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Mayli Castleberry, a Home Schooled Senior, is the recipient of this year’s Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship.  The Scott Tractor scholarship is awarded each year to a senior 4-H’er who has excelled in 4-H activities. Mayli will be attending Southern Arkansas University Tech in the fall.  Pictured presenting the award to Mayli is Robin Hollis, Administrative…

Four local 4-H participants recently competed in Ouachita District Broiler BBQ. Students were given four chicken thighs to BBQ and the thighs were then judged. Jack Chambers won first place in the Junior Division. Participants are: (left-right in photo) Axel Martinez, Jack Chambers, Asher Weaver, John Sawyer Murphy

WARREN, AR – As the school year winds down, the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is excited to announce the opening of their pool for the summer season. Starting Monday, June 3rd, the pool will be open for all to enjoy from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This…

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) recently celebrated the 2024 National Hospital Week with a series of events that highlighted community support and showed appreciation for the hard-working medical staff. The week-long celebration featured a variety of activities and treats, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the creativity of Warren…

Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) wrapped up National Hospital Week with a special ceremony on Friday, May 17, honoring employees for their years of dedicated service. The event celebrated the hard work and commitment of BCMC staff, highlighting their contributions to the community’s healthcare. The ceremony featured a picture of the award recipients. Front Row…

The Bradley County Veterans Museum is proud to announce the annual Memorial Day ceremony, set to take place on Monday, May 27th, at 11:00 AM. The event will be held at the First Methodist Church, located at 111 West Church Street. This important ceremony is a time to honor and remember those who made the…

The Lumberjack Baseball Booster Club has a limited amount of blankets available. Come by the West Warren Bank to purchase.

The following is a press release from Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival official T Shirts are now available for purchase.  Each year, the Festival committee produces a T Shirt to commemorate the special Bradley County event. Top photo: Leslie Adams is shown presenting the first 2024 T…

The following is a special to Saline River Chronicle: FAYETTEVILLE – The Historic District Commission and the Fayetteville’s Mayor’s office recently announced the winners of the 12thAnnual Historic Preservation Awards. Top photo: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Maylon Rice Maylon T. Rice, a native of Warren, received a Letter of Acclamation for his social media promotion…

The Bradley County Extension Service will be hosting a Sourdough Workshop on Thursday, June 6, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The presenter will be Meri Whitney Brown.  The cost is $10 per person, and everyone will leave with a Sourdough Starter. Space is limited to 10 people, so call 870-226-8410 or email pvance@uada.edu to register…

The BCMC Auxiliary held a Front Porch Party for employees Tuesday, May 14 as a part of National Hospital Week. The Auxiliary members prepared refreshments that included cookies, cupcakes, punch, and more as a thank you to BCMC employees, who could grab some to go, or visit with others either outside or inside the building.…

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is scheduled for June 10th through June 15th.  Plans for this year’s festival are being finalized and new events are being added for the 68th annual event.   The “Tomatoes on the Square” will be…

The 2024 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded to each of the following high school seniors: Dumas High School Lydia Pointer – will be attending Arkansas State University Three Rivers at Malvern.  Jackson Norris – will be attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Kaiden Daniels– graduating…

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The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 15th, singer/songwriter Ward Davis will take the stage as opening act for headliner singer/songwriter Tyler Farr. Opener Ward Davis is an American singer/songwriter from Monticello, Arkansas…

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened on Monday evening, May 13, 2024, at the Warren Municipal Building to address crucial matters concerning the city’s governance and upcoming events. Chaired by Warren Mayor Gregg Reep, the meeting saw active participation from council members and significant decisions that will impact the city’s future. Five council…

WARREN, Ark. – Mr. Nathan and Mrs. Jodi Harrod, (along with James and Barbara Johnson), owners and operators of Spring Branch Farms, LLC, were recently honored as the 2024 Bradley County Farm Family of the Year. With an operation that is growing each year, the 40-plus acre business owned by the couple and Nathan’s grandparents…

WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County has announced the opening of registration for cheerleading for the upcoming 2024 football season. The registration is available for students entering 3rd through 7th grade. Parents of aspiring cheerleaders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, as registration will close on…