Saline River News

COSL announces regional tax auction results

LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties raised over $389 thousand; the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 97 registered bidders, who purchased 120 of 169 parcels for $389,548.90. Results were as follows: Ashley County: 18 parcels offered; 15 parcels…

Legendary high school coach and educator Teodis Ingram announces retirement after 40 years of shaping young lives

LITTLE ROCK – Teodis Ingram, a revered figure in the world of education and sports in Arkansas, officially announced his retirement on Saturday, August 5, 2023. With an illustrious career spanning four decades, Coach Ingram has been a pivotal force in shaping the lives of numerous Bradley County students during his tenure at Hermitage High…

Community gears up for a busy August with exciting school and football events

WARREN, Ark. – As the scorching summer sun beats down on Bradley County, news in Warren, Arkansas typically slows down. However, the upcoming 2023-2024 school year promises a flurry of activities, giving the community something to look forward to after the June Tomato Festival. A series of important dates has been lined up, and residents…

Mainline Health Systems Inc. welcomes new Warren school-based behavioral health provider

Shelly Wolfe, LPC will join the new MHSI Warren School-Based Health Center as the primary behavioral health provider, alongside primary health care provider, Karen Richardson, APRN. Mrs. Wolfe is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing since 2013. Shelly’s career experience includes eight years as a classroom teacher, four years as a school-based mental health…

WPD officer John’Niqua Libbett leads back-to-school supply drive to help local students

A community policing project is currently underway in Warren as a group of Warren Police Department officers banded together to purchase and distribute school supplies to children in town. Top photo: Warren police officer John’Niqua Libbett shows the school supplies purchased by her and fellow officers to distribute to local students. Photo by Tim Kessler.…

University of Arkansas Monticello launches new graduate forest certificate program

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is proud to introduce its latest offering: the Graduate Certificate in Forest Business. Designed to equip graduates with practical skills and knowledge, this program opens up exciting job opportunities in the dynamic forest industry. The Graduate Certificate…

Back to School: Shop smart during Arkansas’ sales tax holiday

LITTLE ROCK — The annual Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday can be a help to families sending children back to school, but a little planning can help shoppers save more and prevent unwelcome surprises at checkout, said extension family and consumer science experts This year’s sales tax holiday begins Saturday, Aug. 5, at 12:01 a.m. and…

Lazano-Aguilar family awarded August Yard of the Month by Revitalize Hermitage

HERMITAGE, Ark. – In a bid to promote community beautification efforts, Revitalize Hermitage proudly announced the recipient of the August Yard of the Month award – the Lazano-Aguilar family. The recognition celebrates the family’s dedication to maintaining a picturesque yard, enhancing the overall charm of the town. The Lazano-Aguilar family’s residence, nestled in the heart…