Saline River News

Banks nears completion of new fire station construction

Banks nears completion of new fire station construction

BANKS, Ark. – Excitement is brewing in the town of Banks as construction work on the new fire station enters its final stages. Over the past week, significant progress has been made, with essential components added to the structure, signaling the project’s imminent completion. The latest developments include the installation of the roof, the attachment…

Local students elected to county office at Arkansas Boys State 2023

LITTLE ROCK – Local students were elected by their peers to county office on Monday, May 29, as part of the 82nd annual session of Arkansas Boys State, where students build a mock government structure, including eight different mock counties each with their own county judge, vice county judge, county sheriff, and justices of the…

City of Warren announces Memorial Day schedule of services

WARREN, Ark. – On Monday, May 29, 2023, the City Municipal Building in Warren, Arkansas, will remain closed in observance of Memorial Day. This closure is a mark of respect and remembrance for those who have served and sacrificed for their country. However, essential services will continue to operate smoothly. Garbage collection will proceed as…

Bradley Medical and Health Foundation presents check from Doctors’ Recognition Banquet to BCMC

The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation recently presented Bradley County Medical Center CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt with a check in the amount of $14,637.53 for the hospital to use to purchase a laptop charging station and 10 laptops for training purposes. These funds come from the Doctors’ Recognition Banquet that the foundation successfully held on May…

Cleanup of old Bryant’s Building demolition paused due to concerns over crack in adjacent building

The following is a press release from the City of Warren: T & T Construction has completed demolition of the city owned building on Main Street, commonly referred to as the “Old Bryant Furniture Building.” The city, with assistance from Bradley County, will clean up the site and dispose of the debris. Prior to beginning…

Warren High School Class of 2023 awarded $1.5 million in scholarships

WARREN, Ark – Graduates of the Warren High School Class of 2023 were awarded over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 16. While students in the Class of 2023 were offered scholarships from multiple institutions, the following awards reflect the scholarships that have been accepted. Several seniors were…

Local students graduate from Southern Arkansas University Tech

EAST CAMDEN, Ark. – SAU Tech celebrated its graduates with its annual commencement ceremonies on May 6, 2023. The College awarded 384 credentials to students from Arkansas, Louisana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states. Many students earned more than one credential in their field of study. We are honoring all of our graduates from the 2022-2023…

Hermitage School Board makes decisions of personnel and financial matters

The following are the complete minutes from the May 24, 2023 special called Hermitage Board of Education meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in a Special called meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia…

Isaac Lindsey is a spring 2023 Deans’ Scholar at Hinds Community College

RAYMOND, MS – Isaac Lindsey of Warren has been named a Hinds Community College Deans’ Scholar for the Spring 2023 semester. Deans’ Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average. With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic…