The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarship is now available, created by retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey- Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert- Warren. The $1,000 scholarship to be given at each school district was developed to assist students from low-income families in going to college. …
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Southeast Arkansas Regional Library and South Arkansas Telephone Company Inc.(SATCO) celebrate with Warren Branch Library on Foundation for Rural Service Grant Award
WARREN, Ark. – The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, announced the recipients of 31 grants totaling over $142,000 to support projects in communities served by NTCA members. Southeast Arkansas Regional Library is pleased to announce Warren Branch Library as one of these grant recipients. Warren Branch Library…
Applications now available for ABC Preschool in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – ABC Preschool announced that they will be accepting applications for open enrollment starting March 27th. Parents interested in enrolling their child in the preschool can pick up applications at the Warren ABC Preschool location. To fully register for preschool, parents will need to provide several documents, including a birth certificate, social security…
Warren arrest report for March 20-25, 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.
Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies to host annual fundraiser with chicken dinner and silent auction
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies are gearing up for their annual fundraiser, which will feature a Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction on April 21st, 2023. The event will take place at the Search & Rescue Building located at 206 East Cedar from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-9:00 p.m. For just $12 a…
Grace Cowboy Church invites community to join Easter Egg Hunt celebration
WARREN, Ark. – Grace Cowboy Church is all set to host an exciting Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th, at their arena located at 316 Smith Road in Warren, Arkansas. The fun-filled event will commence at 10:00 A.M. and promises to be a great time for families and friends of all ages. The event…
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…
Re-New-ing Edinburg members collaborate on multiple upcoming projects and events
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The members of the New Edinburg Community Center gathered on March 21, 2023, to discuss the progress of their ongoing initiatives to revitalize their town. The meeting, called to order by President Martha Tolano, was attended by 13 members, and they discussed several ongoing programs and upcoming events aimed at revitalizing…
Celebrate your engagement or wedding by sharing it with the community on SRC for free
Attention all Saline River Chronicle readers! Did you recently get engaged or tie the knot with the love of your life? We want to celebrate your special moments with you! At Saline River Chronicle, we offer free publication of engagement and wedding announcements on our website. To submit your announcement, simply email us at salineriverchronicle@gmail.com…
Warren Street Department begins removal of stumps from Main Street trees
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Street Department began removing stumps from the old trees lining Main Street Friday, March 24, 2023 using a backhoe. The stumps will be ground down once they have been removed. The trees were originally planted years ago as part of a downtown beautification effort called townscape. However, over the years…
City of Warren announces upcoming meetings
WARREN, Ark. – Warren City officials have announced two upcoming meetings that are open to the public. The first meeting is a Civil Service Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. The second meeting is a Community & Economic Development Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, March…
Local South Arkansas banking leaders head to Washington DC to discuss industry with policy makers
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, banking leaders from South Arkansas, including Dave Dickson, president of Union Bank of Warren and Monticello, Reathel Privett, CFO of Union Bank and Randy Rawls of Warren, vice president of Union Bank, traveled to Washington DC for their yearly trip to meet with policy makers and discuss their industry. The…
Library visitors take part in a fun afternoon crochet and knitting class with Eva Potter Thursday
Warren, Ark. – The Crochet & Knitting Class with Eva Potter held yesterday at the Warren Branch Library saw a great turnout of nearly 10 participants. The weekly class, which meets every Thursday at 3:30, is aimed at beginners and experts alike who are interested in learning the art of crochet and knitting or simply…
Hospital visits, food contract, and COVID-19 and flu patient decreases discussed during Thursday BCMC Board meeting
Controller Matt Pace explained to the Bradley County Medical Center board Thursday that overall hospital visits in February were down 13 percent. He said cash on hand and investments increased by $237,000, revenues were $3.6 million with an $83,000 net loss, accounts receivable were down 12 percent since October and sales tax collected in February…
Does this lost dog belong to you?
Warren, AR – A dog was recently found in the local area, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating its owner. The owner of the animal is urged to contact the Warren Police Department at 870-226-3703. The department reminds pet owners of the importance of having identification on their pets at all…
Bradley County 4-H holds annual awards dinner
The Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner was held recently at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren, celebrating the hard work and achievements of the county’s 4-H members and volunteers. Among the highlights of the evening were the naming of Asher Weaver as the 4-H Member of the Year and Mindy Castleberry as the 4-H Volunteer of…
UAM Pre-Vet Club presents petting zoo to support animal care overseas and local rescue group
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…
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…