The Warren School District is live-streaming to 2022 Warren High School graduation ceremony. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and is being held at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. If you would like to watch the ceremony live, see the video player below:
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Hermit runner Joseph Garay wins 1A State Title in the 3200 meter heat
Hermitage Hermit Joseph Garay recently won the Arkansas 1A State Championship in the 3200 meter run. Joseph also placed 2nd in the mile. Congratulations to Joseph! Photo courtesy of Hermitage High School.
HopePlace Warren Director Wendy Curry speaks to Lions Club
Wendy Curry, director of HopePlace Warren, spoke to Warren Lions Club Wednesday, May 11, 2022 during their regular meeting at Molly’s Diner. She is shown with Lions President Gregg Reep. Photo by Tim Kessler.
Local youth compete in 4-H District Broiler BBQ contest
Bradley County takes District Broiler BBQ contest in Arkadelphia with the 1st and 2nd placements in the Senior Division. Bradley County also took the 1st placement in the Junior Division that was held in Little Rock. Michaela Stanley won 1st place and Emmanuel Strong won 2nd in the competition held in Arkadelphia, and Jack Chambers…
Hermitage School Board discusses cell phone use by students at School
The Hermitage School Board met in monthly session May 9, 2022. After reviewing all reports, the Board discussed changes in the school handbook relating to the use of cell phones by students during school hours. After additional study by faculty, students and administration, the Board will consider final changes to the school handbook. Next the…
Master Gardeners virtual auction offers garden gifts and more
LITTLE ROCK — Supporting beautification and landscape projects across Arkansas while scoring some good shopping deals is as simple as participating in this year’s Master Gardeners virtual auction, opening May 13. The auction is part of the annual Master Gardener State Conference taking place May 19-21 in Springdale, Arkansas. The virtual auction opens at noon…
June Dinner Pageant returning to Wilmar’s Juneteenth Celebration
Official release from Dinner Pageant organizers: We are excited to bring back our traditional June Dinner Pageant in conjunction with the Wilmar Juneteenth Celebration 2022. We are seeking participants ages 0-12 and ages 13-18/ The schedule dates for the pageant is June 3 at 5:30 p.m. and June 5 at 5:00 p.m. All activities for…
Find every AGFC fish attractor with your phone or fishfinder
LITTLE ROCK — Last month Jon Stein, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission fisheries biologist in northwest Arkansas, had the opportunity to present to AGFC commissioners and the public the highlights from the latest large-scale habitat project at Beaver Lake. Biologists created 145 new fish attractor locations during the project, but it’s only the tip of…
Surprise guest helps hand out snacks and gift bags to BCMC employees during National Hospital Week
Union Bank delivers gifts to kindergarteners to celebrate year one
Union Bank recently delivered gifts to the Eastside Kindergarten students to celebrate their first year of school. Pictured Sara Valentine Eastside teacher with Tricia Wilkinson and Randy Rawls
UAM-CTC Students Win State Medals at Arkansas SkillsUSA Welding Competition
CROSSETT, Ark.—Twelve University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) welding students competed at the Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference from April 11 through April 13 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Four UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students from Hamburg High School and Crossett High School competed in the welding sculpture event. Braiden Bradford of Hamburg…
There is still time to congratulate your graduate on SRC
Although graduation is here, now is still an awesome time to honor your graduate on Saline River Chronicle. There is no deadline! We are still accepting graduation ads. 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…
UAM College of Technology-McGehee awards 56 Allied Health Certificates
MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee held its semi-annual allied health commencement ceremony at the Fine Arts Center on the Monticello campus on Monday, May 2. A total of fifty-six students were conferred a Technical Certificate in Paramedic or a Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician, Phlebotomy or Nursing Assistant.…
Arkansas squirrel season opens May 15
LITTLE ROCK — With turkey hunting season wrapped up, many hunters will be putting away their shotguns until fall, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons to keep the scattergun cleaned and ready. Arkansas’s squirrel season opens May 15, and for those who enjoy chasing these treetop targets, it’s a…
Warren City Council condemns two properties for cleanup
WARREN, Ark. – Four of the six Warren City Council Members were present for the monthly meeting of the Council May 9, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Building. All financial reports and the minutes of the past meeting were approved. According to City Clerk Helena Boswell, sales tax revenue continues to be very strong. The…
WHS Class of 2022 earns over $1.2 million in scholarships
Warren High School held the 2022 Senior Awards Assembly Monday, May 9, 2022, with the graduating class receiving over $1.2 million dollars in scholarships. A welcome was given by Warren High School principal Tiffany Gather. The presentation of honor graduates was held, followed by a substantial number of scholarships awarded. The Awards Assembly was followed…
HopePlace Director Wendy Curry presents Rotary program
The Warren Rotary Club met for its weekly meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at First United Methodist Church. The meeting began with a new member induction when Rotarian Carlton Davis inducted Terrie White, current president of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, into the club. The group heard from Hermitage Junior Rotarians Derrick Avery and…
Early voting is underway for primaries and non-partisan judicial elections
Early Voting in Arkansas is underway. In Bradley County 24 ballots were cast Monday, May 9, the first day votes could be cast. As of around 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 another 25 had been added. Early voting will continue this week from 8:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. daily and May 14, Saturday from 10:00…
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club recognizes nurses during National Nurses Week
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. It is the same date each year. It begins on May 6, which is considered National Nurses Day, and continues through May 12, which is in honor of Florence Nightingale’s Birthday. Just think about nurses and all they do. Nurses perform the most essential health care tasks. They serve…
Warren Band presents Springtime Festival
Saturday, May 7 the Warren High School Band Department presented a special Springtime Festival musical selection at the Warren Cultural Center. Warren’s Beginner Band, Middle School Band, as well as the Senior High Band participated. The Warren High School Band Director is Kevin D. Dunn. The Middle School Band Director is Bobby Hagler. Photos by…
Triumphant Living In Trying Times
Can you remember when Coke was 5 cents? Hershey bar was 5 cents. A cup of coffee was 5 ents. A first class stamp was 3 cents. A gallon of gas was 29 cents. A new Chevy was $1,200. A teacher earned $2,640 a year. The most basic computer cost $5,000,000. We have come from…