BANKS, Ark. – In a commendable display of quick thinking and teamwork, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department, along with the assistance of a vigilant driver, successfully contained a potentially catastrophic log trailer fire that broke out yesterday, just east of Banks on Highway 278. Thanks to their swift response, the fire was prevented from spreading…
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Warren Lions Club volunteers at Health Fair
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lions Club, a dedicated local service organization, actively participated in a health fair held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church over the weekend. Key volunteers included: At the heart of the health fair’s agenda was eye care. Among the 30 screenings conducted, 25 individuals were identified as needing further eye care…
Labor Day schedule changes for Bradley County Solid Waste collection
WARREN, Ark. – In an official announcement from the Bradley County Courthouse, rural County residents are urged to take note of upcoming changes to the waste collection schedule due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 4th. Bradley County Solid Waste Collection Continues on Labor Day The Bradley County Solid Waste Department is dedicated…
BCMC Governing Board conducts August meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Governing Board met Thursday, Aug. 24 inside the conference room at the hospital to hold its monthly meeting that included financial reports, executive updates, and policy approvals. Statistics for the month of July saw increases from the previous month and the previous year in Swing Bed days,…
Warren arrest report for August 14-20, 2023
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
Bradley County under burn ban
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County residents are now under a burn ban, effective August 28, 2023, following Warren, the county seat, which imposed a burn ban on Saturday morning. Despite cooler temperatures on Monday, dry conditions persist across South Arkansas. The decision to implement a county-wide Burn Ban was made by Bradley County Judge Klay…
SEAHDC’s Al’s Diner opens its doors: A testament to Al Peer’s legacy
Al’s Diner is open for business to serve the clients and staff of the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center. The dining hall at the facility was dedicated Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is named in honor of Al Peer, who was employed on Oct. 9, 1978 and continues to work to this day. He…
Burn ban set to go into effect Saturday morning for the City of Warren
WARREN, Ark. – In response to the ongoing dry conditions and extreme heat, Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore has issued an important order that will take effect on Saturday morning. Starting tomorrow, burning within the city limits of Warren will be strictly prohibited until further notice. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to mitigate…
Cook pleads guilty to two class D felonies
WARREN, Ark. – Daniel(Danny) Ray Cook, a former heating and air specialist from Warren, plead guilty in the Circuit Court of Bradley County Monday, August 21, 2023 to two separate class D felony counts of theft of property valued between $1,000-$5,000. Judge Quincey Ross sentenced Cook to four-years supervised probation and a fine of $1,000…
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Saline River Chronicle can go with you everywhere! We wanted to share with our iPhone users how to add a quick shortcut to Saline River Chronicle right on your iPhone’s home screen. This is not a required step to view Saline River Chronicle, but it can save you some time when you are ready to…
Fair exhibitors needed
Are you interested in winning a Blue Ribbon and money?? The Bradley County Fair is seeking exhibitors! The 2023 Bradley County Fair will be held this year on September 6-9. Entries for the Fair will be accepted between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6. Baked goods and floral entries will also be…
BCMC Auxiliary presents check to cover cost of training laptops
The BCMC Auxiliary covered the cost of 18 new laptops to be used for training purposes for hospital staff. Phyllis Loomis of the BCMC Auxiliary presented the check of just over $13,000 to BCMC CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt. Top photo: BCMC Auxiliary’s Phyllis Loomis presenting the check to BCMC CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt
St. Luke’s Church Invites community members to Open House: A Day of Faith and Free Health Screenings
WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Warren, and surrounding communities are eagerly anticipating the St. Luke’s Open House event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 200 North Bradley Street. The highlight of the day will be the opportunity to tour St. Luke’s new Church facilities, showcasing…
BCMC will host LifeShare Blood Drive Thursday, Aug. 31
WARREN, Ark. – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the Emergency…
WHS Class of 1968 celebrates 55th Reunion
Friends and classmates from the WHS Class of 1968 gathered from near and far during the Pink Tomato Festival on June 9-10 for their 55th High School Reunion. It was purposefully planned to be an informal time of visiting, reminiscing, and being back home with lifelong friends—No Fuss, No Frills. In addition to enjoying the…
New WHS Band Director Chris Sanders says help is needed for instruments and supplies
Warren High School band has a new director at the helm as Chris Sanders replaces Kevin Dunn. At the same time, Juliana Griffith will replace Bobby Hagler as Warren Middle School band director and Christopher Shaw will replace Katie Kuhn as WMS and WHS choir director. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Sanders is…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep thanks County Judge and Quorum Court for their recent work in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Addressing the public and the gathered officials, Mayor Reep expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the County for their hard work over the last few month in downtown Warren. In particular, he praised their diligent efforts in the demolition and cleanup of properties located to the south of the Courtsquare, an endeavor that…
Warren School Board holds first meeting following beginning of new school year
WARREN, Ark. – Superintendent Bryan Cornish told the Warren School Board Monday that the first day of the 2023 school year was “exceptionally good.” All teachers and students were back in their assigned buildings after the new Warren Elementary School opened. For the first time since March 30, 2022, Warren High School students and teachers…
Re-New-ing Edinburg’s July meeting recap
The following are the full minutes from the recent Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting: Martha Tolano, President, called the meeting or order and minutes of the July meeting were passed out to those in attendance and also previously emailed. A correction to the minutes would be a change in the Historic Junk Hunt date from October 5,…
Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department respond to log truck fire Monday afternoon south of Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Ark. – A log truck fire on Highway 63, approximately a mile south of Hermitage, caused traffic to grind to a halt late Monday afternoon. The Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene, effectively managing the blaze and ensuring public safety. Nine dedicated firefighters from the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department rushed to…
University of Arkansas at Monticello pre-vet students return from life-changing trip to Belize
Monticello, AR – On July 2, 2023, seven Pre-Veterinary Medicine students and two animal science professors from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, embarked on a trip to Belize as part of a Christian Veterinary Mission journey to provide medical supplies and aid to needy animals.…