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…
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Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle!
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…
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…
Hermitage School Board meets for April business
The following are the minutes from the Monday, April 10, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BoardRoom. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Kevin Reep; Reia Thomas; David Wilkerson; and Dorothy Davis.…
SRC office closed next week; site operating as usual
Saline River Chronicle’s offices, located at 225 South Main in Warren will be closed next week, April 17 through April 21. The site will continue to operate as usual. The office will open again Monday, April 24. If you need to contact someone regarding news or advertising, please call or text 870-820-2894. Inquiries can also…
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…
Rotary hears program from Katelyn Busby of Edward Jones
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, April 11 at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Abby Mendez to begin the event. Warren Rotary Club President Dennen Cuthbertson then introduced Katelyn Busby of Edward Jones in Monticello to present the program. Busby, a native…
Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle!
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…
City passes ordinance honoring Coach Don Whittemore
WARREN, Ark. – In a heartfelt moment during the Mayor’s Report at the Warren, Arkansas City Council meeting on April 10, 2023, Mayor Reep read out Ordinance A-680. The ordinance, which was passed by the council, was in honor of the late Coach Don Whittemore and his lifelong dedication to education and the Warren School…
Sam and Fufa Fullerton’s lives honored by the Warren City Council
WARREN, Ark. – On April 10, 2023, the Warren City Council held a meeting during which Mayor Reep read out two ordinances, A-679 and A-681, which were adopted in honor of the late Mr. Sam Fullerton and his wife, Mrs. Fufa Fullerton, a former Warren City Council member. The couple had made significant contributions to…
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…
Honda collides with freightliner April 6 near Warren
WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at around 2:05 pm, a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 278 and Bradley 32 in Warren, Arkansas. According to Arkansas State Police report, a 2012 Freight Liner out of Kingsland, Arkansas, and a 2019 Honda Civic/CRX, del sol, collided at the intersection. The driver…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Tarion Marshall
Congratulations Tarion! Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. – ISAIAH 41:10 Love, Mom CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Repairs being made to sewer line over the Town Branch
WARREN, Ark. – A crew of workers was busy repairing a damaged sewer line near the intersection of Pine and Myrtle Streets Monday, April 10th. The sewer line in question runs through the town branch and was damaged due to settling and erosion of the north side concrete support pile. According to one of the…
Warren Fire Department responds to early Sunday morning house fire on Cleo Street
WARREN, Ark. – At approximately 3:39 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, the Warren Fire Department responded to a call reporting a house fire at 701 Cleo Street. Ten firemen responded to the scene, and upon arrival, they noted flames coming through the roof of the house. The fire was put out by WFD crews. According…
Tim Davis wins Jersey Rural Fire Department raffle
The Jersey Rural Fire Department announced the winner of its first-ever shotgun raffle on April 8, 2023. Tim Davis was selected as the winner of the raffle, which was held to raise funds for the department’s operations. The winning ticket was drawn by 97-year old Mr. Mose Williams at the Jersey Rural Fire Department in…
Warren arrest report for April 3-9, 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.
Great turnout for 2023 Banks Easter Egg Hunt(photos included)
BANKS, Ark. – Residents of Banks, Arkansas eagerly anticipated the annual Easter egg hunt and family fun day, which took place at the city park on Saturday, April 8th. Hosted by the Primetime Riders Club and the Town of Banks, this beloved event promised a day of fun for families and children of all ages.…
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…
FeeFee Jones’s Soup Kitchen provides Easter meals over the weekend
WARREN, Ark. – FeeFee Jones’s Soup Kitchen, a local non-profit organization, provided Easter weekend meals to those in need on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The meal included dressing and gravy with cranberry sauce, green beans, sweet potatoes, roll, and an Easter treat for dessert. The soup kitchen, which has operated for over 29 years, has…