Bradley County Log A Load raises $73k during annual fundraiser

Bradley County Log A Load held its annual fundraiser Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church, bringing in a whopping $73,000 to help Arkansas Children’s Hospital. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Seth Stephenson, communications coordinator for Arkansas Forestry Association, said this is the 30th year for the statewide organization which has brought in $12.5 million…

BCEDC talks prospects and more at Monday meeting

Bradley County Economic Development Corp. discussed a number of pending projects during its monthly board meeting Monday. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Attending were board Chairman Dr. Bob Smalling and members Carlton Davis, Devin McDiarmid, Morgan Meeks, Kelly Ashcraft, Hugh Allen Quimby, John Lipton and James Wells. Also attending were accountant Bob Milton,…

Keep your jack-o’-lantern looking young through Halloween

HARRISBURG, Ark. — A little bit of olive oil can help your jack-o’-lantern keep its youthful countenance through Halloween, says Craig Allen, Poinsett County extension staff chair. Allen says keeping a Halloween pumpkin looking its best begins with the selection. “Make sure the pumpkin is free from soft spots, cuts, bruises or punctures and that…

Hermitage School District throws successful Fall Festival

The following is a press release from the Hermitage School District: On October 19, 2023, Hermit Field came alive for the annual Fall Festival hosted by the Hermitage School District. The aroma of popcorn filled the air as citizens of Bradley County poured onto the field. Various local churches, Bradley County officials, local and affiliated…

New Edinburg Community meeting highlights: Preparing for a festive fall and winter season

The following are the complete minutes of the October 17, 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting minutes: Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order.  The minutes of the September meeting had been previously emailed.  Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by Don Triplett, to accept the minutes as presented.  Motion passed. Linda Hornaday passed out…

Boil order lifted for Bradley Square Apartments

The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer: THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RELEASED THE ‘BOIL WATER’ NOTICE ISSUED ON 10/17/2023 BY WARREN WATERWORKS FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN BRADLEY SQUARE APARTMENTS. THIS ORDER WAS ISSUED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT CONTAMINATED WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM…

Mainline Health Systems Inc. receives $5,000 grant from the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently received a grant from the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation. The Pine Bluff Community Foundation is part of the Arkansas Community Foundation Program.  The grant will be used to purchase diabetes education tools to make it easier for patients to set and meet self-management goals. Often, people…

Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout trophy stays with Warren for 11th time in 12 years after Jack win over Billies

The Warren Lumberjacks emerged victorious with a 42-21 win over the Monticello Billies in the 2023 Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout held Friday, October 20 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on the campus of the Warren School District in Warren, Arkansas. Top photo: Jordan Ingram celebrates a second half touchdown vs. Monticello. To…