As part of a statewide Arkansas State Park’s cooperative event, visitors gathered Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Bradley County’s Moro Bay State Park to participate in the annual first day hikes program. In a post on social media, Paul Butler, the head ranger at Moro Bay State Park, posted to Moro Bay’s social media page…
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Thank you to my father Gregg Reep
Nearly 13 years ago when I founded Saline River Chronicle, I honestly had no idea where the road would lead. Things took off quickly, the page views increased, and it suddenly became my real job. Over a decade later I look back at what’s made the site such a success. We’ve been fast, posted quality…
Fast start not enough as Jacks drop close Conference opener on the road at Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Facing a difficult road game to launch 8-4A Conference play, the Warren Lumberjacks fell in a close back-and-forth battle to the Monticello Billies Tuesday night, January 3, 2023 by the final of 48-44. Coming off the back of a huge win over the Ouachita High Warriors in the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas…
Road loss for Lady Jacks to begin 8-4A Conference play
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened 8-4A Conference play Tuesday evening, January 3, 2023 with a loss to the Monticello Lady Billies by the final of 50-13 at Monticello. Both teams struggled in the early minutes to find a bucket. Monticello jumped out to an early 14-2 lead after the first quarter. Senior…
Section of Myrtle Street to be closed Wednesday
Warren Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger has informed Saline River Chronicle of a road closure set for Wednesday. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and lasting until further notice, a section of South Myrtle Street, from Central to Stuart will be closed for emergency bridge repair. Saline River Chronicle will post updates when the closure has ended.
South Arkansas Arts Center hosting lecture on the work of American artist Winslow Homer January 19
The South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado will host a lecture January 19, 2023 from artist and educator Gay Bechtelheimer on famed American artist Winslow Homer. “The evening of January 19 will be a special night at SAAC with the focus of Gay Bechtelheimer’s art talk on the American artist Winslow Homer,” says as…
Local officials sworn in to start new terms in 2023
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Bradley County, Warren and Hermitage officials were sworn in on New Year’s Day at the Bradley County Courthouse. New mayors Gregg Reep of Warren and Matt Cathey of Hermitage were sworn in. Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson was not present. Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney said, “When you sign up for one of these jobs, you…
Ruby Lee Childs, 1930-2022
Ruby Lee Childs, 92, of Warren, passed away December 25, 2022. Born August 16, 1930, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey and Josie Boswell. She was a member of the New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Banks. She was an employee of the Potlatch Corp. and Brantwood Flooring for many years. Ruby…
Residents on alert after theft in the Wagnon community(Story updated since original publishing)
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public to share that a Kawasaki KLX 140 was taken from Bradley Road 10 near the Wagnon Community in Bradley County sometime during the early morning hours of Friday, December 30, 2022. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office at 870-226-3491. Saline…
Warren arrest report for December 26, 2022-January 2, 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.
Town of Banks celebrates 2022 Appreciation Dinner
The Town of Banks held its 2022 Appreciation Dinner Thursday, December 29, 2022. Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson said “on behalf of the Town and myself, we would like to say a thank you to our City Council, City Attorney, City Recorder/Treasurer/Secretary, and our Buck Fever Committee and volunteers, as well as our Fire Department, food…
Bobby J. Bradford, 1931-2022
Bobby J. Bradford, 91, died December 26 in Warren, Arkansas, after a brief illness. He was born May 11, 1931 in Bradley County to Monette and Lucille Bradford. After high school, Bradford studied Radio Electronics at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas. He then spent two years in the US Army, including 17 months in…
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Jordan’s 41 point double-double fuels Lumberjack win over three-point machine Ouachita Warriors
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Warren sophomore Antonio Jordan scored a career high 41 points and posted a double-double Friday night, December 30, 2022 as the Lumberjacks beat the Ouachita High Warriors of Donaldson, Arkansas by the final of 64-54 on the final day of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic tournament in Monticello hosted by…
City of Warren holds retirement reception for Bubba York
The first Shooting Range Manager in the history of the Warren Shooting Range is retiring. Thomas “Bubba” York took the job as Range Manager while the Warren Shooting Facility was under Construction. He oversaw its development and has managed the facility ever since. The City has a state-of-the-art skeet range and has recently added a…
Final game of 2022 in the books for the Warren Lady Jacks, conference play starts next week
MONTICELLO, Ark. – In their last game of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic at Drew Central Friday, December 30, 2022 the Warren Lady Jacks fell to White Hall by the final of 50-19. Top photo: Michaela Stanley takes the tip off for Warren Friday against White Hall. The senior posted ten rebounds and…
Audrey and Lillian Culwell complete 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Congratulations to Audrey and Lillian Culwell on completing 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Each girl received a book and a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten t-shirt. Amazing job Culwell Family! Want more information about how your child can benefit from participating in this program at the Warren Branch Library? Call the library at 870-226-2536.
Neo scores 16 in Warren loss to Drew Central
MONTICELLO, Ark. – After a hard fought battle Thursday night, December 29, 2022 in the second round of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Class basketball tournament hosted by Drew Central in Monticello, the Warren Lumberjacks fell to the tournament host Pirates by the final of 57-50. Top photo: Neon’dre Thomas drives inside for a…
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Lady Jacks best Hampton for first win of the season
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack basketball team defeated Hampton Thursday, December 29, 2022 during the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic tournament hosted by Drew Central in Monticello by the final of 38-30. Tessa Andrus bested her Wednesday total of 13 points by scoring 19 on the day against Hampton. She led the…
BCMC Board holds final meeting of 2022
Bradley County Medical Center board of directors held its final meeting of the year Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex, with the return of Chairman Freddie Mobley after several months absence following extensive surgery. Mobley thanked Vice Chairman Joe Don Greenwood for filling in during his absence. Board member Lathan Hairston joined the meeting by…