JONESBORO — Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will accept its first cohort of students this fall after receiving a Letter of “Reasonable Assurance” from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education. “We are thrilled to have received our Letter of Reasonable Assurance, which allows us to begin recruiting and admitting students…
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Woman Arrested on First-Degree Domestic Battery Charge After Incident in Johnsville Area
Press release from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies for the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department were contacted by the Crossett Police Department on Saturday March 28th, 2026, around 9:35 pm in reference to a domestic battery case that happened in the Johnsville area and arrived at the Ashley County Medical Center for treatment in Crossett.…
Crossett man killed in March 31 crash on Highway 160 in Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. (4-3-26) — A Crossett man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday afternoon on State Highway 160 in rural Bradley County, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 31, 2026. The victim, identified as William Eugene Miles, 73, of Crossett, was…
UAM Division of Music Presents Jazz Combo in Concert
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Division of Music will host “Jazz Combo in Concert” on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building in the Harris Recital Hall, Room 101, on UAM’s Monticello campus. The event is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Dr. Kevin Bryson, assistant…
Alice Louise Guest Scott, 1934-2026
Alice Louise Guest Scott, age 91 of Warren, AR went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1934, in Eudora, AR the daughter of the late O.V. Guest and Dorris Reynolds Guest. In her earlier years she…
Cattle Producers Across South Arkansas Continue to Face Drought Challenges Despite Rain in Forecast
WARREN, Ark. — Despite recent rainfall in the forecast, drought conditions continue to impact much of South Arkansas, including Bradley County and surrounding areas. According to information shared by the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, 100% of the state remains in drought conditions, ranging from moderate to exceptional levels (D1–D4). In many areas, prolonged heat and lack…
Arkansas law enforcement reminds drivers to drive phone-free
LITTLE ROCK (4-2-26) — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign is reminding drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences — including fines — of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel. From April 6-13, 2026, Arkansas law enforcement agencies statewide…
Warren High School Announces 2026 Boys and Girls State Delegates
WARREN — Warren High School has selected its delegates for the 2026 Arkansas Boys State and Girls State programs. Representing Warren High School at Boys State will be Jackson Denton, Zaydin Grider, and Josiah Steen. Selected to attend Girls State are Ava Denton, Livi McKinney, and Alliana Ayala. The Arkansas Boys State and Girls State…
Tamale Fundraiser Set for April 17 to Support Mission Trip to Belize
WARREN, Ark. (4-2-26) — A local group is hosting a tamale fundraiser later this month to help send five young adults on a summer mission trip to Belize. According to information shared by organizers, the fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 17, with tamales priced at $20 per dozen. The effort supports Aaron Barajas,…
Warren Drops 16-10 Slugfest to Crossett
WARREN, Ark. (4/2/26) – The Warren and Crossett baseball squads combined for 26 runs, 22 hits, 16 walks, and nine hit batters as the Jacks fell by a score of 16-10 to the Eagles in a 4A-8 Conference matchup Thursday evening at the Warren City Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River News Baseball Contributor This…
Lady Jacks Open Conference Play With 9-2 Road Win at Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened conference play on the road Tuesday in Star City. The Lady Jacks entered the game with a 5-5 record, while Star City stood at 7-3. This game report is brought to you by Wins at Star City have been few and far between for the Lady…
77th Annual Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner Honors Youth, Volunteers, and Leaders
WARREN, Ark. — The 77th Annual Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner, sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust, was held March 30, 2026, celebrating the accomplishments of local 4-H members and volunteers under the theme, “To Make The Best Better.” Bradley County 4-H is part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension…
Rayonier Keeps Name, Introduces New Logo Following PotlatchDeltic Merger
WARREN, Ark. — Following its recent merger with PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier announced this week that the combined company will continue operating under the Rayonier name while unveiling a new corporate logo. The decision comes just weeks after the two companies finalized their “merger of equals,” which officially closed in late January 2026. The deal combined two…
UAM Trap Shooting Wins Female Division in Magnolia
MONTICELLO, Ark. — In her first season on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Trap Shooting team, Sarah Forrest is already making her mark. On March 15, Forrest, a sophomore K-6 elementary education major at UAM, won the top prize in the female division at the “Clays for a Cause” Trap Shoot Fundraiser. The event…
UAM Student Wins 1st Place at the 2025 Microsoft Office State Championship
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Ava Moyers has been named the Arkansas state champion in Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) in the fall qualifiers of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) State Championship, presented annually by Certiport. Moyers, of Monticello, Arkansas, is a junior business student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). In addition to winning the…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled April 23 in Warren
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Thursday, April 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified by training to be eligible for a Restricted Pesticide License in order to…
UAM Breaks Attendance Record During College Preview Event
MONTICELLO, Ark. — On March 9, nearly 650 prospective students visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) for the annual Weevil Welcome: College Preview Day. High school juniors and seniors from Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas visited UAM’s campus, making this year’s crowd the largest in the history of the annual…
Vintage Lions Club Cheerleader Uniform Donated to Bradley County Historical Museum
WARREN, Ark. — A piece of local history from the mid-1960s has been added to the collection of the Bradley County Historical Museum, thanks to a recent donation from Susan Lee Pennington. According to a post from the museum, Pennington donated a Lions Club midget cheerleader uniform in May 2022. The uniform, which she wore…
Banks Easter Egg Hunt Set for April 4, Will Move Indoors if Rain Occurs
BANKS, Ark. (4-1-26) — The City of Banks will move forward with its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, with activities planned from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Banks City Park. According to event organizers, the celebration will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, activities will be relocated…
Pink Tomato Festival Seeks Volunteers for 70th Year Celebration
WARREN — The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is inviting community members to get involved as volunteers for its upcoming 70th annual event. Festival organizers announced a volunteer opportunities meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the municipal building courtroom, located at 104 N. Myrtle Street in Warren. The meeting is open…
Ember Johnson named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Ember Johnson was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for April 22-28, 2026 Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.