Saline River News

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…

Rules for shooting fireworks over the weekend and Independence Day in Warren

As the Fourth of July approaches, we want to remind citizens within the City of Warren of specific guidelines for shooting fireworks within city limits. With safety and community well-being in mind, the regulations aim to ensure an enjoyable and secure celebration for all residents and visitors. According to Warren’s ordinances on the issue, fireworks…

BCMC Board honors Hairston, conducts normal business in June meeting

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Governing Board honored outgoing member and secretary Lathan Hairston in June’s meeting before they heard updates from CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt, CNO Jamie Wolfe, and Maintenance Director Tim Saunders. Chairman Freddie Mobley began the meeting with a few words about Hairston and presented him with a certificate and…

City planning to restart the Bryant’s Building demolition cleanup

City planning to restart the Bryant’s Building demolition cleanup

WARREN, Ark. – After a temporary halt, the City of Warren is preparing to restart the cleanup efforts at the former Bryant’s Building demolition site on Main Street. Mayor Gregg Reep tells Saline River Chronicle plans are underway to resume the cleanup operations, which were put on hold due to concerns about the neighboring church…

Arkansas resident Codie Jo Tupa awarded prestigious veterinary scholarship

Codie Jo Tupa of Sparkman, Arkansas, and a recent alumna of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been selected as the recipient of a highly coveted scholarship to pursue her veterinary medicine degree at the University of Missouri. The scholarship, provided through the Arkansas Health Education Grant, covers out-of-state tuition costs, and signifies…

Entergy Arkansas crews working to restore power quickly, safely

The following is a press release from Entergy Arkansas: LITTLE ROCK – A line of storms Sunday evening brought lightning strikes and damaging winds into the state and interrupted service to over 62,000 customers in several Entergy Arkansas communities — locations that were battered just last week, as well as other more widespread areas. Since…