WARREN, Ark. – The morning after a disastrous fire at Warren High School, Superintendent Bryan Cornish, WHS Principal Tiffany Gathen and Fire Chief Chuck Moore were on scene surveying the damage. Cornish said it was too early to tell if any of the building would be usable. He said two ABM custodian service workers were…
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Immanuel Baptist to host new event called “The Table” April 9
An event called “The Table” will replace the long tradition of the Wild Game Festival at Immanuel Baptist Church from 6-8 p.m. April 9. Senior pastor Rev. Matt Overall said anyone who wants a meal can come and get a free fish and chicken dinner. This will be a come and go affair, where meals…
Deborah Kay Gates, 1956-2022
Deborah Kay Gates, age 65 of Warren, AR passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born June 6, 1956 in Calhoun City, MS to the late Lloyd Ray and Juanez Clemons Chancellor. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by a sister; Patricia…
Warren Superintendent Bryan Cornish releases statement on Wednesday fire
City of Warren hosting retirement party for Carolyn Harding
The City of Warren will host a retirement party for Carolyn Harding April 7, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Municipal Building in downtown Warren.
Warren High School announcement about school Friday, April 1, 2022
Major fire engulfs part of Warren High School Wednesday
WARREN, Ark. – Firefighters responded to a major fire which broke out in the north end of the Warren High School building Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022. Around 6:15 p.m. firefighters from the Warren Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fire that appeared to have originated near or in the auxiliary gym at…
Out-of-town company to purchase The Eagle Democrat
WARREN, Ark. – Saline River Chronicle has learned that Warren’s hard-copy newspaper, The Eagle Democrat, is in the process of being sold to the same company which owns the Advance-Monticellonian. No information has been released publicly by Danny and Pam Cook, the current owners of The Eagle Democrat, or the Advance-Monticellonian, but Saline River Chronicle…
UAM Wind Symphony named a National Semi-Finalist for Three Music Prizes
MONTICELLO, Ark.—The UAM Wind Symphony has been named a national semi-finalist in three categories for the American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts. The UAM Wind Symphony is a 2022 national semi-finalist for the American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music in the College/University Ensemble division and a…
Attention Warren School District Students and Staff
Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. passes away
Former United States Senator Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. passed away March 23 at age 83. Hodges was appointed to fill the remainder of the term of Arkansas Political Giant Senator John L. McClelland upon McClellan’s death in 1977. Hodges served through January 3, 1979. Senator Hodges was a longtime Methodist pastor and lawyer. He had worked…
Community fishing event kicks off 2022 catfish stockings
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program will kick off the 2022 catfish stocking season with a special fishing event from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2. at MacArthur Park in Little Rock. This event will be much more than a typical fishing derby. The AGFC…
Keep it rolling at the boat ramp
LITTLE ROCK – Daylight saving time has kicked into gear, and more people are getting out to the lake to enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Added traffic can mean longer wait times at boat ramps to get your day started and wrap things up at the end of your trip. Here are…
A message from Bradley County Clerk Karen Belin
Many voters will be receiving notices from my office. After the 2020 census, redistricting was required for our justice of the peace districts. The State of Arkansas also had to redistrict the senate and representative districts. After changes were made to voter’s records, the notices were mailed to inform the voter. If your name and…
Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame names 2022 inductees
The following individuals have been selected for induction into the 2022 Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame Class: Joel Tolefree-As a Booster for the athletic program James Moore- Class of 1956, outstanding football player The 1955 undefeated football team Jessica Jones-Class of 2006, outstanding track star The induction will occur, if possible at the 2022 All…
Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle!
Graduation is right around the corner. If you would like to honor your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle, you can do so directly on our front page. For just $20 you get a photo of your graduate along with a message of your choice. The post will contain its own unique web address, so…
Hargrave’s six inning grand slam helps Jacks finish off Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks took on the Crossett Eagles Tuesday, March 29 at Lumberjack Field in a battle of the 8-4A Conference at home at the Warren Sports Complex. Warren came from behind in dramatic fashion to win 8-4. Aiden Reynolds got the win, pitching 6.2 innings. He allowed four unearned runs, on…
Hogs overcome early six-run deficit in 16-8 win over Little Rock
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Trailing by six runs entering the bottom of the third, No. 2 Arkansas blasted its way out of an early hole with three home runs and pulled off an exciting come-from-behind 16-8 win over Little Rock (11-10) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. It was Arkansas’ 12th consecutive win at home as…
Sanitation Committee takes up issue of compactor and garbage trucks
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Sanitation Committee members decided Tuesday to seek bids on a new compactor and will recommend to the full City Council that a lease be entered into for two garbage trucks. Committee members present included Alderman Zach Burks, chairman, and Alderwoman Angela Marshall. Sanitation Manager Rob Johnson and Janice Nelson of the…
Threat of severe weather in South Arkansas Wednesday
WARREN, Ark. – Residents are encouraged to keep an eye-to-the-sky Wednesday, March 30, 2022, as a line of thunderstorms is forecast to move across Arkansas throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, the best chance of severe weather is across eastern and southeastern Arkansas during the afternoon and into the evening hours. Bradley…
Mark Scobey honored before Hog baseball game Tuesday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Warren native Mark Scobey was recognized for his decades of service to Razorback athletics Tuesday night before the baseball game against Little Rock. Scobey, 68, passed away last Friday and a moment of silence was held Tuesday night. He worked for 43 years in the ticket office for the UA being promoted…