The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas Parade Friday, December the 10th at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas “Market on Main” Saturday, December the 11th. This year’s theme is “a Christmas of Hope.” Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Christmas Parade Floats will be awarded in the amounts of $100,…
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New book published by local writer Timothy Kessler
Timothy Kessler has announced the release of his nonfiction crime thriller, “Death Of The Blue Light Rapist,” through BookBaby.com. The full-length novel tells the true story of the infamous serial rapist case that terrorized a large portion of Arkansas, starting with an attack reported almost 26 years ago this month, on Nov. 30, 1995, in…
Bradley County Historical Museum sets date for 2021 Christmas Gala
The date has been announced for the Bradley County Historical Museum’s 2021 Christmas Gala. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Activity Center of Warren First Baptist Church. Make plans now to attend this special night of fun and fellowship as we celebrate the beginning…
Amanda Briant wins Warren Branch Library’s Murder Mystery Packet
? New school and arena groundbreaking postponed due to weather
Due to rainy conditions this morning, the new Warren school and basketball arena groundbreaking which was set for today at 11:00 a.m. has been postponed. Superintendent Bryan Cornish told Saline River Chronicle that the groundbreaking will now be held Monday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Two new Warren businesses hold grand openings in Warren Monday
The first of a series of ribbon cuttings sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce drew Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin on Monday. Warehouse B opened in the building formerly occupied by Golden Girl’s Place and Mazzio’s Pizza. It is owned by Jessica Overall and Heather Blaylock. The building also contains the Our Place Café,…
Warren Tent or Treat Photo Special
Check out some of the costumes and fair at Saturday’s Warren Tent or Treat. The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s highly successful Tent or Treat Halloween night on Main Street in Warren was held Saturday, October 30, 2021, as by our estimates over 1,000 people attended. Halloween ghosts and goblins adorned the Main Street of…
WFD responds to blaze on North Martin in Warren
Warren Fire Department emergency personnel were called to a structure fire Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 808 North Martin Street in Warren. Seventeen Warren Firefighters arrived on the scene to help extinguish the blaze. EASI ambulance paramedics were also on hand.
Retirement reception held for Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis
Family, co-workers, friends and City officials gathered Friday afternoon, October 29 to thank Ricky Joe Davis for his work and efforts as City of Warren Street Foreman. Mr. Davis went to work for the City of Warren in 2014 after a career in manufacturing. He served under Mayor Bryan Martin and Mayor Denisa Pennington. Ricky…
Three more Warren Branch Library eLibraries placed throughout Bradley County
The Warren Branch Library recently placed three eLibraries(Community Resource Centers) in Bradley County. They are located at New Beginnings C.A.S.A. in Warren, Banks City Hall, and at the Hermitage Housing Authority. These eLibraries will provide much needed information such as Drug Rehabilitation, Housing, Food Distribution, Clothing Distribution, Daycare, Churches, GED Classes, etc. They were made…
New Warren school and arena groundbreaking set for Tuesday
Community members are all invited to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Warren Elementary School and Lumberjack Arena Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m at the new elementary school planned location. Visitors can find the location at the gate on North Martin Street. The Lumberjack and Lady Jack basketball arena set to…
BCMC CEO: ‘We’re making good progress, but the work’s not done yet’
Bradley County Medical Center board members heard a detailed report Thursday about why $3.6 million in charges couldn’t be billed at the present time. Jenifer Tidwell of Medical Office Systems said her company took over the billing practices about a year ago. Since that time, they have been able to collect some old receivables. She…
Winter clothing and food drive happening through November 19
Eastside Elementary School in partnership with the Warren Branch Library is holding a winter food and clothing drive now through November 19, 2021. Items that are needed for donation include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food(Pop-top cans), and hygiene products. Those wishing to donated can drop of goods at two different drop-off locations. Items…
YMCA radio auction coming next week
The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is preparing to hold its annual radio auction Friday, November 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bidders can listen live on 105.5 KWRF. A live stream of items will also take place on the Donald W. Reynolds Warren YMCA Facebook page. Call in…
Retirement reception to be held for retired Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis
A retirement reception for recently retired City of Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis is scheduled for Friday, October 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom of the Warren Municipal Building located at 104 N. Myrtle Street. Mr. Davis became the city’s Street Foreman in 2014 and retired earlier this year,…
Union Bank sponsoring costume contest at Bradley County tent or treat
Saturday’s Tent or Treat event on Main Street in Warren will feature a Halloween costume contest sponsored by Union Bank and Trust. The contest will feature on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be offered in multiple categories. Bradley Counties Tent or Treat event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
Director of SEACBEC Devin McDiarmid speaks to Warren Rotary
The program for the Warren Rotary Club on Tuesday, Oct. 26 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Devin McDiarmid, who is the director of SEACBEC. Mrs. McDiarmid was the program for Rotarian Carla Wardlaw. SEACBEC, which stands for Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center, is located right beside Warren High School…
Cash prize for town of Banks costume contest Saturday
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this Saturday, October 30, 2021, the town of Banks is hosting a costume contest and a trick or treat event on Main Street. The event is free of charge for all wishing to participate. Costume entries will have their picture taken to be entered into the online contest where…
Warren PD tells local churches to keep an eye on church vehicles
The Warren Police Department released a statement Tuesday, October 26, 2021 asking citizens, church members and pastors in particular, to keep a close eye on their church vehicles after reports of parts being stolen locally. Warren Police Officer B. Johnston recently took a report at a local church in reference to catalytic converters being stolen…
Jail/prison main topic of discussion at BCEDC meeting
Most of the discussion at Monday’s Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board meeting concerned the disposition of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail. LaSalle Corrections recently informed Bradley County Quorum Court that it would be economically unfeasible for the company to build and maintain the jail. However, company officials left open the possibility that the county…
Library receives grant to place eLibraries at various locations
The Warren Branch Library recently placed its first of many eLibraries(Community Resource Center) in the Warren community. The new eLibrary is located at the Warren Housing Authority. These eLibraries will provide much needed information such as Drug Rehabilitation, Housing, Food Distribution, Clothing Distribution, Daycare, Churches, GED Classes, etc.These eLibraries were made possible by a grant…