Holy Week services concluded on Good Friday with a message by Lighthouse Church Pastor Vernon Colvin II at First Baptist Church. The services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday were sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance, with lunch served after each service. Lucretia Greenwood played the prelude. Pastor John Gaskin of First Baptist Church gave the…
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Pressure canning workshop set for April 25
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be offering a pressure canning workshop to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the Extension office, located at 201 North Bragg Street in Warren. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please call 870-226-8410 to reserve your spot by Friday, April 21st at 4:30…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Lily Dawkins
All the dreams I have prayed you’d be Are all the things you are You were once my little girl And now my shining star Love, Mom and Dad Charlee and Layne CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Charlotte Ruthe Wilkerson
Charlotte Ruthe Wilkerson of Monticello, Arkansas, age 4, went to be with Jesus on September 4th, 2026 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She was born on July 29th, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Charlotte is the daughter of Connor and Elise Wilkerson, and sister to Callahan Wilkerson from Monticello, Arkansas, who loved her unconditionally. Charlotte loved…
Warren Fire Committee recommends policy changes and increase in captains and lieutenants pay
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Fire Committee met on Wednesday evening at the Warren Municipal Building to discuss and propose new policies for the Warren Fire Department. Council members present were Chairman Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, and Dorothy Henderson, along with Fire Chief Chuck Moore, Mayor Gregg Reep, and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Brown. One of…
Warren School District Gifted and Talented Elementary Quiz Bowl Team takes first place in Southeast Arkansas Tournament
The Warren School District Gifted and Talented program has much to celebrate. The Elementary Quiz Bowl Team recently achieved First Place in the Southeast Arkansas Elementary Quiz Bowl Tournament, a remarkable achievement that showcases the team’s knowledge and skills. The team consisted of eight members, including the talented captain, McKenley Bryant, along with McKenna Martin,…
Banks Easter Egg Hunt happening Saturday
Ceremony held honoring Class 4A State Indoor Track and Field Champion Lady Jacks
WARREN, Ark. – The Lady Jacks of Warren High School (WHS) were honored at a Proclamation Ceremony held at the Warren City Park Train Depot on April 5, 2023. The ceremony was organized to celebrate the team’s recent success at the Class 4A State Indoor Track & Field Championship. The ceremony commenced with a warm…
Family of Glenn Lansdale offering scholarship in his memory
The Glenn Lansdale Scholarship, created in memory of 2001 Warren High School graduate, Glenn Lansdale, is now available. Glenn was an accomplished children’s book author who had published two books, with two more ready for publishing. The $500 scholarship will be given to a 2023 Warren High School graduating senior. The applicants are asked to…
Arkansas growers lay out the season ahead
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas growers expect to plant approximately 52,000 more acres of principal crops in 2023 than they did in 2022, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report published March 31. While this is only a small ripple amidst the state’s 7 million acres of farmland, it reflects the encouragement of rallying markets…
ASC presents “Charlotte’s Web” this month
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Theatergoers are invited to take in a story of true friendship on the Zuckerman farm during the upcoming children’s production of “Charlotte’s Web.†The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) will present this classic children’s tale, based on the book written by E.B. White and adapted for the stage…
City of Warren Municipal Building closed for Good Friday, garbage pickup as normal
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren announced that the Municipal Building will be closed on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. This closure will affect all municipal services and offices located within the building. Despite the closure of the Municipal Building, garbage pickup will continue as scheduled on Good Friday. The city asks residents to…
Holy Week services happening this week in Warren
Holy Week services sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance continued on Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Another service was held on Monday at First Free Will Baptist Church. The services will conclude at noon on Good Friday at First Baptist Church. On Wednesday, organist Felecia Doster gave the prelude. Pastor Dixon Platt gave the…
BCMC’s Joe Huitt receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
WARREN, Ark. – Joseph “Joe†Huitt, RN, was honored as the most recent recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® Tuesday afternoon at Bradley County Medical Center. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. Top photo: DAISY…
April declared Child Abuse Prevention Month in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Mayor Gregg Reep issued a proclamation Wednesday at the Bradley County Courthouse, declaring April 2023 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”. Close to 5,000 children in Arkansas are reported as abused or neglected every year. The proclamation emphasizes that communities must make every effort to promote programs that benefit children and their families,…
Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle!
Graduation is right around the corner. If you would like to honor your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle, you can do so directly on our front page. For just $20 you get a photo of your graduate along with a message of your choice. The post will contain its own unique web address, so…
Halee Byrd named BCMC April Employee of the Month
April’s Employee of the Month at Bradley County Medical Center is Halee Byrd from the Surgery Department! Halee’s nomination reads as follows: This employee models the behavior of caring for one another in multiple ways. She is always concerned about not only her job, but the overall financial health of the organization by helping with…
Jacks 4-0 in the 4A East Conference following road win at Mills
LITTLE ROCK – Picking up a second road win in the last week, the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club dealt Mills of Little Rock a defeat on Tuesday evening, April 4, 2023, by the final score of 3-0 on the campus of Mills University Studies High School. Strangely enough, although the game was not won by…
Cristian Sandoval named Que Lindo Michoacan Man of the Match in Warren win over Mills
Lumberjack senior Cristian Sandoval earned Que Lindo Michoacan Man of the Match honors after a big contribution in Warren’s win over Mills Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Sandoval not only netting a goal, but also chipped in with an assist. His play in midfield, particularly during the first half was key to Warren’s early lead. His…
Cortes brace and another clean sheet bring 3-0 win at Mills for Lady Jacks
LITTLE ROCK – Three goals and a clean sheet earned the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club a win on the road at Mills High Tuesday afternoon. Playing without their main striker up front, Azul Garcia, the orange and black still looked sharp from kickoff. Sarah Villeda and Jennifer Carpenter each did a nice job of…
Victoria O’Neill named Que Lindo Michoacan Lady of the Match vs. Mills
Lady Jack defender Victoria O’Neill earned Que Lindo Michoacan Lady of the Match honors after helping Warren to a 3-0 win on the road at Mills Tuesday, April 4, 2023. O’Neill made several great tackles and clearances. Her defensive efforts were in part what helped Warren to another clean sheet. In the second half she…