LITTLE ROCK — Memorial Day weekend may still technically be part of spring, but it’s the unofficial beginning of summer in most Arkansans’ minds. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants everyone to have a great weekend enjoying all The Natural State has to offer, but please remember to take safety seriously. Wear your life…
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Assistant District Rotary Governor Carlton Davis presents local program Tuesday
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 23 at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian and Assistant District Governor Carlton Davis presented the program, which was a recap of the District 6170 Assembly and Conference held May 19 and 20 in Hot Springs. Davis talked about how our district includes clubs…
Old Bryant’s Furniture building demolished
WARREN, Ark. – The old Bryant’s Furniture building on Main Street in Warren was demolished Tuesday, May 23, 2023 by a contracting crew hired by the City of Warren. Work crews began early Tuesday morning moving equipment into the area along Church Street and Main. Warren officials, including from the Warren Street and Warren Fire…
1st Annual Hermit Daze Festival held this past weekend
WARREN, Ark. – Hermitage, Arkansas came alive on Saturday, May 20, 2023, as residents and visitors gathered for the highly anticipated 1st Annual Hermit Daze Festival. The festival offered a day filled with excitement and entertainment for people of all ages, while also aiming to raise funds for school supplies and the needs of children…
Mark Whitaker, 1956-2023
Our beloved loved one, Mark ‘Tattoo’ Whitaker, age 67, recently passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at 6:14pm, in Hot Springs, Arkansas at CHI St. Vincent Hosptial. He was born May 1, 1956 in Inverness, Mississippi to James and Susie Miller Whitaker. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mark Whitaker, Jr.;…
Home destroyed in Sunday morning fire
During the early morning hours of Sunday, May 21, 2023, the Bradley County Rural Fire Department swiftly responded to a distress call regarding a house fire on Bradley 17. Upon their arrival, they discovered that the house was already fully engulfed in flames. To combat the intense blaze, the County Line Fire Department provided valuable…
Old Bryant’s Furniture building demolition to start Tuesday morning; preparations already underway
WARREN, Ark. – According to the City of Warren, demolition of the old Bryant’s Furniture building on Main Street is set to start Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023. As Saline River Chronicle reported last week, plans are underway to start the demolition of the dilapidated building early this week. Now we have learned that the…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Board of Directors announce Bart Goodwin as CEO
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley Co. announce today that Bart Goodwin has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer. An experienced leader, Goodwin will succeed David Richey and assume responsibilities effective immediately. Bart Goodwin is a 1997 graduate of Warren High School and received his Bachelors in General…
Former Arkansas State Rep. Marian Owens Shultz succumbs
Former Arkansas State Representative Marian Owens Shultz, 86, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away at 10:21 a.m., Thursday, May 18. at CHI St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Litle Rock, AR. after an extended hospital stay in Hot Springs and Litle Rock. Marian Daniel was born in Beebe and reared in Searcy, the daughter of the…
Library student art and writing showcase extended through May 27
The Warren Branch Library has extended the viewing of Bradley County student’s art and writing (short stories and poems) competition through the week of May 22-27 by popular demand. GFWC Warren Woman’s Club members urge the public to visit the display in honor of our students. The Audrey Swope Writing Contest consist of creative short…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Board of Directors announce Stacie Stone as Assistant Executive Officer
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley Co. announce today that Stacie Stone has been appointed Assistant Executive Officer. As an experienced 10-year employee of the YMCA, Stone will begin her new position effective immediately. Stacie Stone was born and raised in Warren, Arkansas. She is a graduate of Warren…
Congratulations to Beau Biggers on completing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Congratulations to Beau Biggers on completing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Great job, Beau! For more information about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, come by or contact the Warren Branch Library at 870-226-2536.
Kairi Rose Godwin
Kairi Rose Godwin passed away on May 10, 2023 peacefully in her mother’s arms. Kairi Rose was born on May 4, 2023. Kairi Rose is the beautiful daughter of Makaylah Godwin of Warren, Arkansas. Other than her mother she is survived by her twin sister, Laila Armani Godwin; grandmother, Idonia Godwin of Warren, Arkansas; great…
Hermitage Class of 2023 graduates in Friday ceremony
A total of 33 graduates participated in commencement exercises on Friday at Hermit Field for the Hermitage High School Class of 2023. Honors graduate Reece Reep gave the opening address, saying, “Some of the most memorable and influential moments of our lives were spent here at Hermitage High School. It is a time of collaboration…
Joe Wayne Summerland, 1942-2023
Joe Wayne Summerland, age 81, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at home. He was born January 7, 1942, in Hamburg, Arkansas, to John William Summerland and Mae Josephine Bond Summerland. He was employed as a union millwright for 60 years. He moved his family to Mazon, Illinois, in 1966 to raise his children with…
Warren arrest report for May1-21, 2023
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.
Pedaling through the land of pink tomatoes during the 2023 Tour de Tomato
WARREN, Ark. – On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the ever-growing 2023 Tour de Tomato Bicycle Ride took place, attracting nearly 100 riders eager to partake in the event. The ride offered three options for participants to choose from: a challenging 62-mile route, a moderate 40-mile route, and a shorter 14-mile route. The longest route took…
WHS Class of 2023 graduates in Thursday ceremony
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School held its highly anticipated 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday evening at the prestigious Lumberjack Arena, located on the school campus in Warren, Arkansas. The event marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the graduating seniors. The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from Miss Raven…
WHS Class of 1968 gears up for 55th reunion
Warren, Ark.- The much-anticipated 55th-year class reunion of Warren High School’s Class of 1968 is just around the corner. Alumni from the distinguished cohort are eagerly preparing to gather once again and reminisce about their cherished memories. On Saturday, June 10, at 3:00 p.m., the Warren Train Depot, located at 325 Cedar Street, will transform…
Shading History: Send us your old black and white Bradley County history photos and they might be colorized
We’re starting a new series today which will delve into the history of Bradley County and South Arkansas from a visual perspective. And we would like to get our reader’s involved in the exploration. This is the first post in what will hopefully be an ongoing series called “Shading History.” From time-to-time we will post…
Banks Volunteer Fire Department called to log truck fire
BANKS, Ark. – On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to a distress call at 8:30 PM regarding a log truck fire situated east of Banks. Dispatching a pumper and a brush truck to the scene, accompanied by nine firefighters from Banks and one from the neighboring Bradley Rural department…