Demolition project started earlier than expected Tuesday when western wall of historic Ederington Building became a major concern

WARREN, Ark. – The demolition of the historic Ederington Building in Warren, Arkansas took place on Tuesday, May 1, 2023, a day earlier than originally planned. Saline River Chronicle understands that workers were preparing the site on Tuesday when the structural integrity of the western wall of the building became a concern. After the awning…

Aviation Commission recommends renaming Warren Airport after John B. Frazer, Jr.

WARREN, Ark. – In a unanimous decision on Monday evening, May 1, 2023, the Warren Aviation Commission voted in favor of recommending renaming the Warren Airport the “John B. Frazer, Jr. Field/Warren Municipal Airport” in honor of former Mayor, local businessman, and pilot John Frazer. The full Commission, including Chairman Dr. Joe H. Wharton and…

A final trip inside two historic Warren buildings

On Monday, May 1, 2023 ahead of the start of demolition of several downtown buildings to the south of the Bradley County Courthouse Square, Saline River Chronicle was granted access to photograph the historic Hankins and Wayne’s(The Sandwich Shop)buildings. We are posting these for historical purposes. The following are a number of photos from the…

Wednesday high near 76

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Thursday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and…

Warren Street Committee examining most needed streets for repaving

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council Street Committee met Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Warren Municipal Courtroom to tackle a number of street issues around the community. Present were Chairmen Emily Moseley, Alderman Latanza Atkins, and Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger. Not present was Alderman Joel Tolefree. First on the agenda was a request…

UAM Tree Campus Higher Education celebrates Arbor Day

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently observed Arbor Day by hosting a tree dedication and educational program. The event was held on April 27 at the Centennial Clock Tower on the Monticello campus and was attended by a group of about 50 people, including Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Rex Nelson, who…

Portion of Main Street closed earlier than anticipated due to concerns that western wall of the Ederington Building is moving

A portion of Main Street from Cedar to Cypress is being closed earlier than expected today, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 over concerns that the western wall of the old Ederington Building is already moving. Saline River Chronicle is told that crews working to prepare the sight for the planned demolition to start Wednesday, have felt…

Demolition of several downtown Warren buildings planned to start Wednesday

WARREN, Ark. – According to the Bradley County Judge’s office, if all goes as planned, the demolition of the buildings to the Southside of the Courthouse Square is scheduled to start Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The former Ederington, Sandwich Shop(old Wayne’s), Hankins, as well as two other buildings, including the former Rural Water office will…