire danger grip South Arkansas
The final holdout in south central Arkansas has joined the growing list of counties under burn bans as extreme heat and increasingly dry conditions continue to raise wildfire concerns across the region. Calhoun County announced a burn ban Monday, August 17. With that action, Bradley County and every county surrounding it are now under burn…
Wardlaw, Wilson face off Tuesday in Senate District 1 special Republican primary
Voters will decide Tuesday, Aug. 18, which of two Republican candidates will advance in the special election to fill Arkansas Senate District 1, a sprawling South Arkansas district that includes all of Bradley County. Laura “Missy” Wardlaw of Bradley County and Harrell Wilson of Cleveland County are seeking the Republican nomination. The winner will advance…
Hermitage High School to Hold Book Donation Drive Throughout September
Hermitage High School is asking community members to help put more books into the hands of students through a month-long book donation drive in September. The school is accepting new and gently used books appropriate for students in grades 7 through 12. Donations may include fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, manga, biographies and books from a…