WARREN, Ark. – South Arkansas sustained a large rain storm Monday night into Tuesday midday, with rainfall amounts climbing near four to six inches in some locations as of 1:48 p.m. Multiple creeks in the Warren area overflowed their banks, with isolated instances of flash flooding. No major issues in Warren have been reported at…
All posts by Saline River News
Rep. Wardlaw tours Agriculture Building renovations at UAM
MONTICELLO, Ark. – On Friday, March 18, Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, R-Hermitage, visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus to view progress on renovations to the Agriculture Building, which began in February 2022. Wardlaw was instrumental in gathering supplemental funding to renovate the Agriculture Building, helping to secure $250,000 from Gov. Asa Hutchinson. “With…
Volunteers jump in to help with Bradley County Chamber’s April Easter egg hunt
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce volunteers Elizabeth McKinney, Livi McKinney, Emily Harton, Dawson Harton, and Caroline Harton help stuff Easter eggs for the Chamber’s Easter egg hunt set to take place in April. Photo courtesy of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce.
Alan Watt, 1977-2022
Alan Watt age 44, of Rye, AR, died Friday, March 18th, 2022 as a result of a work-related accident. He was born October 23rd, 1977 in Bastrop, LA, a son of Charlie Watt and Kathy Washam Watt, Rison, AR. Alan was a general mechanic for Evergreen Packaging in Pine Bluff, AR, a member of Harmony…
Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Jofrances Marquez, Jr
CROSSETT, Ark. – Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Jofrances Marquez, Jr. to their team. A native of the Philippines, Dr. Marquez received his medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency program at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan in 2014…
Hermitage School Board conducts regular monthly business
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School Board met for its March meeting Monday, March 14, 2022. Normal reports and business were acted upon . Superintendent Dr. Tucker reported on the status of the American Rescue Plan funds and other ongoing projects and programs. The board then approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, the grade 9-12 science…
Brenda Carolyn Stuard, 1965-2022
Brenda Carolyn Stuard, age 56 of Warren, AR passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born November 29, 1965 in Warren, AR to the late Floyd Dale Stuard and Carolyn Ann Richardson Stuard. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Other than her parents she…
Big crowd attends 29th Annual Fall Warren Open Equipment and Farm Auction
WARREN, Ark. – A large crowd was in attendance Saturday, March 19, 2022 for the 29th Annual “Fall Warren Open” Equipment and Farm Auction held by Tony Cathey Auctions in Warren. Items available included dozers, backhoes, farm tractors, 4 wheelers, trailers, boats, campers, trucks, hay equipment and more.
Warren arrest report for March 14-21, 2022
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Ricky Hampton / 919 St. James, Warren, AR / DOB 6-1-70 / Warrant Omaha, NB on 3-14-22 Demario Blueford / 116 N. Watson St, Warren, AR / DOB…
Upwards of four to six inches of rain expected in South Arkansas Monday night into Tuesday
Posted on Author Saline River NewsPosted in Warren, Banks, Dumas, El Dorado, Fordyce, Hampton, Hermitage, Monticello, Rison, Star CityLeave a Reply
WARREN, Ark. – Multiple South Arkansas counties, including Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln, and Calhoun, are currently under a flood watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon as the potential for excessive rainfall is in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, most of Bradley, Cleveland, and Calhoun Counties could receive between three to four…
Warren earns Tree City USA recognition for its commitment to urban forestry
LINCOLN, Neb. – Warren, Arkansas was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Warren achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: forming a tree board or department, creating a tree-care ordinance, having an annual community forestry budget of…
Hogs hold off NMSU to advance to second straight Sweet 16
BUFFALO, N.Y. – For the first time since three straight trips to the Sweet 16 from 1993-95, the Arkansas Razorbacks are headed back to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season thanks to a hard-fought, 53-48 win over New Mexico State inside KeyBank Center on Saturday night. The Razorbacks and Aggies put on a…
Arkansas sweeps Kentucky behind Wiggins’ quality start
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Hogs win again. No. 3 Arkansas (16-3, 3-0 SEC) finished off its three-game sweep of Kentucky (14-7, 0-3 SEC) with a 3-1 victory in Sunday’s series finale at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks, now winners of 11 consecutive games and 11 straight SEC series, have won their last five SEC Opening Weekend…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 3-18-22
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas is a better place today than yesterday because of our teachers.We cannot thank them enough for their work and the difference they make in our children’s lives. If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in the classroom, now is the perfect time to act.The Arkansas Department of Education and Forward…
Reports of multiple shooting victims at Dumas Hood Nic event
DUMAS, Ark. – According to multiple statewide news outlets, as many as 10 people or more were shot at an annual Dumas event known as Hood Nic, a Neighborhood picnic which includes a car, truck, and bike show that takes place during spring break each year in the South Arkansas Delta community. Sources are reporting…
Lumberjack SC opens 4A East play with 8-1 road win over Stuttgart(+34 Match Photos)
STUTTGART, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club delivered a magnificent performance Thursday evening, March 17, 2022, beating Stuttgart on the road to pick up the Jacks’ first 4A East Conference win of the season in a goal-packed match by the final score of 8-1. Coming off the back of a 2-1 Tomato Derby win…
Herring’s second half goal not enough as Lady Jacks drop match at Stuttgart(+16 Match Photos)
STUTTGART, Ark. – A tough road trip at Stuttgart ended in a 3-1 loss for Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club Thursday night, March 17, 2022. The match was Warren’s first meeting in the 4A East Conference. The Lady Jacks came very close to taking an early lead in the eighth minute. The chance came from…
Diamond Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks get big wins at Watson Chapel
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Both the Warren Lumberjack Baseball team and the Warren Lady Jack Softball team picked up wins on the road Thursday evening, March 17, 2022 at Watson Chapel. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Baseball Report The Lumberjacks handed Watson Chapel at 14-5 defeat in six innings. Caleb…
No rod? No problem. Go Fish
LITTLE ROCK — With spring break on the horizon, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reminds new and occasional anglers that there are nearly 100 locations where people can borrow rods and reels to get out on the water and enjoy a day of fishing. The AGFC’s Tackle Loaner network, which is administered by the…
El Dorado Water Utilities receives loan for wastewater improvements
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $46,083,987.77 for water and wastewater projects serving more than 20,648 people in five Arkansas counties on March 16, 2022. The projects are as follows: Central Arkansas Water (CAW) received a $425,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund and a…
Razorbacks advance, defeat Vermont 75-71
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It’s all about surviving and advancing in the NCAA Tournament and Arkansas did just that Thursday night in a 75-71 victory over Vermont in the first round of the NCAA Tournament inside KeyBank Arena. The #17/18 Razorbacks (seeded 4th) and Catamounts (seeded 13th) were close throughout the night with neither team letting…