As summer graces the fields of Bradley County, Arkansas, local residents eagerly await the arrival of fresh purple hull peas—an agricultural gem that signifies the vibrant harvest season. Today, we invite you on a culinary adventure, as we highlight the top 10 dishes that showcase the versatile flavors and rich heritage of these prized legumes.…
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City of Warren government services for July 4th announced
The City of Warren Municipal Building has announced its closure on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. However, residents can expect regular trash pickup services to operate as usual on this day.
A Turning Point in World History: Remembering the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 we remember an event that occurred almost half a century ago, an incident that sent shockwaves throughout the world and set in motion a chain of events leading to one of the deadliest conflicts humanity had ever witnessed. June 28th marks the anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand,…
Extension Livestock Clinic offers hands-on skills for youth new to show ring
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Aside from the practicality of raising animals for income or food, there’s also the thrill of stepping into the show ring with a prized animal and winning accolades. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free Livestock 101 Clinic on July 15 for youth interested in learning to…
Power restored to most of Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Bradley County can breathe a sigh of relief as power has been restored to most areas affected by a widespread power outage that occurred on Monday. The blackout left numerous businesses closed and communities in the dark, but efforts by Entergy Arkansas have successfully resolved the issue for the majority…
New estimate of power restoration provided by Entergy
7:01 pm UPDATE: Not long after the original publication of this article, power was restored in most locations throughout Bradley County. We’ll be publishing an updated article soon. A significant power outage caused by severe storms that swept through South Arkansas on Sunday night and Monday has left many residents in Bradley County without electricity.…
Power may be restored as early as tonight in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – In the early hours of Monday morning, a series of powerful storms swept through south Arkansas, causing a massive power outage that plunged the region into darkness. Bradley County was hit particularly hard, with most areas still grappling with the aftermath of the blackout as of 2:54 pm. The primary cause of…
Warren arrest report for June 12-24, 2023
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
Auction sales are final now, per Act 241: COSL
The Commissioner of State Lands Office will begin auctions this year with a major change. Effective July 1, owners of delinquent parcels will not be able to redeem parcels sold at a tax-delinquent auction. In past years, the owner had 10 business days to redeem a parcel sold at auction. That is no longer the…
Tuesday vehicle accident takes the life of Warren man
WARREN, Ark. – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, June 20 in Bradley County, resulting in the death of a Warren resident. The Arkansas State Police released a report stating that the victim, identified as James Brumley, aged 64, was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The unfortunate incident took place at approximately 1:12 p.m. while…
Arkansas Takes Action: Legislative measures and Advisory Council address growing alzheimer’s crisis
In Arkansas, an estimated 58,000 Arkansans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s in 2020. This number is expected to climb to 67,000 by 2025. Nationwide, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia and that number is expected to grow to as many as 14 million by the year 2050. June…
Warren CATO Closing
WARREN, Ark. – CATO on Main Street in Warren is set to close its doors Saturday, July 8, 2023. Saline River Chronicle can confirm according to a source familiar with the situation that the women’s clothing store that has a long history in Warren will be shutting down permanently in July. Information provided to SRC…
Best of Hermitage graduates from U of A’s Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -Â Kristin Best of Hermitage recently graduated from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Best joined more than 900 additional undergraduate Fulbright College students who graduated in spring 2023 and whose academic achievement was celebrated during the commencement ceremonies on Friday,…
Local students make SouthArk honor lists for spring 2023
EL DORADO—South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the spring semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Banks, Cassidy L. Hollingsworth. From…
Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Robin Wynne passes away at 70
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Robin Wynne, aged 70, passed away on Wednesday evening, according to a spokesperson from the Arkansas Supreme Court. Wynne had recently been re-elected for his second eight-year term on the state bench in November of the previous year. Following his untimely death, the state’s legislation stipulates that…
Intermodal Board meeting discusses potential business and development opportunities
WARREN, Ark. – The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Board convened on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, to discuss various matters related to the joint Bradley County, Warren, Drew County, and Monticello Intermodal property. During the meeting, several important topics were brought to the table, including potential business ventures and infrastructure development. One of the key points of…
LifeShare Blood Drive Scheduled at BCMC on Thursday, June 29
WARREN, Ark. – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, June 29 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the Emergency…
Tips for staying cool during summer workouts
LITTLE ROCK – During the summer, temperatures can soar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an average of 702 heat-related deaths per year and over 9,000 heat-related hospitalizations annually. It’s important to avoid overexercising and overheating, especially for people over 65, overweight individuals or those with conditions like poor circulation or heart…
County’s Cedar Street property committee to examine potential uses for the block; full Quorum Court report
County Judge Klay McKinney discussed plans for the Cedar Street property with the Bradley County Quorum Court, which met Tuesday due to the Juneteenth holiday falling on the normal meeting day. He said a committee is being formed to discuss usage policies for the property which the county recently bought as it demolished buildings on…
James Michael Brumley, 1958-2023
James Michael Brumley age 64 of Warren, AR died Tuesday, June 20th 2023 as a result of an auto accident. He was born August 15th, 1958 in Warren, AR a son of the late Homer Brumley and Hattie A. Griffin Brumley. Mike was a lifelong avid guitar player; he spent many years playing jam sessions…
Rhea honored for legacy of knife making
The Historic Arkansas Museum in downtown Little Rock held a gala June 17 to celebrate the reopening of the HAM Knife Gallery and to honor Linden “Lin†Rhea, an American Bladesmithing Society mastersmith. The Arkansas Arts Council recently named Rhea the 2023 Arkansas living treasure for “his work and dedication to the craft of bladesmithing.