WARREN, Ark. (6/18/25) – Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce an upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive on Friday, June 27 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E Central Street across the street from the hospital. This vital event aims to support local hospitals…
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Count some quail, tally some turkeys
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Turkey season may have ended in May, but there’s still good reason to keep the birds on your brain when you head out to your favorite hiking trail or drive the backroads of The Natural State. Conservation-minded individuals can help the AGFC keep an eye on this year’s turkey reproduction…
County Line Fire Department to Hold Annual Meeting on July 8
WARREN, Ark. – The County Line Fire Department has announced it will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Station 1, located on Highway 8. The announcement was made by David Harper of the County Line Fire Department. For more information, Harper can be…
UAM-CTM To Hold 2025 Commencement Exercises on June 24
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will hold its commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2025 on Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center on the Monticello campus. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Over 150 graduates will be recognized with the awarding…
Warren High School Class of 1990 Reunites During Pink Tomato Festival
Members of the Warren High School Class of 1990 gathered over the weekend to celebrate their class reunion during the 69th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Following the festival parade on Saturday, classmates reunited at Warren High School, where they posed for a group photo and shared memories of their time as Lumberjacks. The…
Weyerhaeuser Breaks Ground on $500 Million TimberStrand® Facility
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Weyerhaeuser held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for its new TimberStrand® manufacturing plant, which will be built west of Monticello in Drew County at the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Facility. The $500 million investment is expected to bring 200 jobs to Southeast Arkansas and further strengthen the region’s forestry and manufacturing sectors. The…
Warren ABC Preschool Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Pre-K Program
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren ABC Preschool has officially opened registration for its 2025–2026 Pre-K program. Families with children who will be 3 or 4 years old by August 1, 2025, are encouraged to apply now to secure a spot. Application packets can be picked up in person at the Warren ABC campus, or parents…
Warren City Council Approves Lease Agreement for Industrial Property Along Hwy 189 Bypass
WARREN, Ark. – In a special called meeting Monday evening, the Warren City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement that will give the City of Warren control over a soon-to-be-acquired large industrial property located northeast of the city along the Hwy 189 Bypass and adjacent to the railroad. Council members present included Emily Moseley, Latanza…
Reunion Set for Former Burlington Employees on June 28
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Former employees of Burlington Industries are invited to reconnect and reminisce during an upcoming reunion scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sadie Johnson Community Building, located at 707 Highway 278 East in Monticello, Arkansas. The gathering will be held…
Music Building at UAM Listed on National Register of Historic Places
Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Music Building at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), formerly known as the Fine Arts Building, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The designation recognizes the building’s architectural and historical significance, affirming its value as a…
What Happened to Being Decent? A Small-Town Reflection on Social Media
By Rob Reep, Saline River News Let’s start with the truth. The world’s always had its share of unkindness. Mean words. Petty arguments. People who whispered behind closed doors or judged others from across a room. That’s nothing new. But back then, there were limits. When I was growing up—before the internet, before social media—if…
All-American Again: Byrd Earns Honors from D2 Baseball
Article submitted ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Henderson State senior pitcher Payton Byrd capped off a dominant 2025 season by being named a First Team All-American by D2 Baseball on Monday – the fourth publication to recognize him as an All-American this spring. Earlier this month, Byrd was named an All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers…
Hermitage to Host Meet & Greet for 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District is inviting students, parents, and community members to a special Meet & Greet event on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hermitage High School Cafeteria. The purpose of the evening is to introduce the 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff and give attendees the opportunity to…
Mainline Health Systems Conducting Maternal Health Survey for Southeast Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is conducting a Maternal Health Survey to gather important information about pregnancy experiences, health care access, and support services for mothers in Southeast Arkansas. The survey aims to help improve services and support for women in the region by learning directly from their experiences. Individuals who complete the…
Wilmar Juneteenth Association Set to Host Family-Friendly June Dinner 2025 Celebration
WILMAR, Ark. – The Wilmar Juneteenth Association is gearing up to present its annual June Dinner celebration, taking place June 19 through June 22, 2025, on South 7th Street in Wilmar, Arkansas. The multi-day event promises fun for the entire family, with free entry, live entertainment, bounce houses, a parade, and gospel music. The festivities…
Gary Wayne Wright, 1956-2025
Gary Wayne Wright age 68, of Monroe, LA died Friday June 13th, 2025 at his son’s home in Banks, AR. He was born September 23rd, 1956 in Tucson, AZ, a son of the late Ernest Wright and Maxine Dunn Wright. Gary was employed in construction as a carpenter and was of the Protestant faith. Gary…
Warren’s Paige Byrd Named to Arkansas Razorback Cheerleading Squad
Article submitted WARREN, Ark. – Warren has long been known for producing powerhouse athletes on the football field—but the Lumberjacks are growing more than just champions in cleats. This year, the spotlight shines on senior Paige Byrd, who has officially earned her place on the University of Arkansas Razorback cheerleading squad. A lifelong dream turned…
Central Missionary Baptist Church to Host Revival June 22–25
WARREN, Ark. – Central Missionary Baptist Church, located at 406 Seminary Street in Warren, will host a revival beginning Sunday, June 22, and continuing through Wednesday, June 25. The revival kicks off with a 6:00 p.m. service on Sunday, followed by evening services at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Bro. Wesley Veazey will…
SAU Dean’s List Spring 2025
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/11/2025)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 550 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2025 semester and have been named to its Dean’s List. Magaly Lizbeth Uribe is a junior Pre-Nursing major from Hermitage, AR. Grace Elizabeth Smith is a junior Pre-Nursing major from Jersey, AR. Ashlyn Symone Broughton…
Navigate with care in high water
MOUNTAIN HOME — Arkansas has experienced one of the wettest springs on record, causing swollen streams and extended high water throughout most of the state’s large lakes and reservoirs. Table Rock, Beaver, Bull Shoals, Norfork, and Greers Ferry lakes have all been above their conservation (full) pool levels for many weeks, and a smattering of…
Margarite Johnson Grider, 1956-2025
Margarite (Margie) Johnson Grider age 68, of Hermitage, AR died Friday, June 13th, 2025 at her home. She was born Tuesday, October 2nd, 1956 in Hamburg, AR a daughter of the late Olen Curtis Grimm and Marjorie Ozment Bryant. She was a retired LPN for Dr. Kerry Pennington, worked for the Bradley County Medical Center,…