Welcome to your official SRC guide and schedule of events for the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. You can find this page in the days ahead on the Festival link at the top of Saline River Chronicle. We’ll be posting updates to any and all events right here. As always, take it with you…
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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…
Hospital roof repairs to start soon
Bradley County Medical Center currently has $3,799,630 in sales tax funds available to spend, board members were told Thursday. The funds include $123,928.62 distributed in March. They also take into account $517, 720 to be spent on roof repairs. The entire hospital roof will be replaced in sections, with supplies expected to arrive next week…
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…
Bradley County Veterans sponsoring Memorial Day Ceremony
Please join us at 1:00 PM Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 North Main Street across the street from the YMCA for a program honoring those who died defending the freedom we enjoy in this great country. Kenneth McDougald, Tricia West, Tommy Amason, Randall Herring and Nick Callaway will perform…
Work progresses on recently cleared block in downtown Warren
WARREN, Ark. – As part of an ongoing cleanup effort, significant progress has been made on the block south of the Courthouse, where a series of dilapidated buildings were recently demolished. The renovation project aims to breathe new life into this historic area of Warren, and the developments over the past week have brought the…
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…
Job Fair coming May 24 to Warren Branch Library
Free books coming to the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
Assistant District Rotary Governor Carlton Davis presents local program Tuesday
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 23 at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian and Assistant District Governor Carlton Davis presented the program, which was a recap of the District 6170 Assembly and Conference held May 19 and 20 in Hot Springs. Davis talked about how our district includes clubs…
Old Bryant’s Furniture building demolished
WARREN, Ark. – The old Bryant’s Furniture building on Main Street in Warren was demolished Tuesday, May 23, 2023 by a contracting crew hired by the City of Warren. Work crews began early Tuesday morning moving equipment into the area along Church Street and Main. Warren officials, including from the Warren Street and Warren Fire…
1st Annual Hermit Daze Festival held this past weekend
WARREN, Ark. – Hermitage, Arkansas came alive on Saturday, May 20, 2023, as residents and visitors gathered for the highly anticipated 1st Annual Hermit Daze Festival. The festival offered a day filled with excitement and entertainment for people of all ages, while also aiming to raise funds for school supplies and the needs of children…
Home destroyed in Sunday morning fire
During the early morning hours of Sunday, May 21, 2023, the Bradley County Rural Fire Department swiftly responded to a distress call regarding a house fire on Bradley 17. Upon their arrival, they discovered that the house was already fully engulfed in flames. To combat the intense blaze, the County Line Fire Department provided valuable…
Old Bryant’s Furniture building demolition to start Tuesday morning; preparations already underway
WARREN, Ark. – According to the City of Warren, demolition of the old Bryant’s Furniture building on Main Street is set to start Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023. As Saline River Chronicle reported last week, plans are underway to start the demolition of the dilapidated building early this week. Now we have learned that the…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Board of Directors announce Bart Goodwin as CEO
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley Co. announce today that Bart Goodwin has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer. An experienced leader, Goodwin will succeed David Richey and assume responsibilities effective immediately. Bart Goodwin is a 1997 graduate of Warren High School and received his Bachelors in General…
Library student art and writing showcase extended through May 27
The Warren Branch Library has extended the viewing of Bradley County student’s art and writing (short stories and poems) competition through the week of May 22-27 by popular demand. GFWC Warren Woman’s Club members urge the public to visit the display in honor of our students. The Audrey Swope Writing Contest consist of creative short…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Board of Directors announce Stacie Stone as Assistant Executive Officer
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley Co. announce today that Stacie Stone has been appointed Assistant Executive Officer. As an experienced 10-year employee of the YMCA, Stone will begin her new position effective immediately. Stacie Stone was born and raised in Warren, Arkansas. She is a graduate of Warren…