Editor’s note: The results below are for Bradley County only. They are not the complete results for Arkansas State Senate District 1 and do not include votes cast in other counties within the district. These vote total from Bradley County are unofficial. Missy Wardlaw narrowly carried Bradley County over Harrel Wilson in Tuesday’s Republican special…
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Phyllis Reynolds Roberts, 1942-2026
Phyllis Reynolds Roberts of Rockwall, TX, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, with her family at her side. Phyllis was born September 29, 1942, in Hampton Arkansas to Pat and Claudine Reynolds. She grew up in Hampton and Warren where she married the love of her life, Bryan Roberts, on December 29, 1961. She…
Bradley County Historical Museum Announces Annual Hamburger Supper Fundraiser
The Bradley County Historical Museum will hold its annual Hamburger Supper fundraiser on Friday, September 18, with tickets now available for purchase. Tickets are $12 each and are being pre-sold by members of the museum board. Meals may be picked up at the Bradley County Historical Museum from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on September 18.…
Patricia Ann Randolph Calbert
Patricia Ann Randolph (Calbert) was born on February 2, 1960, to the union of Dorothy Randolph and Thomas Glass in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was the second oldest of five children. Her family moved to Warren, Arkansas, in 1966. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and united with Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Patricia received…
Arkansas State Parks encourages safe recreation ahead of impending heat wave
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The temperatures across Arkansas are heating up and Arkansas State Parks is encouraging all visitors to recreate responsibly and stay safe while enjoying outdoor adventures. Park staff remain prepared to welcome guests with hospitality and guidance, and remind everyone that memorable moments can still be made safely, even in hot conditions…
Stay Weather-Aware During the Heat Wave with SRN’s Weather Page
With south Arkansas continuing to endure a brutal stretch of summer heat, Saline River News is reminding readers that up-to-date weather information is available anytime through the SRN Weather Page. The page features current weather information and forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service, giving readers an easy place…
Calhoun joins burn ban list as extreme heat, wildfire danger grip South Arkansas
The final holdout in south central Arkansas has joined the growing list of counties under burn bans as extreme heat and increasingly dry conditions continue to raise wildfire concerns across the region. Calhoun County announced a burn ban Monday, August 17. With that action, Bradley County and every county surrounding it are now under burn…
Wardlaw, Wilson face off Tuesday in Senate District 1 special Republican primary
Voters will decide Tuesday, Aug. 18, which of two Republican candidates will advance in the special election to fill Arkansas Senate District 1, a sprawling South Arkansas district that includes all of Bradley County. Laura “Missy” Wardlaw of Bradley County and Harrell Wilson of Cleveland County are seeking the Republican nomination. The winner will advance…
Hermitage High School to Hold Book Donation Drive Throughout September
Hermitage High School is asking community members to help put more books into the hands of students through a month-long book donation drive in September. The school is accepting new and gently used books appropriate for students in grades 7 through 12. Donations may include fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, manga, biographies and books from a…
TreeHouse Teen Program Returns Tuesday at Warren YMCA
TreeHouse Warren will return Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County, offering local teenagers a free weekly program focused on support, mentoring and building healthy relationships. The program is open to teens ages 12 to 18 and will meet on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. TreeHouse describes…
Kickstart Kingsland postpones music festival, pageant and amphitheater construction
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Kickstart Kingsland has announced the postponement of several planned community projects and events, including the Get Rhythm Music Festival, a pageant and construction of the Kingsland Amphitheater. The organization said its board made the decision following a meeting and after discussion and consideration. The festival, pageant and amphitheater construction have been postponed…
Hermitage Schools Announce Cross Country Parent Meeting
Hermitage School District has announced a Cross Country Parent Meeting for Thursday, August 20. The meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. in the Agri Classroom. Parents of students participating in cross country are encouraged to attend.
Busy Week Ahead for Warren High School Students and Athletes
Warren High School has several activities and athletic events scheduled this week, including golf, tennis and football scrimmages. The week’s activities begin Tuesday, Aug. 18, with an Art Club interest meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the art room. The Warren golf team will also be in action Tuesday, traveling to Monticello for a 3 p.m.…
WHS Renaissance Awards Fundraiser offering Lumberjack Apparel
UAM BSN Graduates Achieve 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on National Exam
The 2026 graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello recently achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This achievement marks the program’s first 100% first-attempt pass rate since 2023. The NCLEX-RN is a standardized licensure exam…
Reminder: Kingsland to host free grant readiness class Aug. 20
The City of Kingsland is partnering with Communities Unlimited to offer a free Grant Readiness Class for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, small businesses, churches and others interested in pursuing grant funding. The class will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Kingsland City Hall, located at 421 Main Street. Participants…
Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County Hosts 2026 Shining and Dining Children’s Benefit
The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County hosted its 2026 Shining and Dining Children’s Benefit on Saturday, August 15, at the Warren Country Club, bringing community members together for an evening of fundraising, recognition and support for children throughout Bradley County. Organizers described the event as a night filled with elegance, fun and charity, with proceeds…
Joyce Ann Hampton, 1957-2026
Joyce Ann Hampton, 69, of Warren, passed away August 4, 2026. Born January 31, 1957, to Curtis and Ola Mae Duncan. She attended Warren School District where she graduated with the class of 1975. She attended Union Hill Baptist Church from childhood. She worked at Pine Lodge Nursing Home and later worked at Potlatch and…
County Fair Poultry Testing Set for Aug. 25 in Bradley County
Poultry exhibitors preparing for the upcoming county fair will have an opportunity to have their birds tested later this month in Bradley County. County Fair Poultry Testing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Bradley County Livestock Barn. The event is being held in connection with 4-H and the University…
Reminder: LifeShare Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (8/12/26) – Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce an upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E Central Streetacross from the hospital. This crucial event aims to support local hospitals and patients in need…
AGFC Expo Teaches Landowners How to Increase Deer and Wildlife Habitat
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special event to connect landowners and leaseholders with a variety of resources and education to make the most of their property from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Benton Event Center in Saline County. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. This year’s keynote…