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.
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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…
Banks Volunteer Fire Department responds to mobile home fire
Banks, AR – On the night of May 1, 2023, Banks Volunteer Fire Department received a call for a mobile home fire on Bradley CR 5 at around 9:15 pm. The home was completely engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived on the scene, and despite their best efforts, the home was…
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…
UAM Tree Campus Higher Education celebrates Arbor Day
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently observed Arbor Day by hosting a tree dedication and educational program. The event was held on April 27 at the Centennial Clock Tower on the Monticello campus and was attended by a group of about 50 people, including Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Rex Nelson, who…
Rotary hears program about upcoming Hermit Daze Festival
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 2 at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Michaela Stanley, Junior Rotarian from Warren High School, to begin the program. Taylor Hernandez was then introduced to the club to talk about the upcoming Hermit Daze Festival in Hermitage on May 20.…
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
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…
County Landfill closing Wednesday until further notice for building demolition reasons
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Courthouse: To all Bradley County Landfill customers: The Landfill will be closed after tomorrow(Tuesday, May 2, 2023) until further notice. Due to the safety of our customers while the County trucks are hauling off the condemned buildings.