BANKS, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The Town of Banks has recently received two grants aimed at improving fire protection and emergency response capabilities for the community’s volunteer fire department. The larger of the two awards is a $89,999.99 Rural Services Block Grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Rural Services Division. The funding will be…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 392 awards to 368 graduates during the fall 2025 commencement period, according to information released by the university’s Registrar’s Office. Students receiving degrees represented communities across Arkansas and several other states. Among those graduates were a number of students from Bradley County and surrounding…
Final Bradley County Totals (Based on all precinct boxes submitted) Please note that statewide races or races that are part of a larger district do not indicate vote totals anywhere other than for Bradley County. Also please note that all results below are unofficial. Republican – U.S. Senate Republican – Secretary of State Republican –…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Extension Office is reminding residents that voting locations across the county are open today until 7:30 p.m. In a social media post Tuesday morning, the office encouraged voters to make their voices heard and to take advantage of available resources to learn more about the ballot before heading to…
WARREN, Ark. – A burn ban is now in effect for all of Bradley County as of March 2. The ban prohibits outdoor burning due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. Residents are asked to refrain from burning debris, brush, or other materials until the ban is lifted. Officials encourage the public…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Retired Teachers’ and Employees’ Association (BCRTEA) will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Warren. The meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the church, located at 111 West Church Street. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and refreshments…
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues through Monday, March 2. Bradley County voters may cast their ballots in person at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren during the early voting period. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday,…
WARREN, Ark. — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a welcome reception later this month to introduce Ericca Corker as the new agricultural agent serving Bradley County. The come-and-go reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Community members, producers…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Students from Warren, Hermitage and surrounding south Arkansas communities were among those recognized for academic excellence at the University of Arkansas at Monticello during the Fall 2025 semester, earning placement on either the Dean’s List or Chancellor’s List. According to the university, students named to these lists achieved high academic standing during…
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Elections will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast ballots ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3. In Bradley County, early voting will be available at the Bradley County Courthouse. Voters may cast ballots in…
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a Thursday morning road report indicating improving conditions across much of the county, though patches of ice remain on several highways and shaded areas. According to the update, U.S. Highway 63 North and South are mostly clear, with some icy spots still present. Highway 8 South…
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a Wednesday morning road report warning motorists that several highways and county roads remain impacted by ice following recent winter weather. According to the sheriff’s office, U.S. Highway 63 South is still holding patches of ice, while Highway 8 South remains covered. Highway 8 North is…
WARREN — The Bradley County Courthouse and the Bradley County Landfill will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, according to a notice posted Monday afternoon by the Bradley County Courthouse. County officials stated that trash trucks will begin running as soon as it is safe for them to do so. No specific timetable was given…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Road Department crews, working alongside County Judge Klay McKinney, spent Sunday clearing driveways and parking lots at vital service locations across the county following hazardous winter weather conditions. According to a post from the Bradley County Courthouse, efforts focused on ensuring access to essential facilities, including the Bradley County Medical…
MORO BAY, Ark. – Officials with Moro Bay State Park are urging residents to avoid travel after worsening sleet conditions overnight into Sunday left roads unsafe across the park and surrounding areas of southwestern Bradley County. In a social media post shared Sunday morning, park representatives said road conditions were not safe for visitors and…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County officials confirmed Saturday afternoon that a warming center is open as winter weather continues to impact the area and road conditions worsen. According to an update from the Bradley County Courthouse, the Bradley County Services Building, located at 302 Smith Road, is open to the public for anyone needing a…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County officials say a warming center will be opened if power outages occur as winter weather impacts the area. According to a statement shared by the Bradley County Courthouse, the Bradley County Services Building, located at 302 Smith Road, will serve as a warming center if electricity is lost. County officials…
The Warren Municipal Building will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no garbage collection by the City that day. All City Emergency Services will be staffed and working. The ESC will be open.
BANKS, Ark. — A late-night house fire in Banks claimed the lives of a pregnant mother and her one-year-old child Wednesday evening, with the unborn child also lost in the incident, according to a fire report from the Banks Volunteer Fire Department and information provided to Saline River News. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 8:53…
WARREN, Ark. – Dry weather conditions continue to grip much of Arkansas, keeping wildfire danger elevated across the state and prompting burn bans in several counties, according to the National Weather Service Little Rock and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. For residents in Bradley County, wildfire danger is currently classified as moderate, consistent…
BANKS, Ark. — The Town of Banks has announced the winner of its Christmas Coloring Contest, recognizing the artwork of Geneva Stoughton, age 12. Town officials shared the announcement on social media Tuesday afternoon, thanking all who participated and voted in the contest. Geneva’s winning entry featured a brightly colored Nativity scene with animals gathered…