The City of Hermitage announced today (March 15) the town is under a boil order until further notice. Under the ‘Boil Water’ Notice, all affected customers are advised that the water may be unsafe for human consumption, and water used for drinking or food preparation must be boiled briskly for one (1) minute prior to…
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ADEM conducts live solar eclipse exercise
With less than a month remaining before the Great American Solar Eclipse, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) took a significant step by conducting a live training exercise. This exercise was designed to test ADEM’s response to issues that may arise as visitors flock to Arkansas to witness the event. ADEM responders and other…
Physics Fact and Fancy: The Solar Constant
By: Dr. Jerry Webb, retired UAM Professor of Physics A few years ago a senior physics major came to me and wanted a project. I said why don’t we measure the solar constant? He asked me jokingly, “What’s that?” The solar constant is the amount of energy the earth receives from the sun per unit…
Updated dates for ARHP Diabetes Education Workshop Series
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) is hosting a free Diabetes Education Workshop Series at Bradley County Medical Center’s Brunson Medical Complex, located at 204 North Bragg Street in Warren. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on six consecutive Tuesdays starting April 2, 2024 and ending on May 7, 2024.…
Second session of Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy held in El Dorado
JONESBORO — Women from across the Delta convened in El Dorado this week for the second of six sessions of the inaugural class of the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy (ADWLA). The year-long program, hosted by the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University, includes women from 17 counties in the state. In…
William Grady Rawls, 1932-2024
William Grady Rawls, was born January 15, 1932 in Marsden, Arkansas, to the late James G. Rawls and Daisy Lee Callaway Rawls. Also preceding him in death is his brother, James E. Rawls. Grady is survived by his wife, JoAnn Huitt Rawls, whom he married on June 7, 1957. Also survived by his daughters, Pam…
Bradley County Veterans Museum to host retirement ceremony for Dorothy Anders on March 15
The Bradley County Veterans Museum along with the Bradley County Judge will host a Retirement Ceremony honoring Mrs. Dorothy Anders on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. inside the Veterans Museum, located at 210 North Main Street. Mrs. Anders has served as the Bradley County Veterans Service Officer for more than 20 years. The…
Early offense lifts Warren to 7-2 victory over Star City
WARREN, Ark. (3/13/24) – The offense for Warren produced seven runs on 11 hits in the first three innings as the Jacks picked up a 7-2 bounceback victory over conference foe Star City Wednesday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. The Lumberjacks (5-2, 2-2) picked up a run in the bottom of the first when…
Spring into the outdoors with the AGFC March 16 – 22
LITTLE ROCK — March Madness has an entirely different meaning for many parents in The Natural State. The big college basketball tournament will tip off just as most Arkansas schools dismiss their students for a week for spring break. According to Eric Maynard, interim chief of Education for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, parents…
WHS Soccer matches for March 14 against Crossett moved to April 18
Warren High School announced that tomorrow’s (March 14) soccer matches against conference opponent Crossett have been moved to Thursday, April 18. The Lady Jacks will kick off at 5 p.m. with the Lumberjacks to follow. The non-conference fixture against White Hall that was originally on April 18 has been cancelled. With the changes, the next…
Lady Jacks fall to Star City
The Warren softball team hosted Star City Wednesday evening at the Warren Sports Complex, but suffered a 5-2 setback. David King Saline River Chronicle Sports Contributor This Lumberjack game report is brought to you by: In the top of the first inning, Star City (4-4, 1-1) loaded the bases and was able to score three…
Warren School Board announces personnel matters for March
The Warren School Board released the following personnel decisions during its regular March meeting. RetiringWanda Rhodes – Parent Center Coordinator Certified Hire RecommendationsJennifer White – Warren High School English InstructorCorrey Muldrew – Head Boys Basketball Coach/Junior Boys Assistant Coach for 2024/2025 School YearHailey Hudson – Warren Middle School Cheer Sponsor Certified Rehire RecommendationsCarla Wardlaw –…
Opinions, comments wanted: AGFC’s new regulations survey ends March 15
Arkansas waterfowlers have until Friday, March 15, to have their voices heard on a number of proposed regulations for the 2024-25 season as well as other items on which the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks comment. Regulations proposed for change from recent waterfowl seasons include reducing the number of goose hunting days from 74…
Jefferson Regional announces Donna Terrell’s Warrior Lodge
(March 13, 2024 – Pine Bluff, AR) Jefferson Regional is proud to announce that the Donna Terrell Warrior Lodge will be constructed on the Jefferson Regional main campus in Pine Bluff. The Warrior Lodge at Jefferson Regional will serve as a no-cost housing facility for cancer patients receiving treatment at Jefferson Regional’s Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center.…
Lady Jacks clip Eagles’ wings
CROSSETT, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks softball squad traveled to Crossett to take on the Lady Eagles in a 4A-8 conference game Tuesday evening and came away with a 13-4 victory over the Lady Eagles. David King Saline River Chronicle Sports Contributor This Lumberjack game report is brought to you by: Warren improved to…
Rain expected on Thursday
Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly…
Lumberjacks battle, but fall in non-conference clash against 6A Conway
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks soccer team welcomed Conway of the 6A Central to Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium Tuesday evening and gave the Wampus Cats a solid effort before dropping a 4-0 decision. This Lumberjack game report is brought to you by: The Jacks fall to 1-3 on the season, while Conway, members of…
Lady Jacks drop match to 6A Conway
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks soccer squad played host to Conway Tuesday evening in a non-conference matchup at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium with Warren falling to the Lady Wampus Cats by a score of 8-0. This Lumberjack game report is brought to you by: While the outcome was not as desired, the Lady…
Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish Presents to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its weekly meeting inside First Methodist Church. Junior Rotarians were not present due to a school field trip, but the group heard from Warren School District Superintendent and Rotarian Bryan Cornish. Cornish began by listing some demographics of the school district and transitioned into different updates about…
Warren Baseball falters in late innings at Crossett
CROSSETT, Ark. (3/12/24) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad led 3-2 going into the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday evening at EC Crossett Field, but allowed 11 runs in the final two frames as Crossett earned a 13-3 4A-8 conference win. By Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River Chronicle Sports Contributor This Lumberjack game report is…
Billy Webb, 1959-2024
Billy Webb, age 64 of Warren, AR died on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR. He was born on July 25, 1959 in Warren, AR to the late Joe Webb and Ernestine Ezell Thompson. Survivors include sons, Kevin Webb, Cody Webb and BJ Webb; daughter, Destiny Taylor; brothers, Kenneth Webb…