He was a standout on the football field and basketball court for the Lumberjacks, but now Warren senior Jalin Lee has stepped up to serve the United States as a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard. Lee enlisted in mid February as an 11B into the El Dorado unit. Lee will be furthering his…
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Warren arrest report for February 27-March 6, 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.
Terri Sutherland awarded BCMC Employee of the Month for February
Terri’s nomination mentioned how much she truly cares for her coworkers as she initiates departmental gifts for celebrations and times of sympathy. She also stays late and is willing to cover shifts as needed. Terri has a patient first mentality. She knows so many of our patients by name and is willing to go above…
Firefighters respond to two separate oil storage fires this weekend near Moro Bay
MORO BAY, Ark. – Multiple fire crews from Bradley County and Union County were called Sunday, March 5 to a fire at Moro Bay on Mitchum Landing Road due to an oil storage tank explosion, the second such event of the weekend. Crews with the Bradley County Rural Fire Department, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department,…
Handmade goods, boutique clothes, jewelry, knives, and food trucks to be available at Farmer’s Daughters Trade Days this coming weekend
A large craft and handmade goods fair called Farmer’s Daughters Trade Days is coming to the Warren Tomato Market March 10 and 11. The event is set to feature craft vendors, boutique-style shops, food trucks, handmade jewelry, handcrafted knives, and much more available for purchase. One of the event organizers, Melody Hargis Ferguson told Saline…
Mrs. LeeAnnie Daniels celebrates 101st birthday
Former Warren resident Mrs. LeeAnnie Daniels recently celebrated her 101st birthday in February! According to her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Addison of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mrs. Daniels was a longtime Warren resident until health complications required a move. Saline River Chronicle wishes the happiest of birthdays to Mrs. LeeAnnie! We are glad you are a reader…
Students Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley to represent Hermitage at Girls State; Easton Parker selected to attend Boys State
Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley will represent Hermitage High School at Arkansas Girls State May 28 – June 2, 2023 at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Aislin is the daughter of Chris and Amanda England. Ma’Kya is the daughter of Tiffany Pumphrey and Corey Ashley. Arkansas Girls State delegates are chosen on the following qualifications:…
SEACBEC students get hands on health care experience
Eight SEACBEC students in the class of Kasey Reep recently attended “A Day in the Life” program at UAM in Monticello. The event was held February 17 and sponsored by UAMS. Students Abigail Pascual Cortez, Anna Grace Mitchell, Ashlyn Crawford, Karlee Files, Jolie Trussell, Murphie Wilkinson, Adyson Rauls, and Ashley Rodriguez were able to get…
Board approves bid to replace Bradley County Medical Center roof
In a special meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members approved a bid to replace the entire roof over the hospital. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders said that while there is no timeline yet on when the work will begin nor on how long it will take, there does not appear any indication that the…
Bradley County 4-H members visit Capitol to see government in action
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers were seeing green Tuesday when Arkansas 4-H members showed up en masse at the Capitol for a day of learning about the state government and meeting their legislators. Nearly 500 Arkansas 4-H members, agents, leaders and volunteers from 52 of the state’s 75 counties participated. There was widespread applause after…
Warren adds new garbage truck to its solid waste fleet
The City of Warren added a brand new garbage truck to its fleet this week. The arrival of the new vehicle is part of a lease program which the Warren City Council authorized several months ago in order to help City crews maintain the community’s sanitation services. Warren Mayor Gregg Reep says that “The City…
Becke Williams of Rocking Horse Ranch Arkansas speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly program Tuesday, Feb. 28 inside the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The group heard from Hermitage Junior Rotarian Grace Smith and Warren Junior Rotarian Ashley Cortez to begin the program. Rotarian Dixon Platt then introduced his program of Becke Williams, who owns the Rocking Horse…
WFD Fireman’s Ball celebrated over the weekend
Warren Fire Department celebrated its 103rd birthday in style Saturday night at Warren Country Club with a steak dinner, awards, a fundraising auction and a dance featuring Boots Bailey and the Boys. A large crowd was on hand as Capt. Clint Horn served as master of ceremonies. He noted that improvements in the past year included…
Bradley County to hold pesticide collection event
Bradley County producers and commercial applicators will have the opportunity to dispose of their outdated and unused pesticides during a collection event on Tuesday, March 7. The event will take place at the Bradley County Fairgrounds. Inventory forms are due by March 1, and can be picked up at the Bradley County Extension Office or…
Boil order lifted for the town of Banks
Banks Waterworks announced Friday in a statement that the Department of Health has lifted the recent boil order in the town of Banks that has been in place since the freezing rain storm that caused major power outages around the region. The Department of Health has released the ‘BOIL WATER’ notice issued on 2/3/2023 by…
Contracts signed for new Banks fire station construction
A new fire station is set to be constructed in the Bradley County community of Banks after the final contracts were signed Friday according to Mayor Keeton Hudson’s office. The new fire station will be a 40′ x 60′ building with four bays located on the site of the old Banks gymnasium. According to the…
Boil order issued and state of emergency declared for the town of Banks
Around 10:30 a.m. the local government of Banks announced a boil order issued until further notice due to the power outage. Then, around 11:00 a.m., Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson announced a state of emergency declaration for the community of Banks. I have issued a state of emergency declaration in the Town of Banks, due to…
Quorum Court hears report on jail issues, road repairs, and more during Tuesday meeting
Although she is starting her fourth term in the Arkansas General Assembly, state Rep. Sonia Barker is now beginning to represent the newly created District 96, which includes half of Bradley County. Barker appeared at Tuesday’s Bradley County Quorum Court meeting along with her husband. They live in Smackover and have three adult children plus…
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Saline River Chronicle can go with you everywhere! We wanted to share with our iPhone users how to add a quick shortcut to Saline River Chronicle right on your iPhone’s home screen. This is not a required step to view Saline River Chronicle, but it can save you some time when you are ready to…
Local officials sworn in to start new terms in 2023
Bradley County, Warren and Hermitage officials were sworn in on New Year’s Day at the Bradley County Courthouse. New mayors Gregg Reep of Warren and Matt Cathey of Hermitage were sworn in. Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson was not present. Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney said, “When you sign up for one of these jobs, you…
Residents on alert after theft in the Wagnon community(Story updated since original publishing)
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public to share that a Kawasaki KLX 140 was taken from Bradley Road 10 near the Wagnon Community in Bradley County sometime during the early morning hours of Friday, December 30, 2022. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office at 870-226-3491. Saline…