LITTLE ROCK, AR (06/13/2023)– The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, recognizing more than 1,070 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least…
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Governor Sanders declares June 11-17 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 11-17 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week to highlight the important benefits that farmers markets provide to Arkansas’s agricultural producers, consumers, and communities. “Farmers markets play an important role in connecting producers to consumers while developing local food systems and supporting the economy of our rural…
Study finds remains at Crenshaw Site are local, ancestors of the Caddo
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Hundreds of human skulls and mandibles recovered from the Crenshaw site in southwest Arkansas are the remains of ancestors of the Caddo Nation and not foreign enemies, according to a new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science. Collaborating with the Caddo Nation in Oklahoma, researchers at the University of Arkansas and Arkansas…
Carson Slaughter plays in ASGA Junior Tournament
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Carson Slaughter, a promising young golfer from Warren showcased his skills in the ASGA Junior Tournament held at Burns Park on Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Competing in his third individual ASGA Junior Tournament, Slaughter delivered an impressive performance. The Burns Park Junior Invitational attracted a field…
Flag Day: Honoring the symbol of unity and patriotism
Every year on June 14th, communities across the United States come together to celebrate Flag Day, a special occasion that pays tribute to the nation’s most enduring symbol—the American flag. The stars and stripes have been a powerful emblem of unity, patriotism, and freedom for over two centuries. As we observe this historic day, let…
Where to find the weekly arrest report
We’ve received a number of requests within the last few weeks asking if we are still publishing the weekly Warren arrest report. Yes, the weekly Warren arrest report is still available each and every week. We made a simplification of the design of the site’s categories a few months back and did away with post…
Animal control, pool repairs, and more addressed during June Warren City Council meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren held its June 2023 City Council Meeting on Monday evening at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting, which covered a range of important topics and decisions for the city’s future. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes and the City Clerk’s…
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Warren School District searching for new band directors
With a resignation accepted Monday night by Warren School Board, the district is without an instrumental music department director for the first time in several years. Last month, Warren High School band director Kevin Dunn resigned to take a position in McGehee. On Monday, beginning and junior high band director Bobby Hagler resigned. Superintendent Bryan…
Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest Results
Top photo: Girls 0-5 Months Winner: Ashari Shante’ West 1st Runner Up: Teresa Ann Grice 2nd Runner Up: Kendall Marie Smith Girls 5-9 Months Winner: Isabella Rose Sanchez 1st Runner Up: Camdyn Graye 2nd Runner Up: Quen Unilia Olivia Rose Marshall Girls 9-12 Months Winner: Fallon Cate Ashley 1st Runner Up: Malia Jones 2nd Runner…
Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. – Brooklyn M Solis of Warren, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2023. Solis is a Philosophy major. Solis was among more than 1,130 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours…
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program information for Bradley County listed
Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin taking applications for the FY 2023 LI-HEAP Summer Regular & Crisis Program on July 10, 2023, until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy-related emergency situations. Summer Regular & Crisis assistance pays for gas, propane, and electric. The following information is…
Wilmar hosting 2023 Annual June Dinner
Becky Howard, 1964-2023
Becky Howard, age 59 of New Edinburg, AR, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 10, 1964, in Nashville, TN, to Anita Stuard Williams and the late Bobby Ray Williams. She was a member of Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church. Other than her father, she…
Billy Gene Reynolds, 1953-2023
Billy Gene Reynolds age 70, of Warren, AR died Sunday, June 11th, 2023 at his home in Warren, surrounded by family. He was born February 2nd, 1953 in Little Rock, AR a son of the late James D. Reynolds and Peggy Jean Simpson. He was a graduate of Warren Public Schools, a member of Southside…
Larry Don Baker, 1944-2023
Larry Don Baker, age 78, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born July 25, 1944 in Monticello, Arkansas to Leroy and Mary Eva Trussell Baker. He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, a graduate of UAM, and a retired school teacher. Larry loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending…
VIDEO: Saturday night incident in downtown Warren leads to arrest of 18-year-old
Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell celebrates birthday
Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell celebrating her birthday with friends at Molly’s Monday, June 12th, 2023. Mayor Gregg Reep stopped in to wish her Happy Birthday.
Chamber hears report on successful Tomato Festival
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed the success of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival during Monday’s board meeting. “It had one of the biggest crowds and was one of the most successful ones we’ve had,” said Executive Director Terrie White. There were 81 arts and crafts booths representing several states, including Texas,…
18-year-old charged after call of shots fired Saturday night in Warren
The following is an official press release from the Warren Police Department: At Approximately 10:36pm Saturday June 10th, the Warren Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Elm St. After investigating the incident, the Warren Police Department with the assistance from Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested John A. Hill…
VIDEO: Take to the air to see the Tomato Festival Saturday
We are bringing you a second round of aerial videos of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. This time, we are jumping to Saturday’s big events on the square. All videos are courtesy of Paul Outlaw. We appreciate him sharing these with Saline River Chronicle.