WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School EAST program, in collaboration with Warren SuperValu, is making a significant impact on the local community through their joint effort to support the WSD Backpack Ministry. A heartfelt expression of gratitude goes out to Warren SuperValu for their partnership in this noble cause. The initiative encourages patrons to…
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Waterfowlers wait for conditions to change
Arkansas is forecast to see mild daytime temperatures and only 2-3 days of rain in the remaining days of the second split of the 60-day waterfowl season, which runs through Saturday, Dec. 23. Weather conditions to the north of Arkansas don’t seem to favor much duck movement southward during that period, either, if waterfowl in…
New cases of avian influenza confirmed in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – Biologists conducting aerial surveys to generate waterfowl population estimates last week located a few small groups of dead snow geese and Ross’s geese in Arkansas, Craighead and Lonoke counties that were later collected and tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Additional suspected cases have been found in Prairie, Pulaski, Faulkner, Clay…
Razorbacks’ 2024 slate set
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks’ 2024 schedule is set as the Southeastern Conference begins a new era with 16 teams and no divisions starting next season. The Razorbacks will play seven games inside the state’s borders beginning with the season-opener against UAPB at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on August 31 before three of…
Henry Leon Cline, 1960-2023
Henry Leon Cline age 63 of Kingsland, AR living in Bartlesville, OK died Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at his home. He was born March 13th 1960 in Warren, AR a son of the late Alvis Leon Kline and Hazel Davis Turner. He was a truck driver and had worked as a roofer and in the…
City budget set for 2024 by the Warren City Council
WARREN, Ark. – Warren City Council convened on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with the following aldermen in attendance: Angela Marshall, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy C. Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins, who participated remotely. The council addressed various issues and made significant…
Rotarian Cuthbertson named Paul Harris Fellow
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Dec. 12 inside First Methodist Church for its weekly meeting. The club heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Murphie Wilkinson after Jayden Ridgell spoke last week. Rotarian Carlton Davis then acknowledged a large donation from LaDonna Mathur to the Imagination Library, which the Rotary Club of Warren contributes to…
Lumberjack Men and Women’s Basketball to feature in four games during Dumas Classic
The Warren Lumberjack Basketball teams are gearing up for a thrilling end of the week as both the Men’s and Women’s teams prepare to showcase their skills at the highly anticipated Dumas Classic on Thursday and Saturday. Thursday Night Showdowns: On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the Warren Women’s team will kick off the Dumas Classic…
Union Bank and Trust welcomes Jeff Taylor to Warren branch
WARREN, Ark. – In an exciting development for Union Bank and Trust, the financial institution proudly announced the addition of Jeff Taylor to their Warren location on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. According to a statement released to Saline River Chronicle, Jeff brings over two decades of experience as a seasoned lender in the local area.…
Warren Bank makes $5k donation to YMCA
Warren Bank and Trust made a $5,000 donation to the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Pictured from left to right are Nora Pacheco and Kelly Ashcraft of Warren Bank, YMCA Director Bart Goodwin, and Neeley Vance of Warren Bank.
2024 Lumberjack Baseball schedule released
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Baseball team has officially revealed their highly anticipated schedule for the upcoming 2024 season. The Lumberjacks kick off their season with a benefit game against Rison on February 22nd at home, featuring the varsity squad at 5:00 pm. The Jacks will feature in an FCA Tournament at Benton High…
2024 Lumberjack Soccer schedule released
WARREN, Ark. – The 2024 Lumberjack Men’s and Women’s Soccer schedules were released on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, providing a preview of the exciting return of ‘football’ to the pitch at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in the new year. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams will kick off their 2024 campaigns on the road in…
Congress sends Boozman, Manchin, Marshall, King legislation authorizing permanent electronic duck stamp to President’s desk
WASHINGTON – Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization…
John Marion Cravens, 1934-2023
John Marion Cravens, 89, went to his Heavenly home on December 11, 2023. John was born on April 28, 1934, in Scranton, Arkansas to the late Willie Thomas and Rebecca (Houser) Cravens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Pitts Cravens; brothers, James Cravens and Billy Cravens;…
Warren Middle School students sweep Spelling Bee honors, set sights on Bradley County Championship
Warren Middle School students recently participated in the Warren Middle School Spelling Bee. First place was earned by 8th grader, Nash Crawford, second place was earned by 8th grader Karley Reep and third place was earned by 6th grader Ridge Vickers. Nash and Karley will move on to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee…
Southern Arkansas University to host grand opening for Smithsonian’s Voices and Voters exhibit
MAGNOLIA, AR (12/12/2023) Southern Arkansas University is honored to host the prestigious Smithsonian traveling exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America as it unveils its grand opening at noon on December 16, 2023. The exhibit is being displayed at SAU Beyond the Campus, on the west side of the town square in Magnolia, Arkansas. This collaborative endeavor…
Ouachita Hardwood Flooring receives special safety recognition at annual Christmas party
A special award was presented to the entire staff of Ouachita Hardwood Flooring at the annual awards ceremony and Christmas party on Friday. The event was hosted by owner and general manager Shay Dugal, partner Wil Maxwell, production manager Josh Smith, production manager assistant Matthew Davis, supervisor Ricardo Rodriguez, safety consultant Rickey Geigger of GSC…
Lots of promise in Warren Women’s one-point loss in season opener at Smackover
SMACKOVER, Ark. – In a thrilling Monday evening matchup, the Warren Lumberjack Women’s basketball team suffered a tight defeat at the hands of the Smackover Buckaroos, with a final score of 47-46 in the Jacks’ 2023/24 season opener on the road at Smackover. Top photo: Warren’s Alyssa Calbert hits a jumper vs. Smackover. To view…
2023 Warren Christmas Parade Special: Photos plus full parade video
The Warren Christmas Parade was held Sunday evening, December 10. Saline River Chronicle presents note only a selection of photos from all the festivities, but you can also watch the entire parade below. Photos a combination album from SRC Contributor Tim Kessler and Saline River Chronicle.
Chamber of Commerce prepares for 2024
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors tentatively set their annual meeting for Jan. 18 at the monthly board meeting Monday. The location and time of the meeting are still to be determined. Doug Thornton, the Redneck Gourmet, will be asked to cater the event. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor New officers…
Jesse James Hampton, 1951-2023
Jesse James Hampton, 72, of Warren, passed away December 1, 2023. Born February 16, 1951, he was a son of Ella Bea Hampton and the late Willie M. Hampton. Jesse graduated from Hermitage High School. Shortly after, he served in the United States Army as a motor transport operator and as a MP. After fulfilling…