The following is a press release from the office of Tommy Land, Commissioner of State Lands: LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties raised over $448 thousand dollars, the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 98 registered bidders, who purchased…
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Keep your cool: Hot tips for summer bass care
HOT SPRINGS — Arkansas summers can be scorching. As temperatures rise, it’s not just us feeling the heat; the fish are feeling it, too. We can beat the heat by lounging by the pool, taking a refreshing swim in a lake or creek, or retreating indoors to enjoy the air conditioning, but bass caught during…
Razorback Wayne Pinnock claims Olympic long jump silver medal
Saint-Denis, France – Jamaica Independence Day included an added celebration with Razorback Wayne Pinnock claiming an Olympic silver medal in the long jump final at Stade de France on Tuesday evening. In becoming the first Jamaican silver medalist in the event since James Beckford in 1996, Pinnock covered a distance of 27 feet, 5.25 inches (8.36)…
Warren Lumberjacks Gear Up for 2024 Football Season, Kickoff in 24 Days
WARREN, Ark. – Excitement is building as Warren High School’s 2024 Lumberjack Football Season is just 24 days away. The Lumberjacks are set to kick off their season on August 30 with an away game against Greenbrier at 7 PM. Fans will have an opportunity to get a sneak peek of the team ahead of…
Warren Sports Shooting Complex to Host Shotgun Tournament
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Sports Shooting Complex, located at 323 Bradley 38 Rd, Warren, Arkansas, is set to host an exciting shotgun tournament this Saturday, August 10th, at 9:00 AM. Dr. Jonathan Skaggs, the event’s contact person, shared his anticipation for a large turnout, expecting over 25 shooters and numerous fans to gather for…
BC Fair Pageant Set for August 24
The 2024 Bradley County Fair Pageant is Saturday August 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Please contact Taylor Hernandez at 870-820-3488 for more information.
BCMC Issues Notice About Billing Statements
Updated patient account statements were mailed last week. We recognize that some statements with a service date on or after January 23, 2024, with accounts that begin with BM, BC, and BH may have past due or bad debts language. Please disregard any language associated with past due or potential bad debt notices on these…
Get the best ‘hunting guide’ in Arkansas free online
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Code of Regulations saw more than 150 changes during the 2024 regulations process, which took place from March through July to help manage Arkansas’s game and nongame wildlife. While most of the changes were simple clarifications and tweaks to existing hunting and fishing regulations, a few major changes rewrote some…
Warren School District Announces Traffic and Parking Procedures for 2024-25 School Year
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District (WSD) has issued an important announcement regarding traffic and parking procedures for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. With the school year set to begin soon, the district is urging parents and community members to familiarize themselves with the existing traffic and parking protocols. “WSD would like to ask…
Jessie Mae Daniels, 1940-2024
Jessie Mae Daniels, 84, of Warren, passed away, July 29, 2024. Born July 15, 1940, to the late Jesse and Evelyn Mitchell. She worked at Pine Lodge Nursing Home. She was a mighty prayer warrior, a talented seamstress, a devoted mother and grandmother. Jessie Mae enjoyed attending church, praying, caring for her grandchildren and working…
Morolene Poole Momon, 1940-2024
Morolene Poole Momon, 84, of Warren, passed away July 28, 2024. Born May 30, 1940, to the late Marshall and Ruthie Davis Poole. She attended and graduated from Hermitage High School with honors of Salutatorian. In 1961 she moved to Portland, OR and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Momon. To this union five children…
Barbara Jean Temple, 1946-2024
Barbara Jean Temple age 77, of Queen City, Texas, died in the Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas on August 3, 2024. She was born September 25, 1946 in Bradley County, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Clifton “Tim†Savage and Ona Beatrice Baker Savage. Barbara was a housewife, loving mother, homemaker and a…
Shafiqua Maloney battles for Olympic medal in 800m final
Saint-Denis, France – A day after becoming the first person to advance to an Olympic final from St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Arkansas alum Shafiqua Maloney came within 0.24 of a second in claiming her country’s first Olympic medal. A time of 1:57.66 by Maloney placed her fourth in the Paris Olympic 800m final with the…
Union Bank and Trust Hosts Welcome Back Lunch for Warren School District Staff
WARREN, Ark. – Union Bank and Trust of Warren extended a warm welcome to the teachers and staff of the Warren School District by providing a freshly grilled hamburger meal on Monday, August 5, 2024. The lunch was served during the staff development day, marking the first day back to school for the district’s educators…
City of Warren’s New Boom Loader Truck Now in Full Service
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren’s new boom loader truck, first reported by the Saline River Chronicle last month, is now fully operational and serving the community. Residents may have already noticed the truck in action, significantly aiding the Sanitation Department in handling bulk debris and junk more efficiently. This state-of-the-art truck represents a…
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Bonnie Smith, 1950-2024
Bonnie Smith, 73, died August 1, 2024. She was born September 10, 1950, in Warren, AR to Roy and Era Reep. Bonnie was a member of Oasis church in Camden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie C. Smith and two brothers, Tommy Reep and Bobby Reep. Bonnie…
Warren arrest and confinement record for August 1-5, 2024
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.
Three Razorbacks advance to Olympic Games finals
Saint-Denis, France – Advancing to finals was the key mission for Razorbacks in action on Sunday at Stade de France as the trio of Wayne Pinnock, Carey McLeod, and Shafiqua Maloney all advanced. The morning session had the Jamaican pair of Pinnock and McLeod placing seventh and 11th overall as the top 12 moved onto Tuesday’s…
Vehicle Fire Near Banks Quickly Contained by Local Firefighters
BANKS, Ark. – On Saturday night, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) promptly responded to a vehicle fire near 2208 Highway 278 West, according to the Town of Banks. The incident occurred when a vehicle ignited, prompting an immediate response from local emergency services. Five firefighters from the BVFD and three officers from the Bradley…