This week we want to remind Arkansans who receive Medicaid coverage to make sure their contact information is up to date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government temporarily stopped some Medicaid requirements and conditions. This was done to help keep people with Medicaid from losing their health coverage during the pandemic. However, Arkansas will…
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LifeTouch Hospice holds meet and greet at BCMC
LifeTouch Hospice held a meet and greet Thursday afternoon at BCMC in honor of their new office inside the hospital. The LifeTouch employees prepared cookies and punch and were able to meet a number of the Bradley County Medical Center Staff.
Lake Monticello’s refill progressing
Kristofor Nault, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s supervisor for its Fisheries district office in Monticello, reports that the renovated Lake Monticello is refilling, slowly but surely. The aerial image he sent along also shows that more than a quarter of the surface bed is now covered in water after the draining of Lake Monticello…
LIHEAP application period begins July 25
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have announced residents can begin submitting applications Monday, July 25 for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities. LIHEAP is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is…
Remember the 3 R’s when boating on a river
LITTLE ROCK – The heat of summer often leads anglers to large rivers and the promise of large catfish and an extended period of fish activity thanks to current keeping surface water moving and slightly cooler than in backwaters and reservoirs. But traveling on a river like the Arkansas can be a daunting task for…
Boozman celebrates groundbreaking of National Desert Storm Desert Shield Memorial
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) celebrated the groundbreaking of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial on Thursday. “One day a memorial will stand in this location as a symbol of reverence to and respect for the veterans and their families, and help teach future generations about this important moment in our nation’s tradition of…
Immanuel Baptist Church throws weekend VBS Kick-off event at the Warren City Park
Last Sunday, July 10, 2022, Immanuel Baptist Church of Warren hosted a VBS Kick-off celebration event at the Warren City Park. The event featured fun inflatables, a cookout, and music. The event was free to anyone wishing to attend. The event was held ahead of Immanuel’s summer vacation Bible school which ran through Thursday evening,…
Hermitage hires new soccer coaches
During the monthly meeting of the Hermitage School Board, held July 11, 2022 the board voted to hire Cody Jones as Boys’ Head Soccer Coach and to serve as the soccer AD. Mr. Jones will also fill the position of assistant girls soccer coach. The board then voted to approve Tim Whitney as Head Girls…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture increases wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties
LITTLE ROCK, AR – With hot, dry conditions throughout the state, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has increased the wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties over the past two weeks. Twelve counties in Northwest Arkansas were raised to the “high” risk level, and the remaining counties were rated as being at…
Easy Money Trading Post holds ribbon-cutting under new ownership
Easy Money Trading Post held a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday to celebrate a change in ownership. Nikki King is the new owner. The store is a pawn shop and also sells new scooters and four-wheelers. Located at 304 S. Martin, it is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.…
“Obey the sign or pay the fine”; Speed enforcement operation readied
Speeding violations on Arkansas roadways continue to rise and law enforcement officers across the state plan to ban together in a united operation under the banner, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The two-week crackdown directed at speeders begins Monday, July 18th. “It’s an acknowledged fact, as a motor vehicle speed increases, so do…
Two-car accident occurs Wednesday evening south of Warren
A two-vehicle accident was reported about 6 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Arkansas 8-East and U.S. 63. A Kia Sorento and a Ford Explorer collided nearly head-on. Multiple people were injured and were transported to hospitals by two EASI ambulances. Warren Fire Department, Warren Police Department, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department and Arkansas State Police…
FBC Warren Christian School students take part in SEACBEC professional development day
FBC Warren Christian School students recently assisted with a Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math Professional Development at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Wednesday, July 13. Students were interviewed by teacher participants to help them understand how children think about mathematics. This training will help teachers plan and execute better math instruction. Instructor Emily Harvey…
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Jacks’ preseason work continues at Malvern 7-on-7
Preseason preparations continue for the Warren Lumberjacks as they traveled to Malvern Wednesday for the Malvern 7-on-7 tournament. The Jacks won game one 21-14 over Hot Springs, but dropped game two to Hot Springs Lakeside by the final of 28-21. The orange and black took down Little Rock Catholic in game three in a tight…
Two local basketball teams win tournament championship
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The Fifty-Six Lakers and Neaux Limit Lakers both were crowned champs in the HoopplayNationals Warmup tournament held in Russellville, AR July 10. The Fifty-Six Lakers won the 9th/10th-grade boys division and the Neaux Limit Lakers won the senior boys division. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello, and Rison. Top photo: The Fifty-Six…
AGFC suggests ways timber firms, lease holders can take action to boost wildlife
LITTLE ROCK – Timber companies play an important role in Arkansas’s economy, and the partnerships established between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and these firms positively affect fish and wildlife species on the lands that they own and manage. It is important to remember that managing properties for timber production or for fish and…
Rotary Club installs officers for 2022-2023
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, July 12 at First United Methodist Church for their weekly meeting and held their installation banquet of officers for the 2022-23 Rotary year. The officers are the same as last year’s with Dennen Cuthbertson serving as President, Erika Spears as Secretary, and Patricia Wilkinson as Treasurer. Rotarian Carlton…
Razorback greats named to 2022 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Seven former University of Arkansas student-athletes, a legendary coach and a trailblazing administrator have been selected as members of the 2022 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor. Joe Adams (football), Bill Bakewell (baseball), Coach Gary Blair (women’s basketball), Ruth Cohoon (women’s athletics), Ray Doakes (men’s track and field),…
Reminder of Saline River Chronicle comment policy
Saline River Chronicle would like to pass along a friendly reminder about our comment policy, that applies both to our main site’s comment sections as well as our Facebook page. Please be advised that while we believe in and allow freedom of speech, we do not allow the posting of foul language. Comments which contain…
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington announces she will not seek re-election
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington announced in a statement released to Saline River Chronicle Wednesday morning at 11:15 a.m. that she will not be seeking re-election. Below is her official statement: I am officially making known my decision not to seek re-election for Mayor of Warren. It has indeed been an honor to serve my community…