Easter egg hunt among projects discussed during monthly Bradley County Chamber Board meeting

Easter egg hunt among projects discussed during monthly Bradley County Chamber Board meeting

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members proceeded with plans for several upcoming projects during their monthly board meeting on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Chairwoman Terrie White reminded the board members that Make Warren Shine will have a meeting on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Donald W. Reynolds YMCA…

And the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Headliner Musician is…

And the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Headliner Musician is…

WARREN, Ark. – Locals from Bradley County and visitors from around the United States will soon arrive in Warren, Arkansas for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The highlight of the each year’s festivities is a live concert on the Bradley County Courthouse square. After two years of scaled back activities due to COVID,…

Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney present Tuesday Rotary program

Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney present Tuesday Rotary program

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 8 at First United Methodist church with Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker presenting the program to the group. Her program was Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney who spoke about some general county news but focused mostly on the installation of broadband internet throughout a good portion of the…

Candidates for local Bradley County 2022 primaries officially set

Candidates for local Bradley County 2022 primaries officially set

The following is a list of candidates currently running for local office in Bradley County that will run in a primary election. County Judge-Klay McKinney-R County Clerk-Karen H Belin-R Circuit Clerk-Cindy H Wagnon-R Treasurer-Diane Wesson-R Assessor-Stephanie Bigham-R Sheriff & Collector-Herschel Tillman-R Coroner-Thomas Frazer-R Justice of the Peace District 1-Gwendolyn S Bullard-D Justin of the Peace…

Watch the Bradley County Courthouse renovated roof and bell section assembly(video and photos)

Watch the Bradley County Courthouse renovated roof and bell section assembly(video and photos)

Tuesday, March 1, 2022, construction crew members took on the delicate process of assembling the roof and bell housing sections of Bradley County’s newly renovated Courthouse tower. Crews maneuvered the roof section off the ground and onto the bell housing portion using a crane. In the near future the completed tower will be lifted and…

Jimmy Williams announces candidacy for Bradley County Quorum Court

Jimmy Williams announces candidacy for Bradley County Quorum Court

James (Jimmy) Williams announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace, District 5 to serve on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Jimmy is a retired Army veteran with 20 years active service. He received numerous awards during his career including the Meritorious Service medal and Army Commendation medal. He also is a retired as a…

BCEDC Board gets update on jail, Intermodal prospect, and more during regular meeting

BCEDC Board gets update on jail, Intermodal prospect, and more during regular meeting

WARREN, Ark. – Several crucial pieces of information about economic development were provided to Bradley County Development Corp. board of directors during its monthly meeting Monday night. First up, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, a board member, said he would give a full report on negotiations with LaSalle Corrections at the next meeting. The company had…

BCMC Board meets for regular monthly business

BCMC Board meets for regular monthly business

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center board of directors made minor policy changes during their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO Leslie Huitt said hospital volumes were “up and down compared to December.” Revenue was down by about $200,000. Private pay balances over 90 days continued…

Planning underway for 66th Pink Tomato Festival

Planning underway for 66th Pink Tomato Festival

WARREN, Ark. – Planning for the 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival started Thursday with a meeting at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Brooke Hatch will be this year’s chairwoman. Other officers are 1st Vice Chairwoman Kenna Sparks, 2nd Vice Chairman Keeton Hudson, Treasurer Leslie Adams, Past Chairman James Wells and committee members Gwen…

David Carter introduced as newly appointed Bradley County JP

David Carter introduced as newly appointed Bradley County JP

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 22, 2022 to conduct monthly business. After calling the meeting to order, County Judge Klay McKinney introduced new Justice of the Peace David Carter. Justice Carter has been appointed to fill out an unexpired term on the Court that runs through…

Sharon Balentine announces run for Bradley County Quorum Court

Sharon Balentine announces run for Bradley County Quorum Court

Sharon Balentine is announcing her candidacy for position on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Sharon is a lifelong resident of Bradley County, graduating from WHS in 1979. She attended FWBBC in Nashville, TN in 1979-80. She was crowned Miss Pink Tomato in 1980 and competed at Miss Arkansas. Using her Miss Arkansas scholarship, she attended…

Karen Belin to seek reelection as Bradley County Clerk

Karen Belin to seek reelection as Bradley County Clerk

I am seeking re-election as County Clerk of Bradley County. This term was met with the challenge of dealing with COVID, which required adjustments in handling regular office duties outside of the building, while trying to continue to provide service to County residents. County offices were modified to allow employees safe contact with individuals while…

Master plan and infrastructure discussed at BCMC Board Meeting

Master plan and infrastructure discussed at BCMC Board Meeting

Warren, Arkansas – In a lengthy four-hour meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members discussed two items that will have a long-term impact on the hospital: a comprehensive master plan and much-needed infrastructure. Several years ago, the board considered a Phase II construction plan that included such items as moving the helipad, changing parking…

VIDEO: Terrie White of the BC Chamber of Commerce talks about the role of the Chamber and how it operates

VIDEO: Terrie White of the BC Chamber of Commerce talks about the role of the Chamber and how it operates

Terrie White, current President of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, recently sat down with Saline River Chronicle to discuss the ins and outs of how the Chamber is structured, how it benefits local businesses County-wide, as well as what events are planned for 2022. Watch the full interview today.

County Judge discusses federal infrastructure funds for rural counties

County Judge discusses federal infrastructure funds for rural counties

Bradley County Quorum Court justices, meeting a day late because of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Tuesday discussed the possibility of getting federal infrastructure funds for county projects. County Judge Klay McKinney said the new infrastructure bill will include a large amount of money for rural counties, such as Bradley. Federal funds…

Bradley County sees explosion of COVID cases as 218 are reported active as of Thursday

Bradley County sees explosion of COVID cases as 218 are reported active as of Thursday

Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases have increased dramatically in Bradley County in the last 24 hours as 218 active cases were reported Thursday, January 13, 2022 according to the Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID website. Just three days ago Bradley County was reporting 109 cases, and while those numbers have climbed in recent days, Thursdays…