Warren Fire Committee members met Monday and discussed possible changes to several policies. Committee members include Chairman Joel Tolefree and Alderwomen Angela Marshall and Dorothy Henderson. Also attending the meeting were Alderwoman Latanza Atkins, Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. Top photo: Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown…
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Students at Hermitage ABC Preschool receive free eye exams
Warren Lions Club conducted eye screenings Tuesday at Hermitage ABC Preschool. Out of 17 students tested, none needed further exams. Shown with student Shaylee Gilbert, from left, are Lions Leslie Huitt, Delbert Zimmerly and Tim Kessler.
Youth cooking program CrEATe Lab returns to Pine Bluff Feb. 4
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center’s (ASC) hit cooking series CrEATe Lab is back, not only teaching students how to prepare nutritious meals but also the importance of choosing something nutritious. Open to ages 10-17, the program aims to teach several life skills through cooking, including confidence, dealing with the unfamiliar, and…
Jefferson Regional welcomes infectious disease specialist
Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that Infectious Disease Physician Mallory Smith, MD has joined the medical staff. Dr. Smith earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Commonwealth of Dominica. She completed an Internship and Residency in Pediatrics and…
Rebecca “Becky” Violet Peebles, 1958-2023
Rebecca “Becky” Violet Peebles, age 64, of Dumas, Arkansas was delivered to the arms of her savior on January 23, 2023. She was born October 26, 1958 in Crossett, Arkansas to C.W. “Sonny” Anthony and Sue Davis Anthony. She is preceded in death by her father, sister Teri Anthony-Ashcroft, nephew Brandon Ashcroft, father-in-law Baker Peebles,…
Locals take part in Walk For Life and Prayer Rally
The Walk For Life and Prayer Rally was held in Warren on Sunday after a two-year absence, sponsored by HopePlace-Warren. The actual walk was canceled and the event moved inside the First Baptist Church Activities Building due to a sudden thunderstorm. It was canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19 but had been…
Ribbon cutting for new Lumberjack Arena set for Wednesday
A look at the 2023 Warren city budget
The 2023 Warren city budget was approved by the City Council in December 2022, but there are several projects still pending that could change the overall total. The budget shows an estimated $4,102,438 in income for the general fund and $964,868 in income for the street fund. Other funds bring the total budget to $6,657,254.…
Main Street Market opens on South Main
A ribbon-cutting was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce for Main Street Market, 223 S. Main St., on Saturday. The business is owned and operated by Fernando Sedano along with his mother, Maria Aguilar, and his wife, Amber Sedano. It is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Saturday. It has 15 booths with refinished…
Re-New-ing Edinburg group meets to discuss upcoming workdays, purchase of a new community center stove, March 11 fundraiser, and more
Civic group Re-New-ing Edinburg met January 17, 2023 to conduct their monthly business. President Tolano welcomed those present and called the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous meeting were emailed and passed out to those present and passed by vote. Roger McClellan passed out the financial statement and after a general discussion with no…
Warren arrest report for January 16-23, 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.
Arkansas bounces back to beat Ole Miss
FAYETTEVILLE – Anthony Black scored 17 points with eight assists and a career-high five steals while Davonte Davis scored 16 points with five rebounds and four assists to lead #25 Arkansas to a 69-57 victory over Ole Miss Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. Jordan Walsh and Joseph Pinion each added 13 points in the win.…
Weekly column from the Arkansas House of Representatives for 1-20-23
House members will enter the third week of the 2023 Regular Session on Monday. In the second week, several bills passed the House and are now making their way to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House passed HB1018. This bill will allow members of municipal fire department bomb squads to carry weapons while responding to…
Lumberjack’s three-game winning streak ends at Conference leaders Watson Chapel
WATSON CHAPEL, Ark. – League leaders of Conference 8-4A, Watson Chapel, beat Warren Friday night, January 20, 2023 by the final of 66-40. Top photo: Jaline Lee goes up for a basket during the first half at Watson Chapel. He scored six points in Warren’s loss to Watson Chapel Friday. Photo by Saline River Chronicle.…
Watson Chapel hands Lady Jacks a defeat
WATSON CHAPEL, Ark. – Another tough road game ended in defeat for the Warren Lady Jacks Friday night, January 20, 2023, as the orange and black lost 61-23 to the Watson Chapel Lady Wildcats. Top photo: Michaela Stanley pivots to take a shot during the first half at Watson Chapel Friday. Photo by Saline River…
Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee
Warren School District and Hermitage School District met this Friday to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. Spellers from both districts competed for a chance to move on and compete in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee in March. WMS 7th Grader, Addysen Powell, placed first and will move on to compete in Little Rock…
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2023 Lumberjack Baseball season schedule announced
Get those lawn chairs and coats ready. The 2023 Warren Lumberjack Baseball season’s opening day is set for February 27 at 5:00 p.m. at Genoa Central. The 2023 season schedule has been officially announced and it features 23 games total from February 27 to April 27. Fans will have 12 chances to see the Lumberjacks…
Tony Randall Curtis, 1965-2023
Tony Randall Curtis, 57, of Little Rock, passed away January 14, 2023 at 12:21 a.m. closing his hard fought battle with brain cancer. He was born on May 24, 1965 in Little Rock, AR. At the age of six, he accepted Christ as his personal savior. Tony graduated from Sheridan High School in Tony had…
Mayor Gregg Reep signs National Day of Racial Healing proclamation
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed his first proclamation Thursday, declaring the day as the National Day of Racial Healing 2023 in the city of Warren. Top photo: Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed a proclamation Thursday for the National Day of Racial Healing. Shown, from left, are City Clerk Janice Nelson, Reep and Administrative Assistant Charlotte…
Lions Club holds eye screenings at First Presbyterian Church preschool
Warren Lions Club provided eye screening for First Presbyterian Church preschool students Thursday. The screenings showed three students needed further eye care. Shown, from left, seated are student Makinzy Aldy and Lion Delbert Zimmerly; back row, Lions Leslie Huitt, President Neeley Vance and Tim Kessler.