Saline River News

Warren Municipal Building to be closed October 9 for Columbus Day; Council to meet October 10

The City of Warren announced Thursday that the Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October each year, commemorates Christopher Columbus’s historic arrival in the Americas in 1492. As a federal holiday, it leads to the closure of government…

A high-profile benefit partnership and refreshed plans for 2024

A high-profile benefit partnership and refreshed plans for 2024

The following is a press release from the Arkansas Press Association Paid News Distribution Service. LITTLE ROCK – When the 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15, Arkansas Blue Medicare will debut a new benefit partnership and a variety of plan options for Medicare beneficiaries. Arkansas Blue Medicare has partnered with Walmart to offer…

Pesticide applicator training set for October 17

Pesticide applicator training set for October 17

The following is a submitted article from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service. The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Tuesday, October 17th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren.  Agricultural producers must be certified…

Braden Jones wins 2023 Prism Award

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Braden Jones, a graduate alumnus of Warren High School and a current student at Arkansas Tech University, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Prism Award by the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The 2023 Prism Award recognizes excellence in public relations and celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional…

Mainline Health Systems Inc. receives $1,500 grant from Arkansas Community Foundation

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently received a $1,500 grant from the Giving Tree program through Arkansas Community Foundation. Giving Tree is Arkansas Community Foundation’s signature grant program. Giving Tree endowments are pooled charitable funds at the local and state levels that make annual grants through two competitive grant cycles. These funds…

Community celebrates the restoration of Bradley County Courthouse Bell Tower

A large crowd was present on the courthouse lawn Tuesday morning as the renovated Bradley County Courthouse bell tower was dedicated. Among those present was Blake Dunn, architect with CADM Architectural of El Dorado; Heather Carter, grant analyst with Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and Katherine Nash, AHPP technical services. Top photo: From left, Bradley County…

Several topics discussed during September BCMC Governing Board Meeting

WARREN, Ark. (10/3/23) – The Bradley County Medical Center Governing Board met Friday, Sept. 29 in the hospital’s conference room for its monthly meeting with higher volumes at the BCMC Rural Health Clinic, steady volumes for the hospital, action items for the DRCHSD Grant, and financial items among the many topics reviewed during the session.…

Rotary learns about the Delta Region Community Health Services Development grant received by BCMC

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its weeklymeeting inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. This was the first day for Junior Rotarians to come visit the club with Sarah Forrest and Ashlyn Crawford of Warren High School attending the meeting. Both young ladies visited with the club and shared their…

Warren’s Addison Langford crowned 2023 UAM Homecoming Queen

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) celebrated its annual homecoming festivities with great enthusiasm on Saturday, September 30, as twelve outstanding students were selected for the 2023 Homecoming Court. The announcement took place during a vibrant pre-game ceremony at Convoy Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium, where UAM faced off against East Central University.…

Log-N-Stix Supply Company now open for business

The following is a submitted article from Warren Bank and Trust Company. WARREN, Ark. – Warren Bank and Trust Company congratulates Log-N-Stix Supply Company (formerly Robert’s Heavy Duty Parts) now open for business! Log-N-Stix plans to offer parts for heavy-duty hauling and the timber industry in Southeast Arkansas. They will be stocking parts for woods…

Public invited to attend Tuesday bell tower dedication

WARREN, Ark. – In a momentous event for Bradley County, Judge Klay McKinney has officially announced the dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Bradley County Courthouse Bell Tower. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in front of the courthouse at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This significant occasion will be graced by…

ACT 553: Arkansas’ bold step in supporting breast cancer screening

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the world unites in a sea of pink ribbons, illuminating the urgency of breast cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. In Arkansas, more than 2,400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. It is the most common cancer for women in Arkansas and the second…

Pinkout t-shirt sale for Warren High School’s October 20th game

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School is gearing up for its annual Pinkout game on October 20th, and students, parents, and fans are invited to show their support by purchasing Pinkout-themed t-shirts. The t-shirt sale is currently underway, but interested parties are reminded that the deadline to place their orders is swiftly approaching. Important Details…