Karen Barron, 53, of Hermitage, died November 7, 2021. Born June 27, 1968, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Sr. and Ollie Ruth Hines Childress. She is survived by her husband, Troy Barron; two sons, Troy Childress (Olivia), Jason Miller; siblings, John Wesley Childress Jr., Curtis Green, Gwendolyn Johnson; grandchildren, Jamiah Childress,…
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Work progressing on improvements at Warren Municipal Airport
Major improvements are underway on the Warren Municipal Airport located just South of the City of Warren. Parking aprons are being reconstructed and an area for new hangers is being built. The work is being primarily paid for by grant funds secured by the City. The airport is home to several planes and flying lessons…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives-November 19, 2021
Next week, most of us will gather around a table with family and friends and think about the things we are most thankful for. This year, we encourage you to think about the men and women who helped bring your meal to the table. Arkansas farmers made not only your meal but countless meals across…
Warren advances to State quarterfinals with 35-7 win over Trumann
Three weeks ago the Lumberjacks traveled to Hamburg for what ended up being their final regular season game of the 2021 season. A forfeit by Central of West Helena and a bye-week later, and suddenly a Lumberjack team that was firing on all cylinders was staring down a 4A State Playoff game with the hopes…
Jalen Lee’s defensive prowess earns AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game honors
Lumberjack defensive back Jalen Lee has been named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the game for his outstanding performance in Warren’s second round 4A State Playoff win over the Trumann Wildcats Friday evening, November 19, 2021. Lee made a crucial interception early in the ballgame. With Trumann down just 7-0 and driving inside Warren…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for November 16, 2021
CLASS 7A Fayetteville 34, Cabot 27Conway 49, Rogers 0Bryant 42, FS Northside 10North LR 24, Bentonville 21 CLASS 6A LR Parkview 41, Jonesboro 21Greenwood 42, Mountain Home 0Marion 59, Benton 37El Dorado 48, Lake Hamilton 27 CLASS 5A Greenbrier 14, Wynne 0Pulaski Academy 56, Magnolia 25White Hall 35, Camden Fairview 14LR Christian 35, Nettleton 7…
Huitt to serve as BCMC Interim CEO
WARREN, Ark. (11/19/21) – Bradley County Medical Center has announced that Leslie Huitt, the current Chief Financial Officer for the hospital, will be the Interim Chief Executive Officer after the resignation of Steve Henson. Huitt, who will still conduct her regular duties as CFO in addition to serving as the interim CEO, steps in for…
St. James A.M.E. Church to host Annual Angie Young’s Festival of Tables
Warren, Arkansas – St. James A.M.E. Chuch will hold its annual Angie Young’s Festival of Tables Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 915 St. James Street in Warren at 5:00 p.m. Donations are welcomed at $10. Also, one lucky person will receive a personal/household basket. The menu for the event includes turkey and dressing, ham, green…
A message from the Junior Auxiliary of Warren about the 2021 Angel Tree Project
This year we have just under 100 children that qualify for our Angel Tree Project! The Angel Tree Project helps to ensure that children in need throughout our community, have Christmas gifts to open and enjoy during the holiday season. The number of children selected will depend completely on the wonderful citizens in our community…
Bradley County holiday schedules coming up
The Bradley County Courthouse will be closed on November 25 and 26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Bradley County Solid Waste Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: Bradley County Solid Waste will not run-on Thursday or Friday November 25th and 26th. Thursday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday November 24th and Friday’s route will be picked up…
Arkansas’ 18-3 Run Leads To Win Over UNI
FAYETTEVILLE – Jaylin Williams had two blocked shots and two baskets to spur an 18-3 run inside the final 4:10 to lead #15/16 Arkansas to a 93-80 victory over Northern Iowa Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Several Razorbacks had standout performances in the win. Chris Lykes led all scorers with 26 points for his…
Pull the plug on hitchhikers this duck season
LITTLE ROCK – The opening day of duck season is finally within reach, and for some that means a lot of gear shuffling and a last-minute dash to make sure boat motors and equipment are in working order. Biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission urge all hunters and anglers alike to pull the…
Thomas Frazer named Chairman of the Board of Warren Bank & Trust Company
Thomas Frazer has been elected Chairman of the Board of Warren Bank and Trust Company. He operates Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren and is a fourth generation board member of Warren Bank. Mr. Frazer grew up in Warren. The Warren Bank Board of Directors consist of: Thomas Frazer, Chairman Kelly Ashcraft Dr. Donnie Bryant, DDS…
Wilma Adair Retires from Collector’s Office
Mrs. Wilma Adair has retired after some 30 years of service to Bradley County as an employee of the Collector’s office. She began in 1991 and retired this year. A reception was held in her honor November 12, 2021 in the lobby of the Bradley County Courthouse. During Mrs. Adair’s tenure she served as Chief…
Quorum Court levies taxes payable in 2022
Prior to the regular monthly Bradley County Quorum meeting of November 15, 2021, the court met as the Tax Levying Court to set the millage rates for 2021, to be collected in 2022. The rates levied are as follows: County General- 5 real estate and 5 personal County Road- 3 real estate and 3 personal…
Warren Civil Service Commission hires two patrolmen
In a City of Warren Civil Service Commission meeting conducted Tuesday, November 16, the commission hired two new patrolmen to work within the Warren Police Department. Hired were Jammie Leigh Smith and Terrance L. Vaughn. Both were hired as full-time officers. Neither are certified, which will require their attendance at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy.…
Pesticide applicator training course coming to Bradley County December 2
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will host a Bradley County Pesticide Applicator Training session Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 201 North Bragg St in Warren. There is a training fee of $20 to participate. Checks should be made payable to U of A System CES. Those who plan to attend must…
SEACBEC SkillsUSA elects officers
SEACBEC recently elected officers for SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It empowers members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Left to right-Parliamentarian Olivia Brown, Reporter Bailey Solis, Vice President RuthAnn Corker, President Landon Jennings, Secretary Jayden Grider, and…
Hembree: ‘Hopefully we can go out and be clicking like we were three weeks ago.’
Saline River Chronicle sat down with head Coach of the Warren Lumberjacks, Bo Hembree, to discuss the last two weeks off for Warren, how the staff has managed the team through the two bye weeks, the success the Jacks found on the road to close out the season at Hamburg, and what to expect out…
Banks celebrates annual Buck Fever Festival
Banks, Arkansas – Residents of Banks, Arkansas gathered near the Main Street area of town this past Saturday, November 13, 2021 to celebrate the Annual Buck Fever Festival. Visitors to Banks’s annual festival that celebrates the opening of modern gun deer season in Arkansas were treated to an array of vendors, a fish fry, and…
Tomato Festival now taking 2022 t-shirt design contest submissions
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is accepting submissions for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival T-shirt design contest. The winning entry will be used as the official design to be printed on the 2022 t-shirt, and/or on souvenirs, posters, brochures, and other media used to publicize the 2022 festival. All sales will…