Little Rock, Arkansas – Emily Wells, of Warren, AR, has been named to the Fall 2021 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester. To be named to the UA Little Rock Chancellor’s List, a student must have completed at…
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Eva Nell Baker McKinney, 1930-2022
Eva Nell Baker McKinney, age 91 of Warren, AR passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation in Warren, AR. She was born May 9, 1930 in Ingalls, AR to the late Luther Boyd Baker and Cora Mae Clanton Baker. She was co-owner of McKinney Shoe Company with her husband Herbert…
Jacks top Hamburg by 24 Tuesday
Warren, Arkansas – Never in doubt, the Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team took down Hamburg Tuesday night, February 1, 2022 by the final of 54-30. The Lumberjacks put together a terrific first quarter, filled with attacking basketball. Six different Jacks posted points from the field in the opening period. Coupled with some high intensity defense,…
Lady Jacks come up short in heartbreaker against Hamburg
Warren, Arkansas – A close contest between the Warren Lady Jacks and the Hamburg Lady Lions was decided in the closing seconds as Warren came up just short by the final of 42-40 at home February 1, 2022. The Warren women struggled early in the first finding points. The cold spell was given a bit…
Martha Harriet McKnight Huey, 1932-2022
Martha Harriet McKnight Huey passed away peacefully at her home January 26, 2022, a week after a joyous celebration of her 90th birthday with family and friends. Martha was born January 19, 1932 in Helena, Arkansas to French McKnight, Sr. and Mary Mays McKnight. Martha graduated from Helena High School and attended Mary Baldwin College…
UAM to host ‘Aggie Comeback’ in April to reconnect ag alumni
Monticello, Arkansas – Most universities hold a homecoming during a big ball game. However, Greg Montgomery would like the University of Arkansas at Monticello to something a little more “ag” by welcoming alumni back during the spring Weevil Stampede Rodeo on April 21-23. Montgomery, is the farm manager for UAM and event organizer, said the…
Mary Ella Glosson Mitchell, 1936-2022
Mary Ella Glosson Mitchell age 85 of Warren, AR died Monday, January 31st. 2022 at the Chapel Woods Nursing and Rehab. She was born November 29, 1936 in Merigold, Miss. a daughter of the late Charlie D. Massey and Beatrice Boyd Massey. She was a housewife and homemaker, worked as a CNA for Wagon Place…
Carlotta Harvey Maxwell, 1947-2022
Carlotta Harvey Maxwell, age 74, a native of Warren AR, passed, in her home in Wilmer, AL on January 22, 2022. She was born December 27, 1947 in Carlisle, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Harvey and Vanada Pruitt; stepmother, Mary Harvey; her children, Charles Scroggins, Joe Scroggins Jr. and Angela…
Mayor Pennington presents program to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Feb. 1 with Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington presenting the program with the help of Terrie White, President of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, and Emily Moseley, a Warren City Council member. They talked about some items discussed at the BCEDC annual meeting held on Monday, Jan. 31…
An interesting Monday morning catch at Moro Bay
According to Moro Bay State Park, Dale Ledbetter was jigging for crappie early Monday morning, January 31, 2022 when he thought he had hung a catfish. When his wife Judy netted the fish they both scratched their heads. Turns out it was a 7.4 pound walleye. Paul Butler of Moro Bay State Park said he’s…
BCEDC holds annual meeting Monday evening
Warren, Arkansas – The annual meeting of Bradley County Economic Development Corp. was held Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church with Arkansas Commerce Secretary Mike Preston as guest speaker. Board Chairman Dr. Bob Smalling gave the welcome and the Rev. Matt Overall gave an opening prayer. “This has been a very active year for BCEDC,†Smalling…
Keller Bigham posts double digits for fifteenth game this season
Star City, Arkansas – The Lady Jacks of Warren High travelled to Star City Monday, January 31, 2022, dropping an 8-4A Conference game to the Lady Bulldogs by the final of 56-33. The opening quarter was quite competitive. Warren moved the ball with urgency on the offensive end, taking a 3-2 lead in the first…
Jerry L. Thompson, 1962-2022
Jerry L. Thompson age 59 passed away at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, CA on January 6, 2022. He was born in Monticello, AR. He was the son of the late Alexander Thompson and Alice-Lewis Thompson. Jerry attended Warren High School and graduated in the class of 1980. He worked as Chef/ Manager for…
7th Grade Lady Jacks finish season 10-0 with all A’s in the classroom
Star City, Arkansas – The Warren Lady Jack 7th Grade basketball team finished their season Monday night at Star City with their tenth win of the year, having gone undefeated. First season Head 7th Grade Coach Aalexus Jones’s girls went 10-0, and most impressively has all A’s in the classroom. When Coach Jones started she…
Bradley County Sheriff Herschel Tillman announces run for third term
Press release from Sheriff Herschel Tillman Sheriff Herschel Tillman announced he will seek a third term as Sheriff and Collector of Bradley County. My focus has not changed. I am determined to build on the success we have had over the course of my first two terms as Sheriff, enhancing our efforts in fostering even…
29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet held virtually Saturday
Warren, Arkansas – The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet was held virtually on Saturday, hosted by St. James AME Church. Dinners were prepared for take-out by church staff and the program was aired on Facebook Live and by a Zoom teleconference. The Rev. Kurbe L. Newsom, church pastor, opened the program. The…
Warren Basketball Senior Night set for February 8
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Warren Basketball will host Senior Night as the Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks face Crossett. All senior Lumberjack and Lady Jack basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized at the beginning of the senior boys’ game.
Warren arrest report for January 24-31, 2022
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Ashley Carpenter / 600 Cherry St., Warren, AR / DOB 5-5-86 / warrant on 1-24-22 Vincent Davis / 199 Bradley Rd. 154, Banks, AR / DOB 2-16-76 /…
Pritt announces run for State Representative for District 94
Press release from Andrew C. Pritt: Andrew C. Pritt of Warren has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the new legislative district # 94. Pritt will run as a Democrat for the position. Pritt is the son of the late Rev. Dr. Troy L. Pritt, who pastored Presbyterian churches in Banks, Hermitage, Johnsville, McGehee,…
R.G. Nolan, 1936-2022
R.G. Nolan age 85, of Moro Bay, AR died Saturday, January 29th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born Thursday, December 24th, 1936 in Banks, AR a son of the late Troy Nolan and Grace Seymore Nolan. He was a retired employee with Potlatch Lumber Company with…
Saline River Chronicle celebrates 12 years in business
Warren, Arkansas – Sunday, January 30, 2022 marks the twelfth anniversary of the launch of Saline River Chronicle. The news site went live for the first time January 30, 2010. “We are incredibly thankful to the Warren and Bradley County community for supporting Saline River Chronicle over the last decade plus,” says owner Rob Reep.…