The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is accepting submissions for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival T-shirt design contest. The winning entry will be used as the official design to be printed on the 2022 t-shirt, and/or on souvenirs, posters, brochures, and other media used to publicize the 2022 festival. All sales will…
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Richey puts up big numbers, but Lumberjacks fall to Mayflower in first road test
Mayflower, Arkansas – Senior Lumberjack Isaac Richey scored 26 points in Warren’s Tuesday night, November 16, 2021 road game loss to the Mayflower Eagles by the final score of 70-40. The first road test for the Coach Joseph Anders’s Lumberjacks got off to a rocky start, as the orange and black struggled to find the…
Warren Lady Jacks fall to Mayflower Tuesday night on the road
Mayflower, Arkansas – A long road trip to central Arkansas ended in a 65-24 loss for the Warren Lady Jacks Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021 as they fell to the Mayflower Lady Eagles. Warren struggled early for buckets, but the game remained tight after the first period of play. Mayflower led just 13-8 after the…
Lassiter earns All-GAC honors
Former Warren Lumberjack and Ouachita Baptist University defensive back Hayden Lassiter has received All-GAC second team safety honors for his performance through the 2021 football season. Lassiter has helped the Ouachita Baptist Tigers go 9-2 this season. They have finished first in the Great American Conference.
Masonic Lodge selling smoked turkeys
Warren’s Masonic Lodge will be selling smoked turkeys again this year. Turkeys will be available for pickup after 3:00 p.m. November 24, 2021 at the lodge. Turkeys are $50 each. Go by Scott Clanton’s pawn shop, 304 S Martin St. for your tickets.
No DL testing in Warren Wednesday
Troop F communications announced that all driver’s license testing at the Warren site will be closed Wednesday, November 17, 2021. No written or driving tests will be given.
Norma Fay Isbell, 1932-2021
Norma Fay Isbell age 89, of Hermitage, AR (Jersey) went to be with the Lord, November 15th, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Cabot, AR. She was born July 25, 1932 in Humnoke, AR a daughter of the late John and Lucille Williams, she was retired from the Carlisle Public School District and was a…
Warren Ladies win tough battle with Rison for first win of the season
Warren, Arkansas – Warren’s Lady Jack Basketball team put on a gritty performance Monday night, November 15, 2021, as they took down non-conference opponent Rison by the final of 43-37 to pick up their first win of the season. Coach Leon Harris’s Warren Ladies team, looking to bounce back from a opening game overtime loss…
Pastime: Some holiday recipes to share for Thanksgiving 2021
This is a time of the year for good, time-tested and tasty recipes. I know this is a column about Pastime memories, but these are some recipes that will fill that bill. So read on my friends. Each really good recipe is one that is passed down from grandparent to parents and parent to children.…
Get your Warren vs. Trumann playoff game tickets here
Ticket purchases for the Warren Lumberjacks vs Trumann game are only available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/AR18694. 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. ONLY the 2021-2022…
Ministerial Alliance to hold community Thanksgiving service
There will be a community wide Thanksgiving service hosted by the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance Sunday evening, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Assembly Church. Everyone is welcome to the service. An offering will be received for the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance so that more in the community that are in need can…
Miranda Thomas, 1996-2021
Miranda Thomas, age 25, of Monticello, AR passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Monticello, AR. She was born September 25, 1996 in Reno, NV to Jerry and Lori. She is preceded in death by a grandmother; Yvonne Howard, uncle; Randall Howard, grandfather; Danny Brooks Cooley and cousin; Quade Howard. Survivors include her mother and…
Warren arrest report for November 9-15, 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. Mark Mosier / 425 E. Jackson Ave, Monticello, AR / DOB 5-27-79 / Driving on suspended on 11-12-21
Southark Spotlight: Timothy Kessler
Local writer and author Timothy Kessler recently sat down with Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep to chat about his latest book as the guest and feature of our monthly episode of Southark Spotlight. Kessler has just released a new book, titled “Death of the Blue Light Rapist,” a true crime story. During the episode, Kessler…
Veterans Day services held in Warren
The Warren School District hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Warren Cultural Center. The program was presented by the Warren High School JROTC cadets, the Warren High School Band, and the ABC Preschool children. Local Veterans were invited to attend. Posting of the Colors was carried out by the JROTC…
Hermitage School Board takes personnel actions
After conducting an executive session to discuss personnel, the Hermitage School Board voted to take the following actions: Accepted a letter of resignation from Kala Thornton as cheer sponsor Voted to hire Mistie MGhee as cheer sponsor for the remainder of the 2021/22 school year Voted to partially non-renew Lori McDougald’s contract removing her as…
5th Straight Battle Of The Ravine win for OBU
Arkadelphia, Arkansas – Sophomore Gabe Goodman gave his hometown crowd much to cheer about after his career-long 53-yard field goal helped the Ouachita Baptist University football team beat Henderson State 31-28 in front of a packed stadium at the 94th Battle of the Ravine on Saturday at Cliff Harris Stadium. Goodman’s 53-yarder came with 57…
Blossoms fall in season opener
Jefferson City, Missouri – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team falls in their first contest of the year Friday 85-72 to Upper Iowa University. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading buckets, but the Blossoms trailed 25-21 at the end of the quarter after the Peacocks scored in…
Weevils start the season off with a win
Kansas City, Missouri – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team came out strong as they take down Lincoln University of Missouri Saturday. The Weevils held the Blue Tigers to the very end of the match, eventually taking the victory, 73-67. The first half was a back-and-forth affair as the lead changed hands…
Razorbacks run past Gardner-Webb
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Connor Vanover scored 19 points with seven rebounds, three blocked shots and two assists to lead #15/16 Arkansas to an 86-69 victory over Gardner-Webb Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks, troubled with a poor assist-to-turnover ratio through the two exhibitions and season opener, flipped the script versus the Runnin’ Bulldogs…
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…