Warren, Arkansas – A City of Warren Street Department crew was busy Tuesday cleaning up a stretch of gutter on Pine Street between the old Union Bank building and westward. The crew was tasked with clearing out the drainage areas of debris, trash, and grass growth to manage the free flow of water and reduce…
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Schedule of Warren’s Holy Week services announced
WARREN, Ark. – Local residents are gearing up for Holy Week services as the Easter holiday approaches. The Bradley County Ministerial Alliance has announced a series of services taking place next week, featuring local religious leaders from various denominations. The Holy Week services will kick off on Monday, April 3rd at the First Freewill Baptist…
Lumberjacks defeat Hot Springs in walk-off Fashion 3-2
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team scored three runs over the final two innings to earn a hard-fought 3-2 walk-off win over Hot Springs in non-conference action Monday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. The Lumberjacks trailed the Trojans 2-0 as the game moved into the bottom of the sixth inning. Delfino Rivera…
Ren Reep named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game in Warren win over Hot Springs
Ren Reep earned Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game honors with his outstanding performance vs. Hot Springs. Reep started the game on the mound for Warren, putting in a good four innings of work. The freshman allowed one run on one infield hit and struck out nine with no walks. He made a…
North Wright Street open to traffic again following sinkhole repairs
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren announced today that North Wright Street is officially open to traffic again after being closed for repairs due to a sinkhole that developed on March 18. City Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger reported that repairs have been completed on the sinkhole, which was about four feet deep. Traffic can…
Pauline Anna Stroup Hoyle, 1933-2023
Pauline Anna Stroup Hoyle, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Courtyard Rehabilitation in El Dorado, AR. Born December 18, 1933 in Waldron, AR, she was a daughter of a Methodist minister, Henry Almus Stroup and Florrie Watkins Stroup. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1950 at the age of 16.…
Bradley County 4-H Senior Shooting Sports Team takes second place in national qualifying event
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County 4-H Senior Shooting Sports Team recently made their debut at the national qualifying event held in Ferndale, Arkansas on March 22. The team, consisting of Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and Mayli Castleberry, made their mark by winning second place in the competition. This was the first time that the…
Bake sale fundraiser to support Hermit Daze Festival activities
Hermitage, AR – As the spring season settles in, the City of Hermitage is getting ready for the highly anticipated Hermit Daze Festival scheduled for May 20th. The community is gearing up for a day of festivities and fun, and the preparations are already in full swing. One of the biggest events leading up to…
Tim Kessler appointed to Intermodal Board as representative from Drew County
Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin recently informed Tim Kessler of his appointment as Drew County’s representative to the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Board for a three-year term. Kessler, who recently moved to Monticello from Warren, is a freelance contributor to Saline River Chronicle. Kessler served for three years on the Board of Directors…
Hop on over to the Warren City Park for the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Easter Egg Hunt and Book Giveaway this Saturday
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual Community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1 at Warren City Park from 10 am-12 pm. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and children of all ages. In addition to the traditional egg hunt, this year’s…
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarships are available
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarship is now available, created by retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey- Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert- Warren. The $1,000 scholarship to be given at each school district was developed to assist students from low-income families in going to college. …
Southeast Arkansas Regional Library and South Arkansas Telephone Company Inc.(SATCO) celebrate with Warren Branch Library on Foundation for Rural Service Grant Award
WARREN, Ark. – The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, announced the recipients of 31 grants totaling over $142,000 to support projects in communities served by NTCA members. Southeast Arkansas Regional Library is pleased to announce Warren Branch Library as one of these grant recipients. Warren Branch Library…
Applications now available for ABC Preschool in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – ABC Preschool announced that they will be accepting applications for open enrollment starting March 27th. Parents interested in enrolling their child in the preschool can pick up applications at the Warren ABC Preschool location. To fully register for preschool, parents will need to provide several documents, including a birth certificate, social security…
Warren arrest report for March 20-25, 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.
Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies to host annual fundraiser with chicken dinner and silent auction
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies are gearing up for their annual fundraiser, which will feature a Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction on April 21st, 2023. The event will take place at the Search & Rescue Building located at 206 East Cedar from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-9:00 p.m. For just $12 a…
Grace Cowboy Church invites community to join Easter Egg Hunt celebration
WARREN, Ark. – Grace Cowboy Church is all set to host an exciting Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th, at their arena located at 316 Smith Road in Warren, Arkansas. The fun-filled event will commence at 10:00 A.M. and promises to be a great time for families and friends of all ages. The event…
James Andrew Hamilton, 1963-2023
James Andrew Hamilton, 60, of Crossett, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1963, to his parents, Herman Lynn Hamilton, Jr. and Patricia Alice Walsh Hamilton. He was a 1981 honor graduate of Hamburg High School and a faithful member of Level Ground Fellowship, where he served as both…
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…
Re-New-ing Edinburg members collaborate on multiple upcoming projects and events
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The members of the New Edinburg Community Center gathered on March 21, 2023, to discuss the progress of their ongoing initiatives to revitalize their town. The meeting, called to order by President Martha Tolano, was attended by 13 members, and they discussed several ongoing programs and upcoming events aimed at revitalizing…
Warren native Daniel Mondragon returns to Arkansas Wolves FC for 2023 season
BENTON, Ark. – Daniel Mondragon, a Warren native and former Lumberjack Soccer standout star, has announced his return to the Arkansas Wolves Football Club after a successful rookie season in 2022. The Semipro team announced the news on Saturday, March 25, 2023, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled to see Mondragon back in action. “I’m…
Arkansas’s Southern Boundary: The legacy of the Louisiana Purchase
On March 26, 1804, the United States Congress made a historic decision that would change the course of American history. The Louisiana Purchase, a deal that saw the United States acquire over 800,000 square miles of land from France in 1803, posed a significant challenge for the young nation. The challenge was to organize the…