LITTLE ROCK – Warren High School’s Army JROTC, known as the Lumberjack Battalion, showcased their skills and determination at the recent Little Rock Catholic Marine Corps JROTC Raider competition held on Saturday, April 20th. The event, featuring intense challenges across multiple categories, saw Warren High School’s team emerge victorious with impressive performances. Competing in three…
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Flying Fisherman: Dive into aerial angling with the osprey
Springtime and fishing in The Natural State go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re wading a trout stream or jigging for crappie on an oxbow lake, be on the lookout for a migratory raptor that may cause a bit of envy with its fishing prowess. Top photo: Osprey are the only Arkansas raptor that plunge into the water,…
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 119 years of faith and community
WARREN, Ark. – On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Warren, Arkansas, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 119th anniversary. The occasion was marked by a special service led by Pastor Henry Cox, who delivered a powerful message reflecting on the church’s rich history and enduring commitment to faith…
Warren native, State Trooper Ana Escamilla, named Gulf Coast HIDTA Officer of the Year
BILOXI, MISS. – Arkansas State Police’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) once again dominated the annual Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area awards held earlier this week in Biloxi, Miss., winning three individual awards, Team of the Year and Officer of the Year. Top photo: Trooper Ana Escamilla ASP’s outstanding performance in 2023 was recognized…
Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle!
Graduation is right around the corner. If you would like to honor your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle, you can do so directly on our front page. For just $20 you get a photo of your graduate along with a message of your choice. The post will contain its own unique web address, so…
Hermitage community gears up for cleanup day ahead of Hermit Daze
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In preparation for the upcoming Hermit Daze festivities, the Hermitage community is rallying together for a massive cleanup effort. Sponsored by Revitalize Hermitage and aligned with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Campaign, the Hermitage Community Cleanup is set to take place on May 4th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The agenda for…
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Empowerment through education: Introducing pre-educator program of study for high school students
WARREN, Ark. – With the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Warren High School is proud to announce the launch of the new Pre-Educator Program of Study, an innovative education program designed to empower high school students with knowledge and experience in the field of education. The Pre-Educator Program aims to bridge the gap by offering…
Charlotte Ann Gorman McClelland, 1937-2024
Charlotte Ann Gorman McClelland, age 86, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Rogers, AR. She fought very courageously to live her best life despite facing health challenges in her later years. Charlotte spent her last days focusing on the upcoming arrival to her eternal home, and most importantly looking forward to seeing Jesus’s…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep proclaims April as Fair Housing Month
WARREN, Ark. – In a ceremony to reaffirm the city’s commitment to fair and equal housing opportunities, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep issued a proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month in Warren. The proclamation ceremony, held Friday morning, highlighted the importance of ensuring non-discriminatory practices in housing. “It is illegal to discriminate against any person…
Excitement builds for upcoming New Edinburg All School Reunion
The following are the full minutes from the April 17, 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg monthly meeting: Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the March meeting were previously emailed to members but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by…
Warren High School students gain real-world financial skills
WARREN, Ark. – Students at Warren High School recently had the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience through Mrs. Brooke Hogue’s Family and Consumer Science classes. These classes participated in the “Get Real Here’s the Deal” simulation, which provided students with hands-on experience in financial decision-making. The “Get Real Here’s the Deal” simulation is designed…
WHS students get the chance to interview with major US companies
Warren High School (WHS) seniors had a unique opportunity this past week as they attended Draft Day in El Dorado. This event offered them a second chance to interview for jobs with renowned companies such as Lockheed Martin, Canfor, and Albemarle, opening doors to potential future careers. The School District expressed its gratitude, stating, “We…
Great Outdoors Youth Day nearing; set for May 4th
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service: The Cooperative Extension Service of Bradley, Cleveland, Calhoun, and Dallas Counties is once again sponsoring The Great Outdoors Youth Day on Saturday, May 4th, at the Bradley County Park. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and events will include Fishing Derby, Learning Stations,…
Meet Warren’s new Lady Jack Basketball Coach Mary Beth Grant April 22
Central Missionary Baptist Church in Warren holding revival services starting Monday
WARREN, Ark. – Central Missionary Baptist Church in Warren is gearing up for three nights of revival services. The services are scheduled for April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. each night. The church, located on Seminary Street, is welcoming everyone to join in this event. The featured evangelist for the revival…
Chamber of Commerce hosting Community Business Beautification contest
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce: The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce announces the Community Business Beautification contest. Let’s get Warren spruced up! There are big things happening in Warren during the month of June. Of course, there is the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, and the cast…
Bryson Harris named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Bryson Harris was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Baseball Player of the Week. In Warren’s lone game last week, Harris went 1 for 2 with a homer and two runs scored. Congratulations to Bryson on being named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week. Be sure to visit our sponsor,…
Section of Pine Street to remain closed as repair work to the Town Branch continues
WARREN, Ark. – A segment of Pine Street, spanning from Myrtle to Chestnut, has been temporarily closed to facilitate further repairs to the Town Branch, which runs beneath this stretch of road. As initially reported by Saline River Chronicle late last week, this closure was prompted by an issue with a water line, a consequence…
Union Bank hosting Shred Day event Wednesday
Missy Wardlaw presents Warren Rotary Tuesday program
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday at First Methodist Church. The group heard from Junior Rotarian Mya Casler to begin things. Rotarian Rev. Dixon Platt introduced the program of Missy Wardlaw to the crowd. Wardlaw spoke about Pinnacle In-Home Care, which has an office in Warren. Jeff Wardlaw recently became…