The “Tour de Tomato” is a bicycle ride through Bradley County that happens the week before the Pink Tomato Festival. This past year was the 3rd installment of this fast-growing event. They had 180 riders and look to be over 200 for next year! The purpose of the event is to raise money for Type…
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Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary donates to special events
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated $500.00 to the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Special Events Committee. Chamber Special Events Chairwoman Debbie Spencer accepted the funding. The Chamber uses such funding for public events to promote Warren businesses. Members of the Hospital Auxiliary include:Phyllis Loomis, PresidentLida GardnerFreddie LiptonPauline WolfeSusie ClementGingy Cuthbertson Also present…
Public discussion of Banks water system held
A public meeting was conducted Tuesday evening, September 28, 2021 at Banks Missionary Baptist Church in Banks, Arkansas to provide information about the possible consolidation of the City of Banks Water System users and Southeast Bradley County Water. Present to provide information were Steve Parnell, Chairman of the Southeast Water organization, State Representative Jeff Wardlaw,…
Hermitage Kindergarteners presented program teaching good dental care
Two classes of Kindergarteners at Hermitage Elementary joined together with their teachers and Principal to hear a program concerning making good choices, including how to take care of their teeth and receiving regular and good dental care. They were given a package of educational materials and a new toothbrush. Kindergarten teachers Tiffany Curtis and Katrina…
Alleyssa Horn of New Outlook Counseling speaks to Warren Rotary
The Warren Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Oct. 5 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church as the program was presented by Alleyssa Horn of New Outlook Counseling, which is a counseling center located here in Warren. She was the program for Rotarian Andrew Tolbert. Horn is a graduate of Warren High School…
Warren Fire Department fights fire on Sturgis Street
Thursday, September 30, 2021, the Warren Fire Department responded to a fire located at 515 Sturgis Street in Warren. Firefighters arrived to battle a structural fire that broke out in several out buildings located at both the 515 Sturgis St address as well as at 513 Sturgis St. Fourteen firemen were on the scene to…
Introducing the 2021 WHS Homecoming Court led by Queen Keller Bigham
Warren High School will celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 15 with a football game against the DeWitt Dragons. Members of the Homecoming court are, from front, clockwise, Queen Keller Bigham, senior maids Mylesha Yao, Leah Wolfe, Annie Figueroa, Tyairean Bass, Jacey Ashcraft, Ashlyn Broughton, Jayden Grider and Luci Woodard. For a full list of homecoming week…
Holy Deliverance Church hosting fall revival starting October 11
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ, located at 1109 South Myrtle Street in Warren is set to host a fall revival service Monday, October 11 through Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with services beginning at 7:00 p.m. each evening. The fall revival will also have a 6:30 p.m. prayer time each night. The revival features…
Watson Earns Fellowship at UIUC
Darrien Watson is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in the Recreation, Sports, and Tourism Department (RST) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). During his time at UIUC, he has been awarded a coveted fellowship award from the Graduate College. His research interest is leisure among race and ethnic groups in society. His research interest…
Southark Spotlight: Steve Henson, CEO of the Bradley County Medical Center
Bradley County Medical Center CEO Steve Henson sat down with Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep for another episode of Southark Spotlight brought to you by Maxwell Hardwood Flooring. During the episode Mr. Henson discusses the structure of the Bradley County Medical Center business, how the local medical industry has changed, as well as the staffing…
Shelter Insurance presents Make Warren Shine with $5,000 contest award
Make Warren Shine was awarded $5,000 through a Shelter Insurance contest. The funds were presented Wednesday at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA. The money will be used for renovations at Nancy’s Boutique, Ederington Building and Hankins Building. Shown, from left, are Leah St. John, Julie Hamilton, local Shelter agent Greg Harton, Shelter marketing agent Dawn…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County turns 101
A group of board members, staff, and the public gathered in the lobby of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County, Tuesday, September 28 to celebrate and mark the 101 anniversary of the Y, located on Main Street in Warren. There were pictures and various paraphernalia denoting the history of the Y…
WSD Board passes 2020/2021 budget that includes funds for construction of new elementary school and sports arena
Warren School Board passed the 2021-22 school budget during a special meeting Tuesday. The budget year actually goes from June 1, 2021-July 31, 2022. Included in the budget this year is about $20 million for construction of the new elementary school and sports arena. The budget includes: Total district teacher salary, operating, debt service: $2,090,450.10,…
Warren City Council holds special session to amend the 2020 budget
Warren City Council met in special session Tuesday to amend the 2020 budget. Mayor Denisa Pennington explained that an auditor felt the amendments were needed to match her figures. CARES funding, plus two grants, were received and expenditures from those items needed to be added to the budget.Out of a total budget of about $7.2…
Morgan Richardson Meeks speaks to Warren Rotary
The Warren Rotary Club’s program for Tuesday, Sept. 28 was Morgan Richardson Meeks, Vice President Transportation Operations at Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Mrs. Meeks was the program of Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling. A native of Warren, Meeks went over her background and how she got her job at the Army and Air Force…
Warren JROTC Cadets take part in air rifle contest
Eleven JROTC Cadets from Warren High School traveled to White Hall High School Saturday, September 25 to participate in an air rifle marksmanship contest. The contest was sponsored by White Hall but assisted by the Warren High Cadets. Warren no longer has air rifles but has since added archery, becoming the initial Army JROTC program…
How to order a 2021 Saline River Shootout shirt
The Warren High School Student Council is now taking pre-orders for a special edition t-shirt to commemorate the 2021 Warren vs. Monticello Saline River Shootout which is set for Friday, October 22, 2021. The shirts come in either short sleeve, long sleeve, or sweatshirt styles. The last day to order is October 11. Cash or…
Prison main topic of discussion at Monday BCEDC meeting
Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members attempted to clarify some points about the Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail project but took no action regarding it at their monthly meeting Monday. At the last Quorum Court meeting, Billy McConnell, owner of LaSalle Corrections, said it was not economically feasible for his company to build the jail.…
Museum to hold 2021 Hamburger Supper October 29
Bradley County Historical Museum board members have announced the date for the Museum’s annual Hamburger Supper. The 2021 Hamburger Supper is planned for Friday, October 29 to celebrate and support our Warren Lumberjacks as they travel to Hamburg for a match up with the Hamburg Lions. The take-out meals will consist of grilled hamburgers (with…
Students to host Throwback Day for Star City matchup
Jump into the Lumberjack spirit this Friday, October 1 for Throwback Day to support the Jacks as they take on conference foe Star City at 7:00 p.m. at Star City. Students and supporters alike are encouraged to wear an outfit based on your favorite decade! Above all else, go Jacks! Beat the Bulldogs!
Community flu vaccine clinic happening today
(Little Rock, Ark.) – Tuesday, 09/28/21, the Bradley County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 West Pine Street, Warren AR from 10 AM to 5 PM. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If…