The Elks of Arkansas honored the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) with a longstanding tradition on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The Elks chapters all over the State of Arkansas hold fundraisers throughout the year in an effort to support the clients who live at the Arkansas human development centers. The Elks provide a delicious…
All posts by Saline River News
Power House COGIC hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
Warren, Arkansas – A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held this coming Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Power House COGIC located at 815 W. Central Street in Warren. There is no out-of-pocket cost associated with getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Call 501-526-2211 to register. To participate in this…
Pamela “Williams” Newton, 1955-2021
Pamela “Williams” Newton was born to Levert and Mary Williams on January 26, 1955, she was the third of eleven children. She is preceded in death by her father Levert Williams Sr.; A brother, Kevin Williams; a nephew, Christopher Williams, Two great nieces C-Kyra S. Williams and Asia Williams. She accepted Christ at an early…
#15/16 Razorbacks pull away to beat Mercer
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas was down one (54-53) with 9:41 to play before going on an 18-3 over an eight-minute span to claim an 81-74 victory over Mercer in the teams’ 2021-22 season opener at Bud Walton Arena. The 15th-ranked Razorbacks forced seven turnovers during the span and held Mercer to 1-of-7 shooting. The Hogs scored…
WFD conducts controlled burn of dilapidated property in downtown Tuesday-Exclusive video included
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Fire Department conducted a controlled structure burn Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021 at an already damaged old home structure at the north end of Main Street in Warren for the purposes of demolition of the damaged house as well as firefighter training. The old home which had been previously damaged…
Warren City Council discusses 2022 budget in detail-Full meeting video available
Warren, Arkansas – A number of items of business were dealt with Monday, November 8 during the regular monthly Warren City Council meeting, with a large portion of the time spent going over the proposed City 2022 budget, as well as actions and deliberations of the Council’s Ways and Means Committee, and comments from Committee…
UAM celebrates fall Arbor Day
Monticello, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas at Monticello recognizes the importance of a tree. UAM is home to the state’s only college forestry program, and much of southeast Arkansas’ economy is dependent on the forest and timber industry. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the UAM campus is a Tree Campus…
UAM School of Business student Grace Lee receives scholarship from AICPA
Monticello, Arkansas – the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Business student Samantha Grace Lee has been awarded the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Covid-19 Student Hardship Grant for $2,000. “Receiving this award is truly an honor and a blessing. I could not have achieved this award without the constant encouragement and…
Martha Anne Welker, 1924-2021
Martha Anne Welker age 97 of Warren, AR died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello, AR. She was born January 3, 1924 in Yoakum, TX to the late Louis Blank and Frieda Boening Blank. She was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. Other than her…
Warren School District breaks ground on new school and new arena constructions
Warren, AR-Members of the Warren School District Board, government officials, School staff, and community members gathered on the west side of the Warren Schools campus Monday afternoon, November 8, 2021 to break ground on the construction of a brand new elementary school and multi-purpose basketball arena. Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish led the ceremony.…
35th Annual Buck Fever Festival this Weekend
Banks, Ark — As the leaves change, hunters descend upon Banks for our favorite time of the year. On Saturday, November 13th, our vendor market will open at 10:00 am selling a variety of items including wooden artwork, welcome signs, home decor, antiques, custom t-shirts, flannel shirts, jewelry, epoxy cups, and sublimation cups. Sweet and…
Warren Branch Library receives national grant for small and rural libraries
$3,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with the Ministerial Alliance of Bradley County to provide Homeless Care Blessing Bags (Backpacks). Warren, AR — Warren Branch Library has been selected as one of 100 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA)…
Warren Middle School announces honor roll
6th Grade – ALL A: Christopher AlfordChristian CookChristopher DanleyAmy DominguezKloey EderingtonXavier HendersonKhourtni JohnsonMarques JohnsonAden MunizAdan NavarreteAddysen PowellSosie RodriguezMaKayleigh Wilkerson 7th Grade – ALL A: Alliana AyalaBristol BallentineEmili BautistaCynthia CallawayAlejandro ChavezNoah ChildsJordan DavisAva DentonJackson DentonNicholas DickensBreize FellowsKiah FilesRussell GavinMayren HerreraJulisa JaimesBlayne JarvisBaltazar JeronimoHaven JohnsonMia JohnsonLivi McKinneyBayleigh MillerAllison MondragonMacie MorganGhianna OrtizAryam RojoSaniya RussellJayden Strong 8th Grade –…
Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Our Place Café on Monday. Terrie White was elected as board chairwoman, starting in January. James Wells is the outgoing chairman. Also elected as a board member was Julie Hamilton and reelected board members are Maribeth Frazer, JeNelle Lipton and Brooke Hatch. Ron St. John…
Warren arrest report for November 1-8, 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. Chris Reed / #22 Coleman Rd., England, AR / DOB 1-31-77 / theft of property on 11-1-21 John William White / 110 Braley 227 Rd, Warren, AR /…
Pastime: John B. Frazer, Jr.
A man of many talents, one intense love – for the City of Warren, Ark. This is a sad Pastime, sorrowful only in that a good man has died and left his indelible marks on the red brick streets of Warren. My mentor, the late Robert L. (Bob) Newton Jr., who could write such tributes…
Lumberjack Isaac Richey commits to play basketball at SouthArk
Saturday evening November 6, 2021, Warren Lumberjack Basketball guard Isaac Richey announced his commitment to play basketball for the SouthArk Stars of El Dorado. “Blessed to announce my commitment to SouthArk,” said Richey in his a twitter post. He went on to thank his family and coaches for their support. Richey and the Warren Lumberjack…
Warren’s Aidan Reynolds commits to play baseball at Arkansas Tech
Aidan Reynolds, a member of the Warren Lumberjack Baseball team, has committed to play baseball for the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys. Reynolds announced his commitment via twitter Friday, November 5, 2021. “Extremely blessed to announce my commitment to Arkansas Tech University,” he said. Arkansas Tech has a Warren connection. Former Warren Lumberjack head baseball coach…
John Bernard Frazer, Jr., 1939-2021
John Bernard Frazer, Jr., age 82 of Warren, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born Thursday, February 2nd, 1939 in Little Rock. AR, a son of the late John Bernard Frazer, Sr., and Marion Meek Frazer. Educated in the Warren Public Schools and…
Weevils fall to ECU on Senior Day
Monticello, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team struggled to hold off the East Central University offense in their tenth game of the season Saturday. The Weevils fell behind early and were unable to recover falling 35-10 to the Tigers in their final home game of the season. UAM moves to 4-6…
Cole breaks GAC record in loss to Southeastern
Arkadelphia, Ark. – Ouachita Baptist University running back TJ Cole broke the Great American Conference single-season rushing record on Saturday in a 35-21 loss to Southeastern Oklahoma State at home. Cole finished the game with 20 carried for 128 yards. All he needed was 56 yards to break the previous record held by Harding’s Cole…