Congratulations to Coach Janice Reddick and the WHS Lady Jack track team for winning the 4A State Indoor Track Championship Saturday at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville! Another state title coming back to the trophy case!
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Nealya Van “Doodle” Watson, 1944-2023
Nealya Van “Doodle” Watson, age 78, of Harrell, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born March 11, 1944 in Harrell, Arkansas to Charles and Rae Harrell. She was a graduate of Hampton Public Schools, and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She was a…
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Joel Tolefree exemplifies the spirit of Warren
Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent black citizens in Warren, in honor of Black History Month in February. A Warren native has spent most of his life giving back to the community in public service. Joel Tolefree attended the all-black Westside Elementary School until the fourth grade. He continued…
Hermitage School Board conducts February business
The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others…
Get your 4A South Regional Basketball Tournament tickets
Get your tickets today online for the 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 tip off between the Warren Lumberjacks and the Magnolia Panthers in the 4A South Regional Basketball Tournament being hosted at Warren’s Lumberjack Arena. The Jacks will feature in the second game of the Tournament. The girls 4A South Regional tips off first at…
Warren arrest report for February 13-20, 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.
Mary Irean Williams, 1931-2023
Our beloved mother Mary Irean, who was born October 11, 1931, in Marsden, Arkansas to the late John and Susie Watson, departed this life on February 2, 2023, at the age of ninety-one in Centennial, Colorado at Loving Touch Elderly Assistant Care where she received great love and care. On May 26, 1951, she and…
Happy Presidents’ Day
Saline River Chronicle wishes all of our readers a very happy and enjoyable Presidents’ Day! A number of local businesses are closed, including the Saline River Chronicle office. However, we are still working today. If you have news or anything you need to send to us, please email it to salineriverchronicle@gmail.com. Also, the City of…
New Edinburg All-School Reunion planned for this summer
Re-New-ing Edinburg will be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion which has been held continuously since the mid 80’s or approximately 40 years. The event was first held at the New Edinburg School and recently moved to the New Edinburg Community Center. According to Mavin King, a 1956 graduate, Ms. Nan Bussey…
Warren Schools to dismiss early Wednesday through Friday of this week
Nancy Ford, 1944-2023
Nancy Ford age 78 of Warren, AR died Saturday, February 18th at the Bradley Count Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born May 11th 1944 at Shumacker Naval Base in Hayden, CA; a daughter of the late John Woodrow Norvell and Grace Moore Norvell. Nancy was a financial administrative assistant in the banking industry, she graduated…
James Albert Meadows ‘Pickle’, 1953-2023
James Albert Meadows ‘Pickle’, 69, of Warren, passed away February 8, 2023. Born February 11, 1953, he was a son of Oliver Wendell Meadows and Sula Mae York. As a young man, James loved and excelled in baseball. He also loved to hunt and took pride in the many trophies from his hunting trips. James…
Anna Louise Grider, 1933-2023
Anna Louise Grider, age 89, of Warren, Arkansas entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, February 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1933 in Bradley County, Arkansas to Orlan and Edna Wells Carter. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Kay Grider, her parents, Orlan and Edna…
Jacks finish off regular season in style with victory over Crossett, now head to 4A South Regional Tourney next week
WARREN, Ark. – In the final game of regular season play the Warren Lumberjack basketball team downed Crossett for the second time this season by the final of 71-58 in front of a big home crowd at Lumberjack Arena in Warren Friday night, February 17, 2023. Top photo: Antonio Jordan rises above two Crossett defenders…
Season comes to a close for Lady Jacks after Friday game vs. Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks 2022/23 season finished Friday night as the orange and black dropped their final game 47-26 to the Crossett Lady Eagles. Aniyah York put the Lady Jacks ahead in the first few minutes with a strong move inside and a bank shot. She doubled the lead to 4-0 just…
A message from Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Building Official Rob Johnson
Since Thursday, February 2, 2023, the Warren Fire Department has answered 4 CO calls. All were potentially dangerous situations. It appears most CO levels were the result of the utilization of generators being used while the electricity was out. For more information, visit www.usfa.fema.gov or contact the Warren Fire Chief or City Building Official.
2024 Farm Bill discussion to be held on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — U.S. Senator John Boozman and Representative Bruce Westerman will be making their way to Southeast Arkansas on February 21st, 2023, to discuss the upcoming 2024 Farm Bill. The event, which is being hosted by the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is open to…
Lady Jacks served pregame meal ahead of LR Mills game
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep and Extension Agent-Staff Chairman John Gavin provided barbecue sandwiches for the Warren senior girls basketball team Thursday before their game vs. LR Mills. Serving the meals were Joel Tolefree and Louann Anderson. Photo by Tim Kessler.
Warren basketball team provided BBQ pregame meal
Joel Tolefree and Louann Anderson assisted in feeding the Warren senior boys basketball team barbecue sandwiches Thursday before their game vs. LR Mills. The meal was provided by Mayor Gregg Reep and Extension Agent-Staff Chairman John Gavin. Photo by Tim Kessler.
Lumberjacks upset LR Mills by double digits to book ticket to 4A South Regional Tournament
WARREN, Ark. – Backed by 29 points from Antonio Jordan the Warren Lumberjacks upset the number two team in the 8-4A Conference, Mills High of Little Rock, by the final of 64-53 Thursday night, February 16, 2023 at Lumberjack Arena in Warren to clinch a spot in the 4A South Regional Tournament. Top photo: Antonio…