Saline River News

Warren Street crews hard at work to improve Main Street drainage

WARREN, Ark. – Warren Street Department crews have been hard at work on Wednesday, April 12, improving the city’s Main Street. According to Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, the crews have been hammering out concrete sections along the walkway and replacing them with metal grates as part of the ongoing improvement efforts. The work being done is…

State Representative Jeff Wardlaw speaks to BC Retired Teachers and Employees

WARREN, Ark. – On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association held their regular meeting at the First United Methodist Church. The guest speaker for the event was State Representative Jeff Wardlaw, who spoke to the group about legislation and insurance that affects school teachers and employees. Jonalyn Reep is…

Dr. Tracy Tucker named Vice Chancellor of UAM College of Technology-Crossett

MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM has announced the appointment of Dr. Tracy Tucker as vice chancellor of the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC). Her appointment will begin on July 1, 2023. She is a 1987 graduate of Hamburg High School in Hamburg, Arkansas. Dr. Tucker earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University…

Warren City Council tackles fire policy changes, commercial garbage issues, and police overtime

On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Warren City Council held their monthly meeting at the Municipal Building in Warren, Arkansas. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with council members Memory Burks Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Emily Moseley, Joel Tolefree, and Latanza Atkins, who participated by phone, in attendance. Council member Angela Marshall was absent. The…

Mainline Health CEO talks to Warren School Board about possibly setting up a school-based clinic

Warren School Board approved the 2023-24 certified salary schedule Monday night, which under the state LEARNS Act sets a base salary for teachers at $50,000. The schedule includes an additional $2,000 for teachers already making $50,000. Salaries for administrators were also raised by $2,000. At the end of the meeting, Superintendent Bryan Cornish said, “As…

Chamber talks Market On Main, downtown decorating, and Tomato Festival preparations

Market On Main will return to the former Martin’s lot this Saturday, it was announced at Monday’s monthly Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board meeting. Board member Estephany Roman said 21 vendors are expected from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. including four food trucks with coffee, Mexican food and fried items. The vendors are only limited by…

Immanuel Baptist Church hosts community choir for Easter Cantata ‘See Him Face to Face’

Warren, Arkansas – On Friday, April 7, 2023, Immanuel Baptist Church welcomed a large community choir for a very special Easter cantata. The event took place at the church’s location on 701 West Pine Street. A sizable congregation gathered to witness the performance of the choir. The cantata was a celebration of Easter and the…