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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:
Rotary completes grant project that benefits local youth
The Rotary Club of Warren recently completed its 2022-23 grant project with Just 1 Backpack Ministry Program. The club spent half of the $900 grant money in December and spent the other half last week to fulfill the grant to help this wonderful program with its mission. Top photo: Brunson Elementary Students helping Warren Rotary…
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…
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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…
Painting of new flag mural has started
Warren, Ark. – The east side of The Eagle Democrat building is undergoing a remarkable transformation as a replacement mural takes shape, replacing the old flag mural that was torn down as part of a demolition project south of the Bradley County Courthouse. This new mural, proudly displaying the American flag, will ensure that the…
Bradley County Ministerial Alliance hosting Spring Crusade May 31-June 2
Save the Date: New Edinburg All-School Reunion brings old friends together
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Plans have been finalized for the New Edinburg All School Reunion to be held at the New Edinburg Community Center on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Students, teachers, friends and families of the New Edinburg Community are encouraged to arrive prior to lunch, which will be…
Warren Branch Library hosting summer reading program
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…
New Edinburg gears up for exciting ventures
The following is the complete minutes of the most recent Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting from May 16, 2023: Martha Tolano, President, called the meeting to order and minutes of the April meeting were passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Trenna Kemp, seconded by Melody Spears to accept the minutes as presented. Motion…
Warren arrest report for May 22-May 29, 2023
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.
Memorial Day ceremony held at the Bradley County Veterans Museum Monday afternoon
WARREN, Ark. – In a moving tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, the Bradley County Veterans Museum in Warren hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023. The event drew a significant crowd of attendees, all gathered to pay their respects and honor the…
2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Schedule of Events
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…
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…