Saline River News

Schedule of Warren’s Holy Week services announced

WARREN, Ark. – Local residents are gearing up for Holy Week services as the Easter holiday approaches. The Bradley County Ministerial Alliance has announced a series of services taking place next week, featuring local religious leaders from various denominations. The Holy Week services will kick off on Monday, April 3rd at the First Freewill Baptist…

North Wright Street open to traffic again following sinkhole repairs

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren announced today that North Wright Street is officially open to traffic again after being closed for repairs due to a sinkhole that developed on March 18. City Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger reported that repairs have been completed on the sinkhole, which was about four feet deep. Traffic can…

Tim Kessler appointed to Intermodal Board as representative from Drew County

Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin recently informed Tim Kessler of his appointment as Drew County’s representative to the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Board for a three-year term. Kessler, who recently moved to Monticello from Warren, is a freelance contributor to Saline River Chronicle. Kessler served for three years on the Board of Directors…

Hop on over to the Warren City Park for the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Easter Egg Hunt and Book Giveaway this Saturday

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual Community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1 at Warren City Park from 10 am-12 pm. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and children of all ages. In addition to the traditional egg hunt, this year’s…

The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarships are available

The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarship is now available, created by retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey- Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert- Warren.  The $1,000 scholarship to be given at each school district was developed to assist students from low-income families in going to college. …

Southeast Arkansas Regional Library and South Arkansas Telephone Company Inc.(SATCO) celebrate with Warren Branch Library on Foundation for Rural Service Grant Award

WARREN, Ark. – The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, announced the recipients of 31 grants totaling over $142,000 to support projects in communities served by NTCA members.  Southeast Arkansas Regional Library is pleased to announce Warren Branch Library as one of these grant recipients. Warren Branch Library…

Applications now available for ABC Preschool in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – ABC Preschool announced that they will be accepting applications for open enrollment starting March 27th. Parents interested in enrolling their child in the preschool can pick up applications at the Warren ABC Preschool location. To fully register for preschool, parents will need to provide several documents, including a birth certificate, social security…

Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies to host annual fundraiser with chicken dinner and silent auction

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies are gearing up for their annual fundraiser, which will feature a Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction on April 21st, 2023. The event will take place at the Search & Rescue Building located at 206 East Cedar from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-9:00 p.m. For just $12 a…

Re-New-ing Edinburg members collaborate on multiple upcoming projects and events

NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The members of the New Edinburg Community Center gathered on March 21, 2023, to discuss the progress of their ongoing initiatives to revitalize their town. The meeting, called to order by President Martha Tolano, was attended by 13 members, and they discussed several ongoing programs and upcoming events aimed at revitalizing…

Celebrate your engagement or wedding by sharing it with the community on SRC for free

Attention all Saline River Chronicle readers! Did you recently get engaged or tie the knot with the love of your life? We want to celebrate your special moments with you! At Saline River Chronicle, we offer free publication of engagement and wedding announcements on our website. To submit your announcement, simply email us at [email protected]

Warren Street Department begins removal of stumps from Main Street trees

Warren Street Department begins removal of stumps from Main Street trees

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Street Department began removing stumps from the old trees lining Main Street Friday, March 24, 2023 using a backhoe. The stumps will be ground down once they have been removed. The trees were originally planted years ago as part of a downtown beautification effort called townscape. However, over the years…

Local South Arkansas banking leaders head to Washington DC to discuss industry with policy makers

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, banking leaders from South Arkansas, including Dave Dickson, president of Union Bank of Warren and Monticello, Reathel Privett, CFO of Union Bank and Randy Rawls of Warren, vice president of Union Bank, traveled to Washington DC for their yearly trip to meet with policy makers and discuss their industry. The…

Library visitors take part in a fun afternoon crochet and knitting class with Eva Potter Thursday

Warren, Ark. – The Crochet & Knitting Class with Eva Potter held yesterday at the Warren Branch Library saw a great turnout of nearly 10 participants. The weekly class, which meets every Thursday at 3:30, is aimed at beginners and experts alike who are interested in learning the art of crochet and knitting or simply…

Hospital visits, food contract, and COVID-19 and flu patient decreases discussed during Thursday BCMC Board meeting

Controller Matt Pace explained to the Bradley County Medical Center board Thursday that overall hospital visits in February were down 13 percent. He said cash on hand and investments increased by $237,000, revenues were $3.6 million with an $83,000 net loss, accounts receivable were down 12 percent since October and sales tax collected in February…