On Monday, May 1, 2023 ahead of the start of demolition of several downtown buildings to the south of the Bradley County Courthouse Square, Saline River Chronicle was granted access to photograph the historic Hankins and Wayne’s(The Sandwich Shop)buildings. We are posting these for historical purposes. The following are a number of photos from the…
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Banks Volunteer Fire Department responds to mobile home fire
Banks, AR – On the night of May 1, 2023, Banks Volunteer Fire Department received a call for a mobile home fire on Bradley CR 5 at around 9:15 pm. The home was completely engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived on the scene, and despite their best efforts, the home was…
Warren Street Committee examining most needed streets for repaving
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council Street Committee met Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Warren Municipal Courtroom to tackle a number of street issues around the community. Present were Chairmen Emily Moseley, Alderman Latanza Atkins, and Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger. Not present was Alderman Joel Tolefree. First on the agenda was a request…
UAM Tree Campus Higher Education celebrates Arbor Day
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently observed Arbor Day by hosting a tree dedication and educational program. The event was held on April 27 at the Centennial Clock Tower on the Monticello campus and was attended by a group of about 50 people, including Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Rex Nelson, who…
Rotary hears program about upcoming Hermit Daze Festival
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 2 at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Michaela Stanley, Junior Rotarian from Warren High School, to begin the program. Taylor Hernandez was then introduced to the club to talk about the upcoming Hermit Daze Festival in Hermitage on May 20.…
Portion of Main Street closed earlier than anticipated due to concerns that western wall of the Ederington Building is moving
A portion of Main Street from Cedar to Cypress is being closed earlier than expected today, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 over concerns that the western wall of the old Ederington Building is already moving. Saline River Chronicle is told that crews working to prepare the sight for the planned demolition to start Wednesday, have felt…
Demolition of several downtown Warren buildings planned to start Wednesday
WARREN, Ark. – According to the Bradley County Judge’s office, if all goes as planned, the demolition of the buildings to the Southside of the Courthouse Square is scheduled to start Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The former Ederington, Sandwich Shop(old Wayne’s), Hankins, as well as two other buildings, including the former Rural Water office will…
County Landfill closing Wednesday until further notice for building demolition reasons
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Courthouse: To all Bradley County Landfill customers: The Landfill will be closed after tomorrow(Tuesday, May 2, 2023) until further notice. Due to the safety of our customers while the County trucks are hauling off the condemned buildings.
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club announces Bradley County Ten Penny Art Contest winners
“GFWC Warren Woman’s Club has announced winners of its 2023 Bradley County Ten Penny Art Contest. The contest was under the direction of the art committee and Glenda Cross, Chair. Sandra Gatling, Ten Penny Art Coordinator was responsible for directing the event this year. Judging was provided by juried artist, Rob Reep of Warren. Each…
Reba Rice finds success through Belleview Estates
Special to Saline River Chronicle from Belleview Estates: Mrs. Reba Rice came to Belleview Estates with a broken hip for short-term rehabilitation. Mrs. Reba was needing some assistance with walking and self-care tasks. She received extensive OT and PT services. A personalized plan of care was developed to improve upper and lower body strength, balance, endurance, gait and self-care. Mrs. Reba progressed well…
Alfredia Hampton, 1943-2023
Alfredia Hampton, 79, of Johnsville, passed away April 22, 2023. Born October 4, 1943, he was a son of the late Emanuel and Artie Hampton. He was the youngest of twelve children born to this union. He attended the Vicks school system and was a member of Greater Hampton AME Church. He was a Mason…
Warren arrest report for April 25-28, 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.
Summer teacher workshops to highlight six historic sites in the Arkansas Delta
LITTLE ROCK – Economics Arkansas is proud to announce a new summer teacher workshop series highlighting six historic sites in the Arkansas Delta and the unique economic impact each has had on the state. Partnering with the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics at the University of Central Arkansas, one-day workshops will be conducted at…
Arbor Day celebration held Friday in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – On Friday, April 28, the Warren Woman’s Club hosted the Arbor Day celebration at the First Baptist Church of Warren. The event was aimed at promoting the importance of trees in our daily lives. Arbor Day has a long history dating back to 1872 when J. Sterling Morton first proposed the idea…
Union Bank commissions new flag mural
Warren, AR – The east side of The Eagle Democrat building is getting a fresh coat of paint, as a replacement mural is being painted to replace the old flag mural that will be torn down as part of a demolition project in the near future. The news was announced on Friday, April 28, 2023,…
Warren Choir performs National Anthem at Thursday Travelers game
LITTLE ROCK – Despite the rain showers that caused a delayed start to Thursday night’s Arkansas Travelers game, students from the Warren Choral Department took to the field to perform the National Anthem at Dickey-Stephens Park. A total of 38 singers from the WMS Intermediate Choir and WHS Advanced Choir made the trip to North…
Bradley County Medical Center receives audit report
Bradley County Medical Center board received a “clean” audit report for the Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022 fiscal year, during its monthly board meeting Thursday. A Zoom conference call was held with Nathan McCarthy and Wes Thew of WIPFLI LLP, an accounting firm. Top photo: Bradley County Medical Center board members participated in a Zoom…
PTF Committee finalizing plans for 2023 festival
Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee members met Thursday to help finalize some details for the festival. Kicking off the festival will be the Tour de Tomato bike ride, with routes through Hermitage and Johnsville, on May 20. Volunteers and sponsors are needed. Attending were Chairwoman Kenna Sparks, Keeton Hudson, Nora Pacheco, Stephanie Slaughter and…
Rare Mississippi River management area offers isolated experience for explorers at heart
HELENA — A trip to Buck Island Wildlife Management Area may take a little extra effort, but it offers an unspoiled view of the Mississippi River few have the pleasure of experiencing. The 1,510-acre island in the Mississippi River just north of Helena River Park is accessible only by boat and is an excellent point…
Rivera’s gem propels Warren to 6-2 victory over Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. (4/27/23) – Junior pitcher Ervin Rivera spun a complete-game gem and Warren’s top five hitters recorded all of the hits and RBIs as the Lumberjacks triumphed over rival Monticello by a score of 6-2 Thursday evening. The Jacks finish the regular season with an 8-9 record and 5-7 mark in 4A-8 Conference play,…
Ervin Rivera named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game vs. Monticello
Ervin Rivera was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game. He pitched a complete game vs. Monticello Thursday, April 27, 2023. He allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts against two walks and only gave up one hit, one walk, and one hit batter in the final four frames of…