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Warren arrest and confinement record for May 29-June 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.
Acie Guy Johnson, 1942-2024
Acie Guy Johnson, 81, of Maumelle, Arkansas (previously of Pine Bluff) passed away peacefully May 20,2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on December 20, 1942 in Hermitage, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Opal Johnson. After graduating from Hermitage High School in 1960, he attended the University of Arkansas at…
Carroll Edward Sharp, 1927-2024
Warren, AR – Submariner, educator, tomato farmer, husband, father and friend, Carroll Edward Sharp, died May 30, 2024 at the age of 96. Born August 13, 1927 in Vick, Arkansas to William and Irene Wolfe Sharp, Carroll left home at age 17 to join the Navy during WWII. He served in the Navy for 20…
Last day to purchase SRC sports photos is June 6
Saline River Chronicle is announcing a slightly new direction for our sports photo services that will allow us to better focus on delivering high-quality coverage of Warren sporting events. While we have enjoyed offering our sports photos for purchase, we have decided to transition away from this feature. This change will allow us to allocate…
WSD Board accepts resignations and makes hires during May 30th meeting
The following are the personnel actions taken by the Warren School Board during a special called meeting Thursday, May 30, 2024:
Warren High School Class of 2024 Awarded 1.5 Million In Scholarships
WARREN, Ark — Graduates of the Warren High School Class of 2024 were awarded $1,576,207 dollars in scholarships during the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 21. While students in the Class of 2024 were offered academic scholarships from multiple institutions, the following awards reflect scholarships from their choice college. Forty seniors were recognized for…
SOUTHARK: Spring honor lists released
EL DORADO—South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2023 term. To be eligible for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the spring semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Alexander, Kari Denise Vicente. From…
Warren student-athlete Cody Weatherspoon selected to take part in elite leadership summit in Indianapolis
The following is a press release from the Warren School District: Congratulations to Cody Weatherspoon for being selected to attend and participate in The National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis. Cody had to apply and be interviewed to be selected among high school juniors across the nation. The NSLS will sharpen the leadership skills of…
New Arkansas additions to National Register of Historic Places
(LITTLE ROCK) – Several Arkansas properties have recently been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “The National Register of Historic Places is a popular project of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program,” said Arkansas Heritage Director Marty Ryall. “Properties listed on it stand out for their historical, cultural and architectural significance. “The National Register…
The monarchs are here, so make them feel welcome
BENTON, Ark. — Monarch butterflies are flitting their way around Arkansas and now is a good time to make these highly recognizable, but vulnerable, pollinators feel at home. “The first batch of monarch caterpillars has emerged here at the Saline County Extension Office which is one of my favorite times of year,” said Nicole Nichols,…
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is June 3-9
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 1, 2024) — Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It also costs families, friends, and caregivers worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. “Medicare fraud has a…
Law enforcement seizes drugs, guns, and over $50k while executing search warrant
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On May 28, 2024, agents of the Tenth District Drug Task Force along with the Warren Police Department executed a search warrant in Warren Arkansas. During the search of the residence officers seized approximately 380 grams of marijuana, 2 bottles of Kush, approximately 61…
Council approves bond ordinance for solar plant as well as land sale for biochar production facility
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened for a special called meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the Warren City Council Chambers at the Warren Municipal Building. Council members Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, Emily Moseley, Latanza Atkins, and Memory Burks Frazer were present in person, while Dorothy Henderson attended remotely. Mayor Gregg Reep…
City-wide cleanup in Warren set for June 8
Hermitage’s Selby Best named Cooperative Extension Service 2024 county agent summer intern
The following is a press release from the University of Arkansas Department of Agriculture: LITTLE ROCK — College students interested in careers as extension agents have the opportunity to experience agriculture, 4-H and family and consumer sciences programming through the Cooperative Extension Service’s 10-week, paid summer internship. The Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach and education…
PTF Cornhole Tournament Info Released
Warren Junior Auxiliary to host free family movie night June 8th at the Warren City Park
Summer EBT Is Here
The following is a press release from the Warren School District: Summer EBT helps close the hunger gap when kids are on summer break and not receiving nutritious meals at school. It helps provide grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children. Each eligible child in your family will receive $120 on his or her own…
Apply for a WMA Deer Permit Hunt June 1-July 1
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area near you. Applications for these draw hunt opportunities are available from 8 a.m. June 1-11:59…
Hatchery derbies highlight Free Fishing Weekend June 7-9
LITTLE ROCK — Families looking for a great weekend getaway next weekend may want to take a look at one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s four warmwater fish hatcheries on June 8 to enjoy a free fishing derby in one of each hatchery’s ponds. “This is the one time of year the public…