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Warren Council renames airport, votes to publish ordinances and minutes online, and gets update on Bryant’s Building demolition plans

Warren Council renames airport, votes to publish ordinances and minutes online, and gets update on Bryant’s Building demolition plans

WARREN, Ark. – On May 8, 2023, the Warren City Council convened for their regular meeting in the Warren Municipal Courtroom in Warren, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gregg Reep, with all six aldermen present. Alderman Angela Marshall was present by phone. Among other topics, the council discussed city pool management,…

Rosalynda Ellis named new Brunson Elementary principal

Rosalynda Ellis named new Brunson Elementary principal

Rosalynda Ellis was named the new Brunson Elementary principal Monday night by Warren School Board. She will replace Regina Scroggins, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Scroggins has spent 37 years in education, including 31 years in Warren School District. Ellis is currently the Hermitage Elementary principal. By Tim Kessler Saline River…

Dr. Shrum to continue as caregiver at Mainline Health Women’s Clinic

Dr. Shrum to continue as caregiver at Mainline Health Women’s Clinic

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems is pleased to announce that Dr. Kelly Shrum will continue providing care to the women of Drew County and surrounding areas. “While I did briefly explore other opportunities, I could not justify leaving my patients. We are located in a part of the state where women have such limited…

Bickers, Castillo, Harton, and Pahuamba valedictorians of WHS Class of 2023

Bickers, Castillo, Harton, and Pahuamba valedictorians of WHS Class of 2023

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School announced Monday the Class of 2023’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians. The top honors of Valedictorians go to Bryleigh Bickers, Cristal Castillo, Dawson Harton, and Ivan Pahuamba, while Kailey Henry, Hannah Taulbee, Heidi Taulbee, and Emma Mann are the Salutatorians. The Warren High School Class of 2023 will hold their graduation…

First State Bank hosts hamburger cookout for BCMC staff to celebrate Hospital Week

First State Bank hosts hamburger cookout for BCMC staff to celebrate Hospital Week

Staff members from First State Bank cooked hamburgers and served a free lunch to the Bradley County Medical Center staff today as part of National Hospital Week. The food covered lunch for hospital staff and the leftovers are available to the night shift. BCMC thanks First State Bank for helping us celebrate Hospital Week!

Local doctors honored at BC Medical and Health Foundation fundraiser, UAPB Head Coach and former Lumberjack Alonzo Hampton keynote speaker

Local doctors honored at BC Medical and Health Foundation fundraiser, UAPB Head Coach and former Lumberjack Alonzo Hampton keynote speaker

Bradley County Medical and Health Foundation held a fundraiser Friday at Immanuel Baptist Church to honor eight physicians. Foundation President Bridgette Harding and Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt said the funds raised would go towards laptop computers to assist with staff training. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Freelance Contributor Glenetta Burks served…