Saline River News

Deck the Halls at Warren Branch Library: Christmas door wreath and bud vase class with Kelly Everitt

WARREN, Ark. – The festive spirit is alive and well at the Warren Branch Library as they announce an exciting Christmas Door Wreath and Bud Vase class with the talented Kelly Everitt. Set to take place on Wednesday, December 20th, at 2:00 pm, this holiday crafting session is sure to bring joy and creativity to…

City budget discussions take up majority of Thursday’s Warren Ways and Means Committee meeting

Potential City solar facility, 2 percent salary increases, kitchen at the train depot, and more part of current budget discussions WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren’s Ways and Means Committee made significant strides in their meeting at the Warren Municipal Building on Thursday morning, as they deliberated and progressed on vital proposals slated for…

Warren Economic Development Committee talks key development initiatives and projects

Future of the Bryant’s Building lot and BCEDC request for land purchase discussed by Committee members ahead of Monday’s December City Council meeting WARREN, Ark. – In the City of Warren’s Economic Development Committee meeting held at the Warren Municipal Building on Wednesday afternoon, City of Warren officials discussed key projects and potential initiatives aimed…

Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary infuses holiday cheer with festive decorations across Hospital

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently began their yearly tradition of decorating the inside of the hospital for Christmas. Auxiliary members Susie Clement, Liz McKinstry, and Phyllis Loomis put up and decorated a couple of Christmas trees around the facility to help employees, patients, and guests feel the spirit of the…

Warren Rotary Club receives presentation from BCMC Outpatient Therapy Department

The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly program Tuesday, Dec. 5 inside First Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Jayden Ridgell to begin the program with Murphie Wilkinson scheduled to speak next week. Rotarian Rev. Dixon Platt then presented the program of Shelby Gibson and Hailey Gammel from the Bradley…

Dollar General Market of Warren teams up with Hermitage Baptist Church for toy drive benefiting St. Jude’s Children

WARREN, Ark. – In the spirit of giving and spreading holiday cheer, Dollar General Market of Warren has joined forces with Hermitage Baptist Church to host a festive toy drive aimed at bringing joy to children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The toy drive is currently underway and will continue until December 17, providing…

Portion of North Wright Street closed for repairs

WARREN, Ark. – In an official announcement made Tuesday by the City of Warren Street Foreman, Monty Hearnesberger, residents were informed that North Wright Street, spanning from Phillips Street to West Central Street, will be closed for an indefinite period due to street repairs. The exact timeline for the completion of the repairs was not…

Bradley County Historical Museum’s Annual Christmas Gala shines with festive tablescape elegance

WARREN, Ark. – The Activity Center of the First Baptist Church of Warren was the scene on Monday evening, November 13th of another successful Christmas Gala sponsored by the board members of the Bradley County Historical Museum.   Some of the most talented Bradley County ladies decorated the 24 tables for the 2023 event.  The attendees…

Grand opening celebration marks arrival of Dollar General Market in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – In a festive celebration marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Dollar General Market in Warren officially inaugurated its presence on Tuesday morning, December 5. Although the doors had been open to the public for a few weeks, the grand-opening event brought together local government officials, representatives from local banks, and various community…

Arkansas Government Transparency Act submitted to Attorney General for approval

The following is a news release being distributed through the Arkansas Press Association Paid News Distribution Service. December 4, 2023 (Little Rock, Ark.) – Today, Arkansas Citizens for Transparency submitted an initiated measure amending the Arkansas code to create the “Arkansas Government Transparency Act”; and to modernize, clarify and update the Freedom of Information Act…

New business in New Edinburg prepares for grand opening

Excitement is building in New Edinburg as a new shop, My Homespun Cottage, prepares to open its doors at 6140 Hwy 8, offering a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. My Homespun Cottage, owned by Barbie Trammell and her family, will feature antiques, home decor, gifts, jewelry, and boutique clothing, shoes, and purses.…