Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed the success of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival during Monday’s board meeting. “It had one of the biggest crowds and was one of the most successful ones we’ve had,” said Executive Director Terrie White. There were 81 arts and crafts booths representing several states, including Texas,…
Warren School District
18-year-old charged after call of shots fired Saturday night in Warren
The following is an official press release from the Warren Police Department: At Approximately 10:36pm Saturday June 10th, the Warren Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Elm St. After investigating the incident, the Warren Police Department with the assistance from Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested John A. Hill…
VIDEO: Take to the air to see the Tomato Festival Saturday
We are bringing you a second round of aerial videos of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. This time, we are jumping to Saturday’s big events on the square. All videos are courtesy of Paul Outlaw. We appreciate him sharing these with Saline River Chronicle.
Hermit Corner Produce
Extended League baseball happening at the Warren Complex Thursday
Warren arrest report for June 6-11, 2023
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
First State Bank
Mario Hampton, 1988-2023
Mario Hampton, 34, of Warren, passed away June 4, 2023. Born October 12, 1988, he was a son of Angela Warner and Brian Hampton. He joined Hampton Chapel AME Church at an early age. He accepted Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. T.V. Simpson. Mario attended Hermitage and Warren School Districts, he…
Baker’s Electrical
Rain on the way; parts of Bradley County could receive up to 3 inches through Tuesday
Tonight A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a…
Chapel Woods
2023 Pink Tomato Festival finishes in style
WARREN, Ark. – The annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival came to a thrilling close on Saturday as David Nail, the celebrated country music artist, delivered a memorable performance to a massive crowd gathered in downtown Warren. The 2023 edition of the festival proved to be a resounding success. Saturday’s festivities kicked off with the…
Thank you to the Tomato Festival volunteers, workers, and our readers
On behalf of the Saline River Chronicle, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the volunteers who worked tirelessly, as always, to put on the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. It was a fantastic event, and your dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed. We would also like to…
Bradley County Medical Center
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2023 Tomato Packing, Tomato Eating, Salsa Contest, and Little Miss Pink Tomato Pageant results
The following are the winners of various Pink Tomato Festival events: Photo by the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Results reported on by Saline River Chronicle Contributor Tim Kessler.
Warren All Tomato Luncheon celebrates local flavor and community spirit
WARREN, Ark. – The First Baptist Church Activities Center in Warren was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, June 10, 2023, as the Bradley County Extension Homemakers Clubs hosted the highly anticipated 2023 Bradley County All Tomato Luncheon. The event, organized by the All Tomato Luncheon Committee, brought together tomato enthusiasts from near and far to…
SEARK Electrical Solutions
VIDEO: See the Tomato Festival at night from the sky
You’ve seen it from the ground, but get a unique experience of seeing the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival at night from the sky. All videos are courtesy of Paul Outlaw. We appreciate him sharing these with Saline River Chronicle.
Nelsie McFarland Bershen, 1932-2023
Nelsie McFarland Bershen passed away peacefully at her home on June 8, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1932, in Banks, AR. After graduating high school, she went to work for the telephone company at Camp Chaffe in Fort Smith, AR. She met Jim Bershen (a.k.a. Mr. B.) who was based there as a…