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Local students elected to county office at Arkansas Boys State 2023
LITTLE ROCK – Local students were elected by their peers to county office on Monday, May 29, as part of the 82nd annual session of Arkansas Boys State, where students build a mock government structure, including eight different mock counties each with their own county judge, vice county judge, county sheriff, and justices of the…
New Edinburg gears up for exciting ventures
The following is the complete minutes of the most recent Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting from May 16, 2023: Martha Tolano, President, called the meeting to order and minutes of the April meeting were passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Trenna Kemp, seconded by Melody Spears to accept the minutes as presented. Motion…
Warren arrest report for May 22-May 29, 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.
Entergy Arkansas warns customers about online scams
LITTLE ROCK – Entergy Arkansas recognizes that many customers turn to search engines when looking for quick answers to their questions about utility services. But scammers are highly aware of these search habits, and plot ways to take advantage of customers’ trust in online resources. Entergy Arkansas customers should only depend on information from Entergy’s own…
Memorial Day ceremony held at the Bradley County Veterans Museum Monday afternoon
WARREN, Ark. – In a moving tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, the Bradley County Veterans Museum in Warren hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023. The event drew a significant crowd of attendees, all gathered to pay their respects and honor the…
2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Schedule of Events
Welcome to your official SRC guide and schedule of events for the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. You can find this page in the days ahead on the Festival link at the top of Saline River Chronicle. We’ll be posting updates to any and all events right here. As always, take it with you…
City of Warren announces Memorial Day schedule of services
WARREN, Ark. – On Monday, May 29, 2023, the City Municipal Building in Warren, Arkansas, will remain closed in observance of Memorial Day. This closure is a mark of respect and remembrance for those who have served and sacrificed for their country. However, essential services will continue to operate smoothly. Garbage collection will proceed as…
Bradley Medical and Health Foundation presents check from Doctors’ Recognition Banquet to BCMC
The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation recently presented Bradley County Medical Center CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt with a check in the amount of $14,637.53 for the hospital to use to purchase a laptop charging station and 10 laptops for training purposes. These funds come from the Doctors’ Recognition Banquet that the foundation successfully held on May…
Cleanup of old Bryant’s Building demolition paused due to concerns over crack in adjacent building
The following is a press release from the City of Warren: T & T Construction has completed demolition of the city owned building on Main Street, commonly referred to as the “Old Bryant Furniture Building.” The city, with assistance from Bradley County, will clean up the site and dispose of the debris. Prior to beginning…
Hospital roof repairs to start soon
Bradley County Medical Center currently has $3,799,630 in sales tax funds available to spend, board members were told Thursday. The funds include $123,928.62 distributed in March. They also take into account $517, 720 to be spent on roof repairs. The entire hospital roof will be replaced in sections, with supplies expected to arrive next week…
Warren High School Class of 2023 awarded $1.5 million in scholarships
WARREN, Ark – Graduates of the Warren High School Class of 2023 were awarded over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 16. While students in the Class of 2023 were offered scholarships from multiple institutions, the following awards reflect the scholarships that have been accepted. Several seniors were…
Local students graduate from Southern Arkansas University Tech
EAST CAMDEN, Ark. – SAU Tech celebrated its graduates with its annual commencement ceremonies on May 6, 2023. The College awarded 384 credentials to students from Arkansas, Louisana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states. Many students earned more than one credential in their field of study. We are honoring all of our graduates from the 2022-2023…
Bradley County Veterans sponsoring Memorial Day Ceremony
Please join us at 1:00 PM Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 North Main Street across the street from the YMCA for a program honoring those who died defending the freedom we enjoy in this great country. Kenneth McDougald, Tricia West, Tommy Amason, Randall Herring and Nick Callaway will perform…
Work progresses on recently cleared block in downtown Warren
WARREN, Ark. – As part of an ongoing cleanup effort, significant progress has been made on the block south of the Courthouse, where a series of dilapidated buildings were recently demolished. The renovation project aims to breathe new life into this historic area of Warren, and the developments over the past week have brought the…
Hermitage School Board makes decisions of personnel and financial matters
The following are the complete minutes from the May 24, 2023 special called Hermitage Board of Education meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in a Special called meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia…
Isaac Lindsey is a spring 2023 Deans’ Scholar at Hinds Community College
RAYMOND, MS – Isaac Lindsey of Warren has been named a Hinds Community College Deans’ Scholar for the Spring 2023 semester. Deans’ Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average. With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic…
Julio Chavez Vargas, 1952-2023
Julio Chavez Vargas, age 70, born May 29, 1952 in Las Canoas, Michoacán, Mexico to the late Jose Chavez and Catalina Vargas. He passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Ignacio Chavez, Luis Chavez, and Baltazar Chavez. Survivors include his wife, Ma.…
Exciting summer ahead at Moro Bay State Park; boater ed, Perch Jerk Tournament, day camps, and more await visitors
MORO BAY, Ark. – As the summer season approaches, Moro Bay State Park is gearing up to offer a range of exciting programs and activities for visitors of all ages. From educational opportunities to thrilling tournaments, here’s a glimpse of what’s in store at this picturesque Arkansas destination. Boater Ed: Enhancing Water Safety One of…