Saline River News

Registration open for summer printmaking series with artist Dustyn Bork

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) will host artist Dustyn Bork for a four-week residency from July 17 to Aug. 13, 2023, at The ARTSpace on Main.  Bork will create art on-site and teach four workshops throughout his residency. Registration is open for all four workshops. Workshop offerings…

COSL announces tax auction for regional counties:Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln

LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln Counties on July 25. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the University of Arkansas Monticello – Fine Arts Center, 371 University…

Former Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands, Secretary of State, and Auditor of State, Charlie Daniels, has passed away at the age of 83

LITTLE ROCK – Charlie Daniels, a prominent figure in Arkansas politics, has passed away at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Daniels, who dedicated 30 years to statewide elected office as a Democrat, left an indelible mark on the state’s political landscape. He began his political career at the local level, serving on…

North Bradley Street reopens after repairs

WARREN, Ark. – In an update from the Street Department, repairs have been successfully completed on North Bradley Street. The section of the street near its intersection with Pine Street is now reopened to traffic. Monty Hearnsberger, the Street Department Foreman, confirmed the news to the Saline River Chronicle, stating that the necessary repairs have…

USDA Rural Development increases home repair grant limits in response to late January severe winter storms across the State

USDA Rural Development increases home repair grant limits in response to late January severe winter storms across the State

LITTLE ROCK, AR. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Arkansas Jill Floyd announced today increased grant limits. available to homeowners in thirteen Arkansas counties to make repairs to their homes due to the impact of Severe Winter Storms that struck Arkansas between January 30 and February 2, 2023.  “We understand…

Tomato Festival reports a highly successful 2023 festival and thanks all of the donors and volunteers

Tomato Festival reports a highly successful 2023 festival and thanks all of the donors and volunteers

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival did not disappoint.  There was a record crowd and something for everyone.  The new concession area worked out great and the Arts and Crafts was the largest ever.  Tomatoes were plentiful and the Parade…

Warren Street Department cleaning four streets in southern section of town

The Warren Street Department is actively engaged in a project to clean and maintain several streets and ditches in the city. According to Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, the department is working diligently to improve Millwood, Chip, Bark, and Loop Streets, while also prioritizing the cleaning of ditches. Motorists are encouraged to proceed through the area…

Cathey announced as a May 2023 UCA graduate

The University of Central Arkansas held fall commencement Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Farris Center on campus. Degrees and certificates were conferred to approximately 1,225 graduates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural…

Warren High School gears up for the 2023-2024 school year with orientation event

As summer moves forward, Warren High School is getting ready to welcome new and returning students for the upcoming academic year. To kick-start the 2023-2024 school year, WHS has organized an orientation event at the Lumberjack Arena on the Warren Schools Campus. The orientation will be divided into two sessions, with each targeted at specific…

Re-New-ing Edinburg provides updates on veterans park, community events, and more

The following are the minutes from the June 20, 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting: Martha Tolano, President, called the meeting to order and minutes of the May meeting were passed out to those in attendance and also previously emailed.  Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by Brenda Triplett, to accept the minutes.  Motion passed. Linda…