Wetlands and Wildlife Festival returns to Pine Bluff nature center

PINE BLUFF — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Gov. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center will again host its annual Wetlands and Wildlife Festival from noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 28. This family-friendly celebration of conservation is a great way to enjoy an afternoon with family and friends learning about all the outdoors has…

Pastime: Sweet treats were oh, so many, few tricks found on Halloween

This is a short, but savory Pastime of past Halloweens in Warren and Bradley County. There is pure “sticker shock†when perusing the local grocery stores for candy for the 2023 upcoming Halloween for the Trick or Treaters. By Maylon Rice Saline River Chronicle Feature Contributor Bag of the name brand candies, even in a…

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…