MONTICELLO, Ark. – Gary Goff, who took the Valdosta State Blazers to the 2021 NCAA DII title game, has been selected as the 26th head football coach in Arkansas-Monticello history, Director of Athletics Hud Jackson announced today. Coach Goff was formally introduced at a press conference on the UAM campus earlier this morning. The full press…
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Banks Volunteer Fire Department Awarded 2025 Wildland Fire Suppression Kit Grant
BANKS, Ark. — The Banks Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a 2025 Wildland Fire Suppression Kit Grant, a boost that town officials say will significantly enhance the department’s ability to respond to wildland fires. According to the announcement shared by the Town of Banks, the department received official notice that its grant application had…
UAM Investment Club Expands Student Opportunities Through Financial Education and Hands-On Investment Experience
MONTICELLO, Ark. — This fall, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Investment Club has expanded opportunities for students by increasing access to real-time market analysis, financial education and hands-on investment experience for students across all majors. The club continues to strengthen financial literacy on campus while helping students build practical skills in personal and…
New Survey Shows Obesity Rates Exceed 45% in Rural Arkansas
The new comprehensive Arkansas Health Survey is housed at the University of Arkansas. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas already has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, and now, results from the new Arkansas Health Survey, housed at the University of Arkansas, show that obesity across the state is particularly concentrated in rural areas. Among…
Entergy Arkansas Prepared for Winter Weather
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas is prepared for the winter season ahead and encourages customers to prepare as well. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate forecast, while some northern areas may see cooler, wetter conditions, the South will likely trend warmer and drier. Regardless of the intensity of the season, we…
HOLIDAYS: Tips to stay mentally, physically healthy during holidays
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — As temperatures drop and social calendars fill up during the holiday season, it’s important to protect your physical and mental health. To stay safe and healthy during the holidays, extension experts share tips for preventing illness and managing stress. “In order to fully…
Pritt in Race for County Judge
Editor’s Note: This announcement was submitted by the candidate’s campaign. All statements are the candidate’s and have not been independently verified by Saline River News. Article submitted by the candidate Andrew C. Pritt of Warren has officially announced his candidacy for Bradley County Judge in the March 3 and November 3, 2026 elections as a…
Bradley County Quorum Court to Meet Monday
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County justices of the peace will convene Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. for both the annual Levied Court session and the county’s regular Quorum Court meeting, according to a notice from County Clerk Karen Belin. The meeting will take place in the new courtroom at the Bradley County Courthouse. The…
Warren Combined Choir Performs at Rotary Club of Warren
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church. This is the club’s final meeting before the New Year with the next meeting set for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. The club heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Noemi Castillo before Rotarian…
UAM Hosts 2025 Student Research Symposium
MONTICELLO, Ark. — On November 20, the Department of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted the 2025 Student Research Symposium in the Gibson University Center. The symposium showcased student research at UAM, welcoming projects from all disciplines and programs across campus. Thirty students from the UAM School of Arts and…
Blanchard Springs Caverns Moves Toward Becoming Arkansas’ 53rd State Park
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. 12-9-25 — Arkansas has taken its first official step toward establishing a new state park in the Ozarks, following a memorandum of understanding signed today by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis, and the U.S. Forest Service. The agreement begins the formal process of…
Fellows Named Finalist for 4A Offensive Player of the Year; 8-4A, South Arkansas Strong in Farm Bureau Awards
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Lumberjack wide receiver Bleyze Fellows has been selected as a finalist for 4A Offensive Player of the Year, according to the official Farm Bureau Insurance press release announcing 58 finalists for the 2025 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards. Fellows, one of the most explosive playmakers in Arkansas this season, has been central…
Arkansas biologists help band this year’s duck migration
GEORGETOWN — Cayce Guy is waiting with anticipation for the peak of the waterfowl migration at Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area — maybe a little more intently this year than any other. In addition to being an avid waterfowler, Guy is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife biologist at the…
Warren City Council Advances Sanitation Contract, Annexation Effort During December Meeting
WARREN, 12-8-25 — The Warren City Council met Monday night at the Warren Municipal Building, working through a full agenda that included steps toward privatizing garbage collection, progress on economic development initiatives, adoption of the 2026 budget, and updates from city departments. Mayor Gregg Reep presided, with all council members—Chanel Hooper, Memory Burks Frazer, Dorothy…
Town of Banks to Host “Christmas With Santa” on December 20
BANKS, Ark. — The Town of Banks is inviting families and community members to a festive evening as it hosts Christmas With Santa on Saturday, December 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Banks Community Center. The holiday celebration will include a full lineup of activities for all ages. Families can enjoy photos…
UAM Athletics to Introduce 26th Head Football Coach on Thursday at 10
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Director of Athletics Hud Jackson has announced a press conference at 10 a.m. on Thursday to introduce the 26th Head Football Coach in Boll Weevil history. The press conference will take place on the UAM Campus inside the Student Success Center. UAM Chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss, Athletics…
Lady Jacks Push Record to 7-1 With Trio of Tournament Wins
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks closed out a packed week of tournament action with three impressive victories, improving their season record to 7-1 as they continue to build momentum early in the year. This game report is brought to you by Warren opened the stretch on December 1 with a 44-37 win over…
Warren Students Earn Spots in Region III Honor Ensembles
WARREN — The Warren Band program is celebrating a strong showing this year as several middle school and high school musicians have qualified for the prestigious Region III Honor Ensembles. The Warren Band Association released the full list of honorees, recognizing students for their hard work, talent, and dedication to musical excellence. In the Middle…
UAM Library Director Begins Third Season of “Naming Arkansas” on KUAR
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Dan Boice, director of Library at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), recently began his third season narrating “Naming Arkansas,” a series of sixty-second radio stories on Little Rock Public Radio KUAR. Since early 2024, KUAR listeners have heard Boice share concise, engaging histories behind the names of towns, cities and…
‘Mr. Tomato’ John Gavin to Retire Dec. 31 After Four Decades with Extension Service
Article submitted Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025. Gavin began his career with the Extension Service in Nevada County in 1985 where he stayed for 4 years before transferring to Union County. His last move was to take a job in Bradley County as an Agriculture/Community Development Agent. He was…
Apply for a 2026 Alligator Gar Trophy Tag
LITTLE ROCK — Anglers interested in hooking into an epic-sized trophy fish can apply for a 2026 Alligator Gar Trophy Tag from now until the end of 2025. Many Arkansas anglers travel all the way to the Gulf of Mexico each year in search of trophy fish like tarpon and sailfish. Most don’t know they…