BANKS, Ark. – Organizers of the Buck Fever Festival are calling on creative minds to help design the T-shirt for this year’s 39th annual celebration. The winner of the contest will receive $100 and a free festival T-shirt. Contest rules require that the winner transfer the design rights to the festival. Designs may use a…
WARREN, Ark. – BCRTEA (Bradley County Retired Teachers’ and Employees’ Association) held its first meeting on August 4. Superintendents from Hermitage and Warren enlightened the group with district updates. Purposes of the state organization (ARTA) and local unit were revisited and committees were assembled. 283 volunteer hours were reported by members for the month of…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County and much of southern Arkansas are currently under a “Moderate” wildfire danger level, according to an update shared by the Bradley County Rural Fire Department on Monday morning. The wildfire danger map, published at 7:27 a.m. on August 4, shows a large portion of southern Arkansas counties, including Bradley, Cleveland,…
The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association will host its August meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 111 W Church St. in Warren. All retired educational employees are invited to attend the meeting, which will feature a program focused on updates from…
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The annual Bradley County Fair Queen Pageant is scheduled to take place Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Hermitage Community Center, located at 416 S. Hickory Street in Hermitage. Registration is now open for contestants across a range of age divisions. The entry fee for each division is $50,…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that left a Warren man with life-threatening injuries over the weekend. The full statement from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office reads: “The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Assessor’s Office is alerting residents to disregard recent notices of Real Estate Value Change that may have arrived in the mail. According to an email from Assessor Stephanie Bigham, the notices currently being received by property owners are incorrect. “THIS NOTICE IS NOT CORRECT!” Bigham emphasized in the message.…
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee has extended its heartfelt thanks to the many donors who helped make the 69th annual Pink Tomato Festival a success. “Thank you to the 2025 donors for your support for the 69th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival,” the committee stated. “Without the generous contributions from our area businesses,…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members have been actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences over the past week, participating in a variety of outdoor activities aimed at expanding their knowledge of agriculture and outdoor skills. Last Wednesday, local 4-H youth traveled to Florence to tour Cater Farms. During the visit, they explored the farm’s…
By Penny Vance, FCS Agent Bradley County Extension Office LITTLE ROCK — As one of the largest volunteer organizations in the state, members of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council “Shine Bright”. Hundreds of members recently gathered at the organization’s annual state meeting in Little Rock to elect new officers, attend education classes, and learn new…
WARREN, Ark. – The 69th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is in full swing, and Friday, June 13 is packed with events for all ages across downtown Warren. From early morning contests to late-night concerts, here’s a full look at what’s happening today: 🎪 Daytime Activities (beginning at 9:00 a.m.): 🏆 Contests & Special…
Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am,…
PLEASE NOTE: Due to rain, the location of this event has been changed to the YMCA. WARREN, Ark. – A new event has been added to the 69th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival lineup—an exciting Cornhole Tournament sponsored by White Oak Realty. The competition is set to take place tonight, Thursday, June 12, at…
WARREN, Ark. – Festivalgoers at this year’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival will have a fun opportunity to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital by participating in a dunk booth fundraiser hosted by Bradley County Log a Load for Kids. The dunking booth will be open Friday and Saturday in the Warren Bank parking lot. For just…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Riding Club (BCRC) has officially released its 2024 summer schedule, promising a series of thrilling equestrian events for local riders and spectators. The shows will be held at the BCRC arena beginning May 16 and continuing biweekly through August 22, with events starting at 7:30 p.m. A wide variety…
WARREN, Ark. – While the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival got an early start with pageants over the weekend, the heart of the celebration kicks off this Thursday with the highly anticipated opening of the carnival. Crews began arriving on Sunday and have been steadily working to prepare the rides and games on the…
A fun and colorful tradition continues this Saturday at the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival with the annual Bike Decorating Contest. Open to children between the ages of 3 and 11, the contest promises to showcase creativity and community spirit. Participants will compete in three judged categories: Best Overall, Best Boy, and Best Girl. Entries…
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Neely Taylor was crowned Miss Pink Tomato Saturday night during the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pageants, held at the Hermitage Community Center. Taylor earned top honors in three major categories—Interview, Evening Gown, and People’s Choice—on her way to capturing the title. Taylor was also named 1st Runner-Up in Sportswear and…
WARREN, Ark. – District Judge Bruce Anderson has issued a public warning following reports that individuals in the area have received fraudulent text messages claiming they owe unpaid fines. According to Judge Anderson, several people have contacted the District Court office after receiving text messages stating that their driver’s license will be suspended unless they…
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Saline River News’ coverage of the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival officially begins this weekend, as the first events of the beloved annual tradition are set to take place on Saturday, June 7. The spotlight will shine on local young ladies in the opening pageants, all of which will be held…
WARREN, Ark. – Festival week is almost here, and Saline River News is proud to be your go-to destination for the most complete and mobile-friendly guide to the 69th Annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Whether you’re trying to find out what time the parade starts, where to catch the live music, or when the…