LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An institute of higher education, an information technology and an architect firm, a makeup manufacturer, a dental insurance provider and two timber mills had one thing in common earlier today. Each organization was awarded with an Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award during the 27th Annual Awards Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in…
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Crossett woman killed in two-vehicle crash east of New Edinburg
A two-vehicle accident on State Highway 8 East of New Edinburg claimed the life of a 19-year-old Crossett woman early Monday morning, September 19, 2022. The Arkansas State Police report indicates that 19-year-old Makaylee D. Neal was driving westbound on State Highway 8 East around 5:20 a.m. in a 2015 Chevy Cruze, when “for reasons…
BCMC reports positive income in August, full monthly board meeting report
Bradley County Medical Center board of directors held its monthly meeting Thursday with Vice Chairman Joe Don Greenwood presiding in lieu of Chairman Freddie Mobley who was absent. Controller Matt Pace said the hospital had positive income of $532,000 in August. He said the fiscal year, which ends on Sept. 30, appeared to be a…
Jonathan Lee Ferrell, 1971-2022
Jonathan Lee Ferrell age 51, of Johnsville, AR died Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born February 28th, 1971 in Warren, AR a son of the late Cecil Ferrell and Patsy Roam Ferrell. He was a 1989 graduate of the Hermitage public schools, attended Calvary Church in Johnsville,…
Arkansas’s scenic byways lead to fall color
Arkansas is one of the top fall color destinations in the country. The state has three national forests, the Ozark, the Ouachita and the St. Francis, that make wonderful destinations to experience the beauty of the season. From the ridges of the Ouachita and Ozark mountains to the Delta flatlands, Arkansas highways offer some incredibly…
75 vendors take part in Thursday job fair
The Southeast Arkansas 2022 Job Fair was held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Immanuel Baptist Church Life Center in Warren. Adults from around the community as well as students from local high schools lined up to meet representatives with nearby companies about the job market here in Southeast Arkansas. A total of 75 vendors…
Man dies in motorcycle accident in rural Bradley County Tuesday
WARREN, Ark. – A 51-year-old Hampton man, Jonathan Ferrell, was killed in a one vehicle accident on Bradley Road 16 Tuesday, September 20, 2022. According to the Arkansas State Police, Ferrell was driving a 2001 Yamaha eastbound on Bradley Road 16 around 11:16 a.m. Entering a curve, the vehicle left the roadway on the right…
Donate your spare game to stamp out hunger this deer season
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry will hold a special “freezer cleanout day” at the Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 24. Any hunter who wishes to donate processed meat or money to help feed needy families in Arkansas is encouraged to join in the event.…
South Arkansas Community College to change name to South Arkansas College
The South Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees, at a regularly-scheduled meeting last night, voted to approve the college’s plan to change its name to South Arkansas College. While students and the general public will not notice any immediate differences, college president Dr. Bentley Wallace said, the change is an important one, intended to be…
Boozman, Peters, Manchin, Rounds introduce legislation expanding veteran burial benefit
WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Gary Peters (D-MI), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced Gerald’s Law Act, bipartisan legislation that would expand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits eligibility to terminally ill veterans who pass away at a non-VA facility while receiving hospice care. Under current law, the VA will cover nearly…
Warren vs. McGehee tickets only available online
If you are planning to buy a ticket to attend the Warren at McGehee football game tomorrow night, September 23, 2022, please be aware that tickets will only be sold online. No tickets will be sold at McGehee. AAA passes accepted. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Photo by Robert Camp.
SEC announces men’s basketball league times and TV
FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2023 SEC men’s basketball conference schedule with start times and television designations. 2022-2023 Arkansas Men’s Basketball SEC Schedule BOLD – Home Game % – Big 12/SEC Challenge
Home on Railroad Ave destroyed in Wednesday morning fire
Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022 Warren Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a house fire on Railroad Avenue in the northwest section of Warren. Unfortunately the home sustained significant damages, but from the information Saline River Chronicle has gathered, no one was hurt in the blaze.
Hembree: ‘(McGehee) is going to be a tough test for us’-Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show
Ahead of the second conference clash of the 2022 season between Warren and McGehee, Saline River Chronicle is once again proud to present the weekly interview with head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree. Each week we sit down and chat with Hembree about the past week’s game and preview the coming Friday night matchup. This…
Job fair happening in Warren tomorrow
Hogs set to play seven games in state in 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks are set to host seven home games inside the state during the 2023 season, including the season opener against Western Carolina on Sept. 2 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The Catamounts and Hogs will square off in the Capital City to begin the season, marking the first time…
Bonnie Louise Dickens Brantley, 1945-2022
Bonnie Louise Dickens Brantley, age 77 of Marion, LA passed away on September 15, 2022 in Monroe, LA. She was born July 3, 1945 in Little Rock, AR to the late Carson Dodson, Sr. and Louise Maness Dodson. She was a Baptist. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by a husband; Jesse…
Car crashes into Walgreens Tuesday afternoon
Around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, a car crashed into Walgreens on S Martin St. in Warren near the southeast corner of the building. From the information SRC has gathered, no one was injured in the accident. Warren Police, Fire rescue, and EMS personnel arrived quickly on the scene. No further information is available at this…
County has heard nothing new on more money for bell tower
In response to a question from a Justice of the Peace regarding the status of securing additional money to help finish reconstruction of the Courthouse Bell Tower, Judge Klay Mckinney told the Quorum Court that the County remains some $56,000 short of having enough grant money to complete the needed work, and he has not heard…
Coleman Horn presents Rotary program on Warren eSports
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian and Warren Superintendent Bryan Cornish introduced Mr. Coleman Horn as his program. Mr. Horn teaches biology at the high school, but is also the coordinator for the eSports program. He explained that eSports is sanctioned by the Arkansas…
2022 Bradley County Fair Best of Show for Livestock announced
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The following is the complete list of the 2022 Bradley County Fair Livestock winners. Congratulations to all who participated! Best of Show Poultry: Audrey McCoskey-Dark Braham Pullet 4-H Pullet: Grand Champion-Asher Weaver Reserve Champion-Ariel Weaver Bearded Buff Lace Polish Poultry: Grand Champion-Maggie Rice Reserve Champion-Dathan Rice Dark Braham Pullet: Grand Champion – Audrey McCoskey Reserve…