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…
As Christmas Day arrives across Bradley County, Saline River News extends warm Christmas wishes to its readers throughout Warren, Hermitage, and surrounding South Arkansas communities. Christmas is being observed across the county through family gatherings, church services, shared meals, and long-standing traditions that mark the season each year. For many, the day offers an opportunity…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Those dreaming of a white Christmas in Arkansas will need to keep dreaming this year. According to the National Weather Service office in Little Rock, the chances of snow on the ground across Arkansas on Christmas Day in 2025 are effectively zero. Forecasters say high pressure is expected to dominate the…
Dec. 18, 2025, marks the 185th anniversary of Bradley County’s establishment, a moment that came when Arkansas was still a young state and south Arkansas remained largely frontier, shaped as much by policy and promise as by wilderness. When Bradley County was created on Dec. 18, 1840, the land was dense with pine and hardwood…
BANKS, Ark. – The Town of Banks will host its annual Christmas With Santa celebration on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Banks Community Center. The family-friendly event will feature opportunities for families to take pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph. Activities planned for the evening include an ugly Christmas…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Special Agent Investigator Kendall Rawls of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has been named the 2025 Bradley County Officer of the Year. The announcement was made this week by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, which congratulated Rawls on the honor and recognized his service to the county. As part of the…
BANKS, Ark. — The Banks Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a 2025 Wildland Fire Suppression Kit Grant, a boost that town officials say will significantly enhance the department’s ability to respond to wildland fires. According to the announcement shared by the Town of Banks, the department received official notice that its grant application had…
Editor’s Note: This announcement was submitted by the candidate’s campaign. All statements are the candidate’s and have not been independently verified by Saline River News. Article submitted by the candidate Andrew C. Pritt of Warren has officially announced his candidacy for Bradley County Judge in the March 3 and November 3, 2026 elections as a…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County justices of the peace will convene Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. for both the annual Levied Court session and the county’s regular Quorum Court meeting, according to a notice from County Clerk Karen Belin. The meeting will take place in the new courtroom at the Bradley County Courthouse. The…
BANKS, Ark. — The Town of Banks is inviting families and community members to a festive evening as it hosts Christmas With Santa on Saturday, December 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Banks Community Center. The holiday celebration will include a full lineup of activities for all ages. Families can enjoy photos…
Article submitted Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025. Gavin began his career with the Extension Service in Nevada County in 1985 where he stayed for 4 years before transferring to Union County. His last move was to take a job in Bradley County as an Agriculture/Community Development Agent. He was…
WARREN, Ark. – 11-19-25 — The Bradley County Courthouse has announced its schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, including closures and adjustments to trash pickup routes for county residents. According to the notice, the Bradley County Courthouse and the county landfill will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in observance of…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members stepped back in time this week as they explored how plants and natural extracts were once used for everyday medicine. During the educational session, instructor Jessica Green introduced students to the basics of botanical medicine, demonstrating how common herbs were historically prepared to treat minor ailments. Participants put…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County voters have rejected both proposed sales tax measures aimed at funding a new county jail in Tuesday’s election on November 18, 2025. A proposed 1 percent sales and use tax, intended to generate $19 million for construction of a new jail, failed by a wide margin, with 696 voting against…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County voters will decide on Tuesday, November 18, whether to approve two proposed countywide sales tax measures that would determine if the county moves forward with constructing a new jail and sheriff’s office complex. The plan, known as the Bradley County Jail and Sheriff’s Unit Project, calls for a 19,000-square-foot facility…
BANKS, Ark. – 11-9-25 – The community of Banks was bustling over the weekend as visitors gathered for the 2025 Buck Fever Festival — an annual celebration marking the opening of modern gun season in Arkansas. The festival blended small-town charm with family-friendly entertainment, food, and live music, drawing crowds from across the region. Rows…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Treasurer Diane Wesson has announced that she will seek re-election in the upcoming 2026 election. “Bradley County Treasurer Diane Wesson would like to announce she will be seeking re-election in the upcoming election.“I am a lifelong resident of Bradley County. I graduated from Warren High School in 1989, and from…
WARREN, Ark. – Susan Young Davis has officially announced her candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming 2026 election. “I, Susan Young Davis, would like to announce my candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming 2026 election. I was born and raised in Bradley County, graduating from Warren High School. I am a…
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Circuit Clerk Cindy Wagnon has announced that she will seek re-election to continue serving the citizens of Bradley County. Wagnon was first elected Circuit Clerk in 2011, following seven years of service as Chief Deputy in the Circuit Clerk’s Office. “Bradley County Circuit Clerk Cindy Wagnon is announcing that she…