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Arrest made in the murder of Terry Adams
Tony McCoy, 44, of Warren was arrested late yesterday (October 19th) by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police, assisted by Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies. McCoy is charged with capital murder in connection with the discovery of a man’s body along U.S. Highway 63 earlier this week. McCoy is alleged to have shot and killed…
Warren Band receives top score at regional competition
The Warren High School Lumberjack Marching Band recently competed in the Region 3 marching competition held at Hamburg High School Tuesday, October 19, 2021, receiving a score of 1, the best possible score. The WHS Marching Band is under the direction of Kevin D. Dunn, Bobby Hagler, and Logan Corrigan. The Bands program was titled…
Hembree: ‘We’re playing for bigger things right now’
Coach Bo Hembree of Warren sat down with Saline River Chronicle for his weekly interview ahead of Friday night’s big Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout against the Monticello Billies. Coach Hembree gave us his thoughts on last week’s win over DeWitt, how he expects Monticello to lineup against the Jacks, and where his…
County attorney instructed to write letter to LaSalle Corrections
During the monthly Bradley County Quorum Court meeting held Monday, October 18, 2021, the Bradley County Quorum Court voted 6-0, with two absent and one vacancy, to instruct County Attorney Ricky Roper to write a letter to LaSalle Corrections and ask their intentions as to building the private prison in Warren to house state inmates…
Hilda Thornton celebrates 90th birthday
Hilda Thornton recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Diane Parnell presented a proclamation from Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington on behalf of the City of Warren honoring Mrs. Thornton.
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office providing prescription drug take back location Wednesday through Friday
Residents in the Bradley County area that wish to turn in their unused prescription medication can do so at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, October 20 through Friday, October 22, 2021. There will be a drug take back box at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office located at the Bradley County Courthouse. Any dropped off…
Hermitage School Board approves mentors for 2021-2022
In addition to accepting all routine reports, both financial and administrative, the Hermitage school board took action on several items during their October 11, 2021 board meeting. Minutes were approved and the board voted to pay all bills. Other action included: accepted the proposal for the flooring project for Middle School using ESSER funds heard…
Hermitage Beta Club team presents Rotary program
The program for the Rotary Club of Warren on Tuesday, Oct. 19 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was the Hermitage Beta Club Team. The group of students were the program for Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent for Hermitage School District. The students included Easton Parker, Rodrigo Matamoros, Aislin England, and Sayra…
Visitation and funeral services for Shaun Ingram set for Friday and Saturday
Funeral services for Shuan “Sho Sho” Ingram were announced Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following his death Saturday, October 16. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church located at 605 South 7th St in Wilmar, Arkansas. The graveside funeral for Ingram will be…
Curtis Clinton Denton, 1927-2021
Curtis Clinton Denton, age 93 of Warren, AR passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR with family present. He was born October 23, 1927, in Bradley County, AR to the late Willis C Denton and Edna Owens Denton. Preceding Curtis in death, in addition to his parents, was…
UAM crowns strolling queen
Monticello Ark- There wasn’t much time to celebrate for J’Naya Brown after being named the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Homecoming Queen Saturday. Brown, a senior from Rison, Arkansas, majoring in exercise science, was committed to participating in a “Strolling Contest” at the fine arts auditorium. The stroll-off is defined as a rhythmic, synchronized walk…
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington signs proclamation declaring Chamber of Commerce week
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and discussed preparations for its upcoming year. The board meets on the second Monday of each month but met late this month due to the Columbus Day holiday. Five new board members are elected each year for a three-year…
Volunteers needed for Hermitage cleanup effort October 23
Residents of Hermitage are invited to take part in a volunteer cleanup effort at the corner of Main and Highway 63 this Saturday, October 23, 2021. The event is part of the “Keep Arkansas Beautiful” initiative. The program encourages volunteers and community leaders to take part inn the cleaning of communities. For more information on…
Warren parent-teacher conference coming next week
Eastside Elementary and Brunson Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 25 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will be in-person unless the parent requests a virtual or phone conference. Warren Middle School, Warren High School, SEACBEC and ABC Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 26 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will…
Pastime: More memories of ladies ready-to-wear on Main Street
This Pastime is another installment in the ladies-ready-to-wear shops that once proliferated along Main Street in downtown Warren. And a big Airstream trailer parked in the alleyway behind Main. The alley ran from Cypress to Church. The shiny metal Airstream trailer was indeed, in its day, one of the snazziest travel trailers ever produced in…
Senior, Scholar Athlete, and Pink Out Night all to be part of Warren vs. Monticello game Friday
The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout is set for Friday night, October 22, 2021 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium between the Warren Lumberjacks and the Monticello Billies. Friday night’s game will also serve as Senior and Scholar Athlete Night at Warren, the game in which each senior and scholar athlete is recognized prior…
Body found south of Warren Monday morning appears to be a homicide
Monday morning, October 18, 2021, a body was discovered along the side of the road on Highway 63 S near a curve south of the Warren Country Club. According to authorities, the body is that of a white male, and the death appears to be a homicide. The Arkansas State Police are investigating alongside the…
Support the New Edinburg Community Center during October 23 BBQ fundraiser
The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual fall BBQ fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 8590 Hwy 8 in New Edinburg. This is the first fundraiser for the organization in over 18 months since the COVID outbreak halted all events. According to event volunteers,…
Bond denied for Antario Gilbert who is charged with Capital Murder in the death of Shaun Ingram
Monday, October 18, 2021 a First Judicial Appearance was conducted by Judge Bruce Anderson on Antario Gilbert for the charge of Capital Murder. During the First Appearance, Gilbert was denied bond due to the charge in which was upgraded from Murder 1st to Capital Murder after Sgt. Tim Nichols met with Prosecutor Thomas Deen to…
Warren arrest report for October 12-16, 2021
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. Ulysses Hampton / 902 Butler St, Warren, AR / DOB 10-26-55 / criminal trespass on 10-12-21 Mario Hampton / 205 St. Paul St., Warren, AR / DOB 10-12-88…