LITTLE ROCK, AR (01/16/2024)– The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, recognizing more than 1,175 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least…
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Roads are passable, but proceed with caution
WARREN, Ark. – In the wake of the recent bout of winter weather, Bradley County finds itself under a few inches of snow and sleet, creating both picturesque scenes and challenges for residents. The streets growing with traffic Tuesday, but caution is advised as several vehicles have been reported slipping and sliding out of control…
Bradley County winter weather closings(Wednesday, January 17, 2024)
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A fond farewell to Margie Wilson after 36 years of dedicated service at Warren Bank and Trust
In a heartfelt tribute to decades of unwavering dedication, Warren Bank and Trust bid farewell to one of its stalwarts, Margie Wilson, in a retirement celebration held last Friday, January 12, at the West Warren Bank Branch. Margie Wilson, a pillar of the community and Warren Bank, dedicated an impressive 36 years to serving the…
Winter storm blankets Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County found itself under the grip of a winter storm that commenced on Sunday, January 14, and has persisted into Monday, leaving a blanket of snow and sleet across the region. In and around Warren, several inches of a snow and sleet mixture have accumulated, leading to significant disruptions in daily…
Bradley County winter weather closings(Tuesday, January 16, 2024)
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South Arkansas winter weather closings(Monday, January 15, 2024)
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Warren Mayor Gregg Reep provides update on storm damage cleanup and City preparations for predicted winter weather
WARREN, Ark. – In the aftermath of the severe storms that struck Warren, Arkansas on January 12, 2024, Mayor Gregg Reep spoke to Saline River Chronicle Saturday morning about the measures the City is actively engaged in to help cleanup efforts throughout town. He also addressed the preparations underway for the upcoming winter storm forecasted…
Significant storm damage in Warren, including homes destroyed
WARREN, Ark. – Warren faced a barrage of severe weather on Friday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The storms, characterized by strong winds and heavy rains, struck between 5 am and 6 am, causing the most significant damage on George St. and Glover St. Top photo: A home on George Street lies in…
Community Alert: Banks Residents advised to prepare for extended power outages
BANKS, Ark. – The Town of Banks issued an announcement on Friday morning, following a series of powerful storms that swept through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Top photo: Trees down along the highway near Banks. Photo courtesy of the Town of Banks. In a statement released by town officials,…
Warren Schools closed Friday due to storms
The following is a public announcement from the Warren School District: Due to the recent storm this morning, Warren School District will be dismissed today, Friday, January 12, 2024.
2023 hit and run death ruled suicide by State Medical Examiner, but Warren PD reveal they believe the body was moved
The Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office has officially ruled the death of Eli Perrin on August 15, 2023, in Warren as a suicide, as per information released on Thursday by the Warren Police Department. As initially reported by Saline River Chronicle, the Warren Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible deceased man in…
BCMC Home Health earns CAHPS Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction
WARREN, Ark. (1/11/24) – The Bradley County Medical Center Home Health department has been presented a Home Health CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction by WellSky for 2023. This award is given to home health departments that have exhibited superior performance in patient satisfaction during the 2022 calendar…
Warren Lions Club hosts Southeast Community Action Agency’s Executive Director, Michael Jones
The Warren Lions Club gathered on January 10, 2024, for their regular meeting, featuring an insightful presentation by Michael Jones, the Executive Director of the Southeast Community Action Agency (SCAA). The meeting was sponsored by Lion Keeton Hudson, and Lion Neely Vance was also present and pictured in the above photo. As the head of…
UAM Food Drive happening now through January 31
Tunica Chapter of Arkansas Archaeological Survey plans business meeting to chart future course following loss of key members
In a solemn announcement Wednesday, the Tunica Chapter of the Arkansas Archaeological Survey disclosed plans for a crucial business meeting scheduled for Friday, January 12, at 5:00 PM. The meeting, to be held at the archaeology lab on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus in Visual & Performing Arts, Room #117, is aimed…
Arkansas Foodbank marks 40 Years of service with renewed commitment to fighting hunger
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Foodbank, the largest food bank in the state, is celebrating its 40th year of service with a reinvigorated mission to tackle food insecurity and hunger stereotypes in Arkansas. As the state leads the nation in food insecurity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Foodbank is intensifying its efforts…
Jostens awards Warren School District $150,000 Epic School Revamp Grant
In an exhilarating ceremony held at Lumberjack Arena, Jostens, a leading provider of school products and services, announced the Warren School District as the grand prize winner of their coveted $150,000 Epic School Revamp grant. The event brought together hundreds of students from across the district, enthusiastic community members, and Warren School District (WSD) staff,…
Property Planning Committee asking the public for input on future of downtown lot
Press release from the Property Planning Committe: Almost one year has elapsed since the demolition of the structurally unstable buildings across from the Bradley County Courthouse and much has taken place during that time. Much debate regarding the future of the property ensued prior to and following the removal of the debris from the location.…
Warren Track and Field Coach Janice Reddick speaks to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of the new year after a couple of weeks off for the holidays. The crowd heard from Junior Rotarians from Warren High School to begin things with Jolie Trussell and Kamdyn Simmons both presenting.…
Bradley County man charged with rape of a minor
WARREN, Ark. – In official court filings in Bradley County’s Tenth District Monday, January 8, 2024, James Scott Pope, a 41-year-old white male of Banks, has been charged with felony rape of a minor stemming from an incident on or about June 5, 2023. Court documents state that Pope unlawfully and feloniously, being the parent…