In a special meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members approved a bid to replace the entire roof over the hospital. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders said that while there is no timeline yet on when the work will begin nor on how long it will take, there does not appear any indication that the…
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Tomme Fairfax “Fufa” Triplett Fullerton, 1934-2023
“When I fall in love, it will be forever.” So goes Miss Fufa’s favorite song, sung by Doris Day in 1952. That was the summer she gave her heart completely to Samuel Baker Fullerton, Jr., her husband of sixty-nine years, who predeceased her January 28. Tomme Fairfax Triplett Fullerton, known as Fufa to most of her…
Bradley County 4-H members visit Capitol to see government in action
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers were seeing green Tuesday when Arkansas 4-H members showed up en masse at the Capitol for a day of learning about the state government and meeting their legislators. Nearly 500 Arkansas 4-H members, agents, leaders and volunteers from 52 of the state’s 75 counties participated. There was widespread applause after…
UAM College Rodeo athlete ropes in acting job
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — Morgan Harrington, a fifth-year college rodeo competitor and biochemistry graduate student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has always been a fierce competitor. She has battled the stopwatch as a barrel racer and breakaway roper, winning first-place buckles and trophies by competing against other rodeo riders on the circuit. She is…
March is Women In History Month
Special to the Saline River Chronicle – The Month of March is dedicated to Women In History, and 2023 the focus is ever closer to the Women who have served in the Arkansas Legislature. A well-known, political, and academic couple in Fayetteville, Dr. Stephen and Lindsley Armstrong Smith, have just published a truly outstanding book:…
Bob and Paulette Calloway celebrating 50th anniversary
Bob and Paulette Calloway are celebrating 50 years of marriage! Come wish them well at a reception in their honor on March 18th from 2-4pm at the Old Fellowship Hall at Calvary Baptist Church of Warren, Arkansas. Your presence is their present at this “come & go” reception.
Ozark outfitters tell tales in Arkansas Wildlife
PONCA — As the crow flies, Buffalo Outdoor Center is about 26 miles from Kings River Outfitters, which is 45 miles north of Turner Bend Outfitter, in turn, 38 miles west of Moore Outdoors. Those distances are greater, of course, via twisting, roller coaster roads. It’s a relatively small, mountainous world for these four canoe…
Franklin Keith Jones
A proud product of Bradley County, Keith cherished his hometown, and never forgot it while he travelled the world and country, building his life. He led a life of committed service to his country, profession and community. Upon graduating from Warren High School in 1953, Keith served his country as a member of the 9th Sig…
Warren adds new garbage truck to its solid waste fleet
The City of Warren added a brand new garbage truck to its fleet this week. The arrival of the new vehicle is part of a lease program which the Warren City Council authorized several months ago in order to help City crews maintain the community’s sanitation services. Warren Mayor Gregg Reep says that “The City…
Jacks top Fordyce 6-4 in home opener behind complete game from Rivera
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad defeated Fordyce 6-4 in its home opener Tuesday evening behind a complete game performance from Ervin Rivera on the mound. Warren now stands 1-1 on the year after the bounceback win from yesterday’s season-opening loss. Ervin Rivera’s complete game was a huge lift to a pitching staff…
Doug Spencer sets multiple records at Canadian Masters Indoor Track and Field Championship
Warren’s Doug Spencer competed in the Canadian Masters Indoor Track and Field Championship last weekend in Toronto, Canada. He won the 50, 200, and 60 meter dash, as well as set new meet records in all three competitions in his age group, 75-79. Congratulations to Doug for his outstanding hardwork and accomplishments!
Four Hermitage students take part in unique healthcare pathway experience at UAM
Four Hermitage High School juniors were selected to participate in UAMS “A Day in the Life” at UAM on February 17, 2023. ” A Day in the Life” is a one day healthcare experience allowing high school juniors and seniors to see what “A Day in the Life” is like for a medical professional. Through speakers such…
Ouachita Society of American Foresters (SAF) Awards Scholarship to UAM Forestry student and Hampton native
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — Evan Beaver, a junior pursuing both the forestry and the wildlife management and conservation options of the Natural Resources Management degree, was presented a $600 check by Ouachita SAF representatives Drs. Michael Blazier and Robert Ficklin. The Ouachita SAF consists of forestry professionals in both Arkansas and Oklahoma, and a deserving student…
BCEDC hears report from Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt
A lengthy discussion about the economic impact of Bradley County Medical Center and options for its future was held at Monday’s monthly Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board meeting. BCMC CEO Leslie Huitt began her presentation by discussing a Rural Health Partnership economic impact study that showed the hospital has an annual economic impact of…
Angela Marshall has a passion for helping others
Editor’s note: This is the final article in a series saluting prominent black leaders in the Warren community in honor of Black History Month. Angela Marshall was born in Warren but later moved to California when her parents, the late Elder James D. Thomas and Sarah Russell Thomas, moved for a new opportunity for the…
Ervin Rivera earns Player of the Game honors in Warren’s home opener vs. Fordyce
Lumberjack pitcher Ervin Rivera was named the Lumberjack Player of the Game for his performance in Warren’s opening day win vs. the Fordyce Redbugs Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Rivera threw a complete game with 12 strikeouts and no walks on the mound. He also scored a run and had a stolen base offensively.
Lady Jack Softball team dealt opening day defeat by Dumas
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack’s opened the 2023 season by hosting the Lady Bobcats of Dumas, falling by a 9-1 final at home at the Warren Baseball/Softball Complex. Dumas put two runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Warren picked up one run in the bottom half. Ember Johnson…
Kailey Henry named Lady Jack Player of the Game for her performance vs. Dumas
Kailey Henry was named Player of the Game in Warren’s Tuesday softball game vs. Dumas at home in Warren, February 28, 2023. Henry plays first base for the Lady Jacks.
Becke Williams of Rocking Horse Ranch Arkansas speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly program Tuesday, Feb. 28 inside the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The group heard from Hermitage Junior Rotarian Grace Smith and Warren Junior Rotarian Ashley Cortez to begin the program. Rotarian Dixon Platt then introduced his program of Becke Williams, who owns the Rocking Horse…
Tyrone Charles, 1956-2023
Tyrone Charles, 66, passed away February 20, 2023. He was born May 10, 1956, in Warren. He was a graduate of Warren High School class of 1974. He worked as a Florist, Event Planner and Caterer in the Warren/Fordyce area. He started his career in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before returning to his hometown area to work in…
WFD Fireman’s Ball celebrated over the weekend
Warren Fire Department celebrated its 103rd birthday in style Saturday night at Warren Country Club with a steak dinner, awards, a fundraising auction and a dance featuring Boots Bailey and the Boys. A large crowd was on hand as Capt. Clint Horn served as master of ceremonies. He noted that improvements in the past year included…