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WILMAR, Ark. – Mark your calendars for an evening of inspirational music as the Holcomb Family brings their heartfelt melodies to Wilmar Baptist Church. The concert is set to take place on Sunday, June 30th, at 5:00 p.m. at the church, located at 2579 Hwy 278 West, Wilmar, Arkansas. The event is open to the…

WARREN, Ark. – This Saturday, June 29, the Rescue Riders will be hosting a special Summer Kit for Kids event at the Warren Branch Library. From 11 a.m. until supplies run out, families are invited to bring their children to enjoy a fun and practical giveaway designed to help them enjoy the summer safely and…

Congratulations to Jane Harris for winning the BCMC June Employee of the Month Award. Jane’s nomination said she is one of the many reasons why Bradley County Medical Center is an awesome place to work. She is a fierce advocate for BCMC and the employees of BCMC. She goes above and beyond to take care…

BANKS, Ark. – The Banks Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to an ATV fire that had spread into nearby woods on Monday evening, June 24. The incident took place at 333 Highway 275, prompting an emergency call at approximately 8:45 PM. Upon arrival, firefighters found the ATV completely engulfed in flames, with the fire extending…

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School is gearing up for the upcoming academic year with the announcement of its 2024-2025 orientation schedule. The event will be held at the Lumberjack Arena on August 1st, welcoming students back to campus and helping them prepare for the new school year. Orientation for 11th and 12th-grade students will…

The following are the complete minutes from the June 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg Meeting: Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the May meeting were previously emailed to members, but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Melody Spears, seconded by Linda Hornaday,…

Press release from the Arkansas State Police: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Colonel Mike Hagar briefed the media on the latest developments related to a Fordyce grocery store shooting that occurred Friday, June 21, 2024.  An additional victim from the shooting was identified late Saturday, bringing the…

The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: FORDYCE, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) has named the suspected shooter in today’s Fordyce grocery store shooting as Travis Eugene Posey, 44, of New Edinburg. Posey will be charged with three counts of Capital Murder. Additional charges are pending. He was treated for…

FORDYCE, Ark. – According to Mike Hagar of the Arkansas State Police, in a press conference held Friday afternoon following the mass shooting at the Fordyce, Arkansas, Mad Butcher grocery store, the situation is secure and no active threat remains. He said calls came in to authorities at 11:38 a.m. about an active shooter situation…

FORDYCE, Ark. – A mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce has left all of the South Arkansas community in shock. Multiple news outlets across the state reported the incident occurred around noon. 4:04 PM UPDATE: According to the Arkansas State Police in a press conference held Friday afternoon following the shooting,…

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County has been awarded a substantial grant of $111,000 to undertake crucial repairs and restorations at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren, Arkansas. This grant, part of the fiscal year 2024 Courthouse and Historic Preservation Restoration Grants announced by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP), will fund a range of essential…

WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Warren and the surrounding areas will have the opportunity to access free medical and dental services at an upcoming clinic organized by local Southern Baptist churches and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. The clinic will be held on Saturday, July 13th, at Grace Cowboy Church, located at 316 Smith Road…

WARREN, Ark – St. James A.M.E. Church, located at 915 St. James Street, is set to host its annual Women in Red event on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM. This year’s theme is “A Virtuous Woman,” inspired by Proverbs 31:27. The event will feature the esteemed Rev. Rachel Hawkins-Luckett, Pastor of Allen Chapel…

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Elementary School stage was brimming with excitement this past weekend as the 2024 Little Miss Pink Tomato Pageant took center stage during the annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The event, a highlight of the festival, saw a delightful display of poise, charm, and talent from its young contestants. After…

WARREN, Ark. – The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival was a resounding success, and Saline River Chronicle is incredibly grateful to our readers for choosing us as your trusted source for all the festival’s daily news and updates from June 13-15. This year’s festival culminated in a spectacular finale with a large crowd gathered…

WARREN, Ark. – The 67th Annual All-Tomato Luncheon, a cherished tradition of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, took place Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The event was a delightful blend of community spirit, local cuisine, and recognition of agricultural excellence. Top photo: Owner of South Arkansas Pet Cremations, Jason and…