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…
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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…
Bradley County Medical Center CEO Steve Henson leaving to take job in Tennessee
According to Bradley County Medical Center Board Chairman Freddie Mobley, CEO Steve Henson has resigned from his position at the Bradley County Medical Center to take a job in Tennessee. Henson’s resignation will take effect November 18, 2021. The BCMC Board will begin the process of hiring a new CEO.
Attend SEACBEC parent-teacher conference, have a chance to win an Adirondack chair
Parents of students at SEACBEC of Warren are encouraged to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Teachers can be contacted during that time period by phone at 870-226-6920 for those unable to attend. For those visiting in-person, you will have a chance to win an Adirondack chair made…
10% off Vera Lloyd’s Turkey Trot 5K
Monticello, AR-Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services’ 10th annual Turkey Trot will be on Saturday, November 20th starting at 8:00 a.m. in Monticello. This year, the race has the option to be in person or virtual. The in-person 5k race will start and end on the Vera Lloyd campus; 745 Old Warren Rd. Monticello, AR. “Virtual”…
‘Beary’ Scary Fall Fest at Woodlawn set for Saturday
Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Woodlawn in Cleveland County will be hosting A “Beary” Scary Fall Fest on the grounds of Woodlawn High School. The event will include a trunk or treat, game stations, kid friendly hayrides, haunted hayrides, a concession stand, and a silent auction bake sale. It costs…
Warren Woman’s Club and City of Warren proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Denisa Pennington has issued a proclamation designating October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Warren. This is done in conjunction with the GFWC Warren Woman’s Club. The Woman’s Club advocates on behalf of victims of domestic violence yearly. They strive to make victims aware of helpfor all victims. The Woman’s…
DL testing announcements for October 25 and 26
Troop F of the Arkansas State Police announced Friday that the written driver’s test will not be given in Fordyce Monday, October 25, 2021, and the driving part of the driver’s license test will not be given in Rison Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
2020 Census numbers show loss in population for most of South Arkansas
A recent copy of “City and Town” magazine, a publication of the Arkansas Municipal League has listed the 2020 populations of the 500 municipalities of Arkansas, showing Warren’s recorded population as 5,453. This information is provided by the United States Census Bureau. The numbers show the total population of Arkansas at 3,011,534, with 66.5 percent…
Reminder of Saline River Chronicle comment policy
Saline River Chronicle would like to pass along a friendly reminder about our comment policy, that applies both to our main site’s comment sections as well as our Facebook page. Please be advised that while we believe in and allow freedom of speech, we do not allow the posting of foul language. Comments which contain…
Arrest made in the murder of Terry Adams
Tony McCoy, 44, of Warren was arrested late yesterday (October 19th) by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police, assisted by Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies. McCoy is charged with capital murder in connection with the discovery of a man’s body along U.S. Highway 63 earlier this week. McCoy is alleged to have shot and killed…
Warren Band receives top score at regional competition
The Warren High School Lumberjack Marching Band recently competed in the Region 3 marching competition held at Hamburg High School Tuesday, October 19, 2021, receiving a score of 1, the best possible score. The WHS Marching Band is under the direction of Kevin D. Dunn, Bobby Hagler, and Logan Corrigan. The Bands program was titled…
County attorney instructed to write letter to LaSalle Corrections
During the monthly Bradley County Quorum Court meeting held Monday, October 18, 2021, the Bradley County Quorum Court voted 6-0, with two absent and one vacancy, to instruct County Attorney Ricky Roper to write a letter to LaSalle Corrections and ask their intentions as to building the private prison in Warren to house state inmates…
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office providing prescription drug take back location Wednesday through Friday
Residents in the Bradley County area that wish to turn in their unused prescription medication can do so at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, October 20 through Friday, October 22, 2021. There will be a drug take back box at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office located at the Bradley County Courthouse. Any dropped off…
Hermitage School Board approves mentors for 2021-2022
In addition to accepting all routine reports, both financial and administrative, the Hermitage school board took action on several items during their October 11, 2021 board meeting. Minutes were approved and the board voted to pay all bills. Other action included: accepted the proposal for the flooring project for Middle School using ESSER funds heard…
Hermitage Beta Club team presents Rotary program
The program for the Rotary Club of Warren on Tuesday, Oct. 19 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was the Hermitage Beta Club Team. The group of students were the program for Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent for Hermitage School District. The students included Easton Parker, Rodrigo Matamoros, Aislin England, and Sayra…
Visitation and funeral services for Shaun Ingram set for Friday and Saturday
Funeral services for Shuan “Sho Sho” Ingram were announced Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following his death Saturday, October 16. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church located at 605 South 7th St in Wilmar, Arkansas. The graveside funeral for Ingram will be…
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington signs proclamation declaring Chamber of Commerce week
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and discussed preparations for its upcoming year. The board meets on the second Monday of each month but met late this month due to the Columbus Day holiday. Five new board members are elected each year for a three-year…