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Hermitage Class of 2023 graduates in Friday ceremony
A total of 33 graduates participated in commencement exercises on Friday at Hermit Field for the Hermitage High School Class of 2023. Honors graduate Reece Reep gave the opening address, saying, “Some of the most memorable and influential moments of our lives were spent here at Hermitage High School. It is a time of collaboration…
Warren arrest report for May1-21, 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.
Pedaling through the land of pink tomatoes during the 2023 Tour de Tomato
WARREN, Ark. – On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the ever-growing 2023 Tour de Tomato Bicycle Ride took place, attracting nearly 100 riders eager to partake in the event. The ride offered three options for participants to choose from: a challenging 62-mile route, a moderate 40-mile route, and a shorter 14-mile route. The longest route took…
WHS Class of 2023 graduates in Thursday ceremony
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School held its highly anticipated 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday evening at the prestigious Lumberjack Arena, located on the school campus in Warren, Arkansas. The event marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the graduating seniors. The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from Miss Raven…
WHS Class of 1968 gears up for 55th reunion
Warren, Ark.- The much-anticipated 55th-year class reunion of Warren High School’s Class of 1968 is just around the corner. Alumni from the distinguished cohort are eagerly preparing to gather once again and reminisce about their cherished memories. On Saturday, June 10, at 3:00 p.m., the Warren Train Depot, located at 325 Cedar Street, will transform…
Banks Volunteer Fire Department called to log truck fire
BANKS, Ark. – On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to a distress call at 8:30 PM regarding a log truck fire situated east of Banks. Dispatching a pumper and a brush truck to the scene, accompanied by nine firefighters from Banks and one from the neighboring Bradley Rural department…
Local Christian band weRcalled releases new single, “Who the Cross Is For”
KINGSLAND, Ark. – weRcalled, a talented Christian band deeply rooted in Kingsland, AR, is set to release their highly anticipated new single, “Who the Cross Is For” after signing with Nashville, TN label. With their captivating melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful message, weRcalled continues to inspire listeners with their faith-based music. “Who the Cross Is…
Still time to support the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
Press release from the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: The 2023 Tomatoes on the Square will be going up in a couple of weeks. These Tomatoes are honoring those individuals and businesses that help to finance the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival each year. We will be placing the Tomato signs on the first of…
Little Miss Pink Tomato applications available
Applications are now available for the 2023 Little Miss Pink Tomato competition. The applications may be downloaded from the Pink Tomato Festival website or they may be picked up at the Bradley County Chamber office. The pageant will be held at the First Methodist Church located at 111 West Church Street at 2:30 p.m. on…
2023 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarship recipients named
The 2023 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded to each of the following high school seniors: Retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey – Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert – Warren are pleased with the students selected and wish…
Hermitage School Board votes to hire LaDonna Spain as next superintendent
The following are the complete minutes from the Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Hermitage Board of Education special called meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines;…
Wilkerson Café opening in Hermitage this Friday
Two Hermitage High School alumni have joined forces to give their hometown a new restaurant. Wilkerson Café will have a “soft opening” at 6 a.m. Friday. It is located in the former Lil Hermit Restaurant, not to be confused with The Hermit Restaurant. It is at 220 S. Farmville Road, across from Dollar General Store.…
BCMC Auxiliary makes donation to M*A*S*H Camp
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated $500 to the BCMC M*A*S*H Program, which is scheduled for June 19-30 at the hospital. Auxiliary members Gingy Cuthbertson, Phyllis Loomis, and Georgia Gray are pictured presenting the check to BCMC’s M*A*S*H Camp Co-Director Krissy Morrison. Top photo (from L to R): Gingy Cuthbertson, Krissy Morrison, Phyllis…
Tomato Festival Chairwoman Kenna Sparks addresses Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its weekly meeting with Kenna Sparks as the program for the day. Sparks is serving as the chairwoman for the Pink Tomato Festival, which will have events all week June 5-10. Sparks mentioned that technically the festival kicks off this week with the Tour de Tomato Bike…
Quorum Court agrees to set up committee to decide how recently demolished block will be developed
Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney gave a detailed explanation of how the county demolished five buildings on Cedar Street in Warren over the past two weeks, during the monthly Quorum Court meeting Monday. “It was pretty awesome what happened last week,” he said, noting that there were no injuries during the whole process. About 300-400…
Plans are to start Bryant’s Building demolition next week
WARREN, Ark. – The demolition of another downtown Warren building is set to begin Monday or Tuesday of next week as the old Bryant’s Furniture store is scheduled to be removed according to the City of Warren. Saline River Chronicle understands that work is planned to start as early as Monday, May 22 or Tuesday,…
Block Builders Club finishes Pink Tomato Quilt
The Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club has completed their 2023 Pink Tomato Quilt and will be displaying it at the annual Tomato Festival Quilt Show. The quilt, pieced by the quilt club members and hand quilted by the Pleasant Valley Church Quilters, will be given away to the lucky ticket holderat the conclusion of the festival…
WHS Class of 2023 returns to Eastside for their Senior Walk
WARREN, Ark. – In a heartwarming display of nostalgia and accomplishment, the graduating seniors of Warren High School’s Class of 2023 returned to where their educational journey began. On a sunny Tuesday morning, May 16 the graduates paid a special visit to Eastside Elementary School, their alma mater, for a memorable event known as the…
UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources honors outstanding students, faculty, and staff for 2022-2023 academic year
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources recently held its annual spring awards banquet and cookout to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its students, staff, and faculty. The awards were handed out over two nights at the College’s Agriculture auditorium. Dr. Michael Blazier, Dean of the College of…