Robert C. Laster, age 78 of Warren, AR passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 11, 1943 in Shreveport, LA to the late Carl and Odell Laster. Robert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was inducted into the…
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Reminder of Holy Week worship services schedule
Holy Week services will be sponsored by the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance, with Jim Bales as president. Each service will begin at noon and will include a meal afterwards. A love offering will be taken each day to support the alliance’s activities in the county. Monday, April 11, the service will be held at First…
Ellisyn Vickers of Hermitage crowned Princess Miss Hogskin Holidays in Hampton
Ellisyn Vickers, daughter of Lucas and Lindsey Vickers of Hermitage, was crowned Princess Miss Hogskin Holidays in Hampton last weekend. Ellisyn is the granddaughter of Bill and Sherry White of Warren and Mark and Ginger Vickers of Hermitage.
Pastime: Calling “Castle 6″…
Recently when all the cyber talk on various Warren Facebook pages was humming about Wayne’s Confectionary, someone out of the blue, recited the phone number for Wayne’s. The questioner, I presume, got it correct. That number, sadly, has been reassigned since Wayne’s is no longer in business. But I knew, when the person who posted…
Fire crews respond to small wildfire near the Saline River Sunday
Firefighters were called Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2022 to fight a brush and grass fire near U.S. Highway 63 North, just before the river bottoms on the west side of the roadway. Saline River Chronicle will post more information about the fire when it becomes available.
Important deadline for May 24 primary vote coming up
An important deadline is approaching if you plan on voting in the May 24 Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election. If you have not already registered to vote, you have until April 25 to file your voter registration application with your county clerk. If you submit your application close to an election registration deadline,…
Experiential Learning at UAM: Fire Management
A year after becoming the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s first Forester for the Future Scholarship winner, Shylee Head has shown that she can take the heat. Head and 16 other students were on the front lines of UAM’s Fire Management Course prescribed burning exercises on 20 acres of the West Block Forest, a portion…
Arkansas’s SEC series winning streak snapped at Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Razorbacks have lost an SEC series for the first time since 2019. No. 2 Arkansas (23-7, 8-4 SEC) saw its 13 consecutive conference series winning streak come to an end in a 9-7 loss to Florida (22-11, 6-7 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at Florida Ballpark. The Hogs fell behind early after…
Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour to make a stop in Monticello Sunday
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…
Comeback Jacks! Warren completes sensational turnaround to beat rivals Hamburg in final fives minutes(PHOTOS AND VIDEO)
WARREN, Ark. – Coming from behind, the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club defeated 4A East Conference rivals Hamburg, scoring a winner three minutes from the whistle Friday night, April 8, 2022 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren in front of the biggest conference game crowd this season. On the night, Warren was the better side,…
Herring’s stunning free kick not enough as Hamburg scores a trio of second half goals to defeat Lady Jacks
WARREN, Ark. – A twenty minute spell in the second half was the undoing of Friday’s match for the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club as they fell to Hamburg by the final of 3-1 April 9, 2022 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Hamburg…
Bolland hits homer in Lady Jack loss
CAMDEN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack Softball Team fell to Camden-Fairview by the final of 15-14 Friday evening, April 8, 2022. The game was a nail biter from beginning to end, with both teams exchanging blows innings after inning. Warren led by three going into bottom of seventh but made several errors and allowed…
Fairview deals a loss to diamond Jacks
CAMDEN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Baseball Team fell to Camden-Fairview by the final of 12-2 Friday evening, April 8, 2022. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Warren scored one run in the top of first, but gave up four runs on six singles. Camden scored three in the second and…
Help the Library help those in need during the summer months
“Our community was so helpful with the Backpack Blessing Program in December,” says the Warren Branch Library. With the hot summer months approaching, Warren Branch Library will be doing another backpack giveaway for our local friends experiencing homelessness. While the library is able to provide many of the needed items through generous contributions from our…
#lumberjackstrong…Warren High returns to full in-person learning Friday
On Friday, April 8, 2022 the Warren High student body returned in full force for the first time since the destructive fire that caused severe damage to the high school building on March 30. Members of the JROTC Lumberjack Battalion raised the flag Friday for the first time since the fire, marking the return of…
Study finds U.S. insiders to China News sold stock in early stages of pandemic
Researchers compared stock sales patterns before and during pandemic and found U.S. insiders of China-connected corporations saved millions by selling early. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new study of stock sales by U.S. executives with corporate ties to China indicates that corporate insiders sold stock in their companies during the earliest stages of the coronavirus outbreak…
Southark Spotlight: BCSO School Resource Officer Jason Wallace
Saline River Chronicle recently sat down with Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputy and Warren School District Resource Officer Jason Wallace to discuss his unique role in the Warren School District. During the interview we also discuss how Officer Wallace got into law enforcement, as well as the challenges and rewards of his job.
Carolyn Harding retiring after nearly two decades of service to the City of Warren
A retirement reception was held Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Building for City employee Carolyn Harding, who is retiring from the Warren Police Department after nearly 20 years of service. Pictured is Harding(seventh from left) with friends, family and colleagues. In attendance at the reception was Warren City Council member Angela Marshall(third…
Ella Grace Green makes big catch
Local eleven-year old Ella Grace Green caught this beautiful bass Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 on her family’s farm in New Edinburg. Ella Grace is the daughter of Eric and Brandi Green.
Easter cantata set for April 15 at Immanuel Baptist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church will host the “King Of Kings” Easter cantata at 6:30 p.m. April 15, which is Good Friday. Although the church is serving as the host, the cast of 40 members will come from multiple denominations. Worship leader T.J. Files will be the director. The musical was created by Dennis and Nan Allen.…
New Warren fire truck arrives in town
The Warren Fire Department’s brand new truck, Engine 6, has made it to its home at the Warren Fire Station on Alabama Street. The new truck was made possible in part by a donation from PotlatchDeltic to the Warren Fire Department. There will be a check presentation from PotlatchDeltic to the Warren Fire Department Monday,…