In a Thursday announcement from the City of Warren Mayor’s Office, it has been revealed that the City of Warren Municipal Building will be closed on January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Residents are advised that despite the Municipal Building closure, there will be regular garbage pickup on January 15,…
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Arkansas youth trap-shooting program looking for next generation of athletes
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual youth trap-shooting competitions may be five months away, but it’s time for coaches to get their teams together and register to be a part of the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program today. Jimmy Self, Youth Shooting Sports coordinator for the AGFC, says registration is open…
Arkansas opens SEC play vs Auburn in “Stripe-Out” game
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas opens the SEC portion of the schedule by hosting #25/24 Auburn on Saturday (Jan. 6). Tipoff is set for 1 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on ESPN2. Arkansas ranks eighth in the NCAA in bench scoring and Auburn ranks seventh. (Note, Arkansas’ last opponent – UNCW – leads the NCAA…
Arkansas Farm to School Institute accepting applications until March 1
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is accepting applications for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute (Institute) until March 1, 2024. The Department’s Farm to School and Early Childhood Education Program will select up to 15 schools to participate in the program for the 2024-2025 school year. The Institute is a year-long professional…
Jacks secure hard-fought road win in conference opener at Monticello
In a nail-biting clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Warren Lumberjack Men’s Basketball team secured a hard-fought 58-56 victory over Monticello in the opening game of the 8-4A Conference season, Wednesday night, January 3, 2024. The showdown took place on the road at Monticello marking a stellar start to the…
City of Warren Ways and Means Committee approves budget amendments and salary increases in first meeting of 2024
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren Ways and Means Committee convened on Wednesday at the Warren Municipal Building for their first meeting of the year, with Alderman Chairman Dorothy Henderson presiding over the session. Aldermen Memory Burks Frazer and Emily Moseley were also in attendance, along with Warren Mayor Gregg Reep. The meeting, held…
Hope, Don Bragg remembered for their love of science, learning
LITTLE ROCK — Though silent, Don Bragg’s office speaks volumes. The awards on the walls attest to his professional excellence as a forester and researcher, but it’s the crayon drawings that show where his heart was. “When you go in his office, the walls are full of awards,†said Mike Blazier, dean of the College…
Warren Women drop game at Monticello
In a difficult battle on the road, the Warren Lumberjacks Women’s Basketball team suffered their first conference loss of the season, falling to Monticello with a final score of 51-32. The Lumberjacks, entering the game with a 1-5 overall record, faced Monticello in their inaugural 8-4A Conference clash of the year. Top photo: Charlee Wardlaw…
Ricky Joe Davis, 1955-2024
Ricky Joe Davis, age 68, of Warren, AR passed away on January 3, 2024 at home. He was born on September 3, 1955 in Warren, AR to the late Aubert Davis and Dorothy Taylor Davis. He was a member of Grace Cowboy Church. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by a brother,…
Big Squirrel Challenge returns to Arkansas January 12-13
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s statewide squirrel-hunting celebration is back for its third year. Get a buddy and get to the woods next Friday and Saturday to take your chance winning prizes and notoriety as the best bushytail hunter in your neck of the woods. “AGFC Education Division staff started the Big…
Remembering the 1949 Warren tornado 75 years later(video from 1949 included)
Seventy-five years ago, on January 3, 1949, the serene timber town of Warren found itself in the crosshairs of one of the deadliest storms in the state’s history. Originating ten miles north of Shreveport, Louisiana, this tornado left a trail of destruction, taking lives and reshaping the landscape of the once-peaceful community. The storm’s destructive…
WFD battles home fire near West Central Street
WARREN, Ark. – In a response on the evening of January 1, 2024, City of Warren firefighters rushed to the scene of a house fire near the intersection of Central Street and Bradley Ct. As of now, details regarding the extent of the damage and the possible cause of the fire remain unknown. Saline River…
Nancy Rose Plair King
Nancy Rose Plair King age 83 of Warren, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, January 1, 2024. She was a product of a simple, country upbringing. She spent her summers with friends and cousins, canning and preserving bountiful harvests, and caring and playing with the family livestock and pets. She was a 1958 graduate of Warren…
Menifield named SEC Player of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas sophomore guard Keyon Menifield Jr., was named the SEC Player of the Week after scoring a career-high 32 points in the win over UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Menifield was 8-of-14 from the field (including 3-of-7 from 3-point range) while connecting on 13-of-17 from the free throw line. In fact, he drew nine fouls…
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Lumberjacks and Jr. Jacks in action on the court this week
WARREN, Ark. – As we usher in the new year, the local sports scene is gearing up for an action-packed first week, featuring thrilling matchups and intense competition. Here’s a preview of the key events set to unfold: Wednesday, January 3, 2024: Warren Lumberjack Basketball Takes on Monticello The Warren Lumberjack Women’s Basketball team is…
Warren arrest report for December 26, 2023-January 1, 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.
Happy New Year from Saline River Chronicle
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Garbage pickup as normal Monday, January 1 in the City of Warren
In a recent announcement, the City of Warren has confirmed that garbage pickup services will proceed as scheduled on Monday, January 1, 2024. This development exclusively pertains to residents within the City of Warren and is part of the municipality’s commitment to maintaining routine services during the holiday season. City officials have assured residents that…
Winter push coming? Conditions are falling into place for more waterfowl movement
For the first time since the beginning of waterfowl season, here at Waterfowl Report headquarters in west Little Rock it actually felt today (Thursday, Dec. 28) like a late-arriving winter was finally on its way. With that, and with promising anecdotal reports from around east-central and central Arkansas this week as the state’s last segment…
Despite late surge, Warren Women drop final game of Holiday Tournament
MONTICELLO, Ark. – In a hard-fought battle on Friday afternoon, the Warren Lumberjack Women’s Basketball team faced a tough defeat against White Hall with a final score of 45-39. The game took place in the consolation bracket of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Tournament, with each team vying for a third place overall finish…