MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks delivered a statement performance Tuesday evening, defeating the Drew Central Lady Pirates 59–38 to capture the championship of the Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Tournament and continue one of the strongest starts the program has seen in nearly 30 years. This game report is brought to you by…
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Warren closes holiday tournament against talented England team
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks wrapped up play at the Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Tournament with a 66–47 loss to the England Lions on Tuesday, closing the event with a determined effort against one of the most talented teams in the tournament field. This game report is brought to you by England opened…
Kevin L. Marshall, 1977-2025
Kevin L. Marshall, 48, of Little Rock, passed away December 15, 2025. Born September 29, 1977, to Brenda Marshall and Leotis Moseley. He was a 1996 graduate of Warren High School. He later moved to Little Rock, where he spent the remainder of his life. He enjoyed drawing, collecting hot wheels, building model cars and…
Betty Steelman-Clements, 1935-2025
Betty Steelman-Clements, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2025. Betty Lorice King was born on December 10, 1935 to Willis King and Amy (Sessions) King. She married the late, Freddy Eugene Williams, Sr (passed Aug 16, 1966) and shared children Cynthia Anne and Freddy Eugene Williams Jr. On June 1, 1968 she married the…
BCMC Board Meets for Final Time in 2025
WARREN, Ark. (12/30/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Monday, Dec. 29 inside the hospital’s conference room for its monthly meeting and final one of 2025. Financial reports, executive updates, and policy approvals were among the topics covered. Minutes from the previous gathering were approved before Controller Matt Pace spoke about…
City of Warren announces New Year’s holiday schedule
WARREN, Ark.- Warren officials have released the holiday operating schedule for the New Year. The Warren Municipal Building will remain open on New Year’s Eve but will be closed on New Year’s Day. There will be no garbage pickup on New Year’s Day. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Warren Lady Jacks punch ticket to Drew Central Holiday Tournament championship
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks continue to look like a team ready to compete for a conference championship. This game report is brought to you by In round two of the Drew Central Holiday Tournament sponsored by Commercial Bank, Warren delivered another composed, high-level performance, pulling away from Monticello for a 51–41 victory…
Vernar Ray ‘Boolie’ Callum
Vernar Ray “Boolie” Callum, 80, of Warren, passed away November 21, 2025. Born April 22, 1945, to the late Vernar and Ozie Bea Callum. Vernar grew up in the Mt. Olive community and attended Hermitage High School in Hermitage, AR. While attending Hermitage school he played basketball and later moved to Pasadena, CA. He worked…
Bernice F. Newton Hampton, 1938-2025
Bernice F. Newton Hampton, 87, of Johnsville, passed away November 13, 2025. Born February 19, 1938, to the late Wiley and Artillia “Nellie” Newton. She accepted Christ at an early age and faithfully served the Lord throughout her life. She was a member and Mother of the church at Antioch Baptist Church in Johnsville, AR,…
Linda Joyce Powell Gannaway, 1963-2025
Linda Joyce Powell Gannaway, 62, of Warren, passed away December 1, 2025. Born May 29, 1963, to Lacerine Gannaway and the late John T. Gannaway. She gave her life to Christ at a young age at St. James AME Church of Warren under the leadership of Rev. T.J. Blackmon. Linda had a warm and loving…
Faye Burks Goins Guess, 1941-2025
Faye Burks Goins Guess, age 84, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025. She was born in Warren, AR, on January 31, 1941, to the late Wilmot and Clara Bell Moseley Burks. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Bobby Guess, a stepson Lance Guess, and her…
Lumberjacks stay competitive early, fall to Bearden at Drew Central Holiday Tournament
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks tipped off their second game of the Drew Central Holiday Tournament sponsored by Commercial Bank at approximately 12:20 p.m. Monday, facing a tough test against Bearden. This game report is brought to you by Warren fell 65–45 to the Bears, moving to 1–7 on the season, but the loss…
Lumberjacks Earn First Win Under Davis at Drew Central Holiday Tournament
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Warren Lumberjacks picked up their first win of the 2025 season Saturday evening, defeating Drew Central 64-61 in the Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Tournament hosted by Drew Central. This game report is brought to you by Warren was led on the scoresheet by Bleyze Fellows, who finished with 17 points…
Faye Burks Goins Guess, 1941-2025
Faye Burks Goins Guess, age 84, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025. She was born in Warren, AR, on January 31, 1941, to the late Wilmot and Clara Bell Moseley Burks. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Bobby Guess, a stepson Lance Guess, and her brother Ray…
Lady Jacks Top Junction City 62–36 in Opening Round of Drew Central Holiday Tournament
MONTICELLO — The Warren Lady Jacks opened play in the Drew Central Holiday Tournament with a convincing 62–36 victory over the Junction City Lady Dragons on Friday, improving their record to 14–1 on the season. This game report is brought to you by The game began as a competitive back-and-forth contest in the first quarter,…
Lady Jacks Top Sheridan, Lumberjacks Fall as Holiday Tournament Approaches
WARREN, Ark. – Things were light in Warren sports over the Christmas holiday, but both the Warren Lady Jacks and Warren Lumberjacks were back in action Monday evening, hosting Sheridan Yellowjackets at home. This game report is brought to you by The Lady Jacks earned a hard-fought 53-49 victory over Sheridan, continuing an impressive early-season…
Saline River News Wishes Readers a Merry Christmas
As Christmas Day arrives across Bradley County, Saline River News extends warm Christmas wishes to its readers throughout Warren, Hermitage, and surrounding South Arkansas communities. Christmas is being observed across the county through family gatherings, church services, shared meals, and long-standing traditions that mark the season each year. For many, the day offers an opportunity…
Santa and Candy Land Event Draws Big Crowds in New Edinburg
NEW EDINBURG — A festive holiday tradition brought large crowds and memorable moments to New Edinburg over two recent evenings as the community hosted its Santa and Candy Land event, which organizers say may have been the best attended yet. Families turned out in strong numbers to enjoy the colorful walk-through display, featuring bright Christmas…
Commercial Bank Hosts Christmas Open House in Warren, Honors Lola West’s Upcoming Retirement
WARREN, Ark. — Commercial Bank welcomed customers and community members to its annual Christmas Open House in Warren, hosting a festive event filled with holiday decorations, familiar faces and seasonal cheer. The open house featured visits with Santa Claus and a variety of food prepared by Channing and Co., giving families and guests an opportunity…
Avian flu found in Drew, White county flocks
Article submitted by the UofA Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Avian influenza has been found in two more flocks, Dustan Clark, extension poultry veterinarian for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said on Tuesday. “As of this morning, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a commercial broiler farm in Drew County…
Warren Bank & Trust Hosts Christmas Open House
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Bank & Trust welcomed customers and community members Monday for its annual Christmas Open House, offering a festive afternoon of holiday cheer and seasonal hospitality. The event was held Monday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the bank’s locations, where visitors were greeted with Christmas décor, refreshments, and…