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Greetings, Bradley County residents! Today, we come together to celebrate a remarkable milestone–our beloved Bradley County’s 183rd anniversary. As we revel in this historic occasion, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and rediscover the vibrant history that has shaped our community into the unique and resilient place we proudly call home. Founded on December…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Food Freedom Act opens increased opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, but those who create food and drink items must be sure they’re legal to sell under the act. By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center, U of A System Division of Agriculture The popularity of homemade goods, also…

Singing in bank lobbies, munching peanut brittle, delivering Yuletide gifts A goodly bit of my Christmas memories spent in Warren, dealing with the downtown merchants. It was a beehive of activity in the late 1960s and early 1970s when the holiday season was truly active, vibrant, and fun filled for a young teenager with a…

MAGNOLIA, AR (12/12/2023) Southern Arkansas University is honored to host the prestigious Smithsonian traveling exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America as it unveils its grand opening at noon on December 16, 2023. The exhibit is being displayed at SAU Beyond the Campus, on the west side of the town square in Magnolia, Arkansas. This collaborative endeavor…

Arkansas chefs and restaurants will be in the national spotlight during a new cinematic experience that aims to help people discover culinary artisans of the South on Dec. 7 in New York. “A Southern Night at the Cinema” features bite-sized stories that offer unique insights into the world of Southern chefs. The stories invite filmgoers…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Decorating your home with festive lights is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you’re a pro or a novice when it comes to putting up decorations, it’s important to understand the risks of hanging lights. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas lights alarmingly cause 40% of…

LITTLE ROCK — As families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, it’s important to protect against COVID-19 and the flu by getting updated booster shots for both illnesses. For older adults and infants, RSV also poses a dangerous health risk.   “There are three important things we can do to help keep ourselves and…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Harvey Couch first electrified The Natural State with Arkansas Power & Light by turning sawdust into electricity in 1913, and the company that would become Entergy Arkansas has been lighting up communities in innovative ways ever since. In honor of its 110th anniversary, the state’s largest and oldest electric provider is donating more…

Sites across the state to host holiday events LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is hosting a variety of events this holiday season across the state. From an annual eggnog competition at a local museum, to walk-through light shows, to a horse-drawn carriage ride through a candlelit historic village, to…

It was really some weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I was dreaming of having some Corral Salad Dressing for a tasty salad I was about to eat. What exactly is Corral Salad Dressing? By Maylon Rice Saline River Chronicle Feature Contributor Well, Warren residents from another generation or two, know of this magical red, sweet…

The Warren High School Lumberjack Marching Band has done an incredibly job all year during their halftime performances. Last Friday night during halftime of the Warren vs. Bauxite game, the WHS Band once again provided wonderful entertainment to the crowd in attendance. Saline River Chronicle was there and captured a few photos. CLICK HERE TO…

Governor pardons two turkeys LITTLE ROCK – At Thanksgiving, it’s all about the turkey — but at least two lucky birds have been spared from being the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving feast.  Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pardoned “Hank” and “Davie” during a Turkey Week Celebration on Friday at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. The…

RISON, Ark. — A 1940s quilt embroidered with the names of more than 900 Cleveland County World War II veterans has quietly been passed down through generations of Artie Ryburn’s family — and now it has once again changed ownership. Its new home is the Cleveland County courthouse, where it will be permanently displayed. Top…

LITTLE ROCK – The first black aviator licensed to fly in Arkansas is among the three pilots to be inducted into the 2023 class of the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society will honor the three new members for their contributions to aviation and aerospace history in Arkansas on Thursday, November…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas is proud to join Utilities United Against Scams to recognize the eighth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during International Fraud Awareness Week. Nationwide losses to business imposters â€“ scammers who falsely claim affiliations with well-known companies like trusted utilities – soared in 2022, according to the Federal Trade…

A good friend, who grew up in Southeast Arkansas, but not in Warren, asked me recently about dominoes and playing card games in the city’s now long-gone pool halls. Not in Warren, was my absolute reply. By Maylon Rice Saline River Chronicle Feature Contributor And this may come as a shock to many of the…