Article submitted: Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s official T Shirts for the 2025 festival are now available for purchase. Each year, the festival committee produces a T Shirt to commemorate the special Bradley County event. The 69th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s official logo, designed by Jaclyn Hammons, of Warren, is featured on the popular…
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Warren School District to Close for Memorial Day on May 26, 2025
WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – The Warren School District has announced that all schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time set aside to remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have made the…
Warren Police Department Landline Temporarily Down, 911 Still Operational
WARREN, Ark. — As of Tuesday afternoon, the City of Warren informed Saline River News that the Warren Police Department’s landline phone number is currently not functioning. However, the public is advised that 911 services remain fully operational. Residents needing to reach the Warren Police Department should dial 911 until further notice.
Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team Passes Through Bradley County on Journey of Remembrance
This is a Saline River News exclusive, only available on Saline River News. BANKS, Ark. – The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team made its way through northern Bradley County on Monday morning as part of its annual remembrance ride, honoring the resilience and legacy of the Choctaw people. The team, composed of nine…
Search Warrants Lead to Multiple Drug Arrests in Warren
Press Release courtesy of Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force: On May 12, 2025, agents of the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, Officers of Warren Police Department, and Deputies of Bradley County Sheriff’s Department executed 3 search warrants in Warren, AR. During the 1st search warrant, arrested was James Thomas on the charges of…
Hermitage Senior Ethan Allred Named Sam Clanton Scholarship Recipient
Article submitted: On May 6, 2025, Ethan Allred, Hermitage High School, was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Sam Clanton Memorial Foundation Scholarship at the Hermitage High School FFA Banquet. This is the fourth annual scholarship awarded by the Sam Clanton Memorial Foundation, a non-profit- 501 (c)(3) organization. The scholarship is open to both…
Clanton Farms Delivers First Box of Tomatoes for 2025 Season
HERMITAGE, Ark. – 5-19-25 – The first box of tomatoes for the 2025 season has officially arrived, and it was brought in by Westin Clanton, the young son of Randy Clanton Jr. and Skye Clanton, owners of Clanton Farms in Hermitage. The Clanton family has a proud farming legacy that spans five generations, beginning with…
Pope, Jordan, Johnson Earn All-State Honors as Lumberjacks Wrap Up 2025 Diamond Season
WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – The Warren High School baseball and softball teams have capped off their 2025 seasons with a strong showing in postseason honors, with standout athletes earning All-State and All-Conference recognition for their contributions on the diamond. Kolby Pope and AJ Jordan were named to the 2025 All-State Baseball Team, reflecting their…
Hermitage Sophomore Aidean Castanon Places at 1A State Track Meet
HERMITAGE, Ark. – 5-15-25 – Hermitage High School sophomore Aidean Castanon earned statewide recognition after placing in the 400-meter dash at the 1A State Track Meet held in Quitman. The Hermitage School District announced the achievement with a message of pride and support for Castanon’s hard work and success. “We are so proud of you…
Hunt and Garcia Shine at Arkansas Meet of Champions
WARREN, Ark. – 5-14-25 – Warren High School athletes made their mark at the prestigious Arkansas Meet of Champions held in Searcy, with standout performances that placed them among the state’s elite. Aria Hunt delivered a dominant showing in the 100-meter dash, claiming first place with an impressive time of 12.16 seconds. Hunt followed up…
Tina Battles Earns BCMC May Employee of the Month
BCMC’s May Employee of the Month award goes to Tina Battles of the Medical-Surgical Unit, also known as First Station. Tina’s nomination stated: “I’d like to nominate Tina Battles, one of our long-time charge nurses, for Employee of the Month. Tina is truly the backbone of our MedSurg department. She’s been with us for many…
Jacks Drop Heartbreaker to Gravette in 4A State Tournament
Due to a technical issue, we are behind getting this article posted. Thank you for you understanding, and we apologize for the delay. MONTICELLO, Ark. (5/15/25) – The Warren High School baseball team’s season came to a close in the first round of the 4A State Tournament with a 3-2 walk-off loss to Gravette Thursday…
BCMC Recognizes Employees at Service Awards Ceremony
WARREN, Ark. – BCMC held its annual service awards ceremony Thursday as a part of National Hospital Week. Our BCMC Auxiliary put on a fantastic reception for these honorees. First, our retirees were Elaine Mills, who worked 31 years for BCMC, LaDonna Goodwin (19 years), and Bruce Huitt (7 years). Our service awards begin with…
Arkansas hunters post nine-year high in turkey harvest
LITTLE ROCK — Turkey hunters in The Natural State reported 11,332 turkeys harvested during Arkansas’s turkey hunting season, which ended Sunday. The harvest increased 22 percent from the 2024 season and stands as the best turkey season since 2016. David Moscicki, AGFC Turkey Program coordinator, says the increase is likely the result of two factors: …
Lady Jacks Surge Past Mena in Opening Round of 4A State Soccer Playoffs
As most of you may know, we had a technical issue on the site that prevented us from uploaded articles for a few days, so this one is a few days behind. Unfortunately the Lady Jacks fell to Robinson in the next round(quarterfinals), but we wanted to go ahead and publish this article for history’s…
Warren Falls to Hope in 4A State Playoff Opener, 4-0
LITTLE ROCK – The Warren Lumberjacks saw their 2025 soccer season come to a close Thursday with a 4-0 loss to the Hope Bobcats in the opening round of the 4A State Soccer Playoffs, held at Maumelle in Little Rock. This sports report is brought to you by: Hope struck early and often in the…
Two Bradley County Locals Launch New Podcast “Two Shades of Life”
WARREN, Ark. – 5-14-25 – A pair of Bradley County best friends are stepping behind the mic to share real, unfiltered stories with the world through their brand-new podcast, Two Shades of Life. The show, hosted by Britny Duncan and co-hosted by Christina Forrest, offers a heartfelt and humorous look at the ups and downs…
Betsy Anderson of The CALL in Southeast Arkansas Speaks to Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its first of two meetings this month on Tuesday, May 13 inside First Methodist Church. First, the club announced Alex Wargo won the raffle for the Mother’s Day Gift Basket and the club is still waiting on some confirmation of the final total, but more than $600 was…
Arkansas battles feral hog invasion: A timeline of eradication efforts
LITTLE ROCK – Feral hogs have been a growing menace in Arkansas for decades, wreaking havoc on crops, livestock and the environment. A concerted effort, over a decade in the making, is showing signs of progress. Feral hogs, descendants of animals brought by early explorers and later supplemented by Eurasian wild boars for sport hunting,…
Backyard to Baum: How the Cuthbertson Brothers and a Band of Lifelong Teammates Knocked the Door Down to Warren’s First Baseball State Title 20 Years Ago Today
WARREN, Ark. 5″‘14″‘25 – A block south of the railroad tracks, at the corner of North Bradley and Pennington streets, sits a yard shaded by towering oaks and a scattering of pines. To most passers”‘by, the lot appears simply well kept, but to a few generations who grew up playing baseball in Warren, it is…
Two Warren Students Awarded 2025 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarships
The 2025 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded to each of the following high school seniors: Dumas High SchoolTaylor Hayes – will be attending Arkansas State University.Juan Torres – will be attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Pine Bluff High SchoolJamaron Cole – will be attending…