WARREN, Ark. – The main portion of the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of lights and a bustling crowd Thursday evening, June 8th, 2023. The festivities, which will continue throughout the weekend, promise a delightful experience for residents and visitors alike. The courthouse tower was lit in a…
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New flag mural nearing completion
WARREN, Arkansas – Renowned artist, Jason White of White’s Artwork, has been diligently working on the creation of a new flag mural that will adorn the walls of The Eagle Democrat’s building. This artistic endeavor, which commenced in late May, aims to replace the former American flag mural that had to be removed due to…
Researchers turn to AI, remote sensing to find cause of pine declines
LITTLE ROCK — Researchers plan to use artificial intelligence and remote sensing alongside some good old-fashioned detective work to find the cause of the pine decline seen in parts of Arkansas. The decline has taken the form of browning and dropping of needles in stands of mature pines in southeastern Arkansas. The ailment has also…
District Court has moved
The following is a press release from Judge Bruce Anderson: Bradley County District Court has moved to the Bradley County Courthouse. Court sessions will now be held in Courtroom A (old Circuit Courtroom) in the Circuit Courthouse. The Clerk’s office is in the basement floor by the ground floor entrance. The court’s new mailing address…
VIDEO: Thursday is armband night at the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Carnival
Armband Nights – $25 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday and Saturday Friday regular tickets – 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wilmar’s 2023 June Dinner Pageant coming happening June 11th
Get SRC on your iPhone
Saline River Chronicle can go with you everywhere! We wanted to share with our iPhone users how to add a quick shortcut to Saline River Chronicle right on your iPhone’s home screen. This is not a required step to view Saline River Chronicle, but it can save you some time when you are ready to…
Rural Health Clinic’s Sanchez earns BCMC Employee of the Month Award
Congratulations to Jennyfer Sanchez of the BCMC Rural Health Clinic for earning the BCMC Employee of the Month award for June! Her nomination stated that she is willing to help anyone with any task, is a go-getter, and when she sees something needs to be done, she jumps on it. She always goes the extra…
Permenter and Freeman welcome baby girl
Johnathon Permenter of Warren and Martia Freeman of Dermott welcomed a baby girl born at 7:08 am June 5th, 2023. Her name is Diana Lynne Freeman-Permenter. She weighed 7lb 80z. To submit an engagement, wedding, or birth announcement for posting on Saline River Chronicle, please email salineriverchronicle@gmail.com
Grace Cowboy Church hosting VBS June 11-14
Apply for a 2023 Arkansas alligator hunt permit
LITTLE ROCK – Applications for the 2023 Arkansas alligator season are available at www.agfc.com from 8 a.m. June 10 through midnight June 18. Anyone interested in pursuing alligators on public land in Arkansas must apply for one of the six hunting locations within two of Arkansas’s three open Alligator Management Zones. By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game and…
Lizards bred in zoo scurry off to new homes
LITTLE ROCK — Forty-three eastern collared lizards bred at the Little Rock Zoo found new homes in the Arkansas Ozarks last week thanks to an innovative partnership between the zoo, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Top photo: Affectionately called…
Life is…
“…For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14, NKJV). If you were given $86,400 every day, how would you spend it? You would not be allowed to save it from day to day; the dollars you did not use would be…
McCoy Cemetery Association meeting June 29
The annual meeting of the McCoy Cemetery Association will be held Thursday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mt Lebanon Baptist Church in New Edinburg. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Donations for the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery can be mailed to McCoy Cemetery,…
Josie Hargis named Inspirational Vocalist of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Awards
CONWAY, Ark. – Bradley County native and musician Josie Hargis achieved a remarkable milestone in her burgeoning music career by clinching the coveted title of Inspirational Vocalist of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Award Show held in Conway on Monday night, June 5th, 2023. The talented singer-songwriter captivated the audience with her soulful…
Grand opening held Tuesday for Mater Patch Marketplace(VIDEO INCLUDED)
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday morning to mark the grand opening of a new store on the town square. Mater Patch Marketplace, owned by Martha Taylor, has taken up residence in the former Marsh Law Office, situated to the south of the Warren Municipal Building. The…
Brad and Melissa Harrod Family named 2023 Bradley County Farm Family of the Year
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In the heart of Bradley County, amidst the lush fields and rolling landscapes, lies the home of the esteemed Harrod family, recipients of this year’s prestigious Bradley County Farm Family of the Year award. The Harrod family, led by patriarch Brad Harrod, has dedicated themselves to the art of farming for three…
Rotary hears program from BCMC Auxiliary Linda Gardner
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its weekly meeting inside First United Methodist Church with Rotarian Marnette George presenting Linda Gardner of the Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary as her program. Gardner talked about the BCMC Auxiliary as a whole and what they have done the last few years as COVID made things…
Warren Street Committee meets to discuss street paving
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Street Committee members on Monday made recommendations on street paving to be forwarded to the full City Council next week. Committee members are Chairwoman Alderwoman Emily Moseley, Alderwoman Latanza Atkins and Alderman Joel Tolefree. There is $450,000 available for paving this year, with $400,000 of that coming from American Rescue Act…
Director of United Nations Forum on Forests visits 4-H Forestry Competition
MONTICELLO, Ark. – After a years-long hiatus, the Arkansas 4-H Forestry Competition returned to the University of Arkansas at Monticello this May, with an especially notable guest in attendance. Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, director of the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, visited the UAM campus on May 19, the day of the competition. In addition to…
SBA implements law enhancing ability to declare disasters and deliver support to rural communities
LITTLE ROCK – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced full implementation of the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act (the “Act”) authored by Senators James Risch (R-ID) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Rural communities often face more severe impacts from natural disasters due to limited access to resources and infrastructure, which…