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From the Hermitage School District: Thank You Hermitage Community & Churches!
The Hermitage School District Staff would like to thank the Community and Churches for feeding our staff a wonderful lunch on August 3, 2026 while the staff was on campus for Professional Development. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. The staff enjoyed delicious BBQ, baked beans, potato salad and many deserts as well as…
Too Hot to Handle: Recognizing Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Welcome back, everyone. It’s Dr. Biggers with BCMC Rural Health Clinic. Due to the recent heat wave we’ve been experiencing here in South Arkansas, I thought it would be pertinent to discuss how to recognize and treat heat-related injuries. During the summer, sweating and feeling tired after working outdoors may seem normal. However, heat-related illness…
From the Hermitage School District: Thank You Bradley County Sheriff’s Office!
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office provided active shooter training to our staff here at Hermitage School District on August 4, 2026. Thank you for providing our staff with this training and how to keep our students and staff safe in the event of an emergency. We appreciate all of the things you do to keep…
UAM Athletics Training Looking to Hire Federal Work Study Jobs
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletic Training office is looking to hire federal student workers. Student worker spots are limited and are required to be federal work study positions. For any students that are interested and meet the requirements , please reach out to head athletic trainer, Shellye Byrd, at Byrd@uamont.edu or…
FedEx truck catches fire Thursday along Warren bypass
Local emergency personnel responded Thursday, Aug. 6, to a FedEx Ground truck fire along the Warren bypass. The truck was reported to be on the bypass near the Dollar General area. Photos submitted to Saline River News show the front portion of the delivery truck engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke rising from the…
Conservation Incentive Program Paves Way for Landscape-Level Wildlife Habitat Improvement
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Conservation Incentive Program continues to pay big dividends for wildlife habitat in Arkansas. During July’s regularly scheduled meeting, AGFC Commissioners heard a presentation on the status of the program, which is now in its second year with plans already underway to hit the ground running for a third round…
UAM Trap Shooting Team Caps Historic First Season With National Top Ten Finish
Less than a year after its creation, the University of Arkansas at Monticello Trap Shooting team proved to be right on target, finishing among the nation’s best at the 2026 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championship. The team arrived at the national competition, held from July 10 to 18 at the Cardinal Shooting Center…
MHSI Selected as 2026-2027 Buckle Up for Life Gift of Safety Partner
MONTICELLO, Ark. (August 4, 2026) — Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is proud to announce its selection as a 2026-2027 Buckle Up for Life Gift of Safety Partner, joining a national effort to improve child passenger safety and help families travel safely through education, resources, and access to life-saving car seats. Buckle Up for Life is…
From the Hermitage School District: Union Bank, We Thank You
Union Bank fed The Hermitage School District Staff pizza on August 4, 2026 while the staff met for professional development. The staff would like to thank Union Bank for the generous donation to our staff! They all enjoyed the delicious pizza!!
Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church to Host Back-to-School Bash Saturday
Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will welcome families from throughout the community for a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the church and will offer an afternoon of food, games and family activities as the Kingsland community prepares for the beginning of a new school…
UAM’s Campus-Within-a-Campus Initiative Expands Across Arkansas, Delivering Affordable Degrees, Strengthening Rural Communities and Building the State’s Workforce
The University of Arkansas at Monticello continues to transform higher education in Arkansas through an innovative campus-within-a-campus model that is redefining how rural students earn bachelor’s degrees while creating lasting economic benefits for communities across the state. What began in 2023 as a single partnership has rapidly evolved into a statewide initiative spanning nine community…
Hermitage School District to Host ‘Meet the Coaches’ During Open House
Hermitage School District families will have an opportunity to meet the coaches leading the district’s student-athletes during an upcoming “Meet the Coaches” event. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, during the district’s Open House. It will be held in the Hermitage High School cafeteria. Families will be able to meet members…
Warren YMCA to Host Free Back to School Bash Saturday
The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County will host a free Back to School Bash for area students and families Saturday, Aug. 8. The community event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the YMCA, located at 207 N. Main Street in Warren. Children in kindergarten through 12th grade are…
Alliana Ayala Represents Warren High School at Arkansas Governor’s School
Warren High School student Alliana Ayala represented the school this summer at Arkansas Governor’s School, a prestigious and highly competitive academic program for outstanding rising seniors from across the state. The program recognizes students for their academic achievement, leadership and potential. Warren High School congratulated Ayala on earning the honor and representing WHS during the…
Reminder: South Arkansas Blue Chips Announces 10U Major/AAA Baseball Tryouts
WARREN, Ark. — Young baseball players looking to compete at a high level will have an opportunity next month as the South Arkansas Blue Chips host tryouts for their 10U Major/AAA team. Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Warren. According to the organization, players who are unable to attend the scheduled session…
Audrey Agnes Carter Hairston, 1933-2026
Audrey Agnes Carter Hairston entered eternal life on August 4, 2026. She was born to Nettie Raye Stevenson Carter and Alvin Moses Carter on December 24, 1933 and grew up in the Emmaus community north of Warren. She was a devout Christian and member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday School for…
Mallory Kay Barnes, 2001-2026
Mallory Kay Barnes age 25, born on June 11, 2001, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 1 , 2026, after a life that, though was far too short, she filled her life with compassion, kindness and love. Mallory was the beloved daughter of Scott Barnes and Angela Cornish Barnes. She accepted…
Hermitage School District to Host Open House Ahead of New School Year
Hermitage School District will welcome students and families to its 2026 Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. During the event, families will have an opportunity to meet teachers, tour the campus, learn about district programs and prepare for the upcoming school year. The open house will be held at the Hermitage…
2026 Warren Lumberjack Tennis Schedule Announced
WARREN — The Warren Lumberjack Tennis Team has announced its schedule for the 2026 season. The Lumberjacks will open the season on the road against Hampton on Thursday, Aug. 20. The schedule includes nine away matches and one home match. 2026 Warren Lumberjack Tennis Schedule Schedule details are subject to change.
Lumberjack Footprint Painting Road Closure
From the Warren School District: Cheerleaders will be painting Lumberjack footprints beginning at 5:30 p.m. on August 7 and continuing through August 9. Lumberjack Drive will be temporarily closed during this time.