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…
BANKS, Ark. – Miss Buck Fever contestants that will compete for the scholarship on Saturday, November 8th, have been announced. Contestants: Addison Robinson, Alexis Thomas, Alyssa Grider, Ashlynn Crawford, Courtlyn Harrison, Emily Castillo, Laken Osgood, Madelyn Whiteside, McKinzie Adcock, Olivia Harrod, and Sidney Ballard. This is part of the 2025 Buck Fever Festival, an annual…
WARREN, Ark. — With the March 2026 primary elections just a few months away, several Bradley County residents have already filed to run for local offices. As of Tuesday afternoon, the following candidates had officially filed at the Bradley County Courthouse: Republican Filings Democratic Filings Nonpartisan Filing Note: Other prospective candidates have publicly announced intentions…
WARREN, Ark. – Stephanie Bigham has formally announced her candidacy for re-election as Bradley County Assessor in the upcoming 2026 election. In her announcement, Bigham shared the following statement: “I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as the Bradley County Assessor in the upcoming 2026 election.These past 3 years serving you has been…
BANKS, Ark. – Winners have been announced for the Buck Fever Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Taylor Danley Trucking LLC. Taking home first place was Tesa Ivey, who received $100, a ribbon, and a handcrafted cutting board. Rosemary Carrington earned second place, receiving a ribbon and cutting board, while Lea Via placed third, also receiving a…
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office reminds families to stay alert and informed as Halloween approaches. In accordance with the Arkansas Sex Offender Registration Act (Ark. Code Ann. 12-12-901), the Sheriff’s Office is releasing the official “Do Not Trick or Treat” list for Bradley County. The list includes Level 3 (High Risk) and Level 4 (Sexually…
BANKS, Ark. – The town of Banks is preparing for the Buck Fever Fall Festival 2025: Racks, Snacks, and Halloween Tracks, set for Saturday, November 1. The event will feature a full lineup of activities, contests, and cash prizes for participants of all ages. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with a Chili Cookoff, offering a…