CLARKSVILLE, AR – The Warren Lady Jack Track team is basking in the glory of winning the 2023 4A Outdoor Track and Field State Championship on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The team’s outstanding performance earned them a total of 65 points and secured the program’s third outdoor track state championship title, with previous victories in…
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BCMC emergency room nurse Steven Smith was named the hospital’s Employee of the Month for May
Steven’s nomination said: Steven is always positive and respectful to his team members. He can work well with anyone. He is welcoming to new members of the team. Steven always provides excellent care to all patients who come to the BCMC ER. Patients specifically ask for him and are disappointed when he is not present to…
Apply for an Arkansas elk hunting permit May 1-15
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw from 8 a.m. May 1 through 11:59 p.m. May 15. Applications will be available beginning May 1 at the AGFC’s licensing site (www.agfc.com/license) under the “Special Hunt Applications” tab. By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game and…
Turkey-poaching trend troubling Arkansas game wardens
LITTLE ROCK — With last year’s increase in turkey reproduction and a strong start to the 2023 spring turkey season, biologists and staff at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are cautiously optimistic about recent trends in Arkansas’s turkey woods. One trend that still has AGFC game wardens concerned is the continued use of bait by some poachers…
Warren High School graduation set for May 18
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Demolition project started earlier than expected Tuesday when western wall of historic Ederington Building became a major concern
WARREN, Ark. – The demolition of the historic Ederington Building in Warren, Arkansas took place on Tuesday, May 1, 2023, a day earlier than originally planned. Saline River Chronicle understands that workers were preparing the site on Tuesday when the structural integrity of the western wall of the building became a concern. After the awning…
Aviation Commission recommends renaming Warren Airport after John B. Frazer, Jr.
WARREN, Ark. – In a unanimous decision on Monday evening, May 1, 2023, the Warren Aviation Commission voted in favor of recommending renaming the Warren Airport the “John B. Frazer, Jr. Field/Warren Municipal Airport†in honor of former Mayor, local businessman, and pilot John Frazer. The full Commission, including Chairman Dr. Joe H. Wharton and…
A final trip inside two historic Warren buildings
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…
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…