James (Jimmy) Williams announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace, District 5 to serve on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Jimmy is a retired Army veteran with 20 years active service. He received numerous awards during his career including the Meritorious Service medal and Army Commendation medal. He also is a retired as a…
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BC Chamber hosts meet and greet
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a meet and greet session for city and county officials Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Building. Photos by Tim Kessler.
BCEDC Board gets update on jail, Intermodal prospect, and more during regular meeting
WARREN, Ark. – Several crucial pieces of information about economic development were provided to Bradley County Development Corp. board of directors during its monthly meeting Monday night. First up, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, a board member, said he would give a full report on negotiations with LaSalle Corrections at the next meeting. The company had…
BCMC Board meets for regular monthly business
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center board of directors made minor policy changes during their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO Leslie Huitt said hospital volumes were “up and down compared to December.” Revenue was down by about $200,000. Private pay balances over 90 days continued…
Planning underway for 66th Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – Planning for the 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival started Thursday with a meeting at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Brooke Hatch will be this year’s chairwoman. Other officers are 1st Vice Chairwoman Kenna Sparks, 2nd Vice Chairman Keeton Hudson, Treasurer Leslie Adams, Past Chairman James Wells and committee members Gwen…
David Carter introduced as newly appointed Bradley County JP
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 22, 2022 to conduct monthly business. After calling the meeting to order, County Judge Klay McKinney introduced new Justice of the Peace David Carter. Justice Carter has been appointed to fill out an unexpired term on the Court that runs through…
Sharon Balentine announces run for Bradley County Quorum Court
Sharon Balentine is announcing her candidacy for position on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Sharon is a lifelong resident of Bradley County, graduating from WHS in 1979. She attended FWBBC in Nashville, TN in 1979-80. She was crowned Miss Pink Tomato in 1980 and competed at Miss Arkansas. Using her Miss Arkansas scholarship, she attended…
Karen Belin to seek reelection as Bradley County Clerk
I am seeking re-election as County Clerk of Bradley County. This term was met with the challenge of dealing with COVID, which required adjustments in handling regular office duties outside of the building, while trying to continue to provide service to County residents. County offices were modified to allow employees safe contact with individuals while…
Bradley County under a burn ban
As of February 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., Bradley County is now under a Burn Ban.
Master plan and infrastructure discussed at BCMC Board Meeting
Warren, Arkansas – In a lengthy four-hour meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members discussed two items that will have a long-term impact on the hospital: a comprehensive master plan and much-needed infrastructure. Several years ago, the board considered a Phase II construction plan that included such items as moving the helipad, changing parking…
Southark Spotlight: DWR YMCA of Warren and Bradley County
Southark Spotlight’s January 2022 episode takes a look at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County with David Richey, the YMCA Executive Director. Richey takes viewers through the structure of the Y, the programs it offers to both youth and adults, as well as gives us an insight into how the Y…
VIDEO: Terrie White of the BC Chamber of Commerce talks about the role of the Chamber and how it operates
Terrie White, current President of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, recently sat down with Saline River Chronicle to discuss the ins and outs of how the Chamber is structured, how it benefits local businesses County-wide, as well as what events are planned for 2022. Watch the full interview today.
County Judge discusses federal infrastructure funds for rural counties
Bradley County Quorum Court justices, meeting a day late because of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Tuesday discussed the possibility of getting federal infrastructure funds for county projects. County Judge Klay McKinney said the new infrastructure bill will include a large amount of money for rural counties, such as Bradley. Federal funds…
Another big jump in COVID cases in Bradley County
Bradley County has seen the continuation of one of the worst local spikes in COVID cases to-date since the pandemic began, with 375 active cases reported by the Arkansas Department of Health in the local community as of Sunday evening, January 16, 2022. The number of active cases is up 157 since Thursday. Statewide, Arkansas…
Bradley County sees explosion of COVID cases as 218 are reported active as of Thursday
Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases have increased dramatically in Bradley County in the last 24 hours as 218 active cases were reported Thursday, January 13, 2022 according to the Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID website. Just three days ago Bradley County was reporting 109 cases, and while those numbers have climbed in recent days, Thursdays…
Chamber Board discusses lease agreement, t-shirt contest, and more during monthly meeting
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its first meeting of the new year under new Chairwoman Terrie White on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Board members present were White, Julie Hamilton, James Wells, Tim Kessler, Ron St. John, Kim Forrest and Treasurer Jane Harris. Ex-officio board members…
Bradley County reports over 100 active COVID cases Monday
Bradley County is still experiencing a significant surge in COVID cases, as the Arkansas Department of Health is now reporting 109 active cases countywide. In late December we reported there was only 16 cases locally. The increase is once again causing disruptions locally. Due to an outbreak in the Warren Schools, face masks are once…
Another jump in COVID cases in Bradley County
Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases continue to grow not only in Arkansas, but locally in Bradley County, as 70 active cases are now on record according to the Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 update website as of Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The jump is up from 31 cases December 31. Just…
Reminder of the City of Warren and Bradley County schedules for New Year
Remember the notice previously published in SRC with the New Year holiday schedule. The Warren Municipal Building will be closed December 31, 2021, and there will be no garbage pickup. The Emergency Services Center will be open. The Bradley County Courthouse will be closed and the landfill will be closed December 31. The regular garbage…
City and County Holiday closures and schedules residents should be aware of
The City of Warren Municipal Offices will be closed in celebration of the Christmas Holiday Friday, December 24, 2021 and Monday, December 27. There will be no garbage collectionon either day. The Offices will also be closed Friday, December 31, 2021 in celebration of New Years. There will be no garbage collection on the 31st.…
County Judge addresses Quorum Court on prison status, and New JP Randy York introduced
Warren, Arkansas – Meeting in regular session for the December 20, 2021 Quorum Court Meeting, the Justices were provided an update on the status of the prison project that has been pending for several years. Judge Klay McKinney reported that the Court’s Jail Committee has been discussing the latest proposal suggested by LaSalle Corrections to…