A retirement reception is scheduled for Thursday, December 30, 2021 in honor of outgoing City Building Official and Sanitation Manager Mike May. The event is set for 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Municipal Building.
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Nancy Gale Thompson Nichols, 1947-2021
Nancy G. Thompson Nichols age 74, of Rye, AR died Monday, December 27, 2021 at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. She was born August 8th, 1947 in Cleveland County AR in the Macedonia Community, a daughter of the late Marvin Thompson and Minnie Lee Dyer Thompson. She spent many years working for…
Veteran wreath laying ceremony held at local cemeteries
The local DAR chapter sponsored a wreath laying ceremony this year honoring local veterans. The effort was spear headed by Carolanne Nichols, District Director of the Wataseka District and by Lana Forrest, Regent of the Captain Robert Abernethy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Regent Lana Forrest was the chairperson for the project…
Louise J. Cargile, 1940-2021
Louise J. Cargile died Friday, December 24, 2021 in Little Rock, AR. She was born November 14, 1940 in Port Arthur, TX, daughter of the late James L. Honnell and the late Augusta “Gussie” May Honnell. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1959. For thirty years, Louise worked at Arkansas Monument where she enjoyed…
Pastime: McGehee’s Chief of Police, Warren Native, Jim White, 68, passes on Christmas Day
This Christmas Day, one of the shortest and saddest messages of this very unusual year, was “pinged’ into my electronic phone device in the lazy, ultra-warm afternoon of this holiday. Jim White, you see, was a friend, a real friend across the last nearly six decades, had suddenly passed away at his home in McGehee.…
James Pleasant (Jim) White, Jr., 1953-2021
James Pleasant (Jim) White, Jr., age 68 of McGehee, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, December 25, 2021. Jim was born in Warren, Arkansas to the late James P. White, Sr. and the late Marion Love Byrd on November 14, 1953. While he grew up as a proud Warren Lumberjack, he quickly became a…
Brenda Lee Lowe Vance, 1962-2021
Brenda Lee Lowe Vance, 58, of Warren, died December 12, 2021. Born December 13, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Lee Willie and Geneva Lowe. She was a member of Holy Deliverance COGIC in Warren, where she was a member of the choir. Brenda was a former employee of The Woods Nursing Home,…
Warren arrest report for December 20-27, 2021
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. Steven Slaughter / 21762 US Hwy 4255, Star City, AR / Breathing an inhaled compound on 12-20-21 Brent M. Bowden / 1419 A Hwy 160 E, Hermitage, AR…
How to get a COVID test
Questions have been asked as to how to get a covid test in Warren and Bradley County. According to the Bradley County Medical Center, the hospital has the ability to test patients and visitors to the ER if the attending doctor deems it needed. Tests are not available for the public to drop in and…
First United Methodist invites public to Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
The First United Methodist Church of Warren will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service Friday evening, December 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The Church is located at 111 West Church Street in Warren.
Lady Jack Basketball team takes time out of holiday break to give back to Warren
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Lady Jack Basketball team took time out of their Christmas break to give back to the Warren community Tuesday evening, December 21, 2021 as they helped deliver food during the drive-thru food pantry distribution at First Baptist Church. The volunteer project helped to provide pantry items to those in need…
BCMC reports improved financial trend
Warren, Arkansas – Interim Administrator Leslie Huitt told the Bradley County Medical Center Board during their monthly board meeting held December 21, 2021 that the Hospital’s finances were trending positive. Huitt, who also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the hospital, went into detail as to the status of the Hospital financially. She reported that volumes, or…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-22-21
From reducing income tax to lowering the sales tax on used cars, there are several pieces of tax legislation passed in 2021 that will take effect on January 1, 2022. In the most recent special session, the General Assembly passed Act 1 and Act 2, which are identical pieces of legislation that reduce the top…
Donate your Christmas tree to boost angling action
Little Rock, Arkansas – Once the wrapping paper has been thrown away and the last drop of egg nog has been consumed, few people have a use for that evergreen tree that graced their home during the holiday season. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a new job for those leftover trees: fish habitat.…
City and County Holiday closures and schedules residents should be aware of
The City of Warren Municipal Offices will be closed in celebration of the Christmas Holiday Friday, December 24, 2021 and Monday, December 27. There will be no garbage collectionon either day. The Offices will also be closed Friday, December 31, 2021 in celebration of New Years. There will be no garbage collection on the 31st.…
Southark Spotlight: Dustin Prince
Monticello resident and actor Dustin Prince recently sat down to chat with Saline River Chronicle for the December 2021 episode of Southark Spotlight, the show which introduces Chronicle readers to community members doing positive and unique things in life. Prince, who is also an employee of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, spoke with Saline River Chronicle about…
Warren Branch Library announces Christmas closure dates
Arkansas rebounds to beat Elon
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas used a 17-0 run in the first half – holding Elon scoreless for the final 6:11 of the period – and cruised in the second half to claim an 81-55 victory Tuesday night in Bud Walton Arena. The 55 points by Elon was the fewest by an Arkansas opponent this season…
County Judge addresses Quorum Court on prison status, and New JP Randy York introduced
Warren, Arkansas – Meeting in regular session for the December 20, 2021 Quorum Court Meeting, the Justices were provided an update on the status of the prison project that has been pending for several years. Judge Klay McKinney reported that the Court’s Jail Committee has been discussing the latest proposal suggested by LaSalle Corrections to…
Rash of car break-ins have happened recently in Warren, residents asked to report suspicious activity
The Warren Police Department has taken multiple reports in reference to unlocked / unsecured vehicles having items stolen out of them. Various items have been stolen including but not limited to electronics, firearms, jewelry and money. As like any other time of the year we want to encourage everyone to take all of their valuable…
Warren Cheerleaders compete in State Championship Game Day competition
For the first time in school history, the Warren Lumberjack Cheerleaders competed in the State Championship Game Day Cheer competition Saturday, December 18, 2021. Above, they are pictured on the main stage during the competition. The squad also recently placed third in the El Dorado Invitational, pictured below. All photos from the Warren Lumberjack Cheerleaders…