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Rotary hears from Junior Rotarian Maxx McGaha
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday inside First Methodist Church. Although the program for the day had to reschedule the group met for lunch and was able to listen to Warren High School Junior Rotarian Maxx McGaha speak. McGaha spoke to the group about his current achievements, future plans, and…
Complete Bradley County primary election results
The following are the complete results of the March 5, 2024 Bradley County primary election. All 14 Bradley County precincts are included in the below results: Total ballots cast: 836 Total registered voters: 5,069 Voter turnout: 16.49% All candidates listed in the order as they appeared on the official printout. Republican Presidential Primary: Democratic Presidential…
Skywarn class coming to Rison April 16
Residents of Warren, Arkansas, are encouraged to gear up for an insightful opportunity to enhance their weather awareness skills, courtesy of an upcoming Skywarn class in nearby Rison. Scheduled for April 16th at 6:30 pm, this two-hour program organized by the National Weather Service promises to equip participants with valuable knowledge on identifying weather formations,…
BCMC Board conducts February business
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29 in the BCMC Conference Room. Topics discussed centered around patient volumes, cost report money, MEDITECH, and updates from hospital leadership. The gathering began with unanimous approval of the previous minutes from the Feb. 1 meeting.…
Annual Easter Egg Hunt returns to Warren City Park March 16th
WARREN, Ark. – As the cheerful spirit of spring blooms, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce gears up to host the much-anticipated annual community Easter Egg Hunt at Warren City Park. Set to take place on March 16th at 10 a.m., this event promises fun-filled activities for families and friends alike. The Easter Egg Hunt,…
UAMS Mobile MammoVan coming to Hermitage Community Center April 23rd
Massive Facebook outage; Follow SRC on X(Twitter)
As most of you know, there have been massive outages of Facebook and other Meta apps across the globe this morning. Now is an excellent time to follow Saline River Chronicle on X, formerly twitter. Visit https://twitter.com/salinerivernews to follow us today!
Bradley County burn ban lifted
After overnight rainfall in South Arkansas, the burn ban for Bradley County and Warren have been lifted according to both the County Judge office.
Sunday wreck at Stewart’s Store in New Edinburg leaves property damaged
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – In the early hours of Sunday morning, March 3, 2024, a one-vehicle accident occurred at Stewart’s Store in New Edinburg, according to reports obtained by the Saline River Chronicle. The incident, however, resulted in no injuries to the driver involved. Although details of the accident remain scarce, it has been confirmed…
Attention WHS parents and students: Upcoming WHS testing schedule
Warren arrest and confinement record for February 27-March 3, 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.
Elizabeth Britton wins 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Logo Contest
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee has announced Elizabeth Britton as the winner of the 2024 PTF logo contest. The announcement was made early Monday morning. In a ceremony attended by key committee members, Britton received the honor of designing the official logo for the upcoming event. She was pictured alongside…
Bradley County 4-H celebrates 75th Annual Awards Dinner
WARREN, Ark. – The 75th Annual Bradley County 4-H Award Dinner, sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust Company, unfolded in grandeur at the Immanuel Baptist Church Family Life Center in Warren, Arkansas. The evening, themed “To Make the Best Better,” showcased the remarkable achievements and contributions of Bradley County’s 4-H members and volunteers. Top photo:…
Warren School District urges preparation for Middle School Assessments
The Warren School District has announced the dates for the upcoming ATLAS summative assessments at Warren Middle School: In a statement released to the Saline River Chronicle, school officials emphasized the importance of students being well-rested, eating breakfast, and being in attendance on these days. “It is very important that students be well-rested, eat breakfast,…
Fentanyl conference held SEACBEC addresses growing issue
WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC) hosted a crucial conference addressing the escalating fentanyl crisis gripping the region. Prominent figures from various sectors converged to shed light on the multifaceted challenges posed by the potent synthetic opioid. The conference witnessed the presence of esteemed individuals including Dr. Cherl…
Banks Volunteer Fire Department leads response to woods fire Tuesday night
WARREN, Ark. – On Tuesday night, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department sprang into action in response to a woods fire on CR 14N. Toned out at 9 p.m., firefighters, aided by the Arkansas Forestry Commission and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, swiftly worked to contain the blaze. The fire, fortunately, was limited to several acres,…
Bradley County under a burn ban
As of Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024, all portions of Bradley County are under a burn ban. Saline River Chronicle will post an update when the ban is lifted.
Rotary Club receives presentation from CASA of the 10th Judicial District
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27 inside First Methodist Church with a good crowd in attendance for the latest program. After lunch the meeting began with the group hearing from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Allannah Triplett who shared her current achievements and accolades along with her future…
Union Bank and Trust’s Randy Rawls appointed Chairman of Group 3 in Arkansas Bankers Association
WARREN, Ark. – In a significant announcement made by Union Bank and Trust on Monday, February 26, 2024, Randy Rawls, Vice President and Loan Officer, has been appointed as the Chairman of Group 3 within the Arkansas Bankers Association. This appointment marks a notable milestone in Rawls’ esteemed career and underscores his dedication to the…
Joint law enforcement departments come together for random K-9 search of local school
WARREN, Ark. – Last week, the Warren Police Department, in collaboration with officers from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit, conducted an unannounced inspection of the Warren High School campus. The surprise search, which is a routine part of safety measures, aims to deter illegal activities and ensure the security of the school environment.…