LITTLE ROCK — Renewing your hunting and fishing licenses this year will be easier than ever before, thanks to an upgraded online licensing portal launching this week. Smartphone users also will find a new AGFC mobile app to download and keep handy this hunting season. The main license purchasing web page will be similar to…
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Join the AGFC at the 24th annual SouthArk Expo
EL DORADO — Visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s mobile aquarium and Education specialist at the 24th annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo 9 a.m-4 p.m. Sept. 9, at the El Dorado Conference Center. The event, hosted by the SouthArk Foundation promises a day full of hands-on activities, live entertainment and exhibits for outdoor enthusiasts, families and…
Gussie Lee Ratcliff Wylie, 1939-2023
Gussie Lee Ratcliff Wylie, left this world for her heavenly home on August 23, 2023, at the age of 83 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born on December 16, 1939, in Willow, AR. She was the daughter of Augustus Winfield Ratcliff and Ethel Pritchard Ratcliff. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1957. During…
Belvie Marie Hines Courtney, 1937-2023
Belvie Marie Hines Courtney, age 86 of Hermitage, AR passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Hamburg, AR. She was born on June 14, 1937 in Star City, AR a daughter of the late Henry W. “Buster†Hines and Buney Burns Hines. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband…
Donald Edwin McMurry, 1949-2023
Donald Edwin McMurry, age 73, of Banks, AR passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton, AR. He was born on December 19, 1949, in Warren, AR to the late Eddie McMurry and Margie Parks McMurry. Survivors include his brother, Frank McMurry and spouse Suzanne of Clinton, AR; his…
Fair exhibitors needed
Are you interested in winning a Blue Ribbon and money?? The Bradley County Fair is seeking exhibitors! The 2023 Bradley County Fair will be held this year on September 6-9. Entries for the Fair will be accepted between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6. Baked goods and floral entries will also be…
BCMC Auxiliary presents check to cover cost of training laptops
The BCMC Auxiliary covered the cost of 18 new laptops to be used for training purposes for hospital staff. Phyllis Loomis of the BCMC Auxiliary presented the check of just over $13,000 to BCMC CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt. Top photo: BCMC Auxiliary’s Phyllis Loomis presenting the check to BCMC CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt
St. Luke’s Church Invites community members to Open House: A Day of Faith and Free Health Screenings
WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Warren, and surrounding communities are eagerly anticipating the St. Luke’s Open House event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 200 North Bradley Street. The highlight of the day will be the opportunity to tour St. Luke’s new Church facilities, showcasing…
BCMC will host LifeShare Blood Drive Thursday, Aug. 31
WARREN, Ark. – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the Emergency…
WHS Class of 1968 celebrates 55th Reunion
Friends and classmates from the WHS Class of 1968 gathered from near and far during the Pink Tomato Festival on June 9-10 for their 55th High School Reunion. It was purposefully planned to be an informal time of visiting, reminiscing, and being back home with lifelong friends—No Fuss, No Frills. In addition to enjoying the…
New WHS Band Director Chris Sanders says help is needed for instruments and supplies
Warren High School band has a new director at the helm as Chris Sanders replaces Kevin Dunn. At the same time, Juliana Griffith will replace Bobby Hagler as Warren Middle School band director and Christopher Shaw will replace Katie Kuhn as WMS and WHS choir director. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Sanders is…
NHTSA and Arkansas law enforcement remind drivers: Drive sober or get pulled over
LITTLE ROCK – During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside law enforcement in Arkansas to decrease impaired driving. From August 18 through September 4, Arkansas law enforcement will be participating in…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep thanks County Judge and Quorum Court for their recent work in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Addressing the public and the gathered officials, Mayor Reep expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the County for their hard work over the last few month in downtown Warren. In particular, he praised their diligent efforts in the demolition and cleanup of properties located to the south of the Courtsquare, an endeavor that…
High pressure dome not letting up, extreme heat to continue into Wednesday
Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 113. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming…
Warren Junior Jack Cheerleaders hosting online auction and bake sale
The Warren Junior Jack Cheerleaders are hosting an online auction and bake sale Tuesday, August 22 from 4PM-7PM. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AUCTION PAGE.
Warren School Board holds first meeting following beginning of new school year
WARREN, Ark. – Superintendent Bryan Cornish told the Warren School Board Monday that the first day of the 2023 school year was “exceptionally good.” All teachers and students were back in their assigned buildings after the new Warren Elementary School opened. For the first time since March 30, 2022, Warren High School students and teachers…
Holly Eschoff Threlkeld, 1944-2023
Holly Echoff Threlkeld, age 79 of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at home. She was born on January 23, 1944, in San Franciso, CA, to the late John B. Echoff and Helen Hayden Echoff. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Threlkeld, whom she married…
Re-New-ing Edinburg’s July meeting recap
The following are the full minutes from the recent Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting: Martha Tolano, President, called the meeting or order and minutes of the July meeting were passed out to those in attendance and also previously emailed. A correction to the minutes would be a change in the Historic Junk Hunt date from October 5,…
Entergy Arkansas helps customers beat the heat this summer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Summertime brings warmer temperatures, which can translate into financial stress for customers on a tight budget. Over the last several months, Entergy Arkansas has been committed to supporting Arkansans during the high-energy usage months of summer. Our “Beat the Heat” fan drive focuses on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool…
2023 Warren Lumberjack Football Roster
To view individual photos that are available for purchase, CLICK HERE. 2023 Warren Lumberjack Football Roster Away numbers may be different for some players Coaches:
Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department respond to log truck fire Monday afternoon south of Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Ark. – A log truck fire on Highway 63, approximately a mile south of Hermitage, caused traffic to grind to a halt late Monday afternoon. The Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene, effectively managing the blaze and ensuring public safety. Nine dedicated firefighters from the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department rushed to…