On Saturday, the annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Tomato Eating Contest was held, with three divisions, a celebrity division, a 12 and under division, and a professional division. Celebrities included Bryan Sanders for his wife, gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who was also present; state Land Commissioner Tommy Land; District 94 state Rep. Jeff…
The 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s annual Tomato Packing Contest was held Friday, June 10, 2022 on the court square in Warren, featuring the best of the best tomato box speed packers from the world capital of tomato farming. Winner’s included the following(Photos by Tim Kessler.): More photos from the event:
As the rains passed through South Arkansas Friday and Saturday, the extent of the damage from Friday morning’s severe thunderstorm became even more apparent, as a large pine tree was found to have fallen on a home on North Myrtle Street in Warren. Situated at the corner of Bond and Myrtle, the home’s roof was…
As is an annual tradition, the first box of Bradley County tomatoes were auctioned off during Saturday’s historic All-Tomato Luncheon at First Baptist Church in Warren. The proceeds go to a scholarship fund. Thomas Frazer, Chairman of Warren Bank and Trust and owner of Frazer Funeral Home, submitted the winning bid of $2,600. Tony Cathey…
There is simply no greater salsa competition than right here in the home of the South Arkansas Vine Ripened Bradley County Pink Tomato! The Great Bowls of Fire Salsa Contest, sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust, was held this weekend during the annual Festival in Warren. Winners were: Lauren Bryant, best looking; Holley McVay, best…
An event which continues to grow in popularity with Tomato Festival attendees, the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Steak Cookoff was held Saturday, June 11, 2022 on Main Street in Warren. The event was sponsored by Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson and Supervalu. Steak Cookoff Tomato Appetizer winners were Mike Kimbrell, Vilonia, first; Jason Hobbs,…
The City of Warren’s new rifle and pistol range and the Warren Shooting Sports Complex will host a grand opening next Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The shooting range is located at 323 Bradley Rd. 38 south of Warren.
Next up was the Little Miss Pink Tomato Pageant held at Immanuel Baptist Church. JeNelle Lipton and Glenda Cross have chaired this event for more than 50 years. Payton Sledge was the mistress of ceremonies. Maisyn Elle Milton was crowned the winner; Londyn Rose Wiggins, first runner-up; and Zoamori Farmer, second runner-up. Photos by Tim…
Statement from the Bradley County Medical Center: Bradley County Medical Center has been made aware of a glitch in our billing department. This glitch caused the April 30 statements to be inadvertently mailed out a second time and did not include payments made in May. The correct statements for May, which include payments made prior…
The 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival came in with a bang long before the last fireworks exploded. Hurricane-strength winds blew through the Arts and Crafts shed where over 80 vendors were assembled, sending tables flying and torrential rain. Booths were literally ripped apart but the vendors soon recovered. Several tents with other vendors around…
Dodging a bit of rain, the crowds were undeterred, showing up in big numbers for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Parade Saturday morning, June 11, 2022. A short 5 minute downpour didn’t stop what was one of the larger parades in recent Tomato Festival history, with well over 50 entries making their way…
Around 75 people attended a joyful evening at the Lions Club’s annual Gospel Jamboree, presented in conjunction with the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, featuring The Lisemby Family band performing at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. Pictured above are members of the Lions Club with the Lisembys after the evenings Gospel Jamboree. Photos by Tim…
After postponing plans due to the global pandemic, Warren High School Class of 2001 has finalized plans to celebrate their 20-year reunion. All classmates are invited to attend. See the detailed schedule outline provided for more info.
Customers were treated to cookies and snacks during the Union Bank and Trust Company’s Open House held June 10, 2022.
Pictured are Bryleigh and Brynn Bickers who were busy Friday giving out punch and cupcakes to customers at Warren Bank and Trust on Main Street in Warren. The Bank was encouraging everyone to register for a $500 prize to be given away.
First State Bank of Warren, Hermitage, and Hampton conducted an open house in conjunction with the Tomato Festival, Friday June 10, 2022. Pictured are Mary Mullins, Geneva Curry, Gale Ellis and Hugh Quimby. Customers enjoyed a variety of foods.
As a severe thunderstorm rumbled through Warren Friday morning, damage trees around town, flooding isolated areas, and tearing through a number of tents sent up for the weekend’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The following are photos from around Warren taken after the storm. They are from not only salineriverchronicle.com, but also submitted by viewers.…
Around 8:45 a.m. a thunderstorm coming through Bradley County brought down a tree on Main Street, blocking the street to traffic. A heavy downpour of rain also caused isolated flooding of nearly three to four inches of water along the sidewalks on Main. The town branch in the City Park also rose out of its…
Weston Gavin of Warren was elected county judge of the fictional Hutchinson County during the recent Boys State event at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway. He described his experiences to Warren Lions Club on Wednesday. The club was a sponsor of one of the Boys State/Girls State delegates, which included three Warren boys,…