WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School announced Monday the Class of 2023’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians. The top honors of Valedictorians go to Bryleigh Bickers, Cristal Castillo, Dawson Harton, and Ivan Pahuamba, while Kailey Henry, Hannah Taulbee, Heidi Taulbee, and Emma Mann are the Salutatorians. The Warren High School Class of 2023 will hold their graduation…
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Jordan Jones earns Juris Doctor
WARREN, Ark. – Jordan Jones, a native of Warren, has earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Jones graduated from Warren High School in 2016 and completed her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2020. Jones then moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas…
First State Bank hosts hamburger cookout for BCMC staff to celebrate Hospital Week
Staff members from First State Bank cooked hamburgers and served a free lunch to the Bradley County Medical Center staff today as part of National Hospital Week. The food covered lunch for hospital staff and the leftovers are available to the night shift. BCMC thanks First State Bank for helping us celebrate Hospital Week!
Local doctors honored at BC Medical and Health Foundation fundraiser, UAPB Head Coach and former Lumberjack Alonzo Hampton keynote speaker
Bradley County Medical and Health Foundation held a fundraiser Friday at Immanuel Baptist Church to honor eight physicians. Foundation President Bridgette Harding and Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt said the funds raised would go towards laptop computers to assist with staff training. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Freelance Contributor Glenetta Burks served…
Chamber discusses Market On Main and upcoming ribbon cutting
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed upcoming events at their monthly meeting on Monday. Julie Hamilton and Estephany Roman said the next Market On Main event will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20. About 19 vendors and four food trucks are expected. A new banner was donated by Kenna Sparks. By Tim…
WHS Class of 1963 holds reunion
The 1963 WHS class reunion was recently held May 5 at the home of Tommy and Cathy Richardson. 21 classmates were in attendance along with Mr. Billy Joe Watson, the class sponsor.
Congratulations to WHS graduate Peyton Sinclair
You Finally made it and We are So Proud of you!! Congratulations!! We can’t wait to see what God has in store for you in this next chapter of your life! May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalms 20:4 We love you, Mom and Mr Joe…
Car accident occurs Sunday evening on North Walnut Street
A car accident occurred on Sunday night around 10:49 pm in Warren, Arkansas, when a car rolled over on North Walnut Street near Bethel AME Church. Fortunately, the female driver was attended to by emergency personnel and is reported to be okay. Photo submitted.
Congratulations to WHS graduate Bryleigh Bickers
Congratulations Bryleigh! We are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see you take on the world!! With much love, Bobby, Peggy, Caleb, Casey, Carson, and Christopher CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Photos of the Saturday demolition work from the sky
County work crews continued the task of demolition and cleanup through Friday afternoon and all of Saturday. After getting the western wall of the Hankins Building down Friday, most of the crew focused on the cleanup effort. Truck after truck hauled loads of debris to the County Landfill in a what no doubt was a…
Southark Spotlight: Brooke Harton selected to attend George Washington Teacher Institute
“To me, the best part of history has always been the things that people don’t always talk about,” said Warren native and educator Brooke Harton. Harton, a K-6 Library Media Specialist at North Heights Community School in Texarkana, has been selected to attend the George Washington Teacher Institute this summer. The institute is a five-day…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Hunter White
Congratulations on your accomplishments! As you make your way in the world, never lose sight of the things that matter most! Remember keep God first and you will go far in life. Happy Graduation!! We love you!! Love, Mom and Harley CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Warren Bank and Trust provides lunch to County workers
The hard working County crews that are doing the demolition work this week downtown were provided lunch at Molly’s Friday courtesy of Warren Bank and Trust. The crewmen have been working tirelessly since Tuesday to demolish the dilapidated buildings on the south side of the Courthouse Square which are now owned by the County. Pictured…
Demolition continued Thursday with the dismantling of the former Sandwich Shop and Wayne’s building
WARREN, AR – Thursday, May 4, 2023 Bradley County crews used heavy equipment to safely demolish the old Wayne’s(Sandwich Shop more recently) building across the street from the Bradley County Courthouse. The demolition started around 1:30 pm and was completed just a couple of hours later. This marks the second building to be demolished this…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Michaela Stanley
Michaela, we are so proud of you!!!! Looking forward to what God has in store for you. Keep your focus. Always remember WHOSE you are! We love you! Dad, Mom, & Ethan CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
BCMC emergency room nurse Steven Smith was named the hospital’s Employee of the Month for May
Steven’s nomination said: Steven is always positive and respectful to his team members. He can work well with anyone. He is welcoming to new members of the team. Steven always provides excellent care to all patients who come to the BCMC ER. Patients specifically ask for him and are disappointed when he is not present to…
Warren High School graduation set for May 18
Congratulations to WHS graduate Colby Grider
We love you Colby Grider! CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Demolition project started earlier than expected Tuesday when western wall of historic Ederington Building became a major concern
WARREN, Ark. – The demolition of the historic Ederington Building in Warren, Arkansas took place on Tuesday, May 1, 2023, a day earlier than originally planned. Saline River Chronicle understands that workers were preparing the site on Tuesday when the structural integrity of the western wall of the building became a concern. After the awning…
Aviation Commission recommends renaming Warren Airport after John B. Frazer, Jr.
WARREN, Ark. – In a unanimous decision on Monday evening, May 1, 2023, the Warren Aviation Commission voted in favor of recommending renaming the Warren Airport the “John B. Frazer, Jr. Field/Warren Municipal Airport†in honor of former Mayor, local businessman, and pilot John Frazer. The full Commission, including Chairman Dr. Joe H. Wharton and…
A final trip inside two historic Warren buildings
On Monday, May 1, 2023 ahead of the start of demolition of several downtown buildings to the south of the Bradley County Courthouse Square, Saline River Chronicle was granted access to photograph the historic Hankins and Wayne’s(The Sandwich Shop)buildings. We are posting these for historical purposes. The following are a number of photos from the…