The City of Warren Municipal Building has announced its closure on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. However, residents can expect regular trash pickup services to operate as usual on this day.
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Extension Livestock Clinic offers hands-on skills for youth new to show ring
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Aside from the practicality of raising animals for income or food, there’s also the thrill of stepping into the show ring with a prized animal and winning accolades. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free Livestock 101 Clinic on July 15 for youth interested in learning to…
Power restored to most of Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Bradley County can breathe a sigh of relief as power has been restored to most areas affected by a widespread power outage that occurred on Monday. The blackout left numerous businesses closed and communities in the dark, but efforts by Entergy Arkansas have successfully resolved the issue for the majority…
New estimate of power restoration provided by Entergy
7:01 pm UPDATE: Not long after the original publication of this article, power was restored in most locations throughout Bradley County. We’ll be publishing an updated article soon. A significant power outage caused by severe storms that swept through South Arkansas on Sunday night and Monday has left many residents in Bradley County without electricity.…
Power may be restored as early as tonight in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – In the early hours of Monday morning, a series of powerful storms swept through south Arkansas, causing a massive power outage that plunged the region into darkness. Bradley County was hit particularly hard, with most areas still grappling with the aftermath of the blackout as of 2:54 pm. The primary cause of…
Warren arrest report for June 12-24, 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.
Auction sales are final now, per Act 241: COSL
The Commissioner of State Lands Office will begin auctions this year with a major change. Effective July 1, owners of delinquent parcels will not be able to redeem parcels sold at a tax-delinquent auction. In past years, the owner had 10 business days to redeem a parcel sold at auction. That is no longer the…
Tuesday vehicle accident takes the life of Warren man
WARREN, Ark. – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, June 20 in Bradley County, resulting in the death of a Warren resident. The Arkansas State Police released a report stating that the victim, identified as James Brumley, aged 64, was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The unfortunate incident took place at approximately 1:12 p.m. while…
Warren CATO Closing
WARREN, Ark. – CATO on Main Street in Warren is set to close its doors Saturday, July 8, 2023. Saline River Chronicle can confirm according to a source familiar with the situation that the women’s clothing store that has a long history in Warren will be shutting down permanently in July. Information provided to SRC…
Best of Hermitage graduates from U of A’s Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -Â Kristin Best of Hermitage recently graduated from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Best joined more than 900 additional undergraduate Fulbright College students who graduated in spring 2023 and whose academic achievement was celebrated during the commencement ceremonies on Friday,…
Local students make SouthArk honor lists for spring 2023
EL DORADO—South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the spring semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Banks, Cassidy L. Hollingsworth. From…
Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Robin Wynne passes away at 70
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Robin Wynne, aged 70, passed away on Wednesday evening, according to a spokesperson from the Arkansas Supreme Court. Wynne had recently been re-elected for his second eight-year term on the state bench in November of the previous year. Following his untimely death, the state’s legislation stipulates that…
Intermodal Board meeting discusses potential business and development opportunities
WARREN, Ark. – The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Board convened on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, to discuss various matters related to the joint Bradley County, Warren, Drew County, and Monticello Intermodal property. During the meeting, several important topics were brought to the table, including potential business ventures and infrastructure development. One of the key points of…
LifeShare Blood Drive Scheduled at BCMC on Thursday, June 29
WARREN, Ark. – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, June 29 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…
County’s Cedar Street property committee to examine potential uses for the block; full Quorum Court report
County Judge Klay McKinney discussed plans for the Cedar Street property with the Bradley County Quorum Court, which met Tuesday due to the Juneteenth holiday falling on the normal meeting day. He said a committee is being formed to discuss usage policies for the property which the county recently bought as it demolished buildings on…
Blood drive happening Wednesday in Warren
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Warren is hosting a crucial event that aims to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need. The LifeShare Blood Drive, scheduled from 10 am to 4 pm, will be held just south of the Court Square, where residents will have the opportunity to donate blood and…
Fallen electrical pole forces small section of Clingman Street in Warren to be closed
A small section of Clingman Street in Warren is temporarily closed Wednesday due to a fallen electrical pole at the east end of Woodlawn St. According to Street Foreman Monty Hearnesberger, the City has been in contact with Entergy about getting the situation dealt with as quickly as possible. The majority of Clingman is accesible…
First State Bank donates $4,000 to Donald W. Reynolds YMCA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 First State Bank presented Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley County with a $4,000 annual contribution! Pictured from left to right is former board member of the YMCA for 20 years and treasurer for 25 years Hugh A. Quimby of First State Bank, YMCA CEO Bart Goodwin, YMCA Assistant Executive Officer…
Wednesday is the last day of the Warren Branch Library’s Spring Book Sale
Bradley County woman remains missing over a year later
BANKS, Ark. – It has been over a year since Martha Ann Bradford, a woman from Bradley County, mysteriously disappeared from her home in the Blue Springs community near Banks. Despite extensive efforts by authorities and her family, there are still no leads or answers regarding her whereabouts. Today, on June 20, 2023, we reflect…
City presents check to Area Agency on Aging to help with fans for the elderly
Warren Mayor Reep recently presented a $2000 check to Regina Coulter, representative of Area Agency on Aging. They presented 100 fans to the elderly, with the help of the Warren Housing Authority and the Warren Senior Citizens Center.