WARREN, Ark. – Three Bradley County 4-H members recently showcased their creativity and culinary skills during the Ouachita District Arkansas Food Challenge. Participants were given a mystery ingredient and tasked with selecting items from a provided pantry to create an original dish for the judges to sample. Representing Bradley County in the competition were Annie…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Families with young children are invited to a fun and educational event at the Monticello Branch Library on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. as part of the Read to Succeed Initiative, a program created by Arkansas PBS to promote early literacy across the state. This free event, designed for families with…
WARREN, Ark. – The 69th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival will feature a vibrant celebration of culture and community with Hispanic Night, scheduled for Saturday, June 14 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Cypress Street in downtown Warren. Sponsored by Thomas Frazer, the evening will include live music by the popular regional band…
WARREN, Ark. — Families with young children attending this year’s Pink Tomato Festival are in for a helpful and fun surprise. Thanks to a partnership between Romona Wallace of the Early Care & Education Projects and the Bradley County Parent Voice team, a dedicated Baby Changing Station and Kids Activities area will be available on…
WARREN, Ark. – 5-27-25 – Bradley County 4-H members recently participated in the Ouachita District Broiler BBQ competition, showcasing their grilling talents alongside youth from across the region. The event, designed to test participants’ skills in preparing and grilling chicken to perfection, drew competitors from multiple counties. Bradley County was represented by two 4-H participants…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County residents are reminded that the deadline to assess personal property for the 2025 tax year is fast approaching. According to Arkansas law, all personal property must be assessed between January 1 and May 31 of the assessing year. Failure to assess by the May 31 deadline will result in a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…