MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Weevil Jumpstart Program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will offer a full campus housing scholarshipto eligible first-time freshman students in July 2025 who enroll in six credit hours during the Summer II session as part of the program. Classes will run from July 1 to July 31. Launched in…
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Re-New-ing Edinburg Discusses Successful Events, Upcoming Plans at May Meeting
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of Re-New-ing Edinburg gathered at the New Edinburg Community Center on May 20, 2025, to review recent activities, approve new initiatives, and prepare for upcoming community events. Vice President Trenna Kemp called the meeting to order. The minutes from the April meeting had been distributed via email and printed copies…
Summer EBT Program Now Available for Arkansas Families
WARREN, Ark. — The Summer EBT (SEBT) program is now active across Arkansas, providing eligible families with additional support to help feed children during the summer months. Each eligible child will receive $120 in benefits. Families currently receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) may automatically qualify for the Summer EBT benefit. Those eligible through automatic…
Fields to Markets: South Arkansas Tomato Harvest Picks Up Pace
WARREN, Ark. — The year’s first box of tomatoes was delivered a week earlier than last year to the Bradley County Extension Office, a tradition for about 50 years and a harbinger of the season to come. The first box — all Cherokee Purple tomatoes — was delivered Monday by Westin Clanton, son of Randy Clanton…
Bradley County Solid Waste to Operate on Regular Schedule for Memorial Day
WARREN, AR – The Bradley County Judge’s Office has announced that Solid Waste services will run on their regular schedule this coming Monday, May 26, despite the Memorial Day holiday. Residents are reminded to have their cans out by the usual pickup time. Judge Klay McKinney’s office also encourages everyone to help spread the word…
Warren Awarded $199,800 Grant for Airport Improvements
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has been awarded a $199,800 grant to support critical infrastructure upgrades at the Warren Municipal Airport – John B. Frazer Jr. Field. The funding will be used to repair and seal cracks along the airport’s 3,829-foot runway and to enhance site drainage, improving safety and functionality at the…
Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest Returns with New Youth Division
The 2025 Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest is scheduled for Friday, June 13th at the First Methodist Church on West Church Street in downtown Warren. Competitors may download forms and rules at pinktomatofestival@gmail.com and bring entry form with them or they may be filled out onsite the day of competition. Entries will be received at…
Warren Municipal Building Closed and No Trash Pickup on Memorial Day
Warren, Ark. – The City of Warren has announced that the Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. As part of the holiday observance, there will be no trash pickup service on that day. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly. The announcement was released by Charlotte Brown,…
All Tomato Luncheon Moves to New Location at Methodist Church for June 14 Event
WARREN, Ark. – As part of this year’s Pink Tomato Festival, the 65th annual All Tomato Luncheon will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Warren — a new location for the popular event. Tickets are $15.00 and are available for purchase at the…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors on UAM’s Spring 2025 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists
WARREN, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced its Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing students for outstanding academic achievement. Several students from Bradley County—including Warren, Hermitage, Banks, and New Edinburg—earned this prestigious recognition. Dean’s List Honorees To be named to the Dean’s List, students must complete at…
BCMC Board Handles May Business
WARREN, Ark. (5/22/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held the meeting for the month of May on Thursday, May 22 inside the hospital’s conference room with financial reports, executive updates, annual approval of policies, and more among the items reviewed. The first order of business was approval of the previous meeting’s…
New Student Registration in June for First-Time Freshmen and Transfer Students
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will offer a fall 2025 class registration event on Tuesday, June 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for first-time freshmen and new transfer students who plan to attend UAM’s Monticello campus, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) or the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM). This…
Dr. Russell Gregory to Join BCMC Rural Health Clinic in August
WARREN, Ark. (5/20/25) – The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is excited to announce that Dr. Russell Gregory will be joining the facility as a family practice physician on August 4, 2025. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gregory, please call 870-226-8636. A native of Magnolia, Ark., Gregory graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Arkansas University…
Warren High School Class of 2025 awarded $1.6 million in scholarships
WARREN, AR — Graduates of the Warren High School Class of 2025 were awarded $1,605,593.05 in scholarships during the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13. While students in the Class of 2025 received offers from multiple institutions, the following awards reflect scholarships from each student’s chosen institution. Additionally, 24 seniors were recognized for their…
Windgate Foundation Awards UAM Over $6.2 Million for Nursing and Teacher Education Programs, Scholarships
Article submitted by UAM MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has received multiple endowments through a grant from the Windgate Foundation totaling $6,240,000, the largest gift to the UAM Foundation in university history. The funding will target two critical areas: need-based scholarships and enhancements to the UAM School of Education and…
Barbara Ann Lane, 1960-2025
Barbara Ann Lane age 64 of, Dermott, AR died Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at Belle View Nursing and Rehab in Monticello, AR. She was born August 27th, 1960 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Ralph Boykin and Juanita Stanfield Boykin. Barbara was a graduate of the Warren Public Schools, served in the National…
Abandoned Home North of YMCA Being Torn Down
WARREN, Ark. – An abandoned residence located at 305 North Main Street, just north of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA, was in the process of being torn down Monday morning as part of the City of Warren’s ongoing efforts to address unsafe and unsightly structures within city limits. The demolition is being carried out by…
Warren Police Department Phone Lines Restored
WARREN, AR — 5-21-25 — Following a disruption reported Tuesday, the Warren Police Department’s landline phone service has now been restored and is fully operational. The public may once again contact the department at 870-226-3703. As Saline River News reported yesterday, the department’s landline was temporarily down, though 911 service remained available for emergencies. Citizens…
Bradley County Memorial Day Program Set for May 26 at First Methodist Church
WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – Bradley County residents are invited to gather in solemn remembrance on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Program, which will take place at First Methodist Church, located at 111 West Church Street in Warren. This community event is dedicated to honoring the men and…
Free Summer Meals Available for Kids and Teens
WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – Local families looking for healthy, no-cost meal options for their children this summer have a valuable resource through the USDA’s Free Summer Meals program. The initiative offers nutritious meals for kids and teens age 18 and under, with no application or proof of income required. The meals are designed to…
YMCA Pool Season Kicks Off June 2 with Swim Lessons Starting Mid-June
WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – Summer is right around the corner, and the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is making a splash with a full schedule of pool activities for the community. The YMCA Pool will officially open for the season on Monday, June 2, with Open Swim available from 12:00…