The following are the local election results for Bradley County. They are presented in the order in which they were printed at the Courthouse. US Senate REP John Boozman – 1,823 LIB Kenneth Cates – 63 DEM Natalie James – 729 US Congress District 04 REP Bruce Westerman – 1,806 DEM John White – 707…
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36th Annual Buck Fever Festival happening this weekend in Banks
The City of Banks and Buck Fever Festival Committee are hosting the 36th annual Buck Fever Festival on the opening weekend of deer season. The dates are November 11,12, and 13, 2022. Activities will begin Friday, November 11 at 6:30, with our traditional Buck Fever pageant for our little ones age 0-4 years old. There…
Bradley County burn ban lifted
Saline River Chronicle was notified Monday morning that the burn ban has been lifted for Bradley County. According to the latest information we have, burn bans have been lifted in Bradley, Cleveland, and Calhoun Counties. While Drew, Ashley, Lincoln, and Union Counties’ bans remain.
Where you can vote in Bradley County
As of Wednesday morning around 250 people in Bradley County had already cast a ballot during the early voting period which started Monday, October 24. As your local election coverage headquarters, Saline River Chronicle would like to remind every of where and when voting is open. Early voting is being held at the County Clerk’s…
36th Annual Buck Fever Festival schedule announced
One of Bradley County’s most enjoyable events, the Annual Buck Fever Festival in Banks, is set for November 11 through 13. This is the 36th edition of the event, and the complete schedule has officially been released. The bulk of the event is to be held on Saturday, November 12 with the parade, dog show,…
Buck Fever Festival announces featured entertainment for 2022 event
The Buck Fever Festival has announced the featured entertainment for the 2022 Buck Fever Festival will be Jeremy Alan Jones. Jones will take the stage at 8:00p.m. Saturday November 12th, 2022. According to the Buck Fever Festival, “Jeremy Alan Jones is an exceptionally gifted and versatile country music artist from North Little Rock, Arkansas. He…
Three people flown to Little Rock after firetruck and ATV collide
BANKS, Ark. – Three individuals were med-flighted to Little Rock after a crash involving a firetruck and a side-by-side ATV on Bradley 238 near Banks, a quarter of a mile north of Mobley Branch Monday, October 3, 2022 around 3:40 p.m. CST. According to the official Arkansas Motor Vehicle Collision report, the driver of the…
Town of Banks hosting Halloween event October 29
Bradley County under a burn ban
As of September 27, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., Bradley County is now under a Burn Ban. That’s according to the Bradley County Courthouse official Facebook account. Dry conditions continue to persist, with no rain in sight. Currently, no surrounding county has implanted a burn ban, but we expect to see more in the coming hours…
2022 Bradley County Fair Best of Show for Livestock announced
The following is the complete list of the 2022 Bradley County Fair Livestock winners. Congratulations to all who participated! Best of Show Poultry: Audrey McCoskey-Dark Braham Pullet 4-H Pullet: Grand Champion-Asher Weaver Reserve Champion-Ariel Weaver Bearded Buff Lace Polish Poultry: Grand Champion-Maggie Rice Reserve Champion-Dathan Rice Dark Braham Pullet: Grand Champion – Audrey McCoskey Reserve…
2022 Bradley County Fair Best of Show for Home Economics announced
The following is the complete list of Best of Show (Home Economics) for the 2022 Bradley County Fair. Congratulations to all who participated! Crafts: Junior-Chandler Byrd Senior-Sue Wilson Floral Arrangements: Senior-Delle Simmons Cut Flowers: Senior-Kim Forrest Potted Plants: Junior-Michaela Stanley Senior-Phyllis Barns Quilted Items: Senior-Alayne Zimmerly Scrapbooking: Junior-Riley Greenwood Senior-Diane Parnell Household Furniture: Senior-Linda Kercheval…
2022 Junior Livestock Premium Sale brings in almost $30K, PICTURES OF ALL 21 EXHIBITORS AND BUYERS INCLUDED
The 2022 Junior Livestock Premium Sale garnered nearly $30,000 raised in the 29th Annual event held this past weekend during the Bradley County Fair in Warren. Below is the complete list of exhibitors, the buyers, and the amount purchased. Also listed are the businesses and individuals that contributed add-on money. Below the list are photos…
Swine portion of the Bradley County Fair Livestock show held Monday
The Bradley County Fair kicked off Monday, September 12, 2022 with the swine-only portion of the livestock show happening at the Bradley County Fair grounds. Grant Ferrell was named the Sr. Showmanship Winner and Reserve Champion, while Luke Cathey was awarded the Jr. Showmanship Winner and Grand Champion. The fair continues later this week. To…
County 4-H Clubs reorganizing
The Bradley County 4-H clubs are reorganizing and seeking new members. The purpose of these clubs is to give youth an opportunity to participate in the youth development educational program of the University of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Youth in 4-H clubs will learn life skills, enhance leadership skills, and increase self-esteem while serving…
Extension Homemakers clubs seeking new members
An EH Club is a group of people who meet once a month to learn more about issues facing people today: personal and home safety; family relations and human development; foods and nutrition; the management of family resources; leadership; and clothing and textiles. These clubs also volunteer their time to important activities like the All…
Get SRC on your iPhone
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…
Labor Day schedules for Warren and Bradley County government buildings and services
The following are the complete schedules for the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 5, for both the City of Warren’s governmental services and buildings, as well as Bradley County’s. City of Warren Schedule for Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022 No City garbage pickup Municipal building closed Emergency services(police and fire) open and fully…
Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12
All poultry to be entered into the Bradley County Fair must comply with the poultry health regulations by being tested for Pullorum-Typhoid. The Bradley County Agent, John Gavin, will test chickens at the Bradley County Fairgrounds on Monday, September 12th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. No Pullorum-Typhoid testing will be conducted during the Fair. Contact the Bradley…
BCEDC reports total assets of $937,000
Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney told Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members Monday night that negotiations were underway with a company that could save the city of Warren and Bradley County thousands of dollars in waste disposal. Green Energy Co. is planning to build a disposal facility near Lake Village that will handle up…
Woman found guilty of abuse of power while serving on the Jersey Rural Fire Department
A Bradley County woman, Sheila Norrell Loomis, age 60 of Banks, was recently handed down a sentence of three years supervised probation, $5,211 restitution, and a fine of $2,000 from a single charge stemming from a felony case filed in September 2020 for abuse of office during her time with the Jersey Rural Fire Department.…
Buck Fever Festival Pageants offering $4K UAM scholarship
To get the complete entry form for the 2022 Buck Fever Festival Pageant, please see the link below. The entry deadline is November 4. The entry fee is $20 and the event is being held November 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. each evening. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTRY FORM.