Little Rock, Arkansas – Emily Wells, of Warren, AR, has been named to the Fall 2021 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester. To be named to the UA Little Rock Chancellor’s List, a student must have completed at…
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UAM to host ‘Aggie Comeback’ in April to reconnect ag alumni
Monticello, Arkansas – Most universities hold a homecoming during a big ball game. However, Greg Montgomery would like the University of Arkansas at Monticello to something a little more “ag” by welcoming alumni back during the spring Weevil Stampede Rodeo on April 21-23. Montgomery, is the farm manager for UAM and event organizer, said the…
Mayor Pennington presents program to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Feb. 1 with Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington presenting the program with the help of Terrie White, President of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, and Emily Moseley, a Warren City Council member. They talked about some items discussed at the BCEDC annual meeting held on Monday, Jan. 31…
BCEDC holds annual meeting Monday evening
Warren, Arkansas – The annual meeting of Bradley County Economic Development Corp. was held Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church with Arkansas Commerce Secretary Mike Preston as guest speaker. Board Chairman Dr. Bob Smalling gave the welcome and the Rev. Matt Overall gave an opening prayer. “This has been a very active year for BCEDC,†Smalling…
Bradley County Sheriff Herschel Tillman announces run for third term
Press release from Sheriff Herschel Tillman Sheriff Herschel Tillman announced he will seek a third term as Sheriff and Collector of Bradley County. My focus has not changed. I am determined to build on the success we have had over the course of my first two terms as Sheriff, enhancing our efforts in fostering even…
29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet held virtually Saturday
Warren, Arkansas – The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet was held virtually on Saturday, hosted by St. James AME Church. Dinners were prepared for take-out by church staff and the program was aired on Facebook Live and by a Zoom teleconference. The Rev. Kurbe L. Newsom, church pastor, opened the program. The…
Pritt announces run for State Representative for District 94
Press release from Andrew C. Pritt: Andrew C. Pritt of Warren has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the new legislative district # 94. Pritt will run as a Democrat for the position. Pritt is the son of the late Rev. Dr. Troy L. Pritt, who pastored Presbyterian churches in Banks, Hermitage, Johnsville, McGehee,…
Saline River Chronicle celebrates 12 years in business
Warren, Arkansas – Sunday, January 30, 2022 marks the twelfth anniversary of the launch of Saline River Chronicle. The news site went live for the first time January 30, 2010. “We are incredibly thankful to the Warren and Bradley County community for supporting Saline River Chronicle over the last decade plus,” says owner Rob Reep.…
Master plan and infrastructure discussed at BCMC Board Meeting
Warren, Arkansas – In a lengthy four-hour meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members discussed two items that will have a long-term impact on the hospital: a comprehensive master plan and much-needed infrastructure. Several years ago, the board considered a Phase II construction plan that included such items as moving the helipad, changing parking…
29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet to be held by zoom, State Rep. Vivian Flowers to speak
St. James A.M.E. Church is set to host the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day banquet by zoom Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. A donation of $15 gets attendees access to the virtual event. State Representative Vivian Flowers is the guest speaker this year. To attend the meeting use the zoom…
Warren Aviation Commission discusses need for additional funding for Airport apron resurfacing project
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Aviation Commission will seek additional funding to complete an apron resurfacing project at the Warren Municipal Airport, commissioners decided Thursday, January 27, 2022. In a telephone conference call, Alex Smith of McClelland Engineering of Little Rock explained that $50,000 in additional funding would be sought from the FAA to go…
Video: Multiple Warren restaurants report thieves attempting to steal tip jars
Warren, Arkansas – Multiple Warren restaurants reported thefts within the last few days with assailants attempting to steal tip jars from front counters. Two instances of theft were caught on tape. Thursday morning The Donut Palace on West Central posted a video of a Caucasian female at their counter wearing a tan jacket stealing their…
Solar panel parts maker bringing 80 new jobs to Crossett
According to Monticello Live, 80 new jobs are coming to Crossett, as earlier this week Primoris Renewable Energy, a solar panel parts manufacturer, announced they will be opening a new facility in the former DamFab building. Primoris Renewable Energy’s website, says they are “focused on providing full EPC services to the energy sector with a…
VIDEO: SRC asks ADH Epidemiologist Dr. Mike Cima for clarity on how COVID cases are reported
Saline River Chronicle talked Wednesday, January 26, 2022 with the Arkansas Department of Health’s Dr. Mike Cima, State Epidemiologist, about how COVID-19 active case numbers are both discovered and reported. During the interview we discussed how active cases of COVID-19 are both found and recorded for public information, what number of new cases are the…
Warren Civil Service hires new police officer
Members of the Warren Civil Service Commission met Tuesday evening in the Warren Municipal Courtroom to consider candidates for the position of Police Patrolman. After reviewing candidates and conducting an interview, the Commission voted to hire Daniel La Kristan Pace. Mr. Pace is a certified Law Enforcement Officer. Mr. Pace was vetted by the Warren…
Dr. Brandy Haley named the UAM Representative to the South Arkansas Nursing Task Force
Monticello, Arkansas – Dr. Brandy Haley, dean and associate professor of nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been selected to serve as the university’s representative on the South Arkansas Nursing Task Force, which is part of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP). Dr. Haley joined the UAM faculty in 2012 and was…
Annual Firemen’s Ball rescheduled
The 2022 Warren Fire Department’s Firemen’s Ball was set to be held Saturday February 5, but due to COVID issues the annual event has been rescheduled for March 5. It will be conducted at the Warren Country Club beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased from any full time or volunteer…
New Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Jan. 25 at noon inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church for their regular meeting. Warren mayor and Rotarian Denisa Pennington introduced the new City of Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore as the program. Chief Moore spoke about his upbringing in Sardis, Miss., and told the…
Former Warren Fire Chief and court reporter pleads guilty to class D felony theft of property
Warren, Arkansas – Former Warren part-time Fire Chief and former treasurer of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association Michael Ashcraft pled guilty Friday, January 21, 2022 to theft of property, a Class D felony offense, stemming from charges filed by the Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, which accused Ashcraft of manipulating, misappropriating, and misusing membership funds…
Gov. Hutchinson’s proposed budget includes $841,000 for UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Monticello, Arkansas – During Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s balanced budget presentation to the state’s Joint Budget Committee on Jan. 11, he proposed funding for the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We have $841,000 in the budget, which is a new item, for the UAM College of Forestry in…
Fordyce driver’s license testing moved to Warren until further notice
According to the Arkansas State Police the Fordyce driver’s license testing site will be closed due to City Hall in Fordyce being closed to the public as of Monday, January 24, 2022. Due to this closure, testing in Fordyce on Monday’s is now being moved to the Warren Troop F location. This change is in…