CLASS 7A 7A CENTRAL Bryant 24, North LR 12Cabot 28, FS Northside 21Conway 35, LR Catholic 7LR Southwest 6, LR Central 0 7A WEST Bentonville 49, Springdale 7Bentonville West 34, FS Southside 14Fayetteville 42, Heritage 14Rogers 35, Har-Ber 14 CLASS 6A 6A EAST El Dorado 52, Searcy 51Jonesboro 34, Sylvan Hills 14Marion 42, Sheridan 12West…
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Riley Cornish returns with a big night through the air, earning AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game honors
Quarterback Riley Cornish has been named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game for his performance Friday evening, October 29, 2021 against the Hamburg Lions. The Warren High School senior returned this week from a knee injury, putting in an outstanding late season ballgame. He went 10 for 12 passing, throwing for 186 yards…
Toni Almira Johns, 1962-2021
Toni Almira Johns, age 59 of Warren, AR passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born February 23, 1962 in Dubuque, IA to Tony and Melvina. Survivors include her husband; Bruce Johns, Sr. of Warren, AR, son; Bruce Johns, Jr. and spouse Nichole of Cleveland, TX,…
Men’s basketball preview: Arkansas-North Texas
Fayetteville, Arkansas – For the third straight year, Arkansas hosts North Texas. Tip-off is set for 4:00 pm and the game is part of the 2021-22 men’s basketball season ticket package, making this the second straight year the Arkansas-North Texas game being a sellout. Per NCAA regulations, Arkansas can host North Texas, an NCAA Division I…
BCMC CEO: ‘We’re making good progress, but the work’s not done yet’
Bradley County Medical Center board members heard a detailed report Thursday about why $3.6 million in charges couldn’t be billed at the present time. Jenifer Tidwell of Medical Office Systems said her company took over the billing practices about a year ago. Since that time, they have been able to collect some old receivables. She…
Winter clothing and food drive happening through November 19
Eastside Elementary School in partnership with the Warren Branch Library is holding a winter food and clothing drive now through November 19, 2021. Items that are needed for donation include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food(Pop-top cans), and hygiene products. Those wishing to donated can drop of goods at two different drop-off locations. Items…
What is your knowledge of Anaplasmosis?
The University of Arkansas is currently conducting a survey on cattle producer awareness of anaplasmosis risk and transmission to livestock in Arkansas. Anaplasmosis turns an animal’s immune system against itself, destroying both healthy and infected red blood cells, which can starve the animal of oxygen. In some cases, anaplasmosis can cause calves to be aborted…
YMCA radio auction coming next week
The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is preparing to hold its annual radio auction Friday, November 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bidders can listen live on 105.5 KWRF. A live stream of items will also take place on the Donald W. Reynolds Warren YMCA Facebook page. Call in…
Retirement reception to be held for retired Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis
A retirement reception for recently retired City of Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis is scheduled for Friday, October 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom of the Warren Municipal Building located at 104 N. Myrtle Street. Mr. Davis became the city’s Street Foreman in 2014 and retired earlier this year,…
Apply for your shot to catch a dinosaur in 2022
LITTLE ROCK – The application period to catch and keep a trophy-size Arkansas alligator gar opens Nov. 1 and closes Dec. 31. Only 200 tags will be awarded for the 2022 calendar year. This tag is required to harvest an alligator gar larger than 36 inches. While not truly a dinosaur, the alligator gar was…
Union Bank sponsoring costume contest at Bradley County tent or treat
Saturday’s Tent or Treat event on Main Street in Warren will feature a Halloween costume contest sponsored by Union Bank and Trust. The contest will feature on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be offered in multiple categories. Bradley Counties Tent or Treat event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
Arkansas Conservation license plate unveiled
LITTLE ROCK — A colorful longear sunfish will be featured on next year’s Arkansas Conservation License Plate, as announced at today’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The plate, designed by AGFC Graphic Artist Greta James, showcases the color of one of Arkansas’s most charismatic and often overlooked species of gamefish. …
Pastime: At the Arkansas State Fair
The Arkansas State Fair just closed this past weekend with record crowds and a revived and crowded midway and stock barns filled with exhibits. This Pastime is about a long yellow school bus ride to and from the Capitol City to witness the Arkansas State Fair in about 1967-68 with Mr. John Briggs at the…
Arkansas decoy adoption program looking for donors
Pine Bluff, Arkansas — With less than a month until Arkansas’s regular duck season, many excited hunters are going through old bags of decoys, looking for a reason to freshen up their spread. Instead of pitching those old, shot or faded decoys into the trash, let the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission rehome them and…
Central of West Helena forfeit Warren game, Jacks have number one playoff spot
According to Head Lumberjack Football coach Bo Hembree, Warren’s week ten game vs. Central High of West Helena is off due to a forfeit by the Cougars. That means Warren is currently in the position of having two bye week’s after Friday’s game at Hamburg. Coach Hembree said that Warren is actively looking and open…
Hembree: ‘I’m excited about how they are coming to work everyday.’
Saline River Chronicle sat down to talk with head Warren Lumberjack Football coach Bo Hembree Wednesday morning ahead of Warren’s week nine road trip to face the Hamburg Lions. Coach Hembree not only chatted with us about what to expect from Hamburg, but also took a look at the Monticello win, as well as the…
Director of SEACBEC Devin McDiarmid speaks to Warren Rotary
The program for the Warren Rotary Club on Tuesday, Oct. 26 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Devin McDiarmid, who is the director of SEACBEC. Mrs. McDiarmid was the program for Rotarian Carla Wardlaw. SEACBEC, which stands for Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center, is located right beside Warren High School…
Lady Jack Basketball to scrimmage Thursday evening
A trio of Warren Lady Jack Basketball teams will hold inter-squad Orange and Black scrimmages Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Warren gym on Seminary Street in Warren beginning at 5:00 p.m. Teams that will showcase during the pre-season scrimmages include the 7th Grade Lady Jacks the Jr. Lady Jacks, followed by the Warren Lady…
Cash prize for town of Banks costume contest Saturday
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this Saturday, October 30, 2021, the town of Banks is hosting a costume contest and a trick or treat event on Main Street. The event is free of charge for all wishing to participate. Costume entries will have their picture taken to be entered into the online contest where…
Warren PD tells local churches to keep an eye on church vehicles
The Warren Police Department released a statement Tuesday, October 26, 2021 asking citizens, church members and pastors in particular, to keep a close eye on their church vehicles after reports of parts being stolen locally. Warren Police Officer B. Johnston recently took a report at a local church in reference to catalytic converters being stolen…
Notae; Davis named to Coaches Preseason All-SEC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Razorbacks JD Notae and Davonte Davis were voted to the Southeastern Conference’s 18th annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC first and second teams Tuesday, the league announced as part of its tipoff for the 2021-22 season. Notae was named to the first team and Davis to the second team. Notae, last year’s…