HERMITAGE, Ark. – Neely Taylor was crowned Miss Pink Tomato Saturday night during the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pageants, held at the Hermitage Community Center. Taylor earned top honors in three major categories—Interview, Evening Gown, and People’s Choice—on her way to capturing the title. Taylor was also named 1st Runner-Up in Sportswear and…
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Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates $1,500 to Local Fire Department
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Re-New-ing Edinburg expressed its appreciation to the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department by donating $1,500 during the department’s regular fire drill on Monday, June 2. The donation came from proceeds raised during Re-New-ing Edinburg’s participation in the spring Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt. The fundraiser was made possible thanks to generous…
RJ Martin Gains Valuable Experience Through Internship at Warren Bank & Trust
WARREN, Ark. – RJ Martin, a senior agriculture business student at Southern Arkansas University, is gaining hands-on experience this summer through an internship at Warren Bank & Trust Company. Martin serves as a Note Department Clerk, working primarily in the note department but stepping in wherever needed. His duties include teller services, filing, assisting with…
Scam Alert: District Judge Warns of Fraudulent Text Messages Targeting Residents
WARREN, Ark. – District Judge Bruce Anderson has issued a public warning following reports that individuals in the area have received fraudulent text messages claiming they owe unpaid fines. According to Judge Anderson, several people have contacted the District Court office after receiving text messages stating that their driver’s license will be suspended unless they…
Geraldine Sedano Named 2025 Junior Auxiliary of Warren Scholarship Recipient
WARREN, Ark. – The Junior Auxiliary of Warren has announced Geraldine Sedano as the recipient of its 2025 scholarship award. The scholarship was presented by Taylor Lassiter. Each year, the Junior Auxiliary of Warren honors a deserving student with a scholarship to support their continued education. The organization congratulated Sedano on her selection and extended…
Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Kicks Off This Weekend with Pageants in Hermitage
Posted on Author Saline River NewsPosted in Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, Banks, Hermitage, Warren
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Saline River News’ coverage of the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival officially begins this weekend, as the first events of the beloved annual tradition are set to take place on Saturday, June 7. The spotlight will shine on local young ladies in the opening pageants, all of which will be held…
Apply for a WMA Deer Permit Hunt by July 1
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area near you. Applications for these draw hunt opportunities are available from 8 a.m. June 1-11:59…
Free Fishing Weekend June 6-8
LITTLE ROCK — Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday, June 6, through midnight Sunday night, June 8. AGFC Deputy Director Ben Batten read the proclamation at the May 22 meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. …
Unsettled Weather Expected This Weekend
Friday A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Saturday A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of showers…
Catrenina Shantrell York, 1973-2025
Catrenina Shantrell York, 51, of Tuscaloosa, AL., formerly of Warren, passed away May 19, 2025. Born July 9, 1973, to Debra Williams and John Sloan. Catrenina attended Warren High School and graduated from Hillcrest High School in Memphis, TN. She worked as a CNA for many years. Catrenina’s spirit touched everyone who knew her and…
EHC Quilting Group Donates Handmade Quilt to Bradley County Veterans Museum
WARREN, Ark. – A handcrafted quilt created by members of the Extension Homemakers Council (EHC) Quilting Class was recently donated to the Bradley County Veterans Museum, where it will be proudly displayed in the museum’s conference room. The quilt was made by a dedicated group of local women, including Alayne Zimmerly, Lynn Chandler, Donna Parker,…
Ericca Corker Interning with Bradley County Extension Office This Summer
WARREN, Ark. – Ericca Corker, a lifelong resident of Warren, is serving as a summer intern at the Bradley County Extension Office, where she is gaining valuable hands-on experience in agriculture extension and 4-H programming. Corker is the daughter of Jamie and Eric Corker and has been actively involved in 4-H for the past six…
Laverne Evans Laster, 1939-2025
Laverne Evans Laster age 85, of Warren, AR passed away Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born November 27th, 1939, in Gravelridge, AR, a daughter of the late Henry Evans and Ruthie Byrd Evans. She was retired from Jack Winter in Warren, AR and a member of…
4A State Championship Game Set for December 13 at War Memorial Stadium
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Activities Association has officially released the schedule for the 2025 Football State Championships, with the 4A title game set to cap off the postseason under the lights at War Memorial Stadium. The 4A State Championship will be held on Saturday, December 13, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. While the…
Ruby Sanders Celebrated at Commercial Bank Retirement Reception After 36 Years of Service
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Commercial Bank hosted a retirement reception at its Hermitage branch this passt week to honor Ruby Sanders, who is officially retiring after 36 years of service. “We had such a fantastic time celebrating Ruby’s retirement yesterday afternoon! A big thank you to everyone who came out to help us send her off…
Randy Stivers Named to UA Little Rock Spring 2025 Dean’s List
LITTLE ROCK, AR (06/03/2025)– Randy Stivers of Warren, AR, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA for the…
Entergy Arkansas helps customers stay cool and save money this summer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As summer approaches and temperatures continue to rise, air conditioners will start running full blast and lead to an increase in electricity usage. However, staying cool and comfortable does not have to come at the cost of high energy bills. By making a few simple changes around your home, you can improve…
Bradley County Medical Health Foundation Hosting Fun “Jail & Bail” Fundraiser
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Health Foundation is inviting the community to take part in a lighthearted and charitable event this week with their “Jail & Bail” fundraiser, set for Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5. This creative event aims to raise funds for improvements at the Bradley County Medical Center by…
Saline River News Offers Full, Mobile-Friendly Pink Tomato Festival Schedule and Coverage Hub
Posted on Author Saline River NewsPosted in Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, Banks, Hermitage, Moro Bay, New Edinburg, Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Festival week is almost here, and Saline River News is proud to be your go-to destination for the most complete and mobile-friendly guide to the 69th Annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Whether you’re trying to find out what time the parade starts, where to catch the live music, or when the…
Free Fishing Weekend and Boater Education Opportunities at Moro Bay State Park
MORO BAY, Ark. – Moro Bay State Park has announced updates on river conditions, an upcoming free fishing weekend, and an in-person Boater Education course. As of this week, the river level at Moro Bay is 80.90 feet—approximately 16 feet above the normal summer level of 65 feet. The river has now crested at Thatcher…
Warren Recognized as Tree City USA by Arkansas Forestry Division
On Monday, June 2, representatives from the Arkansas Forestry Division presented the City of Warren with official signage designating it as a Tree City USA community. The presentation was made to Mayor Gregg Reep, acknowledging Warren’s continued commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. The Tree City USA program is a national recognition established by…