WARREN, Ark. — The Summer EBT (SEBT) program is now active across Arkansas, providing eligible families with additional support to help feed children during the summer months. Each eligible child will receive $120 in benefits. Families currently receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) may automatically qualify for the Summer EBT benefit. Those eligible through automatic…
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Fields to Markets: South Arkansas Tomato Harvest Picks Up Pace
WARREN, Ark. — The year’s first box of tomatoes was delivered a week earlier than last year to the Bradley County Extension Office, a tradition for about 50 years and a harbinger of the season to come. The first box — all Cherokee Purple tomatoes — was delivered Monday by Westin Clanton, son of Randy Clanton…
Bradley County Solid Waste to Operate on Regular Schedule for Memorial Day
WARREN, AR – The Bradley County Judge’s Office has announced that Solid Waste services will run on their regular schedule this coming Monday, May 26, despite the Memorial Day holiday. Residents are reminded to have their cans out by the usual pickup time. Judge Klay McKinney’s office also encourages everyone to help spread the word…
Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest Returns with New Youth Division
The 2025 Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest is scheduled for Friday, June 13th at the First Methodist Church on West Church Street in downtown Warren. Competitors may download forms and rules at pinktomatofestival@gmail.com and bring entry form with them or they may be filled out onsite the day of competition. Entries will be received at…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors on UAM’s Spring 2025 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists
WARREN, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced its Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing students for outstanding academic achievement. Several students from Bradley County—including Warren, Hermitage, Banks, and New Edinburg—earned this prestigious recognition. Dean’s List Honorees To be named to the Dean’s List, students must complete at…
Bradley County Memorial Day Program Set for May 26 at First Methodist Church
WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – Bradley County residents are invited to gather in solemn remembrance on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Program, which will take place at First Methodist Church, located at 111 West Church Street in Warren. This community event is dedicated to honoring the men and…
2025 Pink Tomato Festival T-Shirts Now Available
Article submitted: Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s official T Shirts for the 2025 festival are now available for purchase. Each year, the festival committee produces a T Shirt to commemorate the special Bradley County event. The 69th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s official logo, designed by Jaclyn Hammons, of Warren, is featured on the popular…
Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team Passes Through Bradley County on Journey of Remembrance
This is a Saline River News exclusive, only available on Saline River News. BANKS, Ark. – The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team made its way through northern Bradley County on Monday morning as part of its annual remembrance ride, honoring the resilience and legacy of the Choctaw people. The team, composed of nine…
Nora Pacheco Serving as Chairman of 69th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is proud to announce the 69th Chairman of the 2025 Pink Tomato Festival, Nora Pacheco of Warren. Nora has been a member of the festival committee for some time and has served in many areas of the time-honored festival. Nora is the daughter of Delfino and Elva Gonzalez…
Plans Underway for 69th Annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, Set for June 9–14
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is scheduled for June 9-14, 2025. Plans for the 69th annual event are being finalized by festival committee members. The “Tomatoes on the Square†will be going up soon to recognize the people and businesses who contribute to support the festival each year. Without these donors, the festival would…
L’Aigle Creek Conservation District to Host Public Meeting on Conservation Priorities April 22
HERMITAGE, Ark. – L’Aigle Creek Conservation District is inviting the public to a community discussion on conservation priorities in Bradley County on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Hermitage Community Center, located at 416 S. Hickory St. in Hermitage. This annual Local Work Group meeting offers landowners, agricultural…
Multi-Platinum Country Stars Lanco to Rock the Stage at the 2025 Pink Tomato Festival June 14
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: Get ready to turn up the volume and celebrate summer in style! The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is thrilled to announce country music sensation LANCO as the headlining act for the 2025 festival on Saturday, June 14th in Warren, Arkansas. Fans…
Fordyce to Host Free Multi-County Beekeeping Workshop on April 7
FORDYCE, Ark. – 4-1-25 – Residents from across the region, including Bradley County, are invited to attend a free multi-county “Beekeeping Basics” workshop hosted by the Dallas County Cooperative Extension Service. The event will take place on Monday, April 7, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Fordyce Civic Center, located on the Hwy 79…
Easter Fun Set for April 12 at Banks City Park
BANKS, Ark. – 4-12-25 – The Town of Banks, in partnership with the Primetime Riders Club, is hosting a community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Banks City Park. Families are invited to join in the fun-filled afternoon featuring the Easter Bunny, a cake and prizewalk, an…
Vehicle Fire Near Jersey Results in Total Loss, No Injuries Reported
The Banks Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire near 224 BR 1 South in Jersey at 9:27 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters arrived on the scene and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze. Despite their efforts, the vehicle was a total loss. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. A total of nine Banks firefighters, one Jersey…
69th Annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is accepting submissions for the 2025 69th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival T-shirt design contest. The winning entry will be used as the official design to be printed on the 2025 T-shirt, and/or on…
Banks Drug Bust Uncovers Indoor Grow House, Cocaine, Firearms, and More; One Arrested
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office: On January 15, 2025, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department and the Tenth District Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in Banks Arkansas. During the execution of the warrant deputies & agents located bags of cocaine, numerous Adderall pills, suspected Kratom pills, digital scales,…
Bradley County Courthouse and Landfill Announce Thanksgiving Closures
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Courthouse and Landfill will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week in observance of Thanksgiving. Additionally, the county’s trash truck will not operate on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Residents with trash collection scheduled for Thursday are advised that their route will instead be picked up on Friday. County officials…
BCMC Board Approves Christmas Bonuses at November Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met inside the BCMC Conference Room on Tuesday, Nov. 21 for its monthly gathering with annual meetings, Christmas bonuses, financial reports, election of officers, and more on the docket. The first order of business was to conduct annual meetings for the Bradley Medical Foundation,…
38th Annual Buck Fever Festival Brings Festive Fun to Banks
BANKS, Ark. – The 38th annual Buck Fever Festival took place this past weekend in Banks, drawing crowds from the region for a memorable lineup of events, contests, and entertainment. Ja’kobi Ingram and Addyson Spearman were crowned Parade King and Queen, while Mary McClain was named Parade Princess, bringing regal charm to Saturday’s noon parade.…
Buck Fever Pageant Winners Announced
BANKS, Ark. – The annual Buck Fever Pageants brought out contestants from across the community to compete in various age divisions this past weekend. The following contestants earned titles in their respective categories: Baby Girl 0-12 Months Baby Boy 0-12 Months Toddler Miss 12-23 Months Toddler Mr. 13-23 Months Tiny Miss 2-4 Years Tiny Mr.…