Saline River News

“One Local’s Unofficial Guide to the Pink Tomato Festival” by Jessica Douglass Hill

WARREN, Ark. – The Pink Tomato Festival, celebrated annually in Warren, Arkansas, is a much-anticipated event that attracts visitors from all over South Arkansas and beyond. This year, local resident Jessica Douglass Hill has compiled “One Local’s Unofficial Guide to the Pink Tomato Festival†to help festival-goers navigate the bustling festivities with ease and enjoyment.…

Krista Chelle Boutique Celebrates With Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Krista Chelle Boutique Celebrates With Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Krista Chelle Boutique, one of the newest additions to Main Street in the last year, officially held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning. This exciting event was sponsored and organized by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. Krista Chelle Boutique offers a diverse selection of women’s clothing and accessories, catering to a variety of styles…

Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Kicks Off with Exciting Cornhole Tournament Thursday

Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Kicks Off with Exciting Cornhole Tournament Thursday

WARREN, Ark. – The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival launched with a thrilling Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Krista Chelle Boutique and Union Bank and Trust. Held on the square in front of the Courthouse, the event attracted a good crowd, eager to witness the exciting competition and celebrate the start of the beloved festival.…

Warren 8U Softball Team Celebrates Undefeated Season and Tournament Victory

Warren 8U Softball Team Celebrates Undefeated Season and Tournament Victory

WARREN, AR — The Warren(Team Black) 8U Softball team recently completed an impressive spring season, finishing with an undefeated record in the regular season and securing a championship title in the Best of the Best tournament held in Dumas. During the regular season, the team dominated their opponents, ending with an unblemished 11-0 record. Their…

Action Taken On Condemned Properties, And Livestock Ordinance Amended During Warren City Council June Meeting

The Warren City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 in the City Council Chambers of the Warren Municipal Building. The meeting began on a somber note with a moment of silence to honor the late Jerry Daniels, a longstanding member of the Warren School Board and a beloved community…

Annual McCoy Cemetery Association Meeting announced for June 27

Annual McCoy Cemetery Association Meeting announced for June 27

The annual meeting of the McCoy Cemetery Association will be held June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in New Edinburg, AR.  All interested individuals are invited to attend.  The Association continues to seek donations for the general maintenance of the property and donations can be made payable to McCoy Cemetery Association,…

Library Summer Reading Program begins today

The following is a press release from the Warren Branch Library: Warren Branch Library announces the 2024 Summer Reading Program: “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., beginning June 11th and ending July 18. Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary. Our program will include activities such as storytimes, arts & crafts,…

Warren City Council Member Latanza Atkins Organizes Successful Community Cleanup

WARREN, Ark. – On Saturday, June 8, Warren City Council member Latanza Atkins organized a citywide cleanup at the Warren City Park. The event saw active participation from Warren High School students and City Sanitation crews, who joined forces ahead of this weekend’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The cleanup effort extended beyond the park,…

Little Miss Pink Tomato Londyn Rose Wiggins to present crown to this year’s winner Saturday

Londyn Rose Wiggins was crowned Little Miss Pink Tomato 2024 during the 67th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival and will be on hand this Saturday afternoon to crown this year’s winner. Londyn is the six year old daughter of Shane and Lindsey Wiggins of Warren. Her grandparents are Randy and Kami Wiggins of Warren. She…