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Come meet the local and statewide candidates running in the May 24 primary
Voters will have the opportunity to meet local and statewide candidates who will be running in the May 24, 2022 primary at an event this evening, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the old courtroom of the Bradley County Courthouse. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Candidates were invited to share their ideas and…
Man charged with numerous offenses after wreck at Kelly and South Bragg
A wreck occurred at Kelly and South Bragg Streets around 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening, April 3, 2022. The driver of the vehicle was 46-year old Vincent Davis. He was subsequently charged with careless driving and prohibited driving, DWI alcohol, fictitious tags, driving on a suspended driver’s license, no driver’s license, and refusal to take a…
Two-vehicle accident sends one to hospital
Warren Police Department and Warren Fire Department Rescue Unit responded to a two-vehicle accident at Watson and Central at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A Nissan driven by Amelia Martin apparently collided with the side of a Chevrolet Malibu, driver not immediately identified, sending the Malibu into a roadside ditch. Martin was to be evaluated at Bradley…
Storm system could bring severe weather to South Arkansas Monday
The National Weather service is monitoring a storm system which is expected to move across the southern United States Monday. It will bring showers and the possibility of some storms. While the threat for severe weather is slight for most of Arkansas, some isolated strong to occasionally severe storms are possible across the southern portion…
Hogs outlasted by Bulldogs in extras
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 2 Arkansas’ bid for a series sweep came up just short as Mississippi State prevailed, 5-3, in 12 innings on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. Despite the loss, which snapped the Razorbacks’ eight-game winning streak against the Bulldogs (17-12, 4-5 SEC), Arkansas stands at 21-5 overall and 7-2 in SEC play…
Edward Nelson York, 1950-2022
Edward Nelson York age 71, of Warren, AR died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Bradley County Medical Center. He was born Thursday, September 7, 1950 in Warren, AR a son of the late Leonard York and Alice York. He worked in the auto body repair industry for 47 years, was a member of Eagle…
Margaret Ann Baker Black, 1947-2022
Margaret Ann Baker Black age 74 died January 11, 2022 in Atlanta, TX. She was born March 11, 1947.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gordan Black, her parents, Jimmie and Hazel Godwin Baker, two sisters, Gail Baker Johnson, and Billie Sharon Baker, age 3. She is survived by her sisters Kay Curry…
Ronald H. Davis
Ronald H. Davis age 80. Beloved husband of Marguerite nee Friedheim. Loving father of Kriste-Ann (Jeffery) Duff and Eric (Christen). Cherished Grandpa of Delaney. Fond brother of Sandie (the late Kenneth) Ellis. Also preceded by Vada DuBose Davis. Graveside service was 2:00PM Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Gravelridge Cemetery. Burial was in Gravelridge Cemetery by…
Warren High needs community’s help in decorating for prom after everything was lost in Wednesday fire
WARREN, Ark. – According to Warren High School prom organizer Payton Sledge, all of the decorations for the 2022 prom were lost in last Wednesday’s fire in the Auxiliary Gym of the High School, and the prom committee is in need of donations to help with prom which is only a few weeks away. Prom…
FBC rummage sale proceeds to go towards Operation Christmas Child
A rummage sale is scheduled for April 8 and 9, 2022 at the First Baptist Church Activities Center from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with all proceeds going towards Operation Christmas Child boxes, packing, and postage. For more information please contact First Baptist Church of Warren at 870-226-5884.
Students hold prayer service in wake of High School fire
Around 100 students and adults gathered in the parking lot of Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium Friday morning to pray for their fellow classmates, for Warren School District staff and administration, and to give thanks for the community’s firefighters and their efforts to suppress the Wednesday evening blaze at Warren High. The prayer event was organized…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 4-1-22
LITTLE ROCK – On Monday of this week, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees met jointly with the Charitable, Penal, and Correctional Institutions subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council. Members reviewed reports from the Department of Corrections concerning the current prison population and recidivism rates. Currently, the recidivism rate for the entire department is 46.1%.…
Arkansas Press Association confirms The Eagle Democrat is in the process of being sold to Alabama company
WARREN, Ark. – The Arkansas Press Association has confirmed salineriverchronicle.com’s earlier reporting that Warren’s hard-copy newspaper, The Eagle Democrat, is in the process of completing a deal to be sold to Smith Newspapers, Inc., the company which owns the Advance-Monticellonian. In a Facebook post, the Arkansas Press Association says that a “verbal agreement has been…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Any time a child is abused or neglected, it is a tragedy. Just last year, the Children’s Advocacy Center of South Arkansas (CAC) served 245 children because of abuse. The month of April is recognized across the nation as Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to come together as a community to increase…
Jacks create chances, but fade in second half at Harding Academy
SEARCY, Ark. – Facing a long road trip and several players missing through injury, the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club dropped Friday night’s game to Harding Academy by the final of 6-0. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Facing one of the best teams in 3A, the orange and black of Warren…
Difficult road trip to defending 3A State Champs Harding Academy ends in defeat for Lady Jack SC
SEARCY, Ark. – Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club made the long trek to Searcy Friday night to take on defending class 3A State Champion Harding Academy. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Warren struggled throughout the first half to get out of their own half. A hard press by the Wildcats…
Loss at Monticello for Lumberjack baseball club
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Baseball Team travelled to Monticello on Friday afternoon to face the Billies. The 11-0 loss was not what the Warren fans were hoping to see. The Billies scored 3 in the 1st inning, 3 in the 3rd inning, and 5 in the 4th inning. Westin Hargrove and Sam Hollingsworth…
Monticello defeats Lady Jacks in Friday night softball
MONTICELLO, Ark. – After a rainout on Thursday, the Lady Jacks made the short drive across the Saline River to take on the Lady Billies of Monticello. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: The Lady Billies defeated the Lady Jacks 9-2. Monticello jumped out to an early lead and never relinquished.…
Warren Boxing Club providing a punch of energy to Main Street
Hard hitting action is on display on Main Street several times a week as local boxers train at the Warren Boxing Club. Pictured are two local athletes sparring this past Thursday night, March 31. The Warren Boxing Club has been a successful addition to Main Street, with area boxers competing at high levels of competition…
Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour to make a stop in Monticello
Monticello, Arkansas – Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce a local stop for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The MEE started its tour at the WAA Headquarters in Maine and will be in Monticello on April 10, 2022, from noon to 4:30 p.m. for a scheduled event that is both…