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City budget set for 2024 by the Warren City Council

City budget set for 2024 by the Warren City Council

WARREN, Ark. – Warren City Council convened on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with the following aldermen in attendance: Angela Marshall, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy C. Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins, who participated remotely. The council addressed various issues and made significant…

Rotarian Cuthbertson named Paul Harris Fellow

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Dec. 12 inside First Methodist Church for its weekly meeting. The club heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Murphie Wilkinson after Jayden Ridgell spoke last week. Rotarian Carlton Davis then acknowledged a large donation from LaDonna Mathur to the Imagination Library, which the Rotary Club of Warren contributes to…

Union Bank and Trust welcomes Jeff Taylor to Warren branch

WARREN, Ark. – In an exciting development for Union Bank and Trust, the financial institution proudly announced the addition of Jeff Taylor to their Warren location on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. According to a statement released to Saline River Chronicle, Jeff brings over two decades of experience as a seasoned lender in the local area.…

Warren Middle School students sweep Spelling Bee honors, set sights on Bradley County Championship

Warren Middle School students recently participated in the Warren Middle School Spelling Bee.  First place was earned by 8th grader, Nash Crawford, second place was earned by 8th grader Karley Reep and third place was earned by 6th grader Ridge Vickers.   Nash and Karley will move on to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee…

Ouachita Hardwood Flooring receives special safety recognition at annual Christmas party

A special award was presented to the entire staff of Ouachita Hardwood Flooring at the annual awards ceremony and Christmas party on Friday. The event was hosted by owner and general manager Shay Dugal, partner Wil Maxwell, production manager Josh Smith, production manager assistant Matthew Davis, supervisor Ricardo Rodriguez, safety consultant Rickey Geigger of GSC…

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…