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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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…
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…
Mainline Health holds grand reopening for Warren Clinic following renovations(video included)
WARREN, Ark. – A grand reopening ceremony was held Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Mainline Health Warren Clinic on East Church Street, celebrating the finished renovations of medical facility. At least 50 or more people from around the community, including the Chamber of Commerce, local leaders, as well as Mainline employees and administration were…
Work continues at the Bradley County Courthouse
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…
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…