Take a drive around the court square sometime soon one evening and take a gander at the new tower basking in a beautiful nightlight recently installed. The lighting on the tower is a really nice addition to the project. It can be seen from some distance away and adds a unique ambiance to the downtown…
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City committee recommends accepting bid to demolish dilapidated Bryant’s Building
Two city committees met Tuesday and recommended to the City Council that a contract to demolish a downtown building be accepted and that a citizens committee be set up to make recommendations on code violations. Both meetings were held in a city shed behind the old National Guard Armory. The Sanitation Committee was chaired by…
Warren native and UAPB head football coach Alonzo Hampton visits Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 7 inside First United Methodist Church for its weekly meeting. A large crowd of Rotarians and visitors were on hand to listen to the program. The first order of business was the Rotary Club voting to use a portion of their Foundation Points to recognize LaDonna Mathur…
Second road trip of the year ends with loss for Lumberjacks against defending 6A State Champs Conway
CONWAY, Ark. – The defending 6A State Champion Conway Wampus Cats handed Warren their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday night, March 7 at McConnell Stadium in Conway by the final of 7-0. The final scoreline flatters Conway a bit. Warren gave the 2022 6A State Champions all they wanted, especially in the opening…
Warren’s Jalin Lee joins the Army National Guard
He was a standout on the football field and basketball court for the Lumberjacks, but now Warren senior Jalin Lee has stepped up to serve the United States as a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard. Lee enlisted in mid February as an 11B into the El Dorado unit. Lee will be furthering his…
Solid defensive game, but Lady Jack bats can’t get going in loss to Monticello
WARREN, Ark. – The softball version of Saline River Shootout part one took place Tuesday, March 7 as the Warren Lady Lumberjacks played host to the Lady Billies of Monticello. In the top of the first inning the Billies used two base-on-balls and a single to take a 2-0 lead. The Lady Jacks went three-up…
Jolie Trussell named Lady Jack Player of the Game for her performance vs. Monticello
Lady Jack right fielder Jolie Trussell earned Lady Jack Player of the Game honors for her performance vs. Monticello Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023. She was the only Warren base runner on the night and played flawless defensively. Leave Jolie a congrats in the comments!
Lumberjacks drop conference opener to Monticello 4-2
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team scored the first and last runs of the game, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Monticello in the 4A-8 Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. Warren falls to 1-2 overall on the young season and 0-1 in league play, while the…
Delfino Rivera earns Player of the Game honors in Warren’s Tuesday game vs. Monticello
Delfino Rivera was named the Lumberjack Player of the Game as Monticello failed to get him out during the contest. The senior was 2-for-2 at the plate with an RBI and a walk. Leave Delfino a congrats in the comments!
6A side Conway hands Lady Jacks first loss of the season
CONWAY, Ark. – A difficult road match against the Conway Wampus Cats from the 6A Central ended in the first loss of the season for the Warren Lady Jacks Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023 at McConnell Stadium in Conway. Warren’s Ladies got off to a rough and tumble start on the night. Two quick back-to-back…
Carpenter’s effort earns her Que Lindo Michoacan Lady of the Match vs. Conway
Warren Lady Jack Jennifer Carpenter was named the Que Lindo Michoacan Lady of the Match for her superb effort and performance against Conway Tuesday night, March 7, 2023. Although the Lady Jacks fell to Conway, Carpenter gave maximum effort. She tracked back well to help defend, blocking at least one corner from entering the six-yard…
Reynoso earns Que Lindo Michoacan Man of the Match honors vs. Conway
Warren senior Lumberjack left back Bryan Reynoso was named the Que Lindo Michoacan Man of the Match for his outstanding performance against the Conway Wampus Cats Tuesday night, March 7, 2023. Reynoso led the Lumberjack defensive effort under immense pressure from Conway, clearing at least two crosses from the box and commanding the penalty box.…
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Warren arrest report for February 27-March 6, 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.
Terri Sutherland awarded BCMC Employee of the Month for February
Terri’s nomination mentioned how much she truly cares for her coworkers as she initiates departmental gifts for celebrations and times of sympathy. She also stays late and is willing to cover shifts as needed. Terri has a patient first mentality. She knows so many of our patients by name and is willing to go above…
Lady Jacks post 17 runs, but come up short in loss to Cardinals
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack Softball team fell to the Camden Fairview Lady Cardinals Monday afternoon, March 6, 2023 in a what amounted to a barn-burner by the final of 21-17 at home at the Warren Complex. The Lady Cardinals jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.…
Warren’s Ember Johnson earns Player of the Game honors vs. Camden Fairview
Lady Jack shortstop Ember Johnson was named the Player of the Game for her performance Monday, March 6, 2023 in Warren’s loss to Camden Fairview. She went four for five at the plate with two doubles. Johnson scored four runs and put in a solid defense effort. Leave Ember a congrats message in the comments!
Nellie B. Mack: Early pioneer in State House, 1922
Special to the Saline River Chronicle Editor’s Note: Most of the information in this can be found in the UA Press book, “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas.†A few instances of local connections were updated and added. LITTLE ROCK – The name, Nellie B. Mack, may be unfamiliar with most Bradley Countians, but this…
Dorothy Mae Shepherd, 1940-2023
Dorothy Mae Shepherd, age 82, of Plantersville (Drew County), Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born March 11, 1940 in New Edinburg, Arkansas to Johnny Marion and Verna Louella Morgan Parker. She is preceded in death by her parents; two siblings, Robert Daymon Parker and Betty Green; and two grandchildren, Tabitha Marie…
Firefighters respond to two separate oil storage fires this weekend near Moro Bay
MORO BAY, Ark. – Multiple fire crews from Bradley County and Union County were called Sunday, March 5 to a fire at Moro Bay on Mitchum Landing Road due to an oil storage tank explosion, the second such event of the weekend. Crews with the Bradley County Rural Fire Department, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department,…
Megan Rochell Patterson, 1990-2023
Megan Rochell Patterson, 32, of Warren, passed away February 20, 2023. Born October 10, 1990, she was a daughter of Patsy Newton (Keith) and Steve Domineck. (Angelia) Megan was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved her family and making TikToks. She was kind and loving, always uplifting others and making people…