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…
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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.
Four BC students make SAU Tech spring 2023 Dean’s list
EAST CAMDEN, AR (06/20/2023)– Congratulations to SAU Tech’s Spring 2023 students for their achievement! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean’s List. Students registered for 12 hours or more of college-level credit for the semester who receive a minimum 3.50 semester GPA on all hours attempted are awarded the…
Seven area students make SAU Tech’s Spring 2023 Chancellor’s list
EAST CAMDEN, AR (06/20/2023)– Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce the Chancellor’s List for Spring 2023. The students who made the list worked hard for their achievement this semester! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement for the Chancellor’s List as follows: Chancellor’s List – Students registered for 12 hours or more…
Bradley County Reunion Festival happening August 11-12
WARREN, Ark. – Save the date for the upcoming Bradley County Reunion Festival, set to take place on August 11-12, 2023, at the Warren Fairgrounds located at 106 South John Moss III in Warren, Arkansas. This two-day extravaganza promises to bring together the community for an electrifying experience filled with live music, entertainment, and a…
Governor Sanders appoints Kyle Cunningham as State Forester
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Governor Sanders has appointed Kyle Cunningham as the State Forester for Arkansas. The State Forester serves as the director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. Cunningham is replacing Joe Fox who is retiring at the end of June. “Kyle’s decades of experience in…
July 1st is the deadline for students to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
If you or someone you know is heading to college this fall, we want to remind you of an important deadline. July 1 is the last day to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. Since 2009, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has raised more than $1.2 billion in proceeds for scholarships. Those proceeds have funded…
Mainline Health named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas
Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. In its 11th year, Arkansas Business continues to offer this program in partnership with Workforce Research Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s…
Warren Municipal Building Juneteenth schedule
The City of Warren Municipal Building will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. There will be trash pickup on this day as normal.