Saline River News

Commercial Bank and First State Bank to join together to benefit customers

The following is a press release from Commercial Bank & Trust: Commercial Bank & Trust is proud to announce a strategic initiative to unify sister bank, First State Bank of Warren, into the Commercial Bank operation effective June 24, 2024. Given the proximity of locations, unifying as one bank under the Commercial Bank charter will…

Warren High School excels at Little Rock Catholic Marine Corps JROTC Raider competition

LITTLE ROCK – Warren High School’s Army JROTC, known as the Lumberjack Battalion, showcased their skills and determination at the recent Little Rock Catholic Marine Corps JROTC Raider competition held on Saturday, April 20th. The event, featuring intense challenges across multiple categories, saw Warren High School’s team emerge victorious with impressive performances. Competing in three…

Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 119 years of faith and community

WARREN, Ark. – On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Warren, Arkansas, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 119th anniversary. The occasion was marked by a special service led by Pastor Henry Cox, who delivered a powerful message reflecting on the church’s rich history and enduring commitment to faith…

Warren native, State Trooper Ana Escamilla, named Gulf Coast HIDTA Officer of the Year

BILOXI, MISS. – Arkansas State Police’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) once again dominated the annual Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area awards held earlier this week in Biloxi, Miss., winning three individual awards, Team of the Year and Officer of the Year. Top photo: Trooper Ana Escamilla ASP’s outstanding performance in 2023 was recognized…

Hermitage community gears up for cleanup day ahead of Hermit Daze

HERMITAGE, Ark. – In preparation for the upcoming Hermit Daze festivities, the Hermitage community is rallying together for a massive cleanup effort. Sponsored by Revitalize Hermitage and aligned with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Campaign, the Hermitage Community Cleanup is set to take place on May 4th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The agenda for…

Empowerment through education: Introducing pre-educator program of study for high school students

WARREN, Ark. – With the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Warren High School is proud to announce the launch of the new Pre-Educator Program of Study, an innovative education program designed to empower high school students with knowledge and experience in the field of education. The Pre-Educator Program aims to bridge the gap by offering…

Warren Mayor Gregg Reep proclaims April as Fair Housing Month

WARREN, Ark. – In a ceremony to reaffirm the city’s commitment to fair and equal housing opportunities, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep issued a proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month in Warren. The proclamation ceremony, held Friday morning, highlighted the importance of ensuring non-discriminatory practices in housing. “It is illegal to discriminate against any person…

Excitement builds for upcoming New Edinburg All School Reunion

The following are the full minutes from the April 17, 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg monthly meeting: Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the March meeting were previously emailed to members but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by…

Warren High School students gain real-world financial skills

WARREN, Ark. – Students at Warren High School recently had the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience through Mrs. Brooke Hogue’s Family and Consumer Science classes. These classes participated in the “Get Real Here’s the Deal” simulation, which provided students with hands-on experience in financial decision-making. The “Get Real Here’s the Deal” simulation is designed…

WHS students get the chance to interview with major US companies

Warren High School (WHS) seniors had a unique opportunity this past week as they attended Draft Day in El Dorado. This event offered them a second chance to interview for jobs with renowned companies such as Lockheed Martin, Canfor, and Albemarle, opening doors to potential future careers. The School District expressed its gratitude, stating, “We…

Great Outdoors Youth Day nearing; set for May 4th

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service: The Cooperative Extension Service of Bradley, Cleveland, Calhoun, and Dallas Counties is once again sponsoring The Great Outdoors Youth Day on Saturday, May 4th, at the Bradley County Park. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and events will include Fishing Derby, Learning Stations,…

Central Missionary Baptist Church in Warren holding revival services starting Monday

WARREN, Ark. – Central Missionary Baptist Church in Warren is gearing up for three nights of revival services. The services are scheduled for April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. each night. The church, located on Seminary Street, is welcoming everyone to join in this event. The featured evangelist for the revival…

Chamber of Commerce hosting Community Business Beautification contest

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce: The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce announces the Community Business Beautification contest.  Let’s get Warren spruced up!  There are big things happening in Warren during the month of June.  Of course, there is the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, and the cast…

Section of Pine Street to remain closed as repair work to the Town Branch continues

WARREN, Ark. – A segment of Pine Street, spanning from Myrtle to Chestnut, has been temporarily closed to facilitate further repairs to the Town Branch, which runs beneath this stretch of road. As initially reported by Saline River Chronicle late last week, this closure was prompted by an issue with a water line, a consequence…

Warren Woman’s Club to host Arbor Day celebration event April 26th

Warren Woman’s Club has announced the 2024 Arbor Day celebration for Warren and Bradley County is scheduled for Friday, April 26th.  The annual celebration is scheduled for 1:00 pm and will be held at the new Warren Elementary school.  The public is invited to join them for this special occasion.  The memorial tree will be…

BCMC Rural Health Clinic to begin behavioral health services with Tiffany Wargo

WARREN, Ark. (4/15/24) – The Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) Rural Health Clinic is excited to announce new behavioral health services with Tiffany Wargo, who is a dual certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), beginning on May 13, 2024. Appointments can be scheduled now by calling 870-226-8636. Tiffany’s…