Saline River News

Car accident in Cleveland County claims the life of Warren man

WARREN, Ark. – A single-vehicle accident in Cleveland County took the life of 21-year-old Dakarius Davis of Warren and left his two passengers injured on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:05 p.m. on U.S. 63 near Rodgers Road, approximately eight miles south of Pine Bluff. According to an initial report by the Arkansas State…

Delta Dental of Arkansas introduces virtual dentist visits

LITTLE ROCK – Dental emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere—on vacation, during a job interview or at a wedding. That’s why Delta Dental of Arkansas has launched a new partnership with TeleDentistry.com to offer its members 24/7 access to virtual dental visits at https://teledentistry.com/delta-dental-arkansas. The service is offered as a covered insurance benefit to most members. They…

Warren City Council votes on street paving projects and hears regular department reports during Monday meeting

Warren City Council votes on street paving projects and hears regular department reports during Monday meeting

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened yesterday at the Warren Municipal Building for their monthly meeting, discussing various matters pertaining to the city’s administration and infrastructure. Aldermen Angela Marshall, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, and Emily Moseley were present, while Aldermen Memory Burks-Frazer and Latanza Atkins were absent. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the…

Old Martin’s lot discussed during Chamber monthly meeting

Questions remain over the fate of the former Martin’s Department Store lot, as discussed during Monday’s Bradley County Chamber of Commerce lot. Ownership of the property came into question immediately after the historic building built around 1904 burned to the ground several years ago. Jeff Goad owned the Words On A Shirt business that occupied…

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…