Saline River News

Bradley County Fair 2023 Home Economics Competition winners announced

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair 2023 Home Economics Competition concluded with a spectacular showcase of talent and creativity. Participants from various age groups displayed their skills in a wide range of categories, from flowers and crafts to photography and horticulture. After careful evaluation by a panel of judges, the winners in each category…

2023 Junior Livestock Exhibitor Premium Sale raises $31,475-FULL EXHIBITOR AND BUYER LIST

The Bradley County Fair, held this past weekend, was a heartwarming celebration of local youth dedication and agricultural excellence. The 2023 Junior Livestock Exhibitor Premium Sale, a highlight of the fair, witnessed a remarkable total of $31,475 raised. Community leaders, local businesses, and individuals wholeheartedly supported the event, underscoring the importance of nurturing the next…

The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert at Crossroads Baptist Church September 16

The following is a press release from Crossroads Baptist Church: The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert on Saturday, September 16th at Crossroads Baptist Church in Warren, AR. For the past 38 years, The Kinsmen have been delivering the good news of the Gospel through their spiritually uplifting musical ministry. This captivating group offers hope…

Warren City Council hears report about drainage at the Airport, authorizes Cultural Center grant application, and confirms cleanup of several condemned properties

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened at the Warren Municipal Building on Monday evening, September 11, 2023, with all six members in attendance: Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, Emily Moseley, Dorothy Henderson, Memory Burks Frazer, and Latanza Atkins. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting, which began with an invocation delivered by Reverend Jamie…

Warren High School Alum Jordan Jones passes the bar exam

Jordan Jones, a proud alumna of Warren High School, has reached an impressive milestone in her legal career by passing the bar exam. The daughter of Jay Jones and Jennifer Jones, Jordan has exemplified determination and dedication throughout her academic journey. Jordan’s educational path began when she graduated from Warren High School in 2016. She…

Victoria O’Neill to be crowned 2023 WHS Homecoming Queen in October; Full court named

WARREN, Ark. – As the fall season approaches and the excitement in the air builds around high school football on Friday nights, Warren High School has officially announced the highly-anticipated WHS 2023 Homecoming Court. This year’s court includes nine outstanding young ladies. Friday, September 8, 2023, the school’s administration proudly introduced the members of the…

Bradley County Fair’s Annual Livestock Sale raises $30k for local youth

The annual Junior Livestock Sale at the Bradley County Fair brought in approximately $30,000 including bid prices and add-on donations. The animal “purchases†are used to reimburse the youth for their costs in raising the animals. Add-on donations can then be made by individuals or companies in addition to the bid prices. By Tim Kessler…

Governor Sanders calls a special session of the Arkansas Legislature

The following is a press release from Governor Sanders’s Office: WHEREAS:    An extraordinary occasion has arisen making it necessary to convene the 94th General Assembly into extraordinary session;  WHEREAS:    With the state’s financial stability, increased economic growth, healthy reserve accounts, and conservative spending policies, additional tax reductions can be enacted to provide further tax relief…

Arkansas House of Representatives to convene in special session

The 94th General Assembly will convene for a special session on Monday, September 11 at 11 a.m. In the call for the session, the Governor outlines several proposals to be introduced including tax cuts, amending the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and legislation addressing vaccine mandates. The tax cut proposal to be introduced would reduce…

Arkansas Press Association issues statement in response to FOIA legislation filed for next week’s special session

The following is a press release from the Arkansas Press Association, of which Saline River Chronicle is a member: The Arkansas Press Association agrees that the security of our elected officials, their spouses and their children should be taken seriously and, where appropriate, sensitive information as it pertains to security should be protected. If that was…

Hermit Huddle Reunion set for October 7th in Hermitage, Arkansas

Former students, teachers, employees, and guests of Hermitage are gearing up for the annual Hermit Huddle Reunion, scheduled for October 7, 2023, at the Hermitage Community Center. The event, which brings together members of the Hermitage community, will open its doors at 10 a.m. A catered lunch will be served at 12 p.m. with a…

Warren Police seek public assistance in identifying vandalism suspect

The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On 08/17/23, at approximately 6:43 a.m., the Warren Police Department received a call from Billy Harding at 619 S. Myrtle St. When Warren Police Officers arrived, Mr. Harding showed them three vehicles that had been damaged: a black GMC Yukon, a black Toyota Tundra,…

WSD reminds parents that immunization deadline is near

WSD reminds parents that immunization deadline is near

The following is a an announcement from the Warren School District: The immunization deadline is near. It is very important that you have your child immunized according to AR state-mandated laws. If your child doesn’t receive needed vaccines by the 9/26 deadline, they will be sent home until they are in compliance. Contact the school…