Coming off a hard fought win last Friday evening against Crossett, the Warren Lumberjacks made the short trip north to Star City Friday, October 1, 2021, defeating their second 8-4A conference opponent of the year by the final of 40-15 in a game that was essentially decided by the halftime whistle. Warren’s win Friday night…
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Treylon Jackson earns AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game honors in Warren’s win over Star City
Warren tailback and defensive back Treylon Jackson was named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game after his outstanding performance in Warren’s 40-15 win over the Star City Bulldogs Friday night, October 1, 2021. Jackson not only played an solid game defensively, but he came in after an injury to Cedric Calbert at running…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard
CLASS 7A 7A CENTRAL Bryant 49, LR Catholic 13Conway 38, North LR 10Cabot 45, LR Southwest 7FS Northside 35, LR Central 0 7A WEST Bentonville 46, FS Southside 7Har-Ber 42, Heritage 7 3rdFayetteville 48, Rogers 13Bentonville West 40, Springdale 0 CLASS 6A 6A EAST Sylvan Hills 24, Marion 10Jonesboro 43, Sheridan 6El Dorado 70, Pine…
Watson Earns Fellowship at UIUC
Darrien Watson is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in the Recreation, Sports, and Tourism Department (RST) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). During his time at UIUC, he has been awarded a coveted fellowship award from the Graduate College. His research interest is leisure among race and ethnic groups in society. His research interest…
Southark Spotlight: Steve Henson, CEO of the Bradley County Medical Center
Bradley County Medical Center CEO Steve Henson sat down with Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep for another episode of Southark Spotlight brought to you by Maxwell Hardwood Flooring. During the episode Mr. Henson discusses the structure of the Bradley County Medical Center business, how the local medical industry has changed, as well as the staffing…
Shelter Insurance presents Make Warren Shine with $5,000 contest award
Make Warren Shine was awarded $5,000 through a Shelter Insurance contest. The funds were presented Wednesday at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA. The money will be used for renovations at Nancy’s Boutique, Ederington Building and Hankins Building. Shown, from left, are Leah St. John, Julie Hamilton, local Shelter agent Greg Harton, Shelter marketing agent Dawn…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County turns 101
A group of board members, staff, and the public gathered in the lobby of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County, Tuesday, September 28 to celebrate and mark the 101 anniversary of the Y, located on Main Street in Warren. There were pictures and various paraphernalia denoting the history of the Y…
WSD Board passes 2020/2021 budget that includes funds for construction of new elementary school and sports arena
Warren School Board passed the 2021-22 school budget during a special meeting Tuesday. The budget year actually goes from June 1, 2021-July 31, 2022. Included in the budget this year is about $20 million for construction of the new elementary school and sports arena. The budget includes: Total district teacher salary, operating, debt service: $2,090,450.10,…
Warren City Council holds special session to amend the 2020 budget
Warren City Council met in special session Tuesday to amend the 2020 budget. Mayor Denisa Pennington explained that an auditor felt the amendments were needed to match her figures. CARES funding, plus two grants, were received and expenditures from those items needed to be added to the budget.Out of a total budget of about $7.2…
Morgan Richardson Meeks speaks to Warren Rotary
The Warren Rotary Club’s program for Tuesday, Sept. 28 was Morgan Richardson Meeks, Vice President Transportation Operations at Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Mrs. Meeks was the program of Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling. A native of Warren, Meeks went over her background and how she got her job at the Army and Air Force…
Warren JROTC Cadets take part in air rifle contest
Eleven JROTC Cadets from Warren High School traveled to White Hall High School Saturday, September 25 to participate in an air rifle marksmanship contest. The contest was sponsored by White Hall but assisted by the Warren High Cadets. Warren no longer has air rifles but has since added archery, becoming the initial Army JROTC program…
How to order a 2021 Saline River Shootout shirt
The Warren High School Student Council is now taking pre-orders for a special edition t-shirt to commemorate the 2021 Warren vs. Monticello Saline River Shootout which is set for Friday, October 22, 2021. The shirts come in either short sleeve, long sleeve, or sweatshirt styles. The last day to order is October 11. Cash or…
AGFC mobile app offers streamlined license, hunting experience
LITTLE ROCK — Carry your license, check your game, and read the latest AGFC news all from one convenient location with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s smartphone application. The AGFC was one of the first state agencies to produce a smartphone application, which debuted in 2009, but a major overhaul in 2018 offered expanded…
Arkansas alligator season ends with 161 successful hunters
MONTICELLO — The 15th annual Arkansas alligator season came to a close early Monday morning with a nearly full ticket. Hunters harvested 161 alligators during this year’s two-weekend season. The harvest falls short of last year’s 174-alligator record, but that was primarily by design. This year’s quota on private land was reduced to continue managing…
Mike Reep, 1962-2021
Mike Reep age 59, of Alexander, AR died Monday, September 27th 2021 at the St. Vincent’s Hospital North in Sherwood, AR. He was born Sunday, February 4th, 1962 in Warren, AR. He was the son of the late Ben Reep and Joy Spakes Reep. He worked for Timber Ridge Neuro Restorative Ranch for 22 years…
Hembree: ‘Star City is always a tough place to play’-Video
Saline River Chronicle sat down Wednesday morning with head Lumberjack Football coach Bo Hembree ahead of Warren’s Friday night, October 1 game at Star City, to discuss the Jacks matchup vs. the Bulldogs in week 5. During the interview we take a look back at last week’s win over Crossett and get Hembree’s thoughts on…
Prison main topic of discussion at Monday BCEDC meeting
Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members attempted to clarify some points about the Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail project but took no action regarding it at their monthly meeting Monday. At the last Quorum Court meeting, Billy McConnell, owner of LaSalle Corrections, said it was not economically feasible for his company to build the jail.…
Museum to hold 2021 Hamburger Supper October 29
Bradley County Historical Museum board members have announced the date for the Museum’s annual Hamburger Supper. The 2021 Hamburger Supper is planned for Friday, October 29 to celebrate and support our Warren Lumberjacks as they travel to Hamburg for a match up with the Hamburg Lions. The take-out meals will consist of grilled hamburgers (with…
Pastime: Band concessional chili dogs
As the cool evening nights of October draws near and Lumberjack football heats up in this modern high-scoring, take-no-prisoner style of football that now permeates Warren; all I can think about on the cool, fall evenings at a high school football game are Mary Lou Martin’s signature Chili Hotdogs. Years ago, I went back for…
Students to host Throwback Day for Star City matchup
Jump into the Lumberjack spirit this Friday, October 1 for Throwback Day to support the Jacks as they take on conference foe Star City at 7:00 p.m. at Star City. Students and supporters alike are encouraged to wear an outfit based on your favorite decade! Above all else, go Jacks! Beat the Bulldogs!
Emily Youngquist reaches 600 books before kindergarten in Library program
Emily Youngquist has reached 600 books in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! For more information about how your child can participate in this program, contact the Warren Branch Library at 870-226-2536.