Patrick LuRoss ‘Dick’ Golden, 51, of New Edinburg, died October 8, 2021. Born October 28, 1969, he was a son of the late Tommy Lee and Annie Bea Golden. He was a 1989 graduate of Kingsland High School. He professed Christ at an early age and joined St. John AME Church under the late Fannie…
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Former Warren Woman’s poem and photographs published in Magazine
Special to the Saline River Chronicle OCEANSIDE, Calif., – Chrystal Norton Corcoran, a former Honor Graduate of Warren High, has recently published a poem and three of her photographs included in a college literary arts magazine here. Mrs. Corcoran, who is retired, and lives in the Oceanside area, said on Facebook she was “feeling a…
Street paving contract approved by the Warren City Council-Video
All six members of the Warren City Council were present Tuesday evening, October 12 for the regular monthly council meeting. Mayor Densia Pennington presided. The Council was presented the monthly and year-to-date financial reports by City Clerk Helen Boswell and then received written and verbal updates from all department heads, as well as written reports…
SEARK College holding open house in Kingsland Thursday evening
SEARK College will host an Open House event Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Kingsland, Arkansas Auditorium from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is open to any of the public interested in admissions to SEARK College. Programs of study that will be discussed include intro to computers, nursing assistants(CNA) program, adult education classes,…
Free eye exams given to preschoolers by Warren Lions Club
Members of the Warren Lions Club recently conducted eye exams for preschool students at Warren ABC and First Baptist Church. The exam consists of taking a picture of the students eyes with a special camera that can detect any issues that need to be checked out by an optometrist. The parent or guardian is notified…
Lions Club District Governor visits Warren Club
Don Young, Lions Club District Governor for District 7-N visited with members of the Warren Lions Club during their monthly meeting October 13 at Molly’s Diner in Warren. The Club meets the second Wednesday of each month to hear educational speakers and work on civic projects for the local community. Anyone, men and women, who…
Governor Hutchinson allows vaccine mandate, redistricting bills to become law without his signature
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson won’t sign any of the bills that the members of the 93rd General Assembly sent to him last week, he announced today. Senate Bill 739 and House Bill 1977 and Senate Bill 743 and House Bill 1982 will become law without his signature.The vaccine bills “are unnecessary,” Governor Hutchinson…
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club welcomes new member
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club welcomes a new member. President Diane Parnell is pictured presenting Pat Hunter with her official GFWC Membership Pin.
Bird bands continue contributions to waterfowl conservation
CALION — When you harvest a wood duck wearing a band around its leg and report it, you’re helping biologists gather critical data needed to make waterfowl management decisions in Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission bands hundreds of wood ducks across the state each year. This year, biologists and other staff trapped 460…
Waterfowl guidebook available online
LITTLE ROCK — The 2021-22 Waterfowl Guidebook will soon be arriving in AGFC regional offices, nature centers and local sporting goods stores and license vendors throughout the state. An electronic version also is available for those who want to carry a copy on their smartphone, or simply want to get a sneak peek at what’s…
Margaret “Sissy” Woodard Johnson, 1944-2021
Margaret “Sissy” Woodard Johnson, age 77, of Warren, AR passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at home. She was born September 9, 1944 in Bradley County, AR to the late Silas Lee Woodard and Mary May Howsen Woodard “Mama May”. Sissy managed KFC in Warren for many years. She was of the Baptist faith. Other…
Warren students attend FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at UAM
Students from Warren’s Future Business Leaders of America recently attended the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Front Row: Heidi Taulbee, Felicity Crockett, Hannah Taulbee, Olivia Davidson. Back Row: Naideth Pahuamba,Cinnamon Davis, Katrina Shepherd, Zoey Carroll, Melissa Chavez.
Statewide fall drug take back to occur Oct. 23rd
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is reminding Arkansans about the importance of the upcoming Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23rd. The biannual event is an opportunity for Arkansans to clean out their medicine cabinets, taking any unused or expired medications to one of the State’s more than 270 drop-off…
Free Medicare counseling and information available for Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period fast approaching, the Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) Senior Health Insurance Information Program (AR SHIIP) offers free counseling to assist Arkansans who are eligible for Medicare. AR SHIIP connects Medicare beneficiaries as well as their families and caregivers with certified counselors statewide. The counselors provide guidance…
Hembree: ‘I’m really pleased right now with the way our kids came to work the last two days’
Coach Bo Hembree sat down with Saline River Chronicle for another episode of The Bo Show brought to you by Johnny’s Radiator Shop. During the interview we take a look back and get Coach Hembree’s thoughts on last week’s win over Dumas on the road, plus we look ahead to the Homecoming game Friday night…
Warren to celebrate 2021 Homecoming Friday
Senior Keller Bigham was elected the 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Queen by her student body, grades 10th through 12th. Queen Keller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Gail Bigham. She will be crowned during the Homecoming Coronation on Friday, Oct. 15th, at 12:45 P.M. at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium, where admission…
Annual report to the public presented from the Warren School District
Four of the seven members of the Warren School Board were in attendance Monday evening for the regular monthly meeting of the Warren School Board and to participate in the annual report to the public as required by state law. Normal monthly business of the board was conducted including approval of previous minutes, the financial…
Detailed financial reports and procedures discussed at Hospital board meeting
Detailed Financial Reports and Procedures Discussed at Hospital Board Meeting Members of the Bradley County Medical Center Board met for their September board meeting Thursday, September 23 at the Bruson Medical Complex. The board met a week earlier for the delayed August meeting. Chairman Freddie Mobley presided. The executive report was presented by Leslie Huitt…
Honor a local veteran by sponsoring a wreath for Wreaths Across America Day
National Wreaths Across America Day is set to take place December 18, 2021, with events nationally and locally planned to honor and teach about our veterans. The opportunity to sponsor a wreath to honor a local American hero at Oakland Cemetery in Warren is going on right now. Event organizers say that $15 will ensure…
Southark Spotlight: Cliff Gibson-Video
Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep recently sat down with Cliff Gibson of Gibson & Keith Attorneys at Law for another episode of Southark Spotlight, brought to you by Ouachita Hardwood Flooring. During the interview they discuss a number of topics including the duties of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the…
Chapel Woods hosting drive-through trick-or-treating event October 30
Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation in Warren will host a drive-through trick-or-treating event Saturday evening, October 30, 2021 at their location at 1440 East Church Street from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to load up their vehicle with their little ghosts, goblins, vampires, werewolves, and everything in-between to enjoy the fall festivities.…