A car accident occurred on Sunday night around 10:49 pm in Warren, Arkansas, when a car rolled over on North Walnut Street near Bethel AME Church. Fortunately, the female driver was attended to by emergency personnel and is reported to be okay. Photo submitted.
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Lady Jacks receive rings for 4A State Indoor Track Championship in weekend ceremony
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack Track team celebrated their 2023 4A Indoor Track State Championship win with a ring ceremony at the Warren County Club on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The team won the title in February at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and their achievement was recognized with the presentation of…
Pastime: Back door of Hankins & Son off Cypress Street
By now Warren’s three large buildings and the two smaller one-story buildings across from the Bradley County Courthouse on Cedar Street are probably down in piles of rubble that will be hauled away. I remember well entering the Cypress Street entrance to F. M Hankins & Son Hardware for years and years and years. By…
Theotis ‘Kitten’ Douglas, 1950-2023
Theotis ‘Kitten’ Douglas, 72, of Warren, passed away April 24, 2023. Born May 27, 1950, he was a son of the late Leo and Theorthis Douglas. He was a former employee of Skyes Oak Flooring Company. Kitten was kind, funny and loved his family. He also had a soft spot for all children. He enjoyed…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Bryleigh Bickers
Congratulations Bryleigh! We are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see you take on the world!! With much love, Bobby, Peggy, Caleb, Casey, Carson, and Christopher CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Photos of the Saturday demolition work from the sky
County work crews continued the task of demolition and cleanup through Friday afternoon and all of Saturday. After getting the western wall of the Hankins Building down Friday, most of the crew focused on the cleanup effort. Truck after truck hauled loads of debris to the County Landfill in a what no doubt was a…
Southark Spotlight: Brooke Harton selected to attend George Washington Teacher Institute
“To me, the best part of history has always been the things that people don’t always talk about,” said Warren native and educator Brooke Harton. Harton, a K-6 Library Media Specialist at North Heights Community School in Texarkana, has been selected to attend the George Washington Teacher Institute this summer. The institute is a five-day…
Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks to each face Dardanelle in the opening round of 4A State Soccer Playoffs May 11
The Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer Clubs are set to compete in the upcoming 4A State Playoffs, which begin next week on May 11 in Little Rock at Robinson High. The Lady Jacks, who earned the 4th seed from the 4A East Conference, will kick off their journey in the opening round against the…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Hunter White
Congratulations on your accomplishments! As you make your way in the world, never lose sight of the things that matter most! Remember keep God first and you will go far in life. Happy Graduation!! We love you!! Love, Mom and Harley CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Warren Bank and Trust provides lunch to County workers
The hard working County crews that are doing the demolition work this week downtown were provided lunch at Molly’s Friday courtesy of Warren Bank and Trust. The crewmen have been working tirelessly since Tuesday to demolish the dilapidated buildings on the south side of the Courthouse Square which are now owned by the County. Pictured…
Lela Rauls, 1937-2023
Lela Rauls, age 86, of Warren, went on to be with her Lord and Savior May 5, 2023. She was born January 21, 1937, in Hermitage Arkansas. She was the eldest daughter of Orvil and Lydia Hooks Vines. Lela was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rauls; daughter, Janie Sue; son, Robert; and sister,…
Demolition continued Thursday with the dismantling of the former Sandwich Shop and Wayne’s building
WARREN, AR – Thursday, May 4, 2023 Bradley County crews used heavy equipment to safely demolish the old Wayne’s(Sandwich Shop more recently) building across the street from the Bradley County Courthouse. The demolition started around 1:30 pm and was completed just a couple of hours later. This marks the second building to be demolished this…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Michaela Stanley
Michaela, we are so proud of you!!!! Looking forward to what God has in store for you. Keep your focus. Always remember WHOSE you are! We love you! Dad, Mom, & Ethan CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Warren Lady Jack Track team crowned 2023 4A Outdoor Track and Field State Champions
CLARKSVILLE, AR – The Warren Lady Jack Track team is basking in the glory of winning the 2023 4A Outdoor Track and Field State Championship on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The team’s outstanding performance earned them a total of 65 points and secured the program’s third outdoor track state championship title, with previous victories in…
BCMC emergency room nurse Steven Smith was named the hospital’s Employee of the Month for May
Steven’s nomination said: Steven is always positive and respectful to his team members. He can work well with anyone. He is welcoming to new members of the team. Steven always provides excellent care to all patients who come to the BCMC ER. Patients specifically ask for him and are disappointed when he is not present to…
Apply for an Arkansas elk hunting permit May 1-15
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw from 8 a.m. May 1 through 11:59 p.m. May 15. Applications will be available beginning May 1 at the AGFC’s licensing site (www.agfc.com/license) under the “Special Hunt Applications” tab. By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game and…
Turkey-poaching trend troubling Arkansas game wardens
LITTLE ROCK — With last year’s increase in turkey reproduction and a strong start to the 2023 spring turkey season, biologists and staff at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are cautiously optimistic about recent trends in Arkansas’s turkey woods. One trend that still has AGFC game wardens concerned is the continued use of bait by some poachers…
Warren High School graduation set for May 18
Congratulations to WHS graduate Colby Grider
We love you Colby Grider! CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Demolition project started earlier than expected Tuesday when western wall of historic Ederington Building became a major concern
WARREN, Ark. – The demolition of the historic Ederington Building in Warren, Arkansas took place on Tuesday, May 1, 2023, a day earlier than originally planned. Saline River Chronicle understands that workers were preparing the site on Tuesday when the structural integrity of the western wall of the building became a concern. After the awning…
Aviation Commission recommends renaming Warren Airport after John B. Frazer, Jr.
WARREN, Ark. – In a unanimous decision on Monday evening, May 1, 2023, the Warren Aviation Commission voted in favor of recommending renaming the Warren Airport the “John B. Frazer, Jr. Field/Warren Municipal Airport†in honor of former Mayor, local businessman, and pilot John Frazer. The full Commission, including Chairman Dr. Joe H. Wharton and…