WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival has announced that Texas music duo Bottomland will perform Saturday night during the 70th annual Pink Tomato Festival in Warren. Bottomland, made up of Cannon Brand and Justin Lane Gates, is based in Conroe, Texas and performs a blend of southern rock and country-rooted music. According…
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Warren Track Athletes Claim Multiple 4A State Championships
WARREN, Ark. (5-6-26) — Warren High School track and field athletes brought home several individual state championships at the 4A State Track Meet, highlighted by standout performances across both the boys and girls divisions. Aaron Davis captured two state titles for the Lumberjacks, winning both the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash to earn the…
Anxiety: When Is It More Than “Just Stress”?
I’m Dr. Russell Gregory, a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician at the Bradley County Medical Center Rural Health Clinic in Warren. I’m a recent graduate of the UAMS Southwest Family Medicine Residency Program in Texarkana, Arkansas. A couple weeks ago, Dr. Bradley Biggers opened our Community Health Column with an important discussion about high blood pressure…
Bradley Animal Rescue Coalition Seeks Information After Puppies Picked Up Near Human Development Center
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC) shared a social media post Wednesday afternoon after two puppies were reportedly picked up near the Human Development Center on Tuesday. According to the post, the puppies were found in the area surrounding the facility and were later picked up by rescuers. A photo shared by…
Moro Bay State Park Announces Memorial Day Weekend Programs, Seasonal Job Opening
MORO BAY, Ark. 5-6-26 — Moro Bay State Park has announced several upcoming Memorial Day weekend programs and activities while also sharing an update on river conditions and a seasonal employment opportunity at the park. According to a post shared by the park on Monday, river levels at Moro Bay have remained low through the…
Mark Anthony Clanton, 1957-2026
Mark Anthony Clanton age 68 of Warren, AR died Monday, May 4th, 2026 at his home. He was born November 2, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mark was the son of the late Wayne Allen Clanton and Ora King Clanton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Dale Clanton, a niece Jennifer Diane…
Louise Mann Richardson, 1928-2026
Louise Mann Richardson, age 98, of Warren, AR passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 18, 1928, in Ingalls, AR to the late James Willie Mann and Mattie Hazel Sinclair Mann. Louise was a graduate of Hermitage High School, a housewife and homemaker, a…
BCEDC Awarded State Grant for Industrial Site Work Northeast of Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) has been awarded $14,241 through the Arkansas Site Development Program to support development work on industrial property northeast of Warren, according to a press release issued April 28 by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The funding will go toward land preparation at the site, which…
Jacks Drop 14-7 Decision to Malvern in Final Game Before Regional Tournament
WARREN, Ark. (5/4/26) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team traveled to Malvern for a final tune-up Monday evening before the 4A-4 Regional Tournament and came away with a 14-7 loss despite holding an early lead. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River News Baseball Contributor This game report is brought to you by The Lumberjacks are now…
Warren Branch Library offers free Mother’s Day take-and-make craft
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library is offering a free Mother’s Day “Take & Make” craft for local families, encouraging children to stop by and pick up a kit to create a handmade gift. According to a post shared by the library on May 1, the craft features a creative, plant-themed design. The example…
Kickstart Kingsland Seeks Volunteers, Unveils Plans for “Get Rhythm” Music Festival
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Organizers of the upcoming Get Rhythm Music Festival are calling on the community to get involved as preparations ramp up for what is expected to be one of Kingsland’s largest events in years. In a recent post, Kingsland Mayor-Elect Samantha Johnson emphasized that the festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, will…
Hermitage seniors, staff face off in annual basketball tradition
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Hermitage High School students and staff took to the court May 1 for the school’s annual Seniors vs. Staff Basketball Game, a longstanding tradition that celebrates the graduating class. According to a post from the Hermitage School District, the staff came out on top in what was described as a fun and…
Now or Never: What South Arkansas Gardeners Should Be Planting This Week (Zone 8a Guide)
Early May marks one of the most important turning points of the gardening season in south Arkansas. With warm temperatures settling in and the threat of frost long gone, local gardeners are entering a narrow but productive window to get summer crops established before the region’s intense heat arrives. For those gardening in Zone 8a,…
New ‘Bobscapes’ App Invites South Arkansas Landowners to Help Track Declining Quail Populations
WARREN, Ark. – A new mobile app is giving landowners and outdoorsmen across South Arkansas an opportunity to play a direct role in tracking and conserving one of the region’s most recognizable game birds, the northern bobwhite quail. The app, called Bobscapes, is part of a national conservation effort aimed at better understanding bobwhite populations…
Local Businesses Supporting Warren Teachers During Appreciation Week
WARREN, Ark. — Teacher Appreciation Week is underway in the Warren School District, and several local businesses are stepping up to show their support by providing meals and treats for educators throughout the week. According to the Warren School District, Commercial Bank, Warren Bank, Union Bank, and Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union are partnering with…
Lady Jacks Close Regular Season with 11-3 Win Over Hamburg on Senior Night
The Lady Jacks hosted the Lady Lions of Hamburg in the final 8AAAA game of the season Monday evening. By David King Saline River News Softball Contributor This game report is brought to you by It was Senior Night for three special Lady Jacks. In a pregame ceremony, Sheryl Benavedes, Ember Johnson, and Charlee Wardlaw…
Strong, Huitt recognized at Governor’s Mansion for Scholastic Honors Day
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Two Hermitage High School seniors were recognized at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion as part of Scholastic Honors Day, according to a recent post from the Hermitage School District. Alayjah Strong and Sarah Huitt were honored during the event, which celebrates outstanding students from across the state. The recognition took place on May…
Warren rallies past Mills 2-1 with late winner
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks overcame an early deficit and used a strong second-half push to defeat Little Rock Mills 2-1 on Monday night. This game report is brought to you by Mills threatened early, creating a dangerous opportunity in the 5th minute with a run down the right flank, but the shot drifted…
Lady Jacks Pull Away Early, Defeat Mills 7-1 at Home
WARREN, Ark, – The Warren Lady Jacks used a dominant first half and a flurry of second-half goals to secure a 7-1 victory over Little Rock Mills on Monday, May 4. This game report is brought to you by Mills struck first, finding the net in the 15th minute to take an early 1-0 lead.…
Ren Reep named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Ren Reep was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week for the week of April 26-May 2, 2026. He pitched a complete game against Hamburg on the mound Monday and had the game winning RBI at the plate. Went 4-for-8 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored during…
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 26-May 2. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.