Cleanup work on the Bradley County Courthouse grounds continued this week as the large beams used to support the cranes that hoisted the tower into place some months ago were removed. Pictured above is the south side of the courthouse lawn Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. The project has continued since the tower was placed…
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Grand opening held Thursday for Yacnorev Community Services on Main in Warren
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, March 16 for Yacnorev Community Services located at 113 North Main Street in Warren. The new business held its grand opening Thursday with a number of local business and community leaders present. Yacnorev Community Services is a mental health case management…
BC Medical and Health Foundation prepares for Doctors’ Appreciation Banquet
Bradley County Medical and Health Foundation met Thursday at Brunson Medical Complex to discuss it’s upcoming Doctors Appreciation Banquet. It will be held at 6 p.m. May 5 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased from foundation members. Shown are President Bridgette Harding, left, and Vice President Dr. Sue Martin. Photo…
Holy Deliverance Cogic Revival services set for March 26-28
SRC unanimously accepted as a member of the Arkansas Press Association
Saline River Chronicle was notified earlier this month that our digital publication has been unanimously accepted as a new member of the Arkansas Press Association. “Everyone who helps put the chronicle together each and every day is incredibly honored to be accepted into such an historic organization as the Arkansas Press Association, which has been…
Dana Harvey presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met March 14 for its weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Tessa Andrus who came to speak today in place of Natalie Cooper who was attending a conference. After Andrus, Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling introduced his program of fellow Rotarian Dana Harvey.…
Parker and Stanfield to wed in May ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Parker are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Reagan Leigh, to Michael Darin Stanfield. Michael is the son of Thomas Stanfield and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sinclair. Reagan is a 2019 graduate of Warren High School and is currently employed with Timber Logistics Inc. Michael is…
City Council approves rezone for new restaurant and Bryant’s Building demolition go-ahead given, plus full Council report
A new Cajun restaurant will be opening soon in Warren following action taken Monday night by Warren City Council. Nicholas Hebert appeared before the council to request rezoning of his property at Pierson and McCauley. Upon a recommendation from Warren Planning Commission, the area was rezoned from R2 (multifamily residential) to C1 (commercial). An ordinance…
Updates given on Elementary construction and High School repairs at Warren School Board meeting
Warren School Superintendent Bryan Cornish gave an update on construction activities at Monday’s Warren School Board meeting. He said footings had been poured at Warren High School and that hopefully, school personnel could move back in it by the first of August. At Lumberjack Arena, a canopy and handicapped lift are in the process of…
Chamber discusses success of food trucks, April Easter event, and more
A lengthy discussion was held about food courts at the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Board members pointed to the success of other food courts in the area, including Monticello’s Food Court Friday and the recent Farmer’s Market Trade Days held at the Bradley County…
Warren arrest report for March 6-13, 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.
March 13-17 proclaimed “AmeriCorps Week in Arkansas”
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed a proclamation Monday, March 13, 2023 honoring AmeriCoprs and AmeriCoprs Seniors at the Warren Municipal building. AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Mayor Reep proclaimed…
Farmer’s Daughters Trade Days continues Saturday at the Bradley County Fair Grounds
Around 500 people attended the first day of Farmer’s Daughters Trade Days in Warren Friday, March 10, 2023. The new temporary craft market event opened to the public for shopping Friday morning and the crowd was steady. Well over 50 vendors were busy selling all sorts of homemade goods, from soaps and spices to jewelry…
ASP Lt. Alex Krneta speaks to Warren Lions Club
As of Thursday, Troop F of Arkansas State Police, based in Warren, is under new leadership. Lt. Alex Krneta, assistant commander of Troop F since August, revealed to Warren Lions Club on Wednesday that Capt. Scott Woodward had retired after 36 years of service. Woodward has served as commander of Troop F since April 2018.…
Mainline Health Systems Warren Clinic to hold grand reopening after renovations
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) announced on Monday the grand reopening of its Warren Clinic that has recently undergone more than $325,000 in renovations thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Health Centers grant from HRSA. When visiting the updated facility, patients will enter a centralized lobby opposed to three…
Three Warren students attend HOSA Competition
The following students represented SEACBEC at Arkansas State HOSA Competition March 6th and 7th in Hot Springs: Ana Romero, Cristal Castillo, and Bryleigh Bickers. Cristal Castillo won silver in Extemporaneous Writing.
Saline River Chronicle donates children’s books by late author Glenn Lansdale to Warren reading program
Saline River Chronicle donated copies this week of the children’s book “Let’s Go Fishin” to the Eastside Elementary Media Center honoring the memory of Glenn Lansdale, a Warren native and author. Pictured are Rob Reep owner of Saline River Chronicle, Cassidy Cathey, Eastside Media Specialist, and Sara Weaver, Eastside Principal. The books will be given…
Seven Warren students to attend Arkansas Boys and Girls State
Warren High School has selected delegates for the 2023 Arkansas Boys and Girls State. Representing WHS at Boys State are Maxx McGaha, Terence Roberson, Alex Ayala & Landon Milton (not pictured). Representing WHS at Girls State are Sarah Forrest, Alice Regalado, & Victoria O’Neill (not pictured). The American Legion Post sponsors these students.
Courthouse tower lights look gorgeous beaming over downtown Warren
Take a drive around the court square sometime soon one evening and take a gander at the new tower basking in a beautiful nightlight recently installed. The lighting on the tower is a really nice addition to the project. It can be seen from some distance away and adds a unique ambiance to the downtown…
City committee recommends accepting bid to demolish dilapidated Bryant’s Building
Two city committees met Tuesday and recommended to the City Council that a contract to demolish a downtown building be accepted and that a citizens committee be set up to make recommendations on code violations. Both meetings were held in a city shed behind the old National Guard Armory. The Sanitation Committee was chaired by…
Warren native and UAPB head football coach Alonzo Hampton visits Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 7 inside First United Methodist Church for its weekly meeting. A large crowd of Rotarians and visitors were on hand to listen to the program. The first order of business was the Rotary Club voting to use a portion of their Foundation Points to recognize LaDonna Mathur…