As of 9:00 a.m. April 8, 2026, the Bradley County burn ban has been lifted.
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Burn Ban Remains in Effect for Bradley and Surrounding Counties
WARREN, Ark. (4-7-26) — Saline River News has received several inquiries regarding the status of the current burn ban in Bradley County and surrounding areas. As of 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, the burn ban remains in effect for Bradley County. Burn bans are also still in place for Cleveland, Lincoln, Drew, Ashley, and…
New Contour Airlines service in El Dorado offers nearby travel option for Bradley County residents
EL DORADO, Ark. — Contour Airlines officially celebrated new air service in El Dorado on March 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the launch of nonstop flights to Dallas. According to a post from Contour Airlines, the new service provides nonstop flights connecting El Dorado to Dallas. The airline thanked the City of El Dorado,…
Warren EAST students donate Moro Bay Ferry model to Moro Bay State Park
MORO BAY, Ark. — Students from the Warren High School EAST program recently contributed a new historical display to Moro Bay State Park by creating a 3-D model of the historic Moro Bay Ferry. The students designed and built the model as part of a project focused on the history of the park and its…
Bradley County 2026 Primary Election Results
Final Bradley County Totals (Based on all precinct boxes submitted) Please note that statewide races or races that are part of a larger district do not indicate vote totals anywhere other than for Bradley County. Also please note that all results below are unofficial. Republican – U.S. Senate Republican – Secretary of State Republican –…
Voting Locations Open Until 7:30 p.m. Across Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Extension Office is reminding residents that voting locations across the county are open today until 7:30 p.m. In a social media post Tuesday morning, the office encouraged voters to make their voices heard and to take advantage of available resources to learn more about the ballot before heading to…
Bradley County Under Burn Ban Effective March 2
WARREN, Ark. – A burn ban is now in effect for all of Bradley County as of March 2. The ban prohibits outdoor burning due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. Residents are asked to refrain from burning debris, brush, or other materials until the ban is lifted. Officials encourage the public…
Early Voting Begins Today in Bradley County for March 3 Primary Election
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues through Monday, March 2. Bradley County voters may cast their ballots in person at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren during the early voting period. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday,…
Welcome Reception Planned for New Bradley County Ag Agent Ericca Corker
WARREN, Ark. — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a welcome reception later this month to introduce Ericca Corker as the new agricultural agent serving Bradley County. The come-and-go reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Community members, producers…
Bradley County early voting starts Feb. 17 ahead of March 3 primary elections
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Elections will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast ballots ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3. In Bradley County, early voting will be available at the Bradley County Courthouse. Voters may cast ballots in…
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Issues Thursday Morning Road Conditions Update
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a Thursday morning road report indicating improving conditions across much of the county, though patches of ice remain on several highways and shaded areas. According to the update, U.S. Highway 63 North and South are mostly clear, with some icy spots still present. Highway 8 South…
Wednesday Morning Road Report: Ice Still Impacting Several Bradley County Highways
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a Wednesday morning road report warning motorists that several highways and county roads remain impacted by ice following recent winter weather. According to the sheriff’s office, U.S. Highway 63 South is still holding patches of ice, while Highway 8 South remains covered. Highway 8 North is…
Bradley County Courthouse, Landfill to Remain Closed Tuesday; Trash Service Delayed
WARREN — The Bradley County Courthouse and the Bradley County Landfill will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, according to a notice posted Monday afternoon by the Bradley County Courthouse. County officials stated that trash trucks will begin running as soon as it is safe for them to do so. No specific timetable was given…
Moro Bay State Park Discourages Visitation as Sleet Conditions Worsen
MORO BAY, Ark. – Officials with Moro Bay State Park are urging residents to avoid travel after worsening sleet conditions overnight into Sunday left roads unsafe across the park and surrounding areas of southwestern Bradley County. In a social media post shared Sunday morning, park representatives said road conditions were not safe for visitors and…
Dry Conditions Persist as Wildfire Danger Remains Elevated Across South Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. – Dry weather conditions continue to grip much of Arkansas, keeping wildfire danger elevated across the state and prompting burn bans in several counties, according to the National Weather Service Little Rock and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. For residents in Bradley County, wildfire danger is currently classified as moderate, consistent…
First Day Hike draws visitors to Moro Bay State Park
MORO BAY, Ark. – Outdoor enthusiasts welcomed the new year with a First Day Hike on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Moro Bay State Park as part of Arkansas State Parks’ annual First Day Hikes initiative. Participants gathered at the Low Water Trail, taking advantage of mild winter temperatures and clear trail conditions to explore…
Saline River News Wishes Readers a Merry Christmas
As Christmas Day arrives across Bradley County, Saline River News extends warm Christmas wishes to its readers throughout Warren, Hermitage, and surrounding South Arkansas communities. Christmas is being observed across the county through family gatherings, church services, shared meals, and long-standing traditions that mark the season each year. For many, the day offers an opportunity…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Cleveland County
Article submitted by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County. Following an investigation by the Department in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, testing confirmed the presence of…
NOAA: White Christmas Unlikely for Arkansas in 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Those dreaming of a white Christmas in Arkansas will need to keep dreaming this year. According to the National Weather Service office in Little Rock, the chances of snow on the ground across Arkansas on Christmas Day in 2025 are effectively zero. Forecasters say high pressure is expected to dominate the…
Bradley County marks 185 years since its establishment
Dec. 18, 2025, marks the 185th anniversary of Bradley County’s establishment, a moment that came when Arkansas was still a young state and south Arkansas remained largely frontier, shaped as much by policy and promise as by wilderness. When Bradley County was created on Dec. 18, 1840, the land was dense with pine and hardwood…
Kendall Rawls named 2025 Bradley County Officer of the Year
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…