AUBURN, Ala. – Another SEC weekend series belongs to the Razorbacks. No. 4 Arkansas (36-12, 16-8 SEC) overpowered No. 19 Auburn (32-16, 13-11 SEC), 7-4, in Sunday’s rubber game at Plainsman Park to secure a massive road series victory and strengthen its position atop the SEC West standings. With the win, Arkansas maintains a two-game…
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Razorbacks drop game two to Tigers
AUBURN, Ala. – Robert Moore’s multi-RBI effort was not enough to power No. 4 Arkansas (35-12, 15-8 SEC) past No. 19 Auburn (32-15, 13-10 SEC) in a 5-3 loss on Saturday afternoon at Plainsman Park. The Hogs and Tigers will meet in the rubber game of the series on The Plains at 1 p.m. Sunday,…
Billy Ray Morgan, 1953-2022
Billy Ray Morgan, 69, of New Edinburg, died April 28, 2022. Born April 10, 1953, he was a son of Polly Paskel and Johnny Morgan. He received his education at Bradley County High School. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Clara Dupree on May 31, 1975. To this union, four beautiful daughters were born.…
Virginia L. “Ginger” Jerry, 1956-2022
Virginia L. “Ginger” Jerry, age 65 of El Dorado, AR passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR. She was born November 17, 1956 in El Dorado, AR to the late James T. “Tom” Glasgow and Dorris Vickers Glasgow. She was a housewife and home maker. She graduated from York…
Party primaries, nonpartisan judicial, and annual school elections fast approaching
Early voting for party primaries, judicial races and annual school elections begin Monday, May 9, 2022. All early voting will be conducted in the Bradley County Clerk’s Office.Hours for early voting are as follows: Monday, May 9-Friday, May 13-8:00am till 6:00pm Saturday, May 14, Saturday, May 21-10:00am till 4:00pm Monday, May 16-Friday, May 20-8:00am till…
Warren native, Harvey Donegan, topic of 81st Arkansas Historical Association Session recently
Special to the Saline River Chronicle A very esoteric look at New York’s Avant guard lifestyles by the collection and writings of former Bradley County resident was a part of the 81st Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Historical Association last week. The AHA met on Zoom for the 20-minute scholarly presentations in lieu of meeting in…
AID encourages Arkansans to consider flood insurance
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Alan McClain today released the following statement urging Arkansans to use this week of rain in the Natural State as a reminder to consider purchasing flood insurance to protect themselves and their property: “Arkansas is again seeing heavy rains in the forecast this week. With several inches of rain…
Lumberjacks finish regular season with strong win on the road at CAC, now look forward to playoffs
WARREN, Ark. – In their final regular season match of the 2022 season, the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club defeated Central Arkansas Christian by the final of 3-0 on the road. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Warren’s senior captain, central attacking midfielder Hector Torres, score two spectacular first half goals to…
WHS Class of 2022 are served breakfast at Immanuel Friday morning
Members of the Immanuel Baptist Church Cooking Team treated the Warren High School Class of 2022 to breakfast Friday morning, May 6 at the church. The food was provided by Union Bank and Trust. Luci Woodard, a 2022 graduating senior helped organize the event. Among her many accomplishmentsin high school was being President of the…
May is National Foster Care Month
All children deserve to grow up in a loving and stable home. Unfortunately, many children in Arkansas are lacking that stability. Currently, there are more than 4,600 children in foster care in Arkansas. There are fewer than 1,700 foster families statewide. May is National Foster Care Month. Children in foster care do better in homes…
Lumberjack band holds awards banquet
Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, Warren High School Band held its first banquet in several years on Thursday night at Immanuel Baptist Church. Director Kevin Dunn noted that several awards would have to be replaced as they were lost in the fire, along with some damage to instruments. However, he said several band…
Pink Tomato Festival Steak Cook-off is back
The Pink Tomato Festival Steak Cook-off is ready to accept registrations. This is an SCA-sanctioned event. The Cook-off will be held on Main Street downtown Warren June 11, 2022. Follow this link to register online: https://steakcookoffs.com/event-4819306
BC Health Unit offers COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Library
Bradley County Health Unit conducted a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinc at the Warren Branch Library on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The clinic offered first and second doses as well as COVID boosters. Pictured are Amanda Reep and Stephanie McGaha from the Bradley County Health Unit and Tim Kessler.
County students take part in GFWC Warren Woman’s Club art contest
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club released winners of the Annual Bradley County Ten Penny Art Contest for 2022. Art was judged by Rob Reep local artist and 2021 juried art winner. Art supplies were awarded as prizes for winners with the exception of Overall Winners who received cash awards. Shown in the above photo from the…
Union Bank provides pizza for Warren teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
Union Bank recently treated Warren School staff to pizza during Teacher Appreciation Week 2022. “We would like to thank the teachers for all you do,” said Randy Rawls of Union Bank. Pictured is Randy Rawls, Tricia Wilkinson, Becky Walsh and Janice Reddick.
Mother’s Day 2022-My Mother
I quote my mother often. She influenced my life in so many ways. A one of a kind lady. One of the many things she tried so hard to teach me, I can almost hear her saying it, “put God first in your life and everything else will work out.” She was teaching me God’s…
Bowhunting opportunity for dinosaurs and sasquatch coming to AGFC archery range
CONWAY – Archery buffs throughout Arkansas are invited to take their shot at some of the most interesting targets and challenging situations offered in the bowhunting world at the R100 being held at the Camp Robinson Special Use Area archery ranges May 13-15. The archery ranges are at 331 Clinton Road in Conway. The R100…
WHS Class of 1972 holds 50th reunion
Warren High School Class of 1972 held its 50th reunion on April 29-30, 2022. The reunion committee composed of Wanda Ashcraft, Edith Ezell, Karen Gage, Ricky Green, Mildred Halbrook, Ginger Magby, Nancy Mcdonald, Fran Nutt, Gregg Reep, Ricky Roper, and David Taylor chose The BrINN on West Pine Street in Warren as the venue where…
First State Bank makes annual contribution to YMCA Fund Drive
First State Bank of Warren made their annual contribution to the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County Thursday, May 5, 2022 in a ceremony conducted at First State Bank located at 104 South Main Street in Downtown Warren. Y director David Richey was on hand to accept the much appreciated contribution. The…
Tomato Festival shirts go on sale Monday
66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival™ t-shirts have arrived and will go on sale Monday, May 9 at the Chamber of Commerce office located in the Warren Municipal Building at 104 North Myrtle. Sizes 2T, 3T, 4T, YouthXS, YouthS, YouthM, YouthL, and Adult S, M, L and XL will be available for $20 each.…
Warren High ROTC holds change of command ceremony
A ceremony was conducted Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium to formalize the changing of command for the Warren High School ROTC program. A number of guests and family were present. The Lumberjack Battalion instituted the following command changes: Cadet Patrick Nettles was made First Sergeant Cadet Romeo Heath was made Cadet…