Monticello, Arkansas – The UAM Pre-Vet Club is holding a Petting Zoo event on Saturday, April 1st, at Monticello Animal Clinic parking lot to raise money for their veterinary work overseas this summer and to support a local rescue group. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and animal lovers alike. Visitors…
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Banks residents reminded to pay Fire Department membership dues by April 15th
Banks, Ark. – The Town of Banks has issued a Public Service Announcement regarding the membership dues for the Banks Volunteer Fire Department District. The district provides essential fire coverage for the Town of Banks, the Wagnon community down to the main line road on BR 1 south, and the Lacey Hill area. According to…
Market on Main returns to Warren this April
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the return of Market on Main in downtown Warren, Arkansas. The market will take place on Saturday, April 15th from 10am-2pm and will be the first Market on Main of 2023. The market, which has been held in the past on the old Martin’s Department Store lot…
Hermitage High School families qualify for home internet through Affordable Connectivity Program
In an effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all families have access to reliable internet, the federal government has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under this program, eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward home internet services. Hermitage High School is proud to be a Community Eligibility Provision…
Warren Middle School Choir members receive academic awards at Spring Musical
At their recent Spring musical, family and friends of Beginning Choir members at Warren Middle School were able to see the progress their learners have made this year, as well as see their students’ accomplishments recognized. Awards presented to students were as follows: Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards (3.0 GPA for the first semester) were awarded…
Warren Country Club to host crawfish and shrimp boil for Pavilion Project and Warren High School Golf Team
The Warren Country Club is getting ready to host a special event for a couple of great causes. On Saturday, March 25, from 12 pm to 7 pm, the Club will host a Crawfish and Boiled Shrimp Dinner as a benefit for the Pavilion Project and the Warren High School Golf Team. This event promises…
Easter Egg Hunt set for April 8th in Banks
The Town of Banks is gearing up for its annual Easter egg hunt and family fun day, set to take place on Saturday, April 8th, at the city park. Hosted by the Primetime Riders Club and the Town of Banks, this event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and children of all ages.…
Warren Police Department asking for public’s help in investigation into two recent shots fired calls
Warren, AR – The Warren Police Department is seeking information about two recent incidents involving shots fired calls in the Butler St. area. These incidents occurred within a week of each other and fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case. The first incident took place on Thursday, March 9, 2023, around 11:30 p.m. at…
Warren Branch Library to host crochet & knitting class with Eva Potter
The Warren Branch Library is inviting all crochet and knitting enthusiasts to join them for a class on Thursday, March 23rd, at 3:30 PM. The class will be led by the experienced and talented instructor, Eva Potter. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn the basics of crochet and knitting or an expert…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Valeria Navarro
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Quorum Court hears report on Extension Service, BCMC, and Courthouse renovation
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Extension Service agents gave their annual report to Bradley County Quorum Court Monday night. Staff Chairman John Gavin and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Michelle Carter described the various programs they and their staff had conducted. Gavin said the County Extension Council is comprised of 20 members. In agriculture, programs…
Big rig wrecks on Smith Road in Warren Tuesday afternoon(photos included)
WARREN, Ark. – An 18-wheeler crashed Tuesday afternoon, March 21, 2023 on Smith road in Warren. The Warren Police Department, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, as well as the Warren Fire Department and Rescue Truck were on the scene of the early afternoon cargo-truck accident that took place just northeast of Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on…
BC Rural Fire Department tackles grass/woods fire Tuesday
The Bradley County Rural Fire Department responded to a woodland and grass fire Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023 around 6:38 p.m. on Highway 278 West. Photos courtesy of Bradley County Rural Fire Department.
New festival coming to Hermitage in May
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Sign ups are now open for the first annual Hermit Daze Festival coming in May 2023 to Hermitage. A Committee meeting is being held later this week for organizers of the festival, but the group has already announced they are looking for vendors and volunteers to take part. The event will feature…
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Graduation is right around the corner. If you would like to honor your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle, you can do so directly on our front page. For just $20 you get a photo of your graduate along with a message of your choice. The post will contain its own unique web address, so…
Governor Huckabee Sanders requests disaster declaration from President Biden for Bradley County following severe weather in January and February
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today(March 20, 2023) requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden to support ongoing recovery efforts in communities impacted by the severe winter weather in January and February of this year, which caused power outages, damage to infrastructure, and deaths. “Today, I submitted a formal request to President Biden to secure a Major…
Warren arrest report for March 11-19, 2023
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
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Portion of North Wright Street in Warren closed due to sinkhole
According to Warren Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, a portion of North Wright Street in Warren, from Central to Phillips, has been shut down effective immediately due to a sinkhole in the road. Hearnsberger says the sinkhole is about four feet deep and is currently saturated with water. No timetable could be provided for the needed…
Union Bank celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style
Union Bank’s Martin Street location got into the full St. Patrick’s Day spirit Friday. Staff were decked out in costumes and green to celebrate. The Bank held a number of giveaways. Pictured are Union Bank staff at Warren’s Martin Street branch. Photo by Union Bank.
Three SEACBEC welding students win first place at SouthArk Weldathon event
SEACBEC welding students Avery Langford, John Wesley George, and Jacob Puterbaugh recently won first place at SouthArk’s Weldathon. SEACBEC announced the win Friday morning, and gave special thanks to The Systems Group and other businesses for helping with the event. Langford competed in the torch cutter portion of the weldathan, George in SMAW, and Puterbaugh…