Bradley County Medical Center has been approved for an Emergency Rural Healthcare Grant (ERHC) through the USDA in the amount of $1,016,580 with $355,000 of the funding being provided by the USDA ERHC grant, and the required match $661,580 from sales tax funds. The purpose of the grant is to support immediate health care needs…
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Fall planting strawberries? When is too late, and too early, to plant in Arkansas?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Planting strawberries in the fall to get a robust crop the following spring is typical with growers. But how late is too late for fall planting of strawberries in Arkansas? The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, conducted a three-year study to provide…
Narcan training held for local officials
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Jacob Smith, Section Chief for the Substance Misuse Branch at the Arkansas Department of Health conducted training Tuesday, May 17 on what Narcan is, how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer. This was a grant opportunity that provided Narcan kits to law enforcement and firemen in Bradley County. The Warren Police Department,…
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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…
FBI field offices warn of numerous targeted sextortion schemes in southern Arkansas and Northern Louisiana
Posted on Author Saline River NewsPosted in Warren, Banks, Crossett, Dumas, El Dorado, Fordyce, Hampton, Hermitage, Monticello, New Edinburg, Rison, South Bradley County, Star CityLeave a Reply
The FBI has received numerous reports of predators posing as children on social media to coerce minors into sending sexual videos of themselves and then extorting money from these underage victims. The FBI Little Rock Field Office has noted an alarming uptick in these schemes targeting children in areas around El Dorado, Magnolia, and Monticello,…
Town of Banks Easter coloring competition winners announced(click here to see all the winners)
Boil order issued for Banks
A boil order has been issued for the town of Banks until further notice, Sunday, April 24, 2022. A water main has been repaired and pressure restored according to a statement from the Town of Banks. “We are issuing a boil order to be safe and will send samples in Monday to labs to be…
Bradley County Cleanup Day coming Saturday May 7
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As a reminder, the Bradley County Cleanup event is set to be held Saturday, May 7, with volunteers and County staff gearing up to tackle a number of clean-up efforts throughout the County. The landfill will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. that Saturday, and drop offs will be free. Please note that…
Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 7 at the County Park
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The Bradley County Cooperative Extension service, in partnership with the Calhoun and Dallas County Extension Services, will host The Great Outdoors Youth Day May 7, 2022 at the Bradley County Park in Warren. The event is for all youth ages five to fourteen years old. Parents are also encouraged to attend. 9:00 a.m. – Registration…
House fire in Banks leaves one family in need, donations requested
According to Banks town officials, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire during the storms Tuesday evening. “The home was a total loss.” The residents were able to escape the blaze, but lost everything. They are requesting assistance from the community to help the family get back on their feet. Items needed…
Breakfast with the Bunny Easter event coming Saturday to Banks, +coloring competition
Banks is set to host an Easter event Saturday, April 16, 2022, Breakfast with the Bunny at the Banks Community Center at 218 N. Pine St. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring the kids and let them get their picture made with the Easter Bunny. The Food Bank will also host a food distribution…
Stephanie Bigham announces candidacy for Bradley County Assessor
Stephanie Bigham would like to announce her candidacy for Bradley County Assessor. As a life long South Arkansas resident, Bigham graduated from Woodlawn High School and began her career working locally. She is currently employed in the Bradley County Assessor’s office where she has served as Deputy Assessor and Real Estate Clerk for the past…
The Eagle Democrat to stop publication March 30
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WARREN, Ark. – The Eagle Democrat, Warren’s hard-copy newspaper, will cease publication next Wednesday, March 30, 2022 according to an article published in today’s March 23 edition. The closing will bring to an end one of the oldest businesses in Bradley County. Published since 1885, The Eagle Democrat has served the community of Warren and…
Upwards of four to six inches of rain expected in South Arkansas Monday night into Tuesday
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WARREN, Ark. – Multiple South Arkansas counties, including Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln, and Calhoun, are currently under a flood watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon as the potential for excessive rainfall is in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, most of Bradley, Cleveland, and Calhoun Counties could receive between three to four…
BBQ food truck coming to Banks Thursday
BANKS, Ark. – Buzz is building in Banks, as a new food truck is coming to the City Park in Banks Thursday, March 17, 2022. Kountry Boy Kookin, a BBQ mobile food truck, will be setup in Banks, Thursday, March 17 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The food truck moves occasionally throughout multiple communities in South…
Two vehicle accident in Bearden claims the life of one
BEARDEN, Ark. – A 67-year old woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 79 and Ouachita 203 in Bearden Thursday morning, February 10, 2022. According to the Arkansas State Police, 67-year old Sharon Garlington of Bearden, was driving a 2019 Nissan east on Ouachita 203 when she entered U.S.…
Mask mandate lifted by Hermitage School District, plus other board news
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In a meeting attended by five of the seven board members Monday evening, February 7, 2022, the Hermitage School Board conducted routine monthly business and took action on several other items. After hearing a detailed report from Superintendent Dr. Tucker on the impact COVID has had on the District and the updated…
Gibson to Chair UA Board; Other Officers and Committees Set for Coming Year
LITTLE ROCK – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 26-27 regularly scheduled meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year. Gibson, other officers and members of a new slate of Board committees appointed by…
Four South Arkansas drivers license testing sites closed February 14-18
According to Troop F of the Arkansas State Police, testing sites in Fordyce, Rison, Warren, and Camden will be closed Monday, February 14 to Friday, February 18, 2022. For more information, contact Troop F of the Arkansas State Police at 870-226-3715.
Bradley County under a burn ban
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As of February 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., Bradley County is now under a Burn Ban.
One person killed in Calhoun County vehicle accident Tuesday morning
HAMPTON, Ark. – A minor was killed and another person injured in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022 near 2055 US Highway 278 West in rural Calhoun County. According to the Arkansas State Police, eighteen year-old Mi’Corrie Lindsey was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer east on US Highway 278 at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday…