Warren, Arkansas – The expectation of playing the day after Thanksgiving, on a cold night at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium, in the 4A State Playoffs is simply what this program, and more specifically, the culture Coach Bo Hembree brought to Warren a couple of decades ago is all about. It’s much easier said than done,…
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Cedric Calbert earns AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game honors
Warren’s Cedric Calbert has been named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game for his performance against the Stuttgart Ricebirds Friday evening, November 26, 2021. Calbert put in some hard yards on the ground, gaining 201 yards on 32 carries. He scored two touchdowns on the night and was a big part of Warren…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for November 26, 2021
CLASS 7A Fayetteville 23, Conway 21Bryant 28, North LR 13 CLASS 6A Greenwood 45, LR Parkview 35El Dorado 60, Marion 27 CLASS 5A Pulaski Academy 38, Greenbrier 28White Hall 24, LR Christian 14 CLASS 4A Shiloh Christian 41, Rivercrest 7Arkadelphia 49, Crossett 14Warren 36, Stuttgart 29Joe T. Robinson 49, Lamar 14 CLASS 3A McGehee 38,…
Lumberjack Mens Basketball to feature in Fordyce Tourney
The Warren Lumberjack Mens Basketball team is prepping to play in the Fordyce Tournament starting Monday, November 29, 2021. The Lumberjacks, who are currently 0-2 on the season, will face old conference foe Dollorway Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Fordyce. Below you will find the complete tournament game schedule and bracket. Game 2 Monday…
BCMC earns Performance Leadership Award for Quality
Warren, Arkansas – As part of the 2021 National Rural Health Day celebration, Bradley County Medical Center announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) with a Performance Leadership Award in Quality. BCMC was one of 11 hospitals in the…
First United Methodist Church of Warren feeds Lumberjacks pre-game meal last Friday
Friday, November 19, 2021 the First United Methodist Church of Warren hosted the Warren Lumberjack Football Team for lunch prior to the team’s second round playoff game against Trumann. The Lumberjacks are provided lunch each Friday prior to their game by churches or individuals. Most of the time a local church serves the meal.Pastors often…
St. James AME Church holds “Angie Young’s Festival of Tables” event
Warren, Arkansas – St. James AME Church, located on St. James Street in Warren was the site of a most eloquent dinner Saturday evening November 20. It was the the 2021 “Angie Young’s Festival of Tables event named in honor of the late Angie Young. She loved decorating tables. Different people decorate tables and they…
Need a free hot meal Thanksgiving Day?
A free lunch will be offered Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Old National Guard Armory at 101 South Martin Street in Warren. The event is a drive-thru only lunch. Organizers say “if you need a hot meal this Thanksgiving, join us for a free lunch.” For questions,…
Season continues, hunters still searching for water
Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas duck hunters face the same conditions for the second weekend of the 2021-22 season as they did during the first: Little water can be found around the state. Anecdotal reports from around the state the past week indicated that where hunters had water in fields and timber, ducks were there…
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods and the lifeblood of our local economy
In Arkansas, small businesses make up the majority of the business landscape, at 99.3% of all businesses in the state. This equates to 258,552 businesses. Small businesses can be found in every corner of our state. Small Business Saturday is the day after Black Friday. It is a day to celebrate and support small businesses…
Hembree: ‘It was a dogfight and I don’t expect anything different’
Warren, Arkansas – Head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree sat down Wednesday morning for his weekly interview with Saline River Chronicle ahead of Warren’s round 3 4A Arkansas State Playoff game vs. the Stuttgart Ricebirds. Coach Hembree took a look back at Warren’s round 2 win over Trumann, explained how his staff and team coped…
Winter clothing and food drive starts November 29
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…
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.