Matthew Powell hits a jumper late in the fourth quarter to bring Warren to within striking distance of Crossett. Crossett, Arkansas – Warren High School’s men’s basketball team put on perhaps their best performance of the season thus far Tuesday night, coming up just short against Conference 8-4A opponent Crossett by the final of 58-56…
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Video and photos of restoration work being done on the historic Bradley County Courthouse tower
As work continues on the historic Bradley County Courthouse tower, Saline River Chronicle is happy to share more wonderful imagery from Dale Wheeler taken recently of the construction and repair work. For those who either haven’t visited the court square within the last week, or for those who live out of town, the top of…
Mayor Pennington proclaims January 18, 2022 as National Day of Racial Healing 2022 in the City of Warren
Margaret Ann Baker Black, 1947-2022
Margaret Ann Baker Black age 74 died January 11, 2022 in Atlanta, TX. She was born March 11, 1947.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gordan Black, her parents, Jimmie and Hazel Godwin Baker, two sisters, Gail Baker Johnson, and Billie Sharon Baker, age 3. She is survived by her sisters Kay Curry…
Kimberly Lynn Smith, 1969-2022
Kimberly Lynn Smith, age 52 of Hampton, AR passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Vincent North in Sherwood, AR. She was born December 29, 1969 in Warren, AR to the late Herman and Pam Myers Smith.Other than her parents she is also preceded in death by a brother Michael Smith. Survivors include her…
Arkansas ranked No. 2 in D1Baseball preseason poll
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas is ranked No. 2 in D1Baseball’s preseason Top 25. D1Baseball released its rankings on Tuesday morning. The publication is the third of college baseball’s six major polls, including Baseball America, Perfect Game, NCBWA, USA Today Coaches and Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, to release its Top 25 ahead of the 2022 season. The…
David Allen Johnson, 1950-2022
David Allen Johnson, III “Butch” age 71 of Banks, AR died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at home. He was born May 20, 1950 Bradley County, AR to the late David Allen Johnson, Jr. and Neoma Hooks Johnson. Other than his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister; Debra West. Survivors include sons;…
Judy Hayes, 1947-2022
Judy Hayes, age 74 of Warren, AR passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR. She was born March 9, 1947 in Warren, AR to the late Howard Craig and Dortha Fay Newman Craig. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is also…
Warren arrest report for January 10-17, 2022
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. Devon Hampton / 2403 E Harding, Pine Bluff, AR / DOB 8-14-75 / Batt. 2nd, warrant, and poss. marijuana / 1-10-22 Charles Hill / 113 Pine, Hermitage, AR…
Fern Elizabeth Berry, 1920-2021
Fern Elizabeth Berry passed away peacefully December 18, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her memorial Service will be held at Mount Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131, on Wednesday, December 22nd. Visitation will start at 11:00am, Funeral Service at 12:00pm and Committal Service at 1:00pm, followed by lunch.…
William T. “Bill” Knowles, Jr., 1935-2021
William T. “Bill” Knowles, Jr. was born on September 5, 1935 in Houston, Texas to William Turner Knowles, Sr. and Katherine Margaret Jackson Knowles. He grew up in Houston and in 1958, he married Betty Jo Padfield in Houston, Texas. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers actively for one year, then another ten…
Another big jump in COVID cases in Bradley County
Bradley County has seen the continuation of one of the worst local spikes in COVID cases to-date since the pandemic began, with 375 active cases reported by the Arkansas Department of Health in the local community as of Sunday evening, January 16, 2022. The number of active cases is up 157 since Thursday. Statewide, Arkansas…
Arkansas takes #12 Tigers down
Jaylin Williams recorded his third straight double-double and made two key plays down the stretch to lead Arkansas to a 65-58 win over #12 LSU Saturday afternoon at the Maravich Assembly Center. Williams tallied 11 points and 13 rebounds (his fourth straight double-digit rebounds game) while tying his career-high with three steals. The Razorbacks were…
Arkansas public access to benefit from modernized Marine Fuel Tax Program
Little Rock, Arkansas – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved at today’s regularly scheduled meeting a minute order authorizing AGFC Director Austin Booth to sign an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to update the existing Marine Fuel Tax program to enhance public boating access to The Natural State’s waters. “From the…
Blossoms fall in rival match up with SAU
Magnolia, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team came out with a loss tonight in their Great American Conference rival match-up with Southern Arkansas University, 109-73. In the first quarter, the Blossoms were throwing up shot after shot, coming out 5-13 for field goals and 0-1 on three pointers. Through their best efforts, the two teams would…
UAM-SAU men’s basketball game postponed due to COVID protocols with Muleriders
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Magnolia, Arkansas – Due to COVID-19 protocols within the Mulerider Men’s Basketball program, Thursday night’s UAM away game vs. Southern Arkansas has been postponed. A make up date and start time will be announced at a later date.
A tough week on the road ends with a loss for Warren at Watson Chapel
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – Offensive struggles brought Warren a tough loss on the road Friday evening, January 14, 2022 as the Lumberjacks dropped their ninth game of the year by the final of 71-17 to Watson Chapel. The Jack men came into the ballgame off the back of a hard fought dropped game Tuesday at…
City/County schedule for MLK Day
The Warren Municipal Building will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no garbage collection by the City that day. All City Emergency Services will be staffed and working. The ESC will be open. The Bradley County Courthouse and the County Landfill will be…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 1-14-22
Pre-fiscal budget hearings began this week with the Governor outlining his balanced budget proposal calling for a 3.3% increase in spending. We will be reviewing the proposal while we continue to hear requests from state agencies and commissions in the days ahead. As we prepare for the 2022 Fiscal Session, we want to remind you…
Bradley County sees explosion of COVID cases as 218 are reported active as of Thursday
Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases have increased dramatically in Bradley County in the last 24 hours as 218 active cases were reported Thursday, January 13, 2022 according to the Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID website. Just three days ago Bradley County was reporting 109 cases, and while those numbers have climbed in recent days, Thursdays…
Hermitage School Board unanimously approves mask resolution
Hermitage, Arkansas – The Hermitage School Board met in regular session January 10, 2022. MInutes and financial reports were presented and approved. Rosalynda Ellis, Mistie McGhee and Dr. Tucker gave their respective reports. By a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the following mask resolution: The mask mandate was modified to stipulate that all staff,…