Saline River News

New Edinburg Community Updates: Great AR Junk Hunt, Volunteer of the Year, and exciting events ahead

The following are the complete minutes from the January 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg Committee meeting: Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order and minutes of the previous meeting were passed out plus previously emailed to members.  Motion made by Trenna Kemp, seconded by Shelia Towery to accept minutes as presented. Linda Hornaday presented the financial…

Warren Lumberjack Band shines at All-Region tryouts

The Warren Lumberjack Band impressed at the All-Region auditions on January 23, 2024. Congratulations to all participants! Here are the results: Top photo: Javier Garcia and Abigail Raines pictured during halftime of a Warren Football game earlier this school year. Both qualified for All-State tryouts, along with J’ciana Strong, who is pictured below. J’ciana Strong,…

Bradley County Quorum Court hears report on recent winter weather challenges, as well as the Sheriff’s Department 2023 year-end numbers

WARREN, Ark. – In the regular monthly meeting held on January 22, 2024, at the Bradley County Courthouse, the Bradley County Quorum Court convened to discuss a variety of matters from the 2023 Sheriff’s report, the recent challenges posed by winter weather in the community, as well as two ordinances pertaining to solid waste and…

Residential garbage pickup to resume Monday in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – After a temporary pause in residential garbage pickup services due to winter weather, the City of Warren Sanitation Department is set to resume operations on Monday, January 22, 2024 with regular Monday routes scheduled for pickup. The interruption in garbage collection occurred over the past week as the city faced challenging weather…

Water situation improving, but boil order still in place

WARREN, Ark. – In the face of challenging winter weather conditions, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep provided an update on the ongoing precautionary boil order affecting the water supply in Warren. The mayor spoke with the Warren Water and Sewer Manager earlier today, shedding light on the progress being made to address the situation. Despite the…

Bradley County Extension Service Welcomes New Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Penny Vance

WARREN, Ark. – In an official announcement made by the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair John C. Gavin shared the exciting news of the appointment of Mrs. Penny Vance as the new Family & Consumer Sciences Agent. The announcement, made in a press release on Friday, January 19, 2024, invites the…

Bradley County Road Department grading several roads

WARREN, Ark. – In a public announcement made Friday by the Bradley County Courthouse, residents were informed that the Road Department has initiated a road grading operation on several routes within the county. The highlighted roads include County Roads 32, 25, Pattsville, Old Camden, 18E, and 22. The Road Department is actively engaged in grading…

Holden Cathey shines as Grand Champion at Purple Circle Club’s prestigious induction ceremony

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In a ceremony held on December 9th in Little Rock, the Purple Circle Club welcomed 162 exceptional students into its prestigious ranks. Sponsored by Farm Bureau Arkansas, this annual event celebrated the achievements of youth exhibitors who demonstrated excellence in livestock projects at the Arkansas State Fair. Established in 1952, the…

Boil order issued for Warren Water and Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water, and Corinth Valley Rural Water

The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer issued Thursday evening, January 18, 2024: Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water & Corinth Valley Rural Water are all under a precautionary boil order. Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water…

Residential garbage pickup forced to be delayed till Monday in Warren

In a Thursday statement to Saline River Chronicle, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep addressed the challenges the City is currently facing in terms of residential garbage pickup. Due to icy conditions on the streets, the City has been forced to postpone trash collection until Monday. Mayor Reep acknowledged the efforts of the City’s street crews, highlighting…