Lorraine Catherine Pritt of Warren passed away Tuesday, March 10, peacefully in her sleep after a brief health struggle. She had been widowed the last seven years from the late Rev. Dr. Troy Lynn Pritt also of Warren. They were married sixty years and six months. She is survived by four sons Paul (Sandra), Mark…
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Banks Receives Two Grants to Support New Fire Station and Volunteer Fire Department
BANKS, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The Town of Banks has recently received two grants aimed at improving fire protection and emergency response capabilities for the community’s volunteer fire department. The larger of the two awards is a $89,999.99 Rural Services Block Grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Rural Services Division. The funding will be…
Junior Rotarians from Warren and Hermitage Highlight Rotary Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 10 for its first meeting of March inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church. The group heard from five total Junior Rotarians with the first two being from Hermitage High School. Sarah Huitt spoke first and was followed by classmate Alayjah Strong. Both young women were…
Woodlawn Students Earn Recognition at Arkansas A.F.L.T.A. World Language Competition
WOODLAWN — Several Woodlawn High School Spanish students were recognized for their achievements at the Arkansas A.F.L.T.A. World Language Competition. According to information shared by the Woodlawn School District, students in Spanish I–III competed and were honored for their work in multiple categories. Award recipients included: School officials congratulated the students for their “tireless hours…
UAM Division of Music Professor To Give Public Lecture Recital
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Division of Music will host a lecture recital by Dr. Kylan Bigby, assistant professor of percussion at UAM, on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building’s Harris Recital Hall, Room 101, on UAM’s Monticello campus. The event is free and open to the public.…
Lady Jacks pick up first win of the season with shutout over McGehee
By David King WARREN, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The Warren Lady Jacks softball team picked up its first victory of the season Tuesday with a 6-0 win over the McGehee Lady Owls. This game report is brought to you by Warren jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the bottom of the…
Warren Falls in Road Contest at Little Rock Central
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (3/10/26) – The Warren High School baseball squad traveled to Little Rock Central, a member of Arkansas’s largest classification, Tuesday evening for a nonconference clash, but a defensive miscue led to a big inning as the Jacks lost by a score of 12-0 at Buddy Coleman Field in Little Rock. This game…
Hermitage Students Recognized in Bradley County Spelling Bee
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Students from the Hermitage School District recently competed in the Bradley County Spelling Bee held February 13. Addison Helms placed first in the first-grade division, while Avery Ledbetter finished second in the second-grade division. Helms later participated in the state Spelling Bee last Saturday. She advanced to the fourth round of the…
Warren Student Wins Student Chef Showdown, Advances to State Competition
WARREN, Ark. (3-9-26) — A Warren High School student has earned top honors in a local culinary competition and will soon represent the school on the state level. Damian Vironche was recently named the Warren winner of the Student Chef Showdown, according to information shared by Warren High School. With the win, Vironche will advance…
UAM Trap Shooting Wins Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Divisions in First Competition
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The newly formed University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Trap Shooting team competed in its first competition on February 28 at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) South Central Regional tournament in Texarkana, Arkansas. The team had an outstanding first showing, sweeping the medals in the women’s collegiate division and securing first and…
Lady Jacks Defeat Nashville 3-1 in Non-Conference Match
Due to a scheduling conflict, Saline River News staff was unable to attend Warren’s soccer matches on Monday and therefore has limited details from the contest. We plan to be in attendance for Friday’s match. WARREN — 3-10-26 — The Warren Lady Jack Women’s Soccer Team earned a 3-1 victory over Nashville in a non-conference…
Nashville Defeats Warren 5-1 in Non-Conference Soccer Match
Due to a scheduling conflict our normal soccer staff was unable to attend this match in person. We plan to have full coverage of Friday’s game vs. Arkadelphia. WARREN – The Warren Lumberjack men’s soccer team dropped a non-conference match to Nashville by a final score of 5-1 on Monday. This game report is brought…
Market on Main Set for March 21 in Downtown Warren
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that Market on Main will return to downtown Warren on Saturday, March 21, featuring a variety of local vendors, handmade goods, and food items. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Cypress Street in Warren and will include several…
Warren City Council Approves Equipment Lease, Addresses Property Concerns at March Meeting
WARREN, Ark. (3-9-26) — The Warren City Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday night at City Hall with all members present except Emily Moseley, who was absent due to illness. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting. This article is brought to you by: Council members approved the minutes from both last month’s regular…
Warren EAST students donate Moro Bay Ferry model to Moro Bay State Park
MORO BAY, Ark. — Students from the Warren High School EAST program recently contributed a new historical display to Moro Bay State Park by creating a 3-D model of the historic Moro Bay Ferry. The students designed and built the model as part of a project focused on the history of the park and its…
Parker O’Neal named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Parker O’Neal was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 8-14, 2026. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Breize Fellows named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Breize Fellows was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for the week of March 8-14, 2026 Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Floyd Burton Gavin, 1953-2026
Floyd Burton Gavin, age 73 of Rye, AR passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Rye, AR. He was born on January 28, 1953, in Warren, AR to Juanita Foreman Gavin and the late Maurice Gavin. Floyd proudly served his county in the United States Air Force. Other than his father he is preceded…
Donna Elizabeth McGaha, 1948-2026
Donna Elizabeth McGaha, 78, of Warren passed away Saturday, March 7 2026 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Donna was born in Pine Bluff on February 17, 1948 to the late Phillip and Freda Slaughter McElroy. Donna worked most of her life as a bookkeeper finishing her career with Arkansas Rural Water Association.…
Warren baseball fans must purchase tickets online for March 10 game at Little Rock Central
WARREN — 3-9-26 — Fans planning to attend the Warren Lumberjacks’ baseball game at Little Rock Central on Tuesday will need to purchase their tickets online in advance, according to information released by Warren High School. The Lumberjacks are scheduled to play Little Rock Central on March 10 at 5:00 p.m. at Central’s home field…
Lawrence Howard Boswell Jr., 1952–2026
Lawrence Howard Boswell Jr., 73, of Warren, passed away February 26, 2026. Born December 13, 1952, to Lawrence Sr. and Betty Ruth Dunlap Boswell. He received Christ at an early age and was a member of St. John AME Church in Warren. He was a graduate of Warren High School. Upon transitioning from the US…