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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…

GFWC Warren Woman’s Club announces Bradley County Ten Penny Art Contest winners

“GFWC Warren Woman’s Club has announced winners of its 2023 Bradley County Ten Penny Art Contest.  The contest was under the direction of the art committee and Glenda Cross, Chair.  Sandra Gatling, Ten Penny Art Coordinator was responsible for directing the event this year. Judging was provided by juried artist, Rob Reep of Warren.  Each…

Reba Rice finds success through Belleview Estates

Special to Saline River Chronicle from Belleview Estates: Mrs. Reba Rice came to Belleview Estates with a broken hip for short-term rehabilitation.  Mrs. Reba was needing some assistance with walking and self-care tasks. She received extensive OT and PT services.  A personalized plan of care was developed to improve upper and lower body strength, balance, endurance, gait and self-care. Mrs. Reba progressed well…

Summer teacher workshops to highlight six historic sites in the Arkansas Delta

LITTLE ROCK – Economics Arkansas is proud to announce a new summer teacher workshop series highlighting six historic sites in the Arkansas Delta and the unique economic impact each has had on the state. Partnering with the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics at the University of Central Arkansas, one-day workshops will be conducted at…

Warren Choir performs National Anthem at Thursday Travelers game

LITTLE ROCK – Despite the rain showers that caused a delayed start to Thursday night’s Arkansas Travelers game, students from the Warren Choral Department took to the field to perform the National Anthem at Dickey-Stephens Park. A total of 38 singers from the WMS Intermediate Choir and WHS Advanced Choir made the trip to North…

PTF Committee finalizing plans for 2023 festival

Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee members met Thursday to help finalize some details for the festival. Kicking off the festival will be the Tour de Tomato bike ride, with routes through Hermitage and Johnsville, on May 20. Volunteers and sponsors are needed. Attending were Chairwoman Kenna Sparks, Keeton Hudson, Nora Pacheco, Stephanie Slaughter and…

Health Foundation makes donation to BCMC for new conference room furniture

The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation recently presented a check to BCMC CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt as the foundation used their funds to purchase new furniture for the remodeled conference room inside the hospital. This includes a number of tables that can be separated and put into different patterns along with all of the new chairs.…

BCMC Auxiliary presents donation for new conference room tech at Hospital

The BCMC Auxiliary recently presented Bradley County Medical Center CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt a check to cover the cost of a new monitor for the hospital’s remodeled conference room that includes a videoconferencing camera, speakers, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and interactive capabilities. Huitt is accepting the check from BCMC Auxiliary members Phyllis Loomis and Liz McKinstry.…

Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies thank community for successful fundraiser

Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies thanked everyone that supported them in their Chicken Dinner Fundraiser this past week. According to organizers it was a great success. They said it wouldn’t have been possible without everyone that purchased a plate along with many donations. Special thanks to: Mike Nichols Tyson Foods SuperValue YMCA Lumberjack Yamaha Inc. AHF…

Suspect found in apartment in Warren, now in custody

Fredrick Rainey, a man who has been sought since Monday after fleeing police in Fordyce which resulted in two Fordyce Police officers being seriously injured, has been caught in a Warren apartment according to Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl. 4:43 p.m. UPDATE: Saline River Chronicle confirmed through the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department that Rainey was…