WARREN, Ark. (4/22/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 22 inside the conference room at the hospital with financial reports, executive updates, and policy approvals among the topics discussed. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved before the board before Controller Matt Pace’s update. Pace…
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Dr. Nasir Zareen Donates LUCAS Machine to BCMC ER
Dr. Nasir Zareen, one of Bradley County Medical Center’s dedicated ER physicians, recently donated a LUCAS chest compression system to the BCMC Emergency Department. The LUCAS machine is a life-saving device that provides consistent, high-quality compressions during cardiac arrest. This machine will make a tremendous difference in the care BCMC provides during critical moments. BCMC…
Celebrating World Book Day with ‘Ghosts of the Saline River’
WARREN, Ark. – 4-22-25 – In recognition of World Book Day, readers are invited to rediscover a hidden gem of Arkansas history through Ghosts of the Saline River by Ron Moseley, Ph.D., D. Phil., D. Litt.–a richly layered book that delves into the long history of one of the state’s most storied waterways. Stretching over…
Bessie Ann Walton, 1951-2025
Bessie Ann Walton, 73, of Warren, passed away April 14, 2025. Born August 24, 1951, to Bishop ‘Flipper’ and Etherlene Nelson. She attended school at Wilmar Elementary in Wilmar, AR. and graduated from Bradley County High School. She also attended University of Arkansas Monticello, where she received her LPN degree and University of Arkansas Pine…
Lady Jacks Fall Just Short in Non-Conference Battle at Woodlawn
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks came up just short in a hard-fought non-conference softball game against the Woodlawn Lady Bears on Monday night, falling 7-5 in a back-and-forth contest. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Warren jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the…
Van Franklin Temple, 1930-2025
Van Franklin Temple, aged 94, peacefully departed this life on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025, to be with the Lord. Born on December 21, 1930, in Johnsville, Arkansas, Va n was a beloved figure whose life profoundly touched many. He was preceded in death by his cherished parents, David and Maude Orr Temple of Johnsville,…
BCMC Earns Award for Outreach from UAMS IDHI Stroke Program
Warren, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center was recently recognized by the UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation Stroke Program for its outreach efforts led by BCMC Clinical Nurse Educator Krissy Morrison. Stroke-ready hospitals like BCMC are required to do a certain number of outreach events every month and Morrison goes above and beyond…
Restoration Work Brightens Historic Bradley County Courthouse
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Courthouse in downtown Warren is receiving careful attention this spring as crews work to refresh and preserve the iconic structure’s exterior. On Monday morning, April 21, workers from G-Co Inc., owned by Shannon Gorman, were back on site with lifts in place, steadily moving across the building to complete…
Hermitage Daze T-shirts Now Available for Purchase
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Hermit Daze 2024 T-shirts officially went on sale April 18 at several locations across Hermitage. Shirts can be purchased at Cash’s, Commercial Bank, Hermitage Warren Bank, and Hermitage City Hall. Prices are set at $20 for sizes Youth through XL, while extended sizes are available for $22. Hermitage City Hall also extended…
L’Aigle Creek Conservation District to Host Public Meeting on Conservation Priorities April 22
HERMITAGE, Ark. – L’Aigle Creek Conservation District is inviting the public to a community discussion on conservation priorities in Bradley County on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Hermitage Community Center, located at 416 S. Hickory St. in Hermitage. This annual Local Work Group meeting offers landowners, agricultural…
Bayleigh Miller named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Bayleigh Miller was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for the week of April 14-18. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River News!
Graduation is right around the corner. If you would like to honor your favorite graduate on Saline River News, you can do so directly on our front page. For just $20 you get a photo of your graduate along with a message of your choice. The post will contain its own unique web address, so…
Kolby Pope named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Kolby Pope was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Baseball Player of the Week. Last week Pope hit .750 (6-for-8) with four extra-base hits, 8 RBIs, and 5 runs scored offensively. On the mound he went all five innings at Star City for the win and struck out 8 and allowed just one run on…
Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks Shut Out Lisa Academy
The Warren High School soccer teams continued their dominant seasons Thursday night with a pair of shutout victories over Lisa Academy. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks came out strong and never looked back, cruising to a 7-0 win. The dominant performance improved their overall record to 8-1-1 and kept…
Watch the full April 2025 Warren City Council Meeting
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Re-New-ing Edinburg Reviews Spring Activities, Plans for Busy May
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of Re-New-ing Edinburg gathered at the New Edinburg Community Center on April 15 for their monthly meeting, led by President Martha Tolano. The group began by approving the March meeting minutes before diving into a review of recent events and upcoming plans. A major topic of discussion was the group’s…
Jean Dees, 1932-2025
Jean Dees, age 92, of White Hall, AR passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at home. She was born on Saturday, April 30, 1932 in Warren, AR to the late Rufus Clyde “RC” Sanders and Jimmie Katerine Wallace Sanders. She was a 1950 Warren High School graduate. Jean was a member of First Baptist…
AGFC approves waterfowl season changes
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at Thursday’s meeting approved two changes to Arkansas’s 2025-26 waterfowl season to shorten the number of days in the annual special early teal season and to increase the daily allowed bag limit on northern pintails from one to three. The changes are the result of regulations…
SEACBEC Students Earn Top Honors at 2025 Arkansas SkillsUSA State Conference
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – SEACBEC announced Tuesday that 41 students competed at the 2025 Arkansas SkillsUSA State Conference in Hot Springs, with several bringing home top honors for their performance in career and technical education events. The SEACBEC chapter earned Quality Chapter recognition and was awarded Chapter Excellence Distinction – Gold. Multiple students received medals…
BCMC Auxiliary Members Attend District Meeting
Members of the Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently attended the Southeast Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary District Meeting in Lake Village. Auxiliary members in attendance included Linda McDiarmid, Freddie Lipton, Cecilia Whittemore, Cathy Hines, and Kay Robinson. BCMC is fortunate to have a great and active Auxiliary.
BCMC Names Mindy Wolfe Employee of the Month for April
BCMC’s Employee of the Month for April is Mindy Wolfe of the BCMC Rural Health Clinic! Mindy’s nomination stated: “I am honored to nominate Mindy Wolfe for Employee of the Month. Originally hired as an OB/GYN, family practice clinic nurse, Mindy demonstrated resilience and flexibility when those physicians left the clinic. Rather than stepping back,…