There’s a certain kind of memory that doesn’t knock. It just walks in, sunburned, half-dry, smelling like chlorine and cheap sunscreen, and takes a seat like it owns the place. By Rob Reep Saline River News A year or so back, I wrote about the old Coke machines at Warren Junior High, the building that…
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BCMC Tabs Krissy Morrison as April Employee of the Month
Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce that Clinical Nurse Educator and Case Manager Krissy Morrison has been named the Employee of the Month for April. Krissy’s nomination said: “Krissy goes above and beyond to provide education to staff and the public, she also works with Case Management to enhance continuity of care with…
Janelle Thomason, 1932-2026
Janelle Thomason of Pine Bluff passed away April 27, 2026 at the age of 93, after living for over 10 years with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. During her life, she was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, loving “Meme” and friend. Beneath her kindness was the sweetest soul that just made you smile and…
Arkansas farmers could see more than $150M in disaster relief
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas farmers being squeezed hard by higher fuel and input prices this year could see more than $150 million in total disaster relief with a second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In announcing the additional Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments last Friday, U.S.…
SAAC Announces 2026 Summer Camps Schedule in El Dorado
EL DORADO, Ark. — The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) has released its full schedule of 2026 summer camps, offering a wide range of creative programs for students throughout the summer in El Dorado. According to information provided by SAAC, the camps are designed to give participants opportunities to explore interests in visual art, theatre,…
Hermitage EAST program hosts Night Out, thanks community for support
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage School District EAST program recently hosted its EAST Night Out event, bringing community members together to celebrate student work and the program’s progress over the past year. According to a post from the district, the event gave students an opportunity to showcase projects they have been developing throughout the school…
Rotary Club Learns About Mainline’s Warren School-Based Clinic
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, April 28 in its second meeting of the month at First Methodist Church. The club heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Kylexy Hampton, Jaretsy Torres, and Memphis Pacheco to kick things off. Rotarian and Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish followed by presenting his program about Mainline…
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church to Host WMU Department Sale on May 2
WARREN, Ark. — The Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church will host a WMU Department Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026, offering local residents a chance to enjoy a home-cooked meal while supporting the church’s Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) ministry. The fundraiser will feature two meal options: turkey legs with a drink included for $10, and…
Blossoms Softball Host Crimson Storm for Senior Weekend Series
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Softball team returns home to Alvy Early Field at Ryburn Park for the final series of their 2026 season. The Blossoms will host the Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1. The ladies in green and white will host a…
Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawns and other young wildlife that look abandoned. But moving these animals can actually cause more harm than good. Most wildlife cannot be with their young nonstop. They must search out…
HEALTHYish closing Monticello location, relocating to Warren
WARREN, Ark. — HEALTHYish has announced it is closing its Monticello location and moving the concept to Warren, where it will be part of The Good News Ice Cream Shop. In an April 27 Facebook post, HEALTHYish said, “After a lot of prayer, conversations, and looking at what’s best for our future, we’ve made the…
Male and Female Maltese Ready to Go Free for Adoption
MALE AND FEMALE MALTESE READY TO GO FREE FOR ADOPTION IF INTERESTED WRITE ME ON craigdw11@gmail.com TO GET MORE DETAILS ON THE PUPPIES.
10 Years of Shortleaf Pine Restoration in Arkansas
The Nature Conservancy, with partners and private landowners celebrate restoring Shortleaf Pine Forests LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Over the past decade, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have restored or enhanced more than 1.58 million acres of shortleaf pine forest in Arkansas, largely through prescribed fire, sustainable timber management and targeted tree planting. After decades…
Warren School District closed Wednesday due to storm-related power outage
WARREN (4-29-26) — The Warren School District is closed Wednesday, April 29, after a significant thunderstorm moved through the area overnight, bringing heavy winds and causing a power outage in parts of the city. A section of northern Warren remains without electricity as of 6:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, forcing the district to cancel classes for…
Cleveland County Clean Up Set for May 2; Kingsland Among Volunteer Sites
RISON, Ark. — A countywide effort to clean up roadsides and public areas across Cleveland County is set for Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, with multiple volunteer locations available, including one in Kingsland. The Cleveland County Clean Up is organized by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators and is co-hosted…
Warren Branch Library Prepares for Summer Reading 2026 with Dinosaur-Themed Promotion
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library is gearing up for its Summer Reading 2026 program with a fun and creative dinosaur-themed promotion designed to get the community excited ahead of the season. In a recent social media post, the library invited residents to “come to the Warren Branch Library and get eaten by the…
Lumberjack Bands Announce Colorguard Camp and Tryout Schedule
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren High School Lumberjack Bands have announced the schedule for their upcoming colorguard camp and tryouts, set to take place May 11–14 at the WHS Gym. The schedule begins on Monday, May 11, with a Colorguard Fundamental Camp from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants will return on Tuesday, May 12,…
Bradley County observes Arbor Day with tree planting in Warren
WARREN, Ark. — Residents gathered Friday afternoon in Warren to observe Arbor Day with a community tree planting at First Presbyterian Church. The event, held at 1:30 p.m., brought together families, children, and local residents to take part in planting a tree on the church grounds. The event was led by the Warren Woman’s Club,…
WSD Afterschool Cancelled for Tuesday due to severe weather threat
UAM To Hold Spring Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 8
The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 8, in the Steelman Field House. Commencement will be split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony and 1 p.m. for the 2 p.m. ceremony. Guests are…
Elaine Mills, 1964-2026
Elaine Mills, age 61, of Warren, AR passed away Monday, April 27th, 2026 at her home. Born in Dumas, AR on December 7th ,1964, to the late Kenneth Mills and Billie Adair Mills. She was a graduate of Warren High school and achieved a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked as a home health nurse…