During the monthly meeting of the Hermitage School Board, held July 11, 2022 the board voted to hire Cody Jones as Boys’ Head Soccer Coach and to serve as the soccer AD. Mr. Jones will also fill the position of assistant girls soccer coach. The board then voted to approve Tim Whitney as Head Girls…
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Arkansas Department of Agriculture increases wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties
LITTLE ROCK, AR – With hot, dry conditions throughout the state, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has increased the wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties over the past two weeks. Twelve counties in Northwest Arkansas were raised to the “high” risk level, and the remaining counties were rated as being at…
Easy Money Trading Post holds ribbon-cutting under new ownership
Easy Money Trading Post held a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday to celebrate a change in ownership. Nikki King is the new owner. The store is a pawn shop and also sells new scooters and four-wheelers. Located at 304 S. Martin, it is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.…
“Obey the sign or pay the fine”; Speed enforcement operation readied
Speeding violations on Arkansas roadways continue to rise and law enforcement officers across the state plan to ban together in a united operation under the banner, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The two-week crackdown directed at speeders begins Monday, July 18th. “It’s an acknowledged fact, as a motor vehicle speed increases, so do…
Two-car accident occurs Wednesday evening south of Warren
A two-vehicle accident was reported about 6 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Arkansas 8-East and U.S. 63. A Kia Sorento and a Ford Explorer collided nearly head-on. Multiple people were injured and were transported to hospitals by two EASI ambulances. Warren Fire Department, Warren Police Department, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department and Arkansas State Police…
FBC Warren Christian School students take part in SEACBEC professional development day
FBC Warren Christian School students recently assisted with a Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math Professional Development at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Wednesday, July 13. Students were interviewed by teacher participants to help them understand how children think about mathematics. This training will help teachers plan and execute better math instruction. Instructor Emily Harvey…
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Jacks’ preseason work continues at Malvern 7-on-7
Preseason preparations continue for the Warren Lumberjacks as they traveled to Malvern Wednesday for the Malvern 7-on-7 tournament. The Jacks won game one 21-14 over Hot Springs, but dropped game two to Hot Springs Lakeside by the final of 28-21. The orange and black took down Little Rock Catholic in game three in a tight…
Two local basketball teams win tournament championship
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The Fifty-Six Lakers and Neaux Limit Lakers both were crowned champs in the HoopplayNationals Warmup tournament held in Russellville, AR July 10. The Fifty-Six Lakers won the 9th/10th-grade boys division and the Neaux Limit Lakers won the senior boys division. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello, and Rison. Top photo: The Fifty-Six…
AGFC suggests ways timber firms, lease holders can take action to boost wildlife
LITTLE ROCK – Timber companies play an important role in Arkansas’s economy, and the partnerships established between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and these firms positively affect fish and wildlife species on the lands that they own and manage. It is important to remember that managing properties for timber production or for fish and…
Rotary Club installs officers for 2022-2023
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, July 12 at First United Methodist Church for their weekly meeting and held their installation banquet of officers for the 2022-23 Rotary year. The officers are the same as last year’s with Dennen Cuthbertson serving as President, Erika Spears as Secretary, and Patricia Wilkinson as Treasurer. Rotarian Carlton…
Razorback greats named to 2022 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Seven former University of Arkansas student-athletes, a legendary coach and a trailblazing administrator have been selected as members of the 2022 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor. Joe Adams (football), Bill Bakewell (baseball), Coach Gary Blair (women’s basketball), Ruth Cohoon (women’s athletics), Ray Doakes (men’s track and field),…
Reminder of Saline River Chronicle comment policy
Saline River Chronicle would like to pass along a friendly reminder about our comment policy, that applies both to our main site’s comment sections as well as our Facebook page. Please be advised that while we believe in and allow freedom of speech, we do not allow the posting of foul language. Comments which contain…
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington announces she will not seek re-election
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington announced in a statement released to Saline River Chronicle Wednesday morning at 11:15 a.m. that she will not be seeking re-election. Below is her official statement: I am officially making known my decision not to seek re-election for Mayor of Warren. It has indeed been an honor to serve my community…
Warren School Board approves several contracts and plans for 2022/23 year
Five members of the Warren School Board were present for the July 11, 2022 monthly board meeting. Financial reports were provided and then minute reports given by each school principal. As part of the reports presented, updates were given on the percentages of students in each grade that meet or exceed state school standards in…
WPD makes marijuana bust at Hometown Tobacco
Warren Police Department officers executed a search warrant Monday, July 11, 2022 at Hometown Tobacco, located at 404 S. Martin Street in reference to illegal THC marijuana gummies and THC vaping devices. According to Warren Police Department Criminal Investigator Sargent Tim Nichols, 81 packages of illegal substances believed to be THC marijuana candy and gummies…
Anniversary celebration held at Burgess Sales and Service in Warren for 75 years in business
A celebration was held July 8 at Burgess Sales and Service honoring Mike Williams for 49 years of having worked for the company, as well as the company having been in business for 75 years. Mike is the third generation of his family having operated the business. His grandfather started the business and his father…
Pastime: Floral beauty found on printed cloth feed sacks
Somehow a recent Arkansas History Listserv discussion aimed at home-made drawers – especially those of printed feed sacks revived a Pastime for me. The historians we snickering about the girls (and some boys, too, I wager) were wearing cotton undergarments often with the imprinted words of “sweet and pure,†imprinted on their backsides. Sweet and…
Bradley and SE Arkansas earns ‘gold’ ACT Work Ready Communities certification
All ten counties in the SE Arkansas Economic Development District, including Bradley County, have “turned gold” for achieving ACT Work Ready Communities certification. “For an effort that began as a dream in 2015, we are now the most certified contiguous portion of the State of Arkansas,” says Janie Carter, former Regional Workforce Grant Manager. “SE…
State mourns the loss of first female nominee for Governor and longest-serving State Treasurer, Jimmie Lou Fisher
LITTLE ROCK – On Tuesday, the Democratic Party of Arkansas announced the passing of Jimmie Lou Fisher (1941 – 2022). Fisher served as Arkansas’s State Auditor and State Treasurer, a post she held for a record 22 years. She also held the distinction of being the first female nominee for Governor of Arkansas. Fisher served…
Pittman named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman has been named to the preseason watch list for the Dodd Trophy. The Head Hog is one of 20 coaches included on the watch list for the national award, which is handed out to the FBS head coach who enjoys success on the gridiron while also…