The BCMC Auxiliary Thrift Shop recently received a donation of $300 from Gary and Wanda Ashcraft, owners of Snow Mountain Shaved Ice in Warren. The BCMC Auxiliary would like to thank them for their support of the thrift shop. Top photo: BCMC Auxiliary members (from L to R): Susie Clement, Freddie Lipton, Linda Gardner, and…
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Economic Impact of AHF Closure in Warren
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Center for Forest Business: MONTICELLO, Ark. – South Arkansas received news yesterday that AHF will be closing its facility in Warren, Arkansas with a closure date of September 27, 2024, immediately affecting the local and state economy. Using economic software, an analysis of the immediate economic…
Bernice Stucks, 1933-2024
Bernice Stucks, age 91 of El Dorado, AR passed away on July 30, 2024 in El Dorado, AR. She was born on July 20, 1933 in Cleveland County, AR to the late Edgar Weaver and Mary Dyer Weaver. She was a member of Murmil Heights Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in…
Follow SRC on X(formerly Twitter)
So many of our readers already follow Saline River Chronicle on Facebook, but did you know we are active on X as well? Now is an excellent time to follow Saline River Chronicle on X, formerly twitter. Visit https://twitter.com/salinerivernews to follow us today!
AHF Products Warren Plant Set To Close
The following is a press release from the City of Warren: The City of Warren has been notified by A.H.F. Products that they intend to shut down their hardwood flooring mill in Warren on September 27, 2024. Mayor Gregg Reep was notified by special mail delivery Monday, July 29th. The city had no idea this…
Follow SRC on X(formerly Twitter)
So many of our readers already follow Saline River Chronicle on Facebook, but did you know we are active on X as well? Now is an excellent time to follow Saline River Chronicle on X, formerly twitter. Visit https://twitter.com/salinerivernews to follow us today!
Jeffrey Allred, 1985-2024
Jeffrey Allred age 38 of Hermitage, AR died Sunday, July 28th, 2024 as a result of a tragic accident. He was born August 5th, 1985 in Warren, AR a son of Alan Allred Sr and Phyllis Colvin Thomas and step father Hunter Thomas Jr. Jeffrey worked for the Hermitage Housing Authority, was a Baptist and…
Laura Hume, 1949-2024
Laura Hume, 74, of Conway, AR passed away at her home on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born December 5, 1949 in Warren, AR to the late Charles Newman and Pauline Guice Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hume and parents Charles and Pauline Newman. She was a Baptist and…
Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) to Celebrate National Health Center Week 2024
MHSI is proud to announce that they will celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide. This year’s NHCW…
Put your stamp on quail and turkey conservation
LITTLE ROCK — Anyone interested in helping conserve and promote quail and turkey habitat in The Natural State may want to take a second look at their options while renewing their annual hunting and license this year. Although the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s quail and turkey stamps won’t deliver your letter through the U.S.…
NIFA grant supports innovative blackberry research in Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ryan Dickson, an assistant professor of horticulture for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, has been developing research since 2018 on growing blackberries indoors and recently secured a nearly $750,000 grant to further that work over the next four years. The experiment station is the research arm of the University of Arkansas System…
Bradley County Fair T-Shirt Preorders Now Open
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show has announced the preorder details for their 2024 fair T-shirts, available for both youth and adults. The shirts are priced at $20 for Youth XS-XL and Adult S-XL sizes, while Adult XXL and larger sizes are available for $25. To place an order, payments can…
Summer EBT Deadline Is August 26
Bradley County Extension Service Celebrates Robin Hollis at Retirement Reception
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Extension Service, a part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, celebrated the retirement of Robin Hollis today with a heartfelt reception held at the Bradley County Extension office in Warren. Colleagues, friends, and community members gathered from 1 to 3 pm to honor Hollis and her exceptional…
Charles H. Benbrook Jr., 1951-2024
Charles H. Benbrook Jr., age 73, of Benton passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born March 29, 1951, in Little Rock, to the late Charles Howard and Maureen (White) Benbrook. Charles attended Harmony Grove School in Haskell and graduated in 1969. Immediately following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy where he was…
Sharon Denise Turner Wilkins, 1962-2024
Sharon Denise Turner Wilkins, 61, of North Little Rock, formerly of Warren, passed away July 12, 2024. Born December 24, 1962, to Houston Marshall and the late Freddie Mae Marshall. Sharon lived a life filled with love, faith and service to others. Sharon’s journey began in Warren, Arkansas, where she was an active member of St.…
Garden Interest Information Reception
Are you interested in gardening? Do you think you have a brown thumb? Drew County Master Gardeners are hosting a meet and greet to highlight some easy gardening ideas Saturday, August 3, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce on Gaines Street. Watch demonstrations and learn to make a container garden, tips…
Warren arrest and confinement record for July 6-28, 2024
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.
Birdy Tyler Frith
Birdy Tyler Frith, 10 days old passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at home in Banks, AR. He was born on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR to Shane and Regina Frith. Birdy loved cuddles and snuggles with mommy and daddy. He would smile anytime he was on mommy’s chest.…
Missing Child Found Safe Near Rye
RYE, Ark. – A sigh of relief was heard across the community this evening as a missing child in Rye was located safely. As Saline River Chronicle was preparing to publish a report on the missing child, Bradley County Sheriff Herschel Tillman delivered the good news to our staff. Sheriff Tillman, whose department had been…
Improved Collections, ARPA Funding Among Topics at July’s BCMC Board Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 25 inside the conference room at the hospital with a number of topics covered ranging from improved collections, days in accounts receivable, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, cybersecurity audit, an award for the emergency room…