WHITE HALL – Miss Lilly Katherine Hood, 17, the granddaughter of two former Warren residents, was crowned the Homecoming Queen for White Hall High School this past weekend. Miss Hood, is the daughter of Steve and Kelli Boone Hood of White Hall. Her grandparents are Dr. Terry and Donna Dees Boone, also of White Hall.…
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First fall temperatures expected in South Arkansas Wednesday
Cooler, crisp, fall-like temperatures are expected to arrive in South Arkansas by Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Weather.gov’s forecast shows the potential for cooler air settling into Arkansas early Wednesday morning, with temperatures around 60 degrees. Forecasters are also expecting the humidity that is so prevalent in this part of the State during the summer to…
Log A Load for Kids holding online auction through September 24
Bradley County Chapter of Log A Load for Kids will have an online auction of donated items as a fundraiser benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital beginning Saturday, September 18th, thru Friday, September 24th. To visit the auction site, go to https://tonycatheyauctions.hibid.com. Successful bidders should plan to pick up items on Saturday, September 24th, beginning at 9:00…
Land prep work begins for new Warren elementary school
Land clearing work has started for the preparation for construction of the new Warren elementary school set to be built on the Warren Campus. Crews are already busy clearing trees and removing brush and other debris. Monday evening, the Warren School Board voted to proceed with construction of the new elementary school and Lumberjack Arena.…
Hermitage School Board meets for regular monthly business
Members of the Hermitage School Board met in regular session Monday, September 13 in the Hermitage High School Cafeteria. Present were Board President Russell Richard,members Kevin Reep, Mary Hamilton, Teia Thomas and Gary Vines. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Tracy Tucker, Mistie McGhee and Rosalynda Ellis. The board approved past minutes, approved the financial report…
WHS FFA volunteers at the BC Fair giving animal tours to elementary students
Students from the Warren High School Future Farmers of America organization volunteered this past Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Bradley County Fair’s petting zoo giving tours introducing elementary kids to a variety of farm animals.
Kiersy Hicks reaches another milestone in the WBL 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten program
Kiersey Hicks has reached 600 books in the Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about how your child can participate in this program, contact the Library at 870-226-2536.
Dilapidated old Bryant’s building becoming a real concern for the City of Warren
The safety and stability of the old Bryant’s Furniture building on Main Street in Warren was one of the big topics of discussion during the September Warren City Council meeting held Monday evening. Council member Dorothy Henderson raised the issue of the deterioration of the front of the building that has recently begun to show,…
Police car and fire engine issues discussed during September Warren City Council meeting-Video included
Meeting in regular session Monday evening, September 13, 2021, the Warren City Council conducted numerous items of monthly business including step pay increases for two police officers and a pay increase for one officer upon his promotion to Corporal. All six council members attended the meeting and Mayor Denisa Pennington presided. Financial reports were given…
How to add Saline River Chronicle to your iPhone’s Home Screen(This is optional)
With the launch of our new mobile friendly site in late August, we wanted to share with our iPhone users how to add a quick shortcut to Saline River Chronicle right on your iPhone’s home screen. This is not a required step to view Saline River Chronicle, but it can save you some time when…
Hermitage announces 2021 Homecoming Court
Pictured left to right: Sophomore Maid Caeleigh Grice, Sophomore Maid Hayley McKinley, Sophomore Maid Aislin England, Junior Maid Syara Martinez, Junior Maid Paige Stanley, junior Maid Grace Smith, Queen Ericca Corker, Maid of Honor Emily Esquivel, Senior Maid Julianne Baker, Senior Maid Haley McDougald, Football Sweetheart Abbigail Ibarra. Queen Ericca Corker is the daughter of…
Community flu vaccine clinic coming late this month to Warren
(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…
Addison Thomason reaches milestone in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Library
Addison Thomason has reached 100 books in the Warren Branch Library 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about this program, contact the Library at 870-226-2536 or come by 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
The Kinsmen to perform September 18 at Crossroads Church
The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in Warren. For the past 36 years, The Kinsmen have been delivering the good news of the Gospel through their spiritually uplifting ministry. This captivating group offers hope and inspiration as they share the message of God and…
Construction approved to begin on new Lumberjack arena and elementary school
Meeting for the regular monthly school board meeting Monday, September 13, all seven members of the Warren School Board were present and voted to approve the construction of the new elementary school and sports arena. A vote of the people and previous actions by the Board to issue bonds has made the new projects a…
28th semi-annual Equipment and Farm Auction held Saturday
The 28th Semiannual Equipment and Farm Auction put on by tonycatheyauctions.com was conducted at the Cathy Auction Yard located on Rock Street in Warren Saturday, September 11th. A large variety of equipment, vehicles and other items were available and were auctioned by auctioneers of tonycatheyauctions.com, including Tony Cathey himself. These are always excellent events and…
Market On Main continues to be a hit, another planned for October 9
Another edition of “Market on Main” was held in Downtown Warren, Saturday, September 11th. A number of vendors set up on the vacant lot at the corner of Main and Cypress Streets, with several booths on West Cypress and Main Street sidewalks. A variety of items were available for sale, including food, clothes and arts…
Notice to Banks Water System users
There will be a public meeting on September 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Banks Missionary Baptist Church for the purpose of sharing information regarding the Southeast Bradley County Water District’s plan to serve all Banks area water customers. Representatives from the District and PMI engineers will present information regarding the project and answer…
Halloween, ribbon cuttings, and Christmas Parade among topics discussed at monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed several upcoming projects at their monthly meeting at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. on Monday. It was announced that the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival recently was awarded entry into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame with a trophy presented. A Downtown Network grant of $3,000 was…
Bradley County Fair Best of Show winners announced for 2021 event
Top Photo: By Tim Kessler
Locals enjoy the 2021 Bradley County Fair
The 2021 Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show is officially in the books after another successful year. Saturday saw the talent show put on, with Raven Harris and Kailey Henry winners. Children were given the opportunity to meet local emergency personnel from the Warren Police and Fire Departments, as well as get up close to…