The following 4-H’ers recently competed in County ORhama. The students participated in Public Speaking, Illustrated Talk, and Vocal Demonstration. Pictured are: Asher Weaver, Ben Green, Addilee Murphy, Olivia Roberson, Arielle Weaver, Judson Green, and Elianna Green. Asher, Ben, Addilee, and Olivia will advance to district competition.
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Arkansas turkey harvest continues slow climb
LITTLE ROCK — According to the latest harvest statistics compiled through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission licensing system, Arkansas hunters harvested 9,335 turkeys during the 2024 annual turkey season, a few hundred birds more than last year. This is the third year in a row of an upward harvest trend. David Moscicki is the…
Big faker: Eastern hognose is Arkansas’s ‘counterfeit cobra’
LITTLE ROCK — Snakes scare a lot of people. According to Web MD, half of the people in the world feel anxious about snakes while 2 to 3 percent of people experience ophidiophobia – a fear of snakes so extreme that it interferes with life. Top photo: The flattened head of a scared eastern hognose…
Warren High School announces complete list of graduating WHS Class of 2024
Warren High School is proud to announce the complete list of graduates for the WHS Class of 2024. The graduation ceremony is set for Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 PM at Lumberjack Arena. Valedictorians: Salutatorians: Honor Graduates: Complete WHS Class of 2024:
Chamber of Commerce announces Downtown Business Window Beautification Contest winners
WARREN, Ark. – In preparation for the bustling summer festival season and the influx of summer traffic, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted a downtown business window beautification contest over the past few weeks. Local businesses were encouraged to decorate their storefronts, bringing a festive spirit to the heart of downtown Warren. Top photo:…
Pick of the pies: Inaugural Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest debuts this June
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee is excited to announce a new event for the 68th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Arkansas Pie Festival’s “Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest†is a new addition to the 2024 Festival schedule…
Mayli Castleberry named Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship recipient
Mayli Castleberry, a Home Schooled Senior, is the recipient of this year’s Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship. The Scott Tractor scholarship is awarded each year to a senior 4-H’er who has excelled in 4-H activities. Mayli will be attending Southern Arkansas University Tech in the fall. Pictured presenting the award to Mayli is Robin Hollis, Administrative…
4-H students shine in District BBQ competition
Four local 4-H participants recently competed in Ouachita District Broiler BBQ. Students were given four chicken thighs to BBQ and the thighs were then judged. Jack Chambers won first place in the Junior Division. Participants are: (left-right in photo) Axel Martinez, Jack Chambers, Asher Weaver, John Sawyer Murphy
YMCA pool to open June 3rd
WARREN, AR – As the school year winds down, the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is excited to announce the opening of their pool for the summer season. Starting Monday, June 3rd, the pool will be open for all to enjoy from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This…
Warren Athletic Department celebrates 2024 All-Sports Award Ceremony; Four former Jacks inducted into Hall-of-Fame
Lumberjack Arena was alive with a big crowd of student-athletes, family members, coaches, and friends on Monday, May 20, 2024, as the Warren School District Athletic Department hosted its 2024 All-Sports Award Ceremony. The event, led by Athletic Director and Head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree, honored the outstanding achievements of Warren’s athletes over the…
Bradley County Medical Center celebrates 2024 Hospital Week with community support and employee appreciation
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) recently celebrated the 2024 National Hospital Week with a series of events that highlighted community support and showed appreciation for the hard-working medical staff. The week-long celebration featured a variety of activities and treats, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the creativity of Warren…
BCMC hands out service awards to conclude Hospital Week
Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) wrapped up National Hospital Week with a special ceremony on Friday, May 17, honoring employees for their years of dedicated service. The event celebrated the hard work and commitment of BCMC staff, highlighting their contributions to the community’s healthcare. The ceremony featured a picture of the award recipients. Front Row…
Commission sets 2024-25 hunting seasons, expands hunting, angling opportunities
EL DORADO — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission passed a host of regulations changes to take effect during the 2024-25 hunting season and 2025 fishing year at today’s scheduled meeting at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. The changes, originally announced in February, have received healthy public comment, garnering input from more than 36,000…
Bradley County Veterans Museum announces Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
The Bradley County Veterans Museum is proud to announce the annual Memorial Day ceremony, set to take place on Monday, May 27th, at 11:00 AM. The event will be held at the First Methodist Church, located at 111 West Church Street. This important ceremony is a time to honor and remember those who made the…
Warren arrest and confinement record for May 12-19, 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.
Looking for a last minute grad gift?
The Lumberjack Baseball Booster Club has a limited amount of blankets available. Come by the West Warren Bank to purchase.
2024 PTF t-shirts now available
The following is a press release from Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival official T Shirts are now available for purchase. Each year, the Festival committee produces a T Shirt to commemorate the special Bradley County event. Top photo: Leslie Adams is shown presenting the first 2024 T…
Former Warren native honored for historic preservation efforts
The following is a special to Saline River Chronicle: FAYETTEVILLE – The Historic District Commission and the Fayetteville’s Mayor’s office recently announced the winners of the 12thAnnual Historic Preservation Awards. Top photo: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Maylon Rice Maylon T. Rice, a native of Warren, received a Letter of Acclamation for his social media promotion…
Razorbacks to host youth football camp
Stephen Joseph Mahanes, 1971-2024
Stephen Joseph Mahanes, age 52, of Warren, AR passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1971 in Elkins, WV to Elizabeth Shaw Mahanes Woods and the late Stephen Mahanes. He was a United States Marine and the plant manager at AHF. Stephen was a tee ball coach at the YMCA…
James Charles Matuska, 1963-2024
James Charles Matuska, age 60 of Warren, AR passed away April 24, 2024 at his home. He was born October 4,1963 to Joe Grider and Billie Sue Gibson Grider. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Utana Grider. Survivors include his brother, Thomas McGraw; sisters, Essie Grider, Ranardo Grider, Watana…