Saline River News

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…

Demolition continued Thursday with the dismantling of the former Sandwich Shop and Wayne’s building

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…

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…

Demolition project started earlier than expected Tuesday when western wall of historic Ederington Building became a major concern

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.

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

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…

Warren Street Committee examining most needed streets for repaving

Warren Street Committee examining most needed streets for repaving

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council Street Committee met Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Warren Municipal Courtroom to tackle a number of street issues around the community. Present were Chairmen Emily Moseley, Alderman Latanza Atkins, and Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger. Not present was Alderman Joel Tolefree. First on the agenda was a request…

Portion of Main Street closed earlier than anticipated due to concerns that western wall of the Ederington Building is moving

Portion of Main Street closed earlier than anticipated due to concerns that western wall of the Ederington Building is moving

A portion of Main Street from Cedar to Cypress is being closed earlier than expected today, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 over concerns that the western wall of the old Ederington Building is already moving. Saline River Chronicle is told that crews working to prepare the sight for the planned demolition to start Wednesday, have felt…

Demolition of several downtown Warren buildings planned to start Wednesday

Demolition of several downtown Warren buildings planned to start Wednesday

WARREN, Ark. – According to the Bradley County Judge’s office, if all goes as planned, the demolition of the buildings to the Southside of the Courthouse Square is scheduled to start Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The former Ederington, Sandwich Shop(old Wayne’s), Hankins, as well as two other buildings, including the former Rural Water office will…