Another historic Warren building might soon be in danger of being razed. The topic of the Hankins-Ederington Building came up during a discussion at a Warren Sanitation Committee meeting Tuesday. “We’ve got a serious problem,†said Mayor Gregg Reep. He said of the building which houses Lighthouse Church, the Sandwich Shop and the former Hankins…
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Quorum Court hears report on jail issues, road repairs, and more during Tuesday meeting
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Although she is starting her fourth term in the Arkansas General Assembly, state Rep. Sonia Barker is now beginning to represent the newly created District 96, which includes half of Bradley County. Barker appeared at Tuesday’s Bradley County Quorum Court meeting along with her husband. They live in Smackover and have three adult children plus…
Rampant Jacks rout Hamburg for third consecutive road win
HAMBURG, Ark. – In what could turn out to be a must-win game come the end of the season, the Warren Lumberjacks notched their third 8-4A Conference win and a third road win in a row Tuesday night, delivering a sound 77-54 drumming of Hamburg on the Lions’ home court. Top photo: Sophomore Antonio Jordan…
Warren Lumberjack Cheerleaders support the Jacks at Hamburg(Photo Special)
Each week Saline River Chronicle covers all Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack sports, and sometimes we include cheerleading photos in the sports photo albums. However, this week we are happy to present a photo special featuring the Warren Lumberjack Cheerleaders as they led the crowd in supporting the Jacks on the road at Hamburg. These…
Lady Jacks suffer defeat at Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks fell to the Hamburg Lady Lions Tuesday night on the road at Hamburg by the final of 56-11. Warren’s shooting struggles continued Tuesday. They still remain without guard Cherish Dooley who is out with an injury to her right leg. Top photo: This Lady Jack Game Report is…
Stacey Gorman of The Cotton Board presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Jan. 17 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church for its weekly meeting. The program began by recognizing Bob Milton for reaching Paul Harris Fellow +1 status and he received an honorary pin. The meeting continued by hearing from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Delfino Rivera…
Tusk V, Arkansas’ live mascot passes away
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tusk V, the live mascot of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 15, 2023, at his home outside of Dardanelle, Ark. Tusk V died of natural causes and was laid to rest on the Stokes Family farm. Born April 19, 2018, Tusk V served as the official…
Pink Tomato Festival General Committee meeting set for January 26
The General Committee of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival will meet on Thursday, January 26 at 5:15pm in the Municipal Building courtroom. All Events Chairs, volunteers, and the general public are invited to attend.
Warren’s new Lumberjack Arena awarded 4A South Regional Basketball Tournament host site
Not only will Warren’s new Lumberjack Arena open for Jack basketball games in just over a week, but the Arkansas Activities Association has announced that the newly constructed home court of Warren Lady Jack and Lumberjack basketball will also be the site of this year’s 4A South Regional Tournament. Announced just a few days ago,…
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund accepting Summer 2023 scholarship applications
Monticello, Ark. – Eligible single parents are invited to apply for Summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is March 15. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents who are attending college or obtaining technical training. A full list of eligibility guidelines is available at aspsf.org/eligibility.…
Weevils drop heartbreaker to East Central at home
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Basketball team hosted out-of-state, Great American Conference foe East Central University in their eighth conference match-up of the 2022-23 season. The Weevils came out of the evening with a heartbreaking 66-59 loss to the Tigers. Newcomer Isaac Jackson led the way for the Weevils (5-9, 1-7 GAC), posting 19 points in…
Willie Mae Thomas, 1947-2022
Willie Mae Thomas, 75, of California, formerly of Banks, died December 26, 2022. Born June 10, 1947, a daughter of the late John Willie ‘Jake’ and Mamie Lee Turner. She was also preceded in death by four siblings, John Wille Turner Jr., Alma ‘Gooby’ Turner, Chester Lee Turner and Shirley Mae Cobb. She is survived…
Warren arrest report for January 9-16, 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.
Warren FD and BC Rural fire crews battle Saturday grass fire
Firefighters from the Warren Fire Department were assisted by the Bradley County Rural Fire Department Saturday afternoon as they fought a grass fire on McClemore Lane off Hill Rd in the eastern section of town south of Cloverdale. All photos are courtesy of the Bradley County Rural Fire Department.
Look north and you may be able to see a recently discovered comet
A comet first discovered back in March 2022 is approaching Earth and could become visible without the use of binoculars or a telescope. Currently, the best time to see the comet is during the early morning hours looking in the north to northeastern sky.
Vanderbilt run too much for Razorbacks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt used a 20-3 run midway through the second half, including a 12-0 spurt, to take a 97-84 victory from #15/16 Arkansas Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. Vanderbilt led by as many as 14 (73-59) with 7:43 left. The Razorback worked their deficit to seven (78-71) after an old-fashion 3-point play from…
Willie Mae Owens, 1926-2023
Willie Mae Owens, 96, of Warren, passed away January 2, 2023. Born August 1, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Willie Rogers. She moved to Oakland, CA. in 1960. She relocated to Kansas City, KS in 1982, after being transferred by General Motors. She happily retired in 1985, after 18 years…
Momentum builds as Jacks beat Star City by 13 for second road win of the week
STAR CITY, Ark. – Warren moved to 2-2 in 8-4A Conference play Friday night after defeating the Star City Bulldogs in impressive fashion by the final of 71-58. Taking to the court in a hostile atmosphere, Warren looked to pick up their second Conference win in a row after having beat Crossett Tuesday night of…
Strong Lady Bulldog team defeats Warren
STAR CITY, Ark. – With a depleted roster the Warren Lady Jacks fell to a very talented Star City Lady Bulldog team Friday night 75-13. Facing a program with such a rich tradition and such a well seasoned squad, Friday night’s road trip to Star City was always going to be an uphill task. Warren…
Three new officers join Warren Police Department
Three new officers were hired during Warren’s Civil Service Commission meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Warren Municipal Courtroom. The Commission, made up of Chairman Phyllis Barnes, Janice Rochell, Nick Callaway, Terry Golden, and Vol Ford voted to hire Johnathan Benjamin Cox, Camry Dewayne Grant, and William Walter-Clark Morgan to join the Warren Police…
UAM: Insights on economics and soil health
MONTICELLO, Arkansas -Renovation, and rejuvenation of UAM Agriculture continues! The University of Arkansas at Monticello will be hosting a Row Crop Symposium on January 21, 2023, from 8:30 am-12 pm at the newly renovated Agriculture Building on Scogin Road. The symposium will include guest speakers Dr. Brian Deaton from UAM, Dr. Hunter Biram from the…