With a resignation accepted Monday night by Warren School Board, the district is without an instrumental music department director for the first time in several years. Last month, Warren High School band director Kevin Dunn resigned to take a position in McGehee. On Monday, beginning and junior high band director Bobby Hagler resigned. Superintendent Bryan…
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Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest Results
Top photo: Girls 0-5 Months Winner: Ashari Shante’ West 1st Runner Up: Teresa Ann Grice 2nd Runner Up: Kendall Marie Smith Girls 5-9 Months Winner: Isabella Rose Sanchez 1st Runner Up: Camdyn Graye 2nd Runner Up: Quen Unilia Olivia Rose Marshall Girls 9-12 Months Winner: Fallon Cate Ashley 1st Runner Up: Malia Jones 2nd Runner…
Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. – Brooklyn M Solis of Warren, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2023. Solis is a Philosophy major. Solis was among more than 1,130 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours…
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program information for Bradley County listed
Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin taking applications for the FY 2023 LI-HEAP Summer Regular & Crisis Program on July 10, 2023, until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy-related emergency situations. Summer Regular & Crisis assistance pays for gas, propane, and electric. The following information is…
Wilmar hosting 2023 Annual June Dinner
Becky Howard, 1964-2023
Becky Howard, age 59 of New Edinburg, AR, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 10, 1964, in Nashville, TN, to Anita Stuard Williams and the late Bobby Ray Williams. She was a member of Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church. Other than her father, she…
Billy Gene Reynolds, 1953-2023
Billy Gene Reynolds age 70, of Warren, AR died Sunday, June 11th, 2023 at his home in Warren, surrounded by family. He was born February 2nd, 1953 in Little Rock, AR a son of the late James D. Reynolds and Peggy Jean Simpson. He was a graduate of Warren Public Schools, a member of Southside…
Larry Don Baker, 1944-2023
Larry Don Baker, age 78, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born July 25, 1944 in Monticello, Arkansas to Leroy and Mary Eva Trussell Baker. He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, a graduate of UAM, and a retired school teacher. Larry loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending…
VIDEO: Saturday night incident in downtown Warren leads to arrest of 18-year-old
Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell celebrates birthday
Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell celebrating her birthday with friends at Molly’s Monday, June 12th, 2023. Mayor Gregg Reep stopped in to wish her Happy Birthday.
Chamber hears report on successful Tomato Festival
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed the success of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival during Monday’s board meeting. “It had one of the biggest crowds and was one of the most successful ones we’ve had,” said Executive Director Terrie White. There were 81 arts and crafts booths representing several states, including Texas,…
18-year-old charged after call of shots fired Saturday night in Warren
The following is an official press release from the Warren Police Department: At Approximately 10:36pm Saturday June 10th, the Warren Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Elm St. After investigating the incident, the Warren Police Department with the assistance from Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested John A. Hill…
VIDEO: Take to the air to see the Tomato Festival Saturday
We are bringing you a second round of aerial videos of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. This time, we are jumping to Saturday’s big events on the square. All videos are courtesy of Paul Outlaw. We appreciate him sharing these with Saline River Chronicle.
Extended League baseball happening at the Warren Complex Thursday
Warren arrest report for June 6-11, 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.
Mario Hampton, 1988-2023
Mario Hampton, 34, of Warren, passed away June 4, 2023. Born October 12, 1988, he was a son of Angela Warner and Brian Hampton. He joined Hampton Chapel AME Church at an early age. He accepted Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. T.V. Simpson. Mario attended Hermitage and Warren School Districts, he…
2023 Pink Tomato Festival finishes in style
WARREN, Ark. – The annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival came to a thrilling close on Saturday as David Nail, the celebrated country music artist, delivered a memorable performance to a massive crowd gathered in downtown Warren. The 2023 edition of the festival proved to be a resounding success. Saturday’s festivities kicked off with the…
Thank you to the Tomato Festival volunteers, workers, and our readers
On behalf of the Saline River Chronicle, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the volunteers who worked tirelessly, as always, to put on the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. It was a fantastic event, and your dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed. We would also like to…
2023 Tomato Packing, Tomato Eating, Salsa Contest, and Little Miss Pink Tomato Pageant results
The following are the winners of various Pink Tomato Festival events: Photo by the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Results reported on by Saline River Chronicle Contributor Tim Kessler.
Warren All Tomato Luncheon celebrates local flavor and community spirit
WARREN, Ark. – The First Baptist Church Activities Center in Warren was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, June 10, 2023, as the Bradley County Extension Homemakers Clubs hosted the highly anticipated 2023 Bradley County All Tomato Luncheon. The event, organized by the All Tomato Luncheon Committee, brought together tomato enthusiasts from near and far to…
VIDEO: See the Tomato Festival at night from the sky
You’ve seen it from the ground, but get a unique experience of seeing the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival at night from the sky. All videos are courtesy of Paul Outlaw. We appreciate him sharing these with Saline River Chronicle.