Gwendolyn Marie Sinks Ederington, age 84, of Benton, AR formerly of Banks, AR went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Southern Trace Nursing Home in Bryant, AR. Gwen was born on July 18, 1940 in Warren, AR, a daughter of the late Douglas Sinks and Ivonette Sinks. She is…
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Bradley County Extension to Host Private Applicator Training for Agricultural Producers on February 6
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Thursday, February 6th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified by training to be eligible for a Restricted Pesticide License in order to…
Wednesday Evening Boil Order Update from Warren Water & Sewer
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Water & Sewer has released an update regarding the precautionary boil order issued earlier this week. The utility is actively working to restore the chlorine residual in the system, a necessary step toward lifting the boil order. In a statement, Manager Tenay Sellers assured residents of the department’s efforts to address…
Diamond Jacks Ready to Take the Field for 2025 Baseball Season
As the 2025 baseball season approaches, the Warren Lumberjacks are gearing up for another exciting year on the diamond. With a mix of conference battles and high-profile tournaments, the schedule promises thrilling action for both players and fans. The Lumberjacks kick off the season on February 25 at home against Rison, with games running through…
Weevils to Play Two Against In-State Rivals SAU and ATU
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello men’s basketball team is preparing for two GAC games this week. The Boll Weevils will travel to Southern Arkansas University on Thursday, January 23, and then host Arkansas Tech University on Saturday, January 25. “We are playing better in stretches,” said Head Coach Chad Tapp. “We’re going to need to play better for…
Lumberjacks Hold Off Star City to Stay Undefeated in Conference
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks held their ground Tuesday night, defeating Star City 69-60 at home to remain perfect in conference play. The win pushes Warren’s overall record to 6-2 and their conference record to 2-0. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks got off to a hot start, leading Star…
Lady Jacks Fall Short in Thriller Against Star City Lady Bulldogs
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks narrowly lost a heartbreaker to the Star City Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night at Lumberjack Arena, falling 53-52 in a highly competitive game. Warren started strong, jumping out to a 6-0 lead in the opening minutes. Sophomore Bayleigh Miller dominated early, scoring 13 points in the first quarter. However,…
Wanda Sue Rawls, 1942-2025
Wanda Sue Rawls, age 82, of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at home. She was born on February 6, 1942 in Des Arc, AR to the late Madison Andrew Prowse and Margaret Lovett Prowse. She was a member of Trintiy New Beginnings in Monticello, AR. Other than her parents she is…
Carolyn Jean Blount, 1943-2025
Carolyn Jean Blount age 81, of Hermitage, AR died Monday, January 20th, 2025 at the Chapel Woods Nursing Center. She was born December 14th 1943 in Hampton, AR a daughter of the late Ervin Rowland. Carolyn was a housewife and homemaker; she attended Dumas Public Schools and was a Baptist. Also preceding her in death…
UAM Baseball and Softball to Unveil New Lights
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department is excited to announce that the baseball and softball programs have new lights for the 2025 season. For the first time in the history of both programs, with baseball playing as early as the 1930s and softball’s inaugural season in 1996, UAM will have night…
Tuesday 11:15 a.m. Boil Order Update: Boil Order Still In Effect
The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer: While a boil order is still in effect, Warren Water & Sewer would like to reach out to customers, to update the current status of the boil order. Currently, the city is at back to normal operating pressure. We are working diligently to get…
Warren School District to Resume Classes January 22 Amid Boil Order, Implements CDC Guidelines
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced that classes will resume on Wednesday, January 22, despite the ongoing boil order affecting the area. District officials emphasized that the safety and well-being of students and staff remain their highest priority. To ensure safety, the district is implementing precautionary measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.…
Warren Schools Closed Tuesday Due to Boil Order
Warren School District announced all schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to the currently issued boil order effecting the City of Warren and surrounding water systems. Any further updates will be posted on salinerivernews.com.
Woodlawn Football Team Hosts Gun Raffle Fundraiser
WOODLAWN, Ark. – The Woodlawn Bears football team is building on last season’s success, which included a 6-4 record and a playoff appearance, by hosting a gun raffle fundraiser to help raise funds for new equipment and other team needs. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20 and can be…
Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water & Corinth Valley Rural Water are all under a precautionary boil order
The following is the official press release from Warren Water and Sewer: Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water & Corinth Valley Rural Water are all under a precautionary boil order until further notice. All customers on any of these water systems are advised the water may be unsafe…
Boil Order Issued for Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water & Corinth Valley Rural Water
Please note that at the time of this article’s original publication, only Warren Water and Sewer was listed. The boil order effects Warren Water and Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water, & Corinth Valley Rural Water. For the official press release from Warren Water and Sewer, CLICK HERE. WARREN, Ark. –…
Two Dead, Two Injured in Head-On Collision in Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – A head-on collision occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Arkansas State Highway 8, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. According to the Arkansas State Police, a 1982 Toyota T100 traveling west collided head-on with a 2023 GMC Sierra traveling east. The crash occurred when both vehicles veered left of the centerline,…
BCMC Honors Beverly Rauls with January Employee of the Month Award
Beverly Rauls, who handles Payroll for Bradley County Medical Center, has been named the Employee of the Month for January. Her nomination stated, “Beverly has been working day and night, weekdays and weekends, and even while being sick to make sure this UKG transition works out for everyone. I do not believe anyone else in…
CORRECTED: Weevils Baseball Release 2025 Season Schedule
MONTICELLO, Ark.– The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team has released its 50-game schedule for the upcoming year, and it will again be challenging, with some heavy-hitter non-league games andthe always-tough Great American Conference schedule. The Boll Weevils will open the year on the road in Houston, Texas, with three games in the 2025…
Blossoms Softball Release 2025 Season Schedule
MONTICELLO, Ark.– The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team has released its 52-game schedule for the 2025 season year. The year will begin with tournament play, followed by the always-challenging Great American Conference schedule. Arkansas-Monticello will begin the 2025 season in Branson, Missouri, at the BransonLead-Off Classic. The Blossoms are scheduled for four games…
Lumberjacks Begin Conference Play with Impressive Road Win at Watson Chapel
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks made an emphatic start to their 8-4A conference schedule, defeating Watson Chapel 60-50 on the road Friday night, January 17, 2025. This sports report is brought to you by: Warren opened with a strong first quarter, fueled by six points from Bleyze Fellows, to take a 14-9 lead.…