The Southeast Arkansas Concert Association 2021-22 Season is proudly returning to live events. We kick off the season with A Salute to the Troops at the UAM Fine Arts Center (FAC) on Saturday, October 9th @ 2 pm and 7 pm. This will be an American variety show celebration featuring local greats, such as Charles…
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month at the Warren Branch Library
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Warren Branch Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. There is nothing more empowering than signing up…
No Drivers license testing in Warren Thursday
According to the Arkansas Sate Police, the Warren drivers license test site at the Troop F headquarters will be closed Thursday, September 2, 2021. For more information, please contact the Arkansas State Police Troop F Headquarters at 870-226-3713.
SEA Human Development Center management speaks to BCEDC about employee shortages, new construction projects, and free training offered
The operations of one of Bradley County’s largest employers were explained to Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members Monday night. Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center Superintendent Mark Wargo and Assistant Superintendent Dana Harvey appeared before the board. Wargo said the biggest challenge they faced was in getting enough employees who could pass a drug…
Bass accepts South Arkansas Community College scholarship
Tyrianna Bass, a 2021 honor graduate of Warren High School, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall. In high school, the daughter of Shalinda Sanders was a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals, Beta Club and the Spanish Club.
Job Fair coming to Monticello in late September
SRC launches improved site with new features including mobile optimization
Good morning! You’ll notice some changes to salineriverchronicle.com. Have no fear, I’m here to fill you in on what’s new. Since I founded the site in January of 2010, it has grown exponentially. For most of us, salineriverchronicle.com is one of our first places to stop in the morning, as we catch up on what’s…
UAM remembers former Chancellor Fred Taylor
Monticello, Ark. – Dr. Fred J. Taylor, former chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, passed away August 27, 2021 in Little Rock. Dr. Taylor served as chancellor from 1977 until 2004 and was the longest-serving chief executive in UAM’s history. Before he came to UAM, he worked for the University of Arkansas at…
Civil Service Commission hires full-time fireman
The Warren Civil Service Commission met last week and hired a new full-time firefighter to fill a vacancy. Hired was Joseph Brandon Baker. Mr. Baker has served as a volunteer fireman and has some training, but will have to attend the fire training academy. The Warren Fire Department consists of a full time chief, three…
Library’s Book Club for kids starts again September 1
Book Club for Kids, a program of the Warren Branch Library, will start back September 1, 2021. The program, which is for kids grades kindergarten to eight grade, is accepting entries for September through September 30 by 5:00 p.m. Here’s How It Works: Kids read books (Books can be from the Warren Library, your School…
Rock ‘N Roll, lunch, and bingo part of the fun at the Bradley County Fair’s Senior Day
A free Senior Day event is scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Bradley County Fair. All seniors ages 55 and over are invited to take part. The event will be held at the west end of the main tomato shed at the Bradley County Fair Grounds. The fun kicks off at 10:00 a.m.…
Brownlee accepts scholarship
Stephanie Brownlee of Jersey, a practical nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Mabel and Emon Mahony Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. She is a 2010 graduate of Downsville High School.
Simmons accepts scholarship
Nicole Simmons, a 2021 graduate of Warren High School, has accepted a Lucy Ring Academic Excellence Endowed Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall. In high school, the daughter of Kassandra P. Simmons was a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals, the choir, the drama club and the Spanish club. She also received an…
Southark Spotlight: Warren Superintendent Bryan Cornish
Coach Bo Hembree speaks to Warren Rotary ahead of the 2021 Lumberjack Football season
Warren Head Football Coach Bo Hembree was the speaker for the Warren Rotary Club Tuesday, August 24. The Club meets in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, located on Church Street in Warren. Coach Hembree was the guest of Rotarian Bob Milton. Coach Hembree has spoken to the Rotary Club preceding the…
Kid Zone free at the Bradley County Fair
The County Fair is just around the corner! Dates for the Fair are September 8-11. The Talent Show is scheduled for 2:00 on Saturday, September 11. For more information on the Talent Show, call Jerry Butler at 870-820-6152. Rib tickets are now for sale for $20/rack, and will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, September…
Make Warren Shine awarded Shelter Insurance contest grant
Local civic volunteer group Make Warren Shine has been awarded a Shelter Insurance contest award for their video submission titled “Thankful for Our Community.” Make Warren Shine’s video submission was awarded one of the five awards given out by Shelter Insurance in the voting competition which ended earlier this month. The first place winner was…
Bradley County first Arkansas county to report over 50 percent of eligible population vaccinated
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Bradley County became the first county in Arkansas to report over 50 percent of the eligible population fully vaccinated. 50.1 percent of eligible citizens in Bradley County are now fully vaccinated according to the Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 statistical website. The site reports that 12.6 percent of Bradley County’s population…
Work underway for pistol and rifle range
Work is underway on construction of the new pistol and rifle range that will be an addition to the City of Warren Sports Shooting Complex. The project has been in the works for several years and will be built with funding from the Arkansas Department of Game and Fish, City of Warren funding and local…
Second Farmer’s Market draws crowd last Saturday
Another Market on Main was held Saturday, August 14 in Downtown Warren. It consisted of 18 booths selling all types of food and arts and crafts and other items. The event was conducted on the old Martins Department Store lot at the corner of Main and Cypress Streets. Some booths were set up on Cypress,…
Free dental and health clinic conducted at Grace Cowboy Church
A large crowd was on hand Saturday morning, August 14 at Grace Cowboy Church, located on Smith Road, to take part in a free dental and medical clinic. Professional medical personnel were present to provide needed dental care and to help with medical information and care for the community at large. All services were free.…