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Human Development Center and Hospital hold active shooter drills

Human Development Center and Hospital hold active shooter drills

Imagine if you will, an active shooter arrives on the campus of the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center or the Bradley County Medical Center. To be prepared for the unthinkable such scenario, both organizations held active shooter drills Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Assistant Superintendent Dana Harvey supervised the SEAHDC part of the drill along with…

Bradley County Courthouse receives top-to-bottom cleaning courtesy of South Ark Soft Wash

Bradley County Courthouse receives top-to-bottom cleaning courtesy of South Ark Soft Wash

Under the blue-sky-dome covering South Arkansas Sunday morning, important upkeep was being done on Bradley County’s historic Courthouse as South Ark Soft Wash gave the nearly 120-year-old building a needed cleaning. The local company meticulously washed the exterior of the structure from top to bottom, as well as all the windows from the inside. In…

Over 100 people receive dental care through Grace Cowboy Church’s second free clinic

Over 100 people receive dental care through Grace Cowboy Church’s second free clinic

Grace Cowboy Church held its second dental and health clinic Saturday for about 100 people. According to the Rev. Chris Barnes, church pastor, Arkansas Baptist State Convention brought in four dentists, hygienists, at least one doctor, several nurses and nursing students from South Arkansas Community College, mostly from South Arkansas. Lunch was included and several…

Lassiter named Player of the Game in Warren’s first regular season game of 2022

Lassiter named Player of the Game in Warren’s first regular season game of 2022

Senior quarterback, running back, receiver, and punter Maddox Lassiter earned Player of the Game honors for his all-around performance in Warren’s season opening game vs. Stuttgart Friday night, August 26, 2022. Although Warren came up just three points shy of equalling the Ricebirds, Lassiter put in an outstanding individual performance. He carried the ball 10…

Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12

Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12

All poultry to be entered into the Bradley County Fair must comply with the poultry health regulations by being tested for Pullorum-Typhoid.  The Bradley County Agent, John Gavin, will test chickens at the Bradley County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 12th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  No Pullorum-Typhoid testing will be conducted during the Fair.  Contact the Bradley…

Jacks sweep Warren Country Club hosted high school golf tournament

Jacks sweep Warren Country Club hosted high school golf tournament

The Warren Lumberjack Golf Team carried home top honors from Tuesday’s high school tournament at the Warren Country Club, as the Jacks earned their second overall winner trophy of the season. In individual play, Warren’s Rhett Clanton placed first shooting a 38, while Carson Slaughter came in second with a 44, and Landon Milton and…

Fortunate Sons + One and Grace Cowboy Church Band to perform at the Bradley County Fair

Fortunate Sons + One and Grace Cowboy Church Band to perform at the Bradley County Fair

A message from the Bradley County Extension Service: If you’re looking to hear some great music, then this year’s County Fair will have the entertainment for you! We are delighted to have two local bands performing at the fairgrounds and the cost is free to the public. On Friday night, September 16th, at 7:30 p.m.,…

Hembree: ‘We’re focused on right now getting better these next three weeks’-Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show

Hembree: ‘We’re focused on right now getting better these next three weeks’-Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show

Ahead of the week zero non conference game between Warren and Stuttgart, Saline River Chronicle is once again proud to present the weekly interview with head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree. Each week we’ll chat with Hembree about the past week’s game and preview the coming Friday night matchup. This program is sponsored by the…

Two new members join Bradley County Historical Museum Board

Two new members join Bradley County Historical Museum Board

The Bradley County Historical Museum board members met on Monday, August 15, at the John Wilson Martin House for their monthly board meeting. They welcomed two new board members, LaDonna Marsh and Andrew Tolbert. Other members of the BCHM board are Kim Cathey, Mark Deal, Deborah Gannaway, Mike Jolley, JeNelle Lipton, Liz McKinstry, Marlin Raines,…

Rotary District Disaster Response Chairman presents Rotary program

Rotary District Disaster Response Chairman presents Rotary program

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 23 for their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian Carlton Davis had the program and presented George Betts, who is the Disaster Response Chairman for Rotary District 6170. A member of the Camden Rotary Club, Betts spoke about the Disaster Response for District 6170, which…

Paint and craft program added to Library fall schedule, plus date correction for Lego Club

Paint and craft program added to Library fall schedule, plus date correction for Lego Club

Another program has been added to the Warren Branch Library’s slate of fall offerings for youth in the community with Creation Jungle to be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m for ages nine and up. Creation Jungle invites participants to “bring your imagination and come paint and craft with us,”…

Arkansas Snakes program coming to the Warren Library in September

Arkansas Snakes program coming to the Warren Library in September

Laura Rogers with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is set to present a program titled Arkansas Snakes at the Warren Branch Library, Tuesday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. Kids & families, join the Library for an educational and fun session about Arkansas snakes. “Ms. Laura Rogers from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will teach…

Missing Bradley County man found and on his way home

Missing Bradley County man found and on his way home

Accord to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, “Mr. Marty McDougald has been located and is currently in route to his home.” “The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of Mr. McDougald’s family, would like to thank everyone for the calls, texts, and assistance, in the search for Mr. McDougald. Your efforts are appreciated and were…

Fair catalogs now available

Fair catalogs now available

It’s Fair time in Bradley County and the 2022 Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show catalogs and entry tags are ready. Catalogs are available at the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Pre-registration for the Home Economics Division Exhibits is encouraged and may be done at the county…

BCMC Wound Care Clinic receives Center of Excellence Award

BCMC Wound Care Clinic receives Center of Excellence Award

WARREN, Ark. (8/19/22) – Bradley County Medical Center is honored to announce the BCMC Wound Care Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award. Recipients of this prestigious award meet or exceed national wound care quality benchmarks over a set period of time. The Wound Center of Excellence Award…