This Pastime has me thinking about a beloved issue of the now defunct Arkansas Almanac and how the “movers and shakers,” of the state’s business climate has changed. The 1954-55 edition of the almanac almost always jumps into my mind as I see some old holdover almanacs on display at the bookstores and mass retailers…
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Pine Bluff to get new Chick-fil-A on Highway 63
According to partnering news outlets, Saline River Chronicle has learned that a new Chick-fil-A is planned to be built on Highway 63 south of Walmart. As you can see from the above photo, the planned location is set to be south of the intersection of Highway 63 and I-530. That will put the new restaurant…
Rules for Warren students attending games at Lumberjack Arena
Friday night marks the first high school basketball games to take place at the new Lumberjack Arena. The School District has asked SRC to pass along the following information for local students attending games. Warren students are to sit on the home side of the arena, only. Our home side is located on the south…
Donation account open for Andy Boykin at First State Bank
Donations being accepted for two local children
New era of Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball begins as grand opening held for new Arena
In a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, the new Lumberjack Arena officially opened to the public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 ahead of the christening Lady Jack and Lumberjack Basketball games this Friday. The ceremony was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce and Warren School District. Present were School Board members, Warren High School Principal Tiffany…
Rhonda Williams presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met for their weekly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24 at noon. The meeting began with a special presentation of Paul Harris Fellow Recognition to three members. Rotarian Denisa Pennington was named a Paul Harris Fellow and received a certificate and pin for her efforts. Rotarians Jimmy Sledge and Bob Milton were…
Arkansas stifles Tigers
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas had its best defensive performance of the year – and one of its best overall – in a 60-40 victory over LSU Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks were led by Davonte Davis (16 points on 7-of-8 shooting and seven rebounds), Anthony Black (14 points, seven rebounds and three steals),…
Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks both fall at LR Mills
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and the Warren Lady Jacks both featured in an 8-4A Conference road game Tuesday night at LR Mills. SRC was unable to attend the ballgames, but we can pass along the final scores. In game one of the night, the Warren Lady Jacks fell to Mills by the…
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Policies and procedures discussed at Warren Fire Committee meeting
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…
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.