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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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.…
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.…
BANKS, Ark. – The Buck Fever Festival in Banks, Arkansas, will host a scholarship competition on Saturday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m., offering one of eight young women a chance to win a $4,000 scholarship to the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The contestants vying for the scholarship include Cindy Kaye Wilkerson, Courtlyn Harrison,…
Note: These results are specific to Bradley County and do not reflect statewide outcomes. Voter Turnout: 62.29% U.S. President U.S. Congress District 04 State Treasurer State Senate District 01 State Representative District 94 State Representative District 96 State Supreme Court Justice Position 1 Warren School Board, Zone 4 Issue No. 1 Issue No. 2 Issue…
BANKS, Ark. – Banks, Arkansas’s beloved fall festival, Buck Fever, began with a warm and lively gathering on Saturday, bringing the community together for its annual festivities. Among the highlights was the popular chili cook-off, where Laura Robinson claimed first place, with Lenita Thorton and Rosemary Carrington taking second and third, respectively. All photos courtesy…
BANKS, Ark. – The Town of Banks is calling on property owners to help improve the community’s appearance by maintaining their properties in accordance with City Ordinance No. 2-2020. The ordinance mandates that all property owners–residential, commercial, and otherwise–must cut overgrown weeds and grass, remove garbage and litter, and clear away inoperable vehicles and other…
BANKS, Ark. – The Buck Fever Festival is gearing up for its much-anticipated Venison/HBM Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Banks, Arkansas. With only four entries so far, festival organizers are calling for more cooks to join the competition and make this a flavorful showdown. Participants can sign up now or even on…