A celebration of life service will take place October 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana in Hermitage, Arkansas for Rev. Ariel A. Hernandez, Sr. and Mrs. Elda Bertha Rodriguez Hernandez.
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Hospital revenues stronger
Due to scheduling difficulties, the Bradley County Medical Center Board conducted the August, 2021 board meeting September 15. In a week, the board will meet again and hold the regular September meeting. The Board, under the chairmanship of Freddie Mobley, approved the minutes of the July, 2021 meeting and then reviewed and approved the financials…
Terry Glover wins GFWC Warren Woman’s Club Cheerio jar contest at the Fair
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club displayed a jar of Cheerios at their booth at the Bradley County Fair. The visitors to the booth had an opportunity to estimate how many cheerios were in the jar. No one estimated the exact number, but Terry Glover was close. He estimated to be 2135 and the correct number…
Local youth uses birthday money to buy food for the Blessing Box
Presley Mashburn recently made a donation to the Warren Branch Library Blessing Box, a spot where goods can picked up by anyone in need. Presley used her birthday money to help buy food items to help stock the blessing box. The Warren Branch Library says that thanks to her donation, some of the needs throughout…
Big Sunday morning phone outage causes issues for debit card transactions and communication
A major phone outage this morning, Sunday, September 19, 2021 disrupted both cellular and landline services to a vast swath of communities in South Arkansas, including in Warren, Monticello, McGehee, and more. The outage affected cell phones, broadband internet, as well as debit card transactions across the area. Reports came in throughout Warren of businesses…
Granddaughter of Warren couple makes three generations of royalty for homecoming ceremonies
WHITE HALL – Miss Lilly Katherine Hood, 17, the granddaughter of two former Warren residents, was crowned the Homecoming Queen for White Hall High School this past weekend. Miss Hood, is the daughter of Steve and Kelli Boone Hood of White Hall. Her grandparents are Dr. Terry and Donna Dees Boone, also of White Hall.…
First fall temperatures expected in South Arkansas Wednesday
Cooler, crisp, fall-like temperatures are expected to arrive in South Arkansas by Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Weather.gov’s forecast shows the potential for cooler air settling into Arkansas early Wednesday morning, with temperatures around 60 degrees. Forecasters are also expecting the humidity that is so prevalent in this part of the State during the summer to…
Log A Load for Kids holding online auction through September 24
Bradley County Chapter of Log A Load for Kids will have an online auction of donated items as a fundraiser benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital beginning Saturday, September 18th, thru Friday, September 24th. To visit the auction site, go to https://tonycatheyauctions.hibid.com. Successful bidders should plan to pick up items on Saturday, September 24th, beginning at 9:00…
Land prep work begins for new Warren elementary school
Land clearing work has started for the preparation for construction of the new Warren elementary school set to be built on the Warren Campus. Crews are already busy clearing trees and removing brush and other debris. Monday evening, the Warren School Board voted to proceed with construction of the new elementary school and Lumberjack Arena.…
Hermitage School Board meets for regular monthly business
Members of the Hermitage School Board met in regular session Monday, September 13 in the Hermitage High School Cafeteria. Present were Board President Russell Richard,members Kevin Reep, Mary Hamilton, Teia Thomas and Gary Vines. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Tracy Tucker, Mistie McGhee and Rosalynda Ellis. The board approved past minutes, approved the financial report…
WHS FFA volunteers at the BC Fair giving animal tours to elementary students
Students from the Warren High School Future Farmers of America organization volunteered this past Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Bradley County Fair’s petting zoo giving tours introducing elementary kids to a variety of farm animals.
Kiersy Hicks reaches another milestone in the WBL 1,000 Book Before Kindergarten program
Kiersey Hicks has reached 600 books in the Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about how your child can participate in this program, contact the Library at 870-226-2536.
Dilapidated old Bryant’s building becoming a real concern for the City of Warren
The safety and stability of the old Bryant’s Furniture building on Main Street in Warren was one of the big topics of discussion during the September Warren City Council meeting held Monday evening. Council member Dorothy Henderson raised the issue of the deterioration of the front of the building that has recently begun to show,…
Police car and fire engine issues discussed during September Warren City Council meeting-Video included
Meeting in regular session Monday evening, September 13, 2021, the Warren City Council conducted numerous items of monthly business including step pay increases for two police officers and a pay increase for one officer upon his promotion to Corporal. All six council members attended the meeting and Mayor Denisa Pennington presided. Financial reports were given…
How to add Saline River Chronicle to your iPhone’s Home Screen(This is optional)
With the launch of our new mobile friendly site in late August, we wanted to share with our iPhone users how to add a quick shortcut to Saline River Chronicle right on your iPhone’s home screen. This is not a required step to view Saline River Chronicle, but it can save you some time when…
Hermitage announces 2021 Homecoming Court
Pictured left to right: Sophomore Maid Caeleigh Grice, Sophomore Maid Hayley McKinley, Sophomore Maid Aislin England, Junior Maid Syara Martinez, Junior Maid Paige Stanley, junior Maid Grace Smith, Queen Ericca Corker, Maid of Honor Emily Esquivel, Senior Maid Julianne Baker, Senior Maid Haley McDougald, Football Sweetheart Abbigail Ibarra. Queen Ericca Corker is the daughter of…
Community flu vaccine clinic coming late this month to Warren
(Little Rock, Ark.) – Tuesday, 09/28/21, the Bradley County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 West Pine Street, Warren AR from 10 AM to 5 PM. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If…
Addison Thomason reaches milestone in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Library
Addison Thomason has reached 100 books in the Warren Branch Library 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about this program, contact the Library at 870-226-2536 or come by 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
The Kinsmen to perform September 18 at Crossroads Church
The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in Warren. For the past 36 years, The Kinsmen have been delivering the good news of the Gospel through their spiritually uplifting ministry. This captivating group offers hope and inspiration as they share the message of God and…
Construction approved to begin on new Lumberjack arena and elementary school
Meeting for the regular monthly school board meeting Monday, September 13, all seven members of the Warren School Board were present and voted to approve the construction of the new elementary school and sports arena. A vote of the people and previous actions by the Board to issue bonds has made the new projects a…
28th semi-annual Equipment and Farm Auction held Saturday
The 28th Semiannual Equipment and Farm Auction put on by tonycatheyauctions.com was conducted at the Cathy Auction Yard located on Rock Street in Warren Saturday, September 11th. A large variety of equipment, vehicles and other items were available and were auctioned by auctioneers of tonycatheyauctions.com, including Tony Cathey himself. These are always excellent events and…