WARREN, Ark. – The main portion of the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of lights and a bustling crowd Thursday evening, June 8th, 2023. The festivities, which will continue throughout the weekend, promise a delightful experience for residents and visitors alike. The courthouse tower was lit in a…
WARREN, Arkansas – Renowned artist, Jason White of White’s Artwork, has been diligently working on the creation of a new flag mural that will adorn the walls of The Eagle Democrat’s building. This artistic endeavor, which commenced in late May, aims to replace the former American flag mural that had to be removed due to…
The following is a press release from Judge Bruce Anderson: Bradley County District Court has moved to the Bradley County Courthouse. Court sessions will now be held in Courtroom A (old Circuit Courtroom) in the Circuit Courthouse. The Clerk’s office is in the basement floor by the ground floor entrance. The court’s new mailing address…
Armband Nights – $25 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday and Saturday Friday regular tickets – 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Congratulations to Jennyfer Sanchez of the BCMC Rural Health Clinic for earning the BCMC Employee of the Month award for June! Her nomination stated that she is willing to help anyone with any task, is a go-getter, and when she sees something needs to be done, she jumps on it. She always goes the extra…
Johnathon Permenter of Warren and Martia Freeman of Dermott welcomed a baby girl born at 7:08 am June 5th, 2023. Her name is Diana Lynne Freeman-Permenter. She weighed 7lb 80z. To submit an engagement, wedding, or birth announcement for posting on Saline River Chronicle, please email salineriverchronicle@gmail.com
The annual meeting of the McCoy Cemetery Association will be held Thursday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mt Lebanon Baptist Church in New Edinburg. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Donations for the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery can be mailed to McCoy Cemetery,…
CONWAY, Ark. – Bradley County native and musician Josie Hargis achieved a remarkable milestone in her burgeoning music career by clinching the coveted title of Inspirational Vocalist of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Award Show held in Conway on Monday night, June 5th, 2023. The talented singer-songwriter captivated the audience with her soulful…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday morning to mark the grand opening of a new store on the town square. Mater Patch Marketplace, owned by Martha Taylor, has taken up residence in the former Marsh Law Office, situated to the south of the Warren Municipal Building. The…
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In the heart of Bradley County, amidst the lush fields and rolling landscapes, lies the home of the esteemed Harrod family, recipients of this year’s prestigious Bradley County Farm Family of the Year award. The Harrod family, led by patriarch Brad Harrod, has dedicated themselves to the art of farming for three…
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its weekly meeting inside First United Methodist Church with Rotarian Marnette George presenting Linda Gardner of the Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary as her program. Gardner talked about the BCMC Auxiliary as a whole and what they have done the last few years as COVID made things…
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Street Committee members on Monday made recommendations on street paving to be forwarded to the full City Council next week. Committee members are Chairwoman Alderwoman Emily Moseley, Alderwoman Latanza Atkins and Alderman Joel Tolefree. There is $450,000 available for paving this year, with $400,000 of that coming from American Rescue Act…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – After a years-long hiatus, the Arkansas 4-H Forestry Competition returned to the University of Arkansas at Monticello this May, with an especially notable guest in attendance. Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, director of the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, visited the UAM campus on May 19, the day of the competition. In addition to…
LITTLE ROCK – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced full implementation of the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act (the “Act”) authored by Senators James Risch (R-ID) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Rural communities often face more severe impacts from natural disasters due to limited access to resources and infrastructure, which…
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 10:37 a.m., after receiving a call about a possible death, Warren Police Department officers were dispatched to Bryant Court apartment. Mario Hampton, age 34, was found deceased in his apartment. Warren Police Department was assisted by the…
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.
The 2023 Miss Pink Tomato is Kelli Jo Stain of Monticello. She was crowned as pageants kicked off the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival on Saturday at Hermitage Community Center. Stain also won photogenic, sportswear and evening gown titles. Savannah Brown of Rison won interview and first runner-up. Malia Jade Keaton of Rison was second…