Saline River News

Property condemnations and an economic study one of many topics discussed during Warren’s August City Council meeting

The following article is sponsored by First State Bank: WARREN, Ark. – On the evening of August 14, 2023, the Warren City Council gathered at 5:30 PM for a session that delved into a multitude of topics, ranging from civic appointments and community concerns to proposed studies and infrastructural updates. The roll call confirmed the…

HopePlace Teatime and Cupcakes event inspires women with fellowship, learning, and fun

WARREN, Ark. – HopePlace hosted a heartwarming Teatime and Cupcakes event at the Immanuel Baptist Church this past Saturday, August 12, 2023. Attendees were treated to a delightful afternoon filled with a delectable spread of tea, coffee, cupcakes, and tea cakes. The highlight of the event was a captivating session led by the esteemed Mrs.…

Coach Hembree talks the upcoming 2023 football season at Warren Rotary

The Rotary Club of Warren heard from Warren High School’s Head Football Coach Bo Hembree during its weekly meeting Tuesday. Coach Hembree was introduced by Rotarian Andrew Tolbert and spoke about the upcoming high school football season. Coach Hembree said he has 47 players, which is the most they have had in a while, and…

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks grand opening of state-of-the-art Warren Elementary School

WARREN, Ark. – The culmination of two years of construction was unveiled Tuesday as the new Warren Elementary School was formally dedicated. School personnel, Warren School Board members, Mayor Gregg Reep, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw and community members were present as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. By Tim Kessler…

WSD unveils traffic and parking updates for 2023-24 school year: New map and guidelines

The following is a press release from the Warren School District: WSD would like to ask parents and community members to review the map above for traffic and parking updates for the 2023-24 school year. We hope the attached map helps everyone understand the flow of traffic for the new Warren Elementary, as well as…

Union Bank and Trust supports Warren School District with hearty lunch to kickstart professional development week

WARREN, Ark. – In a display of community support, Union Bank and Trust provided a delicious lunch to the Warren School District today to kickstart their professional development week. The staff and teachers were treated to a delectable meal consisting of pulled pork, homemade macaroni and cheese, and flavorful loaded mashed potatoes. As a sweet…

Fall Festival, Christmas event scheduling, and reminder about school ribbon cutting discussed at Monday’s Chamber meeting

Upcoming events were planned during Monday’s Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board meeting at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Treasurer Jane Harris gave the financial report, showing total current assets at $18,644.72 and fixed assets at $47,751.99. She noted the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival had reimbursed the Chamber for $600 in insurance. Chairman Ron…

Heavy rains drub ripening rice in eastern Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas rice farmers in northeastern Arkansas were checking their fields for losses after storms on Thursday dumped more than 6 inches of rain; a less-than-ideal situation for a crop so near to harvest. Coming into the week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service listed Arkansas’ rice crop at 10 percent mature, well ahead…

Mayor Gregg Reep declares Community Health Center Week: Recognizing Mainline Health Clinic’s Dedication to Public Health

WARREN, Ark. – Mayor R. Gregg Reep of Warren issued a proclamation on August 6, 2023, designating the week of August 6th through 11th as “Community Health Center Week.” The proclamation highlights the significant contributions of community health centers in providing accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved populations. Mayor Reep specifically recognized Mainline Health Clinic…

Pryor Center Executive Director John Davis presents Rotary program

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 8 with Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling introducing the program of John Davis. Davis is the Executive Director of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas. He is also serving as a professor in the college’s Department of Political Science.…

Warren High wins award at EAST Initiative annual conference

More than 248 EAST programs from Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma gathered at the Hot Springs Convention Center the week before Spring Break to pick up awards and celebrate wins during the EAST Initiative’s annual conference. EASTCon23, as it was colloquially known by the students in attendance, kicked off the week with a blacklight dance party on Tuesday night and…

Jefferson Regional welcomes otolaryngologist

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional is pleased to welcome Otolaryngologist Christine Mirabal, MD to the team at Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Dr. Mirabal received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She previously served as…

Nephrologist joins Jefferson Regional Clinic

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce the association of Nephrologist Sheheryar Shah, MD who will be seeing patients at Jefferson Regional Nephrology Associates. Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He then served as an Intern at Jilani Hospital, a Medical Extern…