Saline River News

Banks celebrates annual Buck Fever festival with fun-filled weekend; photos included

BANKS, Ark. – This past weekend, the town of Banks came alive with excitement as it hosted its much-anticipated and historic-annual Buck Fever Festival. The festival, a longstanding tradition in the community, marks the opening of the deer season in Arkansas and offers a variety of activities for the local community of Banks and visitors…

Warren City Council addresses local concerns, advances initiatives in November meeting

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, led by Mayor Gregg Reep. In attendance were Council members Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy C. Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanya Atkins, with Council member Angela Marshall absent. Community Concerns Brought Before The Council Virginia Phillips, residing…

Mainline Health Systems Inc. receives national community health quality recognition

The following is a press release from Mainline Health: MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) has been nationally recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and earned multiple awards including, a 2023 Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL) Gold badge, a National Quality Leader for Heart Health badge, an Access Enhancer badge,…

New Dollar General Market now open on Martin Street in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – The new Dollar General Market, which Saline River Chronicle first reported was coming to Warren, has officially opened. Located on Martin Street in Warren, this new establishment has taken up residence in the old Piggly Wiggly building, which had stood vacant for some time before undergoing extensive renovations in the months preceding…

Bradley County 4-H members give to Operation Christmas Child

The members of the Bradley County 4-H program supplied and assembled 10 Christmas boxes to support Operation Christmas Child. The 4-H’ers are listed from left to right, top to bottom:  Alyssa Martinez, Axel Martinez, Landon Duncan, Mason Simpson, Asher Weaver, Benjamin Green, Cash Duncan, Cole Carter, Eliana Green, Judson Green, Sutton Thomason, Addison Thomason, Arielle…

Warren Lumberjack JROTC honors veterans through community service at Bradley County Veteran’s Museum

WARREN, Ark. – In a touching display of gratitude and service, the Warren Lumberjack Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) participated in a dedicated effort at the Bradley County Veteran’s Museum on Saturday, November 4, 2023, to commemorate the National Day of Community Service. The young cadets rolled up their sleeves and engaged in a…

16 contestants announced to compete for 2023 Miss Buck Fever title

BANKS, Ark. – The Miss Buck Fever Pageant organizers have revealed the list of contestants vying for the coveted title of the 2023 Miss Buck Fever. With an impressive turnout, this year’s pageant boasts one of the largest fields of contestants in recent memory, featuring 16 exceptionally talented and poised young women. Up for grabs…

Downtown businesses plan ‘Mingle and Jingle’ event for November 17th

Local merchants in Warren met last week and organized the town’s “Mingle & Jingle,” a celebration set for November 17th and 18th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. During this event, Gannaways and The Medicine Cabinet will maintain their regular business hours. A list of participating merchants for the Mingle & Jingle is featured on…

Candidate filing for 2024 election open November 6-14

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced Friday that candidate filing will begin at Noon, Monday, November 6th, at the State Capitol and will conclude at 3:00 PM on November 14th. WHO:  State and District Candidates for Partisan and Nonpartisan Judicial Offices WHAT:  Partisan Candidate Filing – Offices included are President, Vice President, United…

City of Warren announces closure of Municipal Building on Veterans Day

City of Warren announces closure of Municipal Building on Veterans Day

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren announced on Monday that the Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day. This closure is in honor of the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve the nation. While the Municipal Building will remain closed in recognition of…

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, officially files for re-election to Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District

The following is a press release from Congressman Bruce Westerman: LITTLE ROCK, AR— Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman of the Fourth District of Arkansas officially filed for re-election. Westerman, who was first elected to Congress in 2014, is currently serving as Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources. He also serves on the Committee on Transportation…

Veterans Day Lunch program scheduled for November 11th

Warren High School JROTC and Westside Baptist Church invites all veterans/active duty/reserve component and spouses/guests to join them in a Veterans Day Lunch/program Saturday November 11th beginning at 12:00 noon at the Westside Baptist Church located at 1328 South Martin Street. COL Harold Tucker, Army (Retired) will speak after lunch COL Tucker served 27 years in…