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Kelli Jo Stain named 2023 Miss Pink Tomato; FULL PAGEANT RESULTS INCLUDED

Kelli Jo Stain named 2023 Miss Pink Tomato; FULL PAGEANT RESULTS INCLUDED

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…

Local photographer recognized by Arkansas’s leading photography company for his stunning work

Local photographer recognized by Arkansas’s leading photography company for his stunning work

WARREN, Ark. – Local photographer Michael Weatherford has gained recognition in the photography community for his captivating nature shots. His talent recently landed him the prestigious spotlight in Bedford Camera and Video’s June 2023 Photographer Spotlight. Weatherford, a retired professional forester, has always been passionate about nature and photography. Over the years, he has worked…

Grice Farm delivers first box of tomatoes for 2023

WARREN, Ark. – The first box of tomatoes for 2023 was brought in today June 2nd by River Grice from Grice Farms of Warren Arkansas. The Grice Farm produces approximately 16 acres of tomatoes including varieties of Bradley, Cherokee Purple, Mtn Rouge, Red Mountains and grape tomatoes.  The Grice family also raise watermelons, cantaloupe, squash, and…

Warren Police looking for missing 16-year-old(1:11 am UPDATE-FOUND SAFE)

Warren Police looking for missing 16-year-old(1:11 am UPDATE-FOUND SAFE)

1:11 a.m. Friday, June 2nd Update: SRC has learned through multiple social media postings from law enforcement and family that SHE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE. The following was the original press release from the Warren Police Department. Warren Police Department is seeking information about a missing child. Emaley Ivey was last seen at her home…

BCMC CEO and CFO Leslie Huitt recognized as Top 100 Women of Impact in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK – Leslie Huitt, the CEO and CFO of Bradley County Medical Center, has been honored as one of the top 100 Women of Impact in Arkansas. The prestigious recognition was bestowed upon her by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) and Little Rock Soirée earlier this week. The announcement came from Little Rock…

Warren Ways and Means Committee talks salary increase, American Rescue funds, and more

Warren Ways and Means Committee members discussed several issues during a meeting Wednesday evening. Following an executive session, committee members adopted a recommendation to send to the full City Council that a $2 per hour increase in salary be given to assistant to the city clerk. Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle In other action:

Electrical work continues on recently demolished block in Warren

Electrical work continues on recently demolished block in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, May 31st, 2023, significant electrical work was underway on the block just south of the Bradley County Courthouse. Entergy, the electric utility company, has a presence at the site with at least three trucks actively working on restoring power to the block. Moreover, the space has been made available for…

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…