A Winter Food and Clothing Drive will be held November 29 to December 17 to benefit those in need in our community. Donated items can be dropped off at the Warren Branch Library, 115 W. Cypress St, or Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 W. Pine St. Items may include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food…
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Community Action hosting bake sale Wednesday
Southeast Arkansas Community Action is hosting a bake sale Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until they are sold out of goods. The bake sale will be located at 1208 North Myrtle Street in Warren. A variety of desserts such as cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, mason jar cheese cakes, and much more will be…
Buy your Warren vs. Stuttgart playoff game ticket/s here
Ticket purchase for the Jacks vs Stuttgart game will be online only. Visit GoFan.co to purchase tickets. If fans need assistance, please reach out to the fan support email at service@gofan.co. Prices for tickets are $6.00 for general admission. Admission will be charged for ages 5 and up. Printed tickets will NOT be accepted. Tickets…
Virginia Hickman
Virginia Hickman was 98 years old when she died on November 19, 2021. Born in rural Bradley County Arkansas, she was one of nine children. After graduating from Warren High School, Warren, Arkansas, she moved to Little Rock to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone. As World War II loomed, she moved back to Warren to…
Emmitt Hines, Jr., 1950-2021
Emmitt Hines, Jr., 71, formerly of Warren, died November 9, 2021. Born July 13, 1950, he was a son of the late Emmitt Sr. and Ruth Robinson Hines. He is survived by his children, Al-Nisa Aduwu, Emmitt Hines III, Michael Oats, Earnest Hines, Kiara Hines, Kylia Hines; siblings, Ruth Harden, Lorraine Kashmire, Fred Harden, Carolyn…
Library Blessing Box receives numerous donations
Warren, Arkansas – Warren Branch Library recently received generous donations from several Food and Clothing Drives held in the community. Eastside Elementary, Grace Cowboy Church Ladies Group, and First Baptist Church Christian School 2nd & 3rd grades (pictured) donated food, hygiene products, and cold weather clothing to be distributed to those in need via the…
Thanksgiving service presented by BC Ministerial Alliance
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Ministerial Alliance held the annual community Thanksgiving service at First Assembly of God Sunday night. Shown, from left, are the Revs. Vernon “Bubba” Colvin, Jim Bales, Ricky Rauls and David Richey. Photo by Tim Kessler
Author Timothy Kessler holds book signing event at Library
Warren, Arkansas – Timothy Kessler, local author and news writer, held a book signing at the Warren Branch Library Saturday, November 20, 2021 with copies on hand of his latest release, “Death of the Blue Light Rapist.” Kessler’s new book sheds light on the 1990’s case of the Blue Light Raptist in Arkansas. This true-crime…
Arkansas sinks free throws to beat K-State
Kansas City, Missouri – Chris Lykes made 10-of-10 free throws inside the final 1:46 to lead #12/13 Arkansas to a 72-64 victory over Kansas State on day one of the Hall of Fame Classic, played in Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center Monday night. Lykes finished with 14 points, as did Connor Vanover. Au’Diese Toney added 13…
Audrey Culwell reaches 700 books before kindergarten in Library program
Audrey Culwell has reached 700 books in Warren Branch Library’s 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.
Lillian Culwell reaches milestone in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program
Lillian Culwell has reached 700 books in Warren Branch Library’s 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.
Monique Davis wins Library November Book Giveaway
Congratulations to Monique Davis on winning the Warren Branch Library’s November Book Lovers Bundle Giveaway at the Warren Branch Library! Want to win next month’s Giveaway? Tune to the Library’s Facebook page for more information.
Pastime: The fruit and nut ‘peddlers’ for Christmas time
Today’s brisk weather reminds me of the scant few weeks until Christmas and the Pastimes keep rolling in. This special time right after Thanksgiving and until Christmas morning was always a magical time when all the stores along Main (and others) were brimming with goods, shoppers, and kids peering into all the decorated windows festooned…
Warren arrest report for November 16-22, 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. Demario Blueford / 606 Bragg St., Warren, AR / DOB 9-17-88 / warrant and poss cont sub w/int Luis Miguel Canuto / 1100 S. Martin Lot 5, Warren,…
John B. Frazer, Jr., “Man of Vision”
As has been noted in Saline River Chronicle and other media outlets, John B. Frazer, Jr. passed away Friday November 5, 2021 at age 82. His obituary has been published and a wonderful piece was written by Warren native Maylon Rice in one of his versions of “Pastimes” for Saline River Chronicle. Everything written and…
Work continues on new rifle shooting range
Work is moving along well on the new rifle shooting range which is being added to the Warren Sports Shooting Complex. The new facility is being constructed on Bradley Rd. 38 South of Warren. It is on the North side of the county road and east of the current skeet range for shotguns. The new…
City of Warren schedule for Thanksgiving
The Warren Municipal Building will be closed November 25 and 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will be no garbage collection either day. The City Emergency Services Center will be fully operational and staffed for police, fire and emergency services. The City wishes all the citizens of Warren a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
Theodore Roosevelt “Pistol” Hampton, 1953-2021
Theodore Roosevelt “Pistol” Hampton, 68, of Warren, died November 14, 2021. Born July 3, 1953, he was a son of the late Roosevelt and Susie B. Hampton. He joined Greater Hampton Chapel AME Church at an early age. He attended Hermitage School District. He was united in holy matrimony to Nancy Sue Marks on January…
Karen Barron, 1968-2021
Karen Barron, 53, of Hermitage, died November 7, 2021. Born June 27, 1968, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Sr. and Ollie Ruth Hines Childress. She is survived by her husband, Troy Barron; two sons, Troy Childress (Olivia), Jason Miller; siblings, John Wesley Childress Jr., Curtis Green, Gwendolyn Johnson; grandchildren, Jamiah Childress,…
Work progressing on improvements at Warren Municipal Airport
Major improvements are underway on the Warren Municipal Airport located just South of the City of Warren. Parking aprons are being reconstructed and an area for new hangers is being built. The work is being primarily paid for by grant funds secured by the City. The airport is home to several planes and flying lessons…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives-November 19, 2021
Next week, most of us will gather around a table with family and friends and think about the things we are most thankful for. This year, we encourage you to think about the men and women who helped bring your meal to the table. Arkansas farmers made not only your meal but countless meals across…