LITTLE ROCK — The 2021-22 Waterfowl Guidebook will soon be arriving in AGFC regional offices, nature centers and local sporting goods stores and license vendors throughout the state. An electronic version also is available for those who want to carry a copy on their smartphone, or simply want to get a sneak peek at what’s…
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Margaret “Sissy” Woodard Johnson, 1944-2021
Margaret “Sissy” Woodard Johnson, age 77, of Warren, AR passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at home. She was born September 9, 1944 in Bradley County, AR to the late Silas Lee Woodard and Mary May Howsen Woodard “Mama May”. Sissy managed KFC in Warren for many years. She was of the Baptist faith. Other…
Warren students attend FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at UAM
Students from Warren’s Future Business Leaders of America recently attended the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Front Row: Heidi Taulbee, Felicity Crockett, Hannah Taulbee, Olivia Davidson. Back Row: Naideth Pahuamba,Cinnamon Davis, Katrina Shepherd, Zoey Carroll, Melissa Chavez.
Statewide fall drug take back to occur Oct. 23rd
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is reminding Arkansans about the importance of the upcoming Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23rd. The biannual event is an opportunity for Arkansans to clean out their medicine cabinets, taking any unused or expired medications to one of the State’s more than 270 drop-off…
Free Medicare counseling and information available for Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period fast approaching, the Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) Senior Health Insurance Information Program (AR SHIIP) offers free counseling to assist Arkansans who are eligible for Medicare. AR SHIIP connects Medicare beneficiaries as well as their families and caregivers with certified counselors statewide. The counselors provide guidance…
Hembree: ‘I’m really pleased right now with the way our kids came to work the last two days’
Coach Bo Hembree sat down with Saline River Chronicle for another episode of The Bo Show brought to you by Johnny’s Radiator Shop. During the interview we take a look back and get Coach Hembree’s thoughts on last week’s win over Dumas on the road, plus we look ahead to the Homecoming game Friday night…
Warren to celebrate 2021 Homecoming Friday
Senior Keller Bigham was elected the 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Queen by her student body, grades 10th through 12th. Queen Keller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Gail Bigham. She will be crowned during the Homecoming Coronation on Friday, Oct. 15th, at 12:45 P.M. at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium, where admission…
Annual report to the public presented from the Warren School District
Four of the seven members of the Warren School Board were in attendance Monday evening for the regular monthly meeting of the Warren School Board and to participate in the annual report to the public as required by state law. Normal monthly business of the board was conducted including approval of previous minutes, the financial…
Detailed financial reports and procedures discussed at Hospital board meeting
Detailed Financial Reports and Procedures Discussed at Hospital Board Meeting Members of the Bradley County Medical Center Board met for their September board meeting Thursday, September 23 at the Bruson Medical Complex. The board met a week earlier for the delayed August meeting. Chairman Freddie Mobley presided. The executive report was presented by Leslie Huitt…
Honor a local veteran by sponsoring a wreath for Wreaths Across America Day
National Wreaths Across America Day is set to take place December 18, 2021, with events nationally and locally planned to honor and teach about our veterans. The opportunity to sponsor a wreath to honor a local American hero at Oakland Cemetery in Warren is going on right now. Event organizers say that $15 will ensure…
Southark Spotlight: Cliff Gibson-Video
Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep recently sat down with Cliff Gibson of Gibson & Keith Attorneys at Law for another episode of Southark Spotlight, brought to you by Ouachita Hardwood Flooring. During the interview they discuss a number of topics including the duties of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the…
Chapel Woods hosting drive-through trick-or-treating event October 30
Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation in Warren will host a drive-through trick-or-treating event Saturday evening, October 30, 2021 at their location at 1440 East Church Street from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to load up their vehicle with their little ghosts, goblins, vampires, werewolves, and everything in-between to enjoy the fall festivities.…
Pastime: Listening to the baseball talk at Wayne’s
It’s that time – a Pastime that comes around every October when most regular sports take a “back seat” at least temporarily to the Major League World Series. Each fall, years ago, if you could ‘sit still’ and “listen,” Wayne’s around such baseball lovers as Paul Whitaker, Jimmy Russell, Wayne Wisener, Hugh Allen Jones, Tommy…
Ouachita Hardwood and Townsend Flooring hold job fair
Ouachita Hardwood Flooring and Townsend Flooring, Inc. of Warren held a job fair Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the old National Guard Armory on Martin Street. The job fair was open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free hot dogs and burgers were served during the event. A variety of positions were being advertised during…
Market on Main continues to be a hit in Warren
Customers browsed the latest Market On Main this past Saturday, October 9, as vendors set up once again for another installment of the ever-increasingly popular local market in downtown Warren, Arkansas. The market was open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a variety of goods available on and around the old Martin’s Department store…
Warren arrest report for October 5-9, 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. Mario M. Hampton / 807 Fullerton St, Warren, AR / DOB 10-12-88 / criminal trespass on 10-5-21 Clifford Reddin / 603 Boyd St, Warren, AR / DOB 12-7-93…
Jay Mack Tooke, 1927-2021
Jay Mack Tooke age 94, of Rye, AR passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home. He was born in Rye on March 8, 1927 to the late Chester and Nova Alice Blankenship Tooke and lived out his life there. He was a descendent of the early settlers of Cleveland County including…
Mainline earns national recognition for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for their commitment to helping improve blood pressure control rates among the patient populations they serve. Mainline received Gold+ level recognition as part of the 2021 Target: BP™ Recognition Program.The Gold+ award recognizes practices that have demonstrated a commitment…
James L. Grider, 1955-2021
James L. Grider, 66 years old, went to be with the Lord in his home in Rison, Arkansas on Wednesday,October 6, 2021. He was born on Friday, September 30, 1955 in Warren, a son of the late Lester Griderand the late Maggie (Spakes) Grider. He was proceeded in death by his siblings, Jackie “Pete” Grider,John…
Julie Reneé Pool, 1975-2021
Julie Reneé Pool, 46 years old, of Benton, Arkansas died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Little Rock, AR. She was born on September 11, 1975 in Warren, AR, a daughter of the late James Christopher Thompson III and the late Diane (Webb) Thompson. Julie was a graduate from Hermitage High School. She attended the…
LifeShare Blood Drive set for Wednesday, Oct. 13 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (10/8/21) – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 13 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the street from the Emergency…