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The following are the complete minutes of the October 17, 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting minutes: Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order.  The minutes of the September meeting had been previously emailed.  Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by Don Triplett, to accept the minutes as presented.  Motion passed. Linda Hornaday passed out…

The City of Warren announced Monday afternoon that the City of Warren is now under a burn ban. Saline River Chronicle will update as soon as the ban is lifted. This is only for the City of Warren.

The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer: THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RELEASED THE ‘BOIL WATER’ NOTICE ISSUED ON 10/17/2023 BY WARREN WATERWORKS FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN BRADLEY SQUARE APARTMENTS. THIS ORDER WAS ISSUED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT CONTAMINATED WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM…

The 2023 Christmas Gala, presented by the board members of the Bradley County Historical Museum, will be held on Monday, November 13.  The annual event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Activity Center of First Baptist Church of Warren.   Tickets for the event are $12 and are being presold by museum board members:  Kim…

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently received a grant from the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation. The Pine Bluff Community Foundation is part of the Arkansas Community Foundation Program.  The grant will be used to purchase diabetes education tools to make it easier for patients to set and meet self-management goals. Often, people…

The following is a press release from State Representative Jeff Wardlaw: “I want to thank the people for allowing me to represent them in the House of Representatives for the past 14 years. It has been a privilege to serve. I am pleased with what we have accomplished but know there is more to do…

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School Class of 1983 gathered in town for a weekend of nostalgia and celebration as they marked the 40th anniversary of their graduation during Homecoming. The reunion, spanning a weekend of fun and camaraderie, brought together old friends, fond memories, and a sense of community that has stood the…

WARREN, Ark. – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the Emergency…

The Lumberjack Battalion of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Warren High School demonstrated their exceptional skills and commitment to community service in a successful weekend. At the L. R. Mills University Studies (MUSHS) Competition, the JROTC team secured an impressive performance that garnered recognition. Competing with zeal and precision, they earned well-deserved…

Warren School Board held its annual Report to the Public Tuesday night with only school administrators and two media members present as the public. Assistant Superintendent Carla Wardlaw began the presentation by stating the district’s mission statement: “We are deeply committed to providing every child a safe, positive environment for learning educational skills necessary to…

The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17 at First Methodist Church. The club went through its normal rituals, but Rotarian Bob Milton had an interesting topic for the “Happy Box,” which the money put in goes to the Bradley County Imagination Library. Milton shared with the club a record…

WARREN, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) is excited to announce that John Austin Beatty, MD will soon be joining the MHSI Warren Clinic healthcare team. Dr. Beatty will be serving the Bradley County community with compassionate, high quality primary healthcare.  Dr. Beatty says that he is most excited about “the opportunity to join…

Congratulations to Ashley Gilbert of the Labor and Delivery department for earning the BCMC Employee of the Month award for October! Ashley’s nomination stated: Ashley is always willing to help other staff out. She is a fairly new RN but is always willing to assist in other departments and help out in our department as…

The CALL in Southeast Arkansas announces the Grand Opening of their CALL Mall & Center on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The CALL’s center is located on the campus of one of The CALL’s church partners, Pauline Baptist Church, in the upstairs portion of their Childcare Center building.  The CALL’s space includes…

Precious Jewels Birthing Project recently hosted the Maternal and Infant Loss Ceremony in honor of a National Holiday. Although the crowd was small, the ceremony was a profoundly moving and beautiful tribute. The evening commenced with a warm welcome from Mayor Warren Gregg Reep, setting the tone for a meaningful event. Minister Theresa Cooper then…

Little Rock, AR – Arkansas Forestry Caucus Chairmen State Senator Ben Gilmore (R- Crossett) and State Representative Howard M. Beaty Jr. (R – Crossett), Vice Chairmen Senator Matt Stone (R – Camden) and Representative Jeff Wardlaw (R – Hermitage), and Representative Mindy McAlindon (R – Centerton) recently received the Arkansas Forestry Associations’ Legislator of the Year…

The following is a press release from Warren Water & Sewer: A PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR RESIDENTS OF CITY OF WARREN LIVING IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY BRADLEY SQUARE APARTMENTS. DUE TO A WATER MAIN BREAK & LOSS OF PRESSURE AT BRADLEY SQUARE APARTMENTS. Therefore, as a precaution, all affected customers…

The Warren City Council convened on October 10, 2023, at the Warren Municipal Building, with Mayor Gregg Reep presiding. The meeting touched upon various community matters. The meeting was attended by Aldermen Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy C. Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latenza Atkins, while Alderman Angela Marshall was absent. The council commenced by approving…