Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases continue to grow not only in Arkansas, but locally in Bradley County, as 70 active cases are now on record according to the Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 update website as of Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The jump is up from 31 cases December 31. Just…
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Mike Conyers of the Arkansas Department of Health for Emergency Disaster Preparedness presents Rotary program
The program for the Rotary Club of Warren on Tuesday, Jan. 4 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Mike Conyers with the Arkansas Department of Health for Emergency Disaster Preparedness. Mr. Conyers was the program for Rotarian Dana Harvey. Mr. Conyers spoke covered a lot of information regarding the state of…
Warren Library announces December 2021 Memorials given
The Warren Branch Library announced Wednesday, January 5, 2022 the memorials which were given to the Library for the month of December, 2021. See the complete list below: In Memory of: / Given By: Louise Gargile / John & Gingy Cuthbertson Claude Turner Knowles / Warren Bank & Trust Dorothy Ree Briggs / Warren Bank…
Arkansas’s rally comes up short vs. Vandy
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas had four chances inside the final 15 seconds to tie the game or take the lead but could not convert in a 75-74 loss to Vanderbilt Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Scotty Pippen Jr., the SEC’s scoring leader, led the Commodores with 22 points, including 9-of-12 at the free throw…
January 28 deadline for submitting Pink Tomato Festival T-Shirt Contest artwork
Time is running out! 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…
Conference opener ends in defeat for Warren’s men
Warren, Arkansas – Returning from their holiday break, the Warren Lumberjack Basketball opened 8-4A Conference play Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022 at home, falling to the Camden Fairview Cardinals by the final of 66-35. This was Warren’s first ballgame since December 17 when they fell to Pine Bluff on the road. The Jacks came into…
Annual Warren Firemen’s Ball to feature steak dinner and gun raffle
The Warren Fire Department is set to host its annual Firemen’s Ball Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Warren Country Club. The annual event costs $35 a ticket. That includes a steak dinner and entertainment. Those who wish to purchase the dinner to go may do so. In addition to the dinner, there will be…
Jayden Grider named All-State in Cheerleading
Warren Lumberjack Cheerleader Jayden Grider was recently named All-State in Cheerleading. This is the first in Warren Lumberjack Cheerleading history. Grider is a senior at Warren High School.
City of Warren has dogs available for adoption
Clinton Webb, Warren’s Animal Control Officer, recently visited with SRC to make the public aware of dogs that have been picked up and are being kept at the City’s Animal Shelter. At this time the facility has 17 dogs, 5 puppies and 12 adults available to be looked at. “First of all we ask residents who…
UAM Chancellor addresses mask resolution
Dear UAM community, We continue to be concerned about protecting the health and safety of faculty, students and staff in light of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant. The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees’ resolution regarding masks/face coverings continues to be in effect. Students, faculty, staff and guests, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks/face…
Driver’s license testing site closures this week
According to Troop F Communications of the Arkansas State Police, there are two days of driver’s license testing site closures this week. The Monticello driver’s license testing site is closed today, Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The Warren driver’s license testing site is closed Thursday, January 6, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Troop…
Softball set to start February 28 with Warren on the road at Woodlawn
The 2022 Warren Lady Jack Softball season gets rolling February 28 as the orange and black travel to Woodlawn for their opener. 18 games are on the schedule, with eight home games set to take place at the Warren Complex. Warren’s first home game will take place March 1 as the Lady Jacks host the…
2022 Lumberjack Baseball takes to the diamond February 28
In 56 days the Warren Lumberjack Baseball club will step up to the plate for their season opener at home as they host Hampton at 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2022. The Warren Baseball schedule for 2022 features two in-season tournaments, including the Ralph Gross Memorial Tourney and the Pulaski Robinson Invitational. Warren’s first road…
Chapel Woods says thank you to the community
Chapel Woods Health & Rehab thanks everyone who visited, sang, sent cards, donated snacks and gifts, or otherwise contributed to our residents having a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Chapel Woods Health & Rehab
Warren arrest report for December 28, 2021-January 3, 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. Richard Montgomery Jr. / 924 St. James, Warren, AR / DOB 7-22-96 / Bench warrant, FTA Burglary, theft, and robbery on 12-31-21
Today marks the 73rd Anniversary of the 1949 Warren tornado
Monday, January 3, 2022 is the 73rd anniversary of the tragic tornado that hit Warren in 1949. It is a time so many of who grew up in Warren in the 1950’s, 60’s and early 70’s were told about over and over. That storm was a disaster legend to several generations of young people growing…
Matthew Aaron Boyd, 1979-2021
Matthew Aaron Boyd age 42 of Warren, AR passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at St. Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. He was born February 11, 1979 in Warren, AR to Barbara and the late Randy Boyd. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Matthew leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife; Kayla…
Happy New Year from Saline River Chronicle
Welcome 2022! Happy new year to our readers! We thank you all so much for your support. Our staff at Saline River Chronicle looks forward to continuing to serve the Warren and greater Bradley County communities throughout this new year.
Active COVID-19 cases nearly double in Bradley County in recent days
Since the beginning of this week, active COVID-19 cases in Bradley County have nearly doubled. According to the Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID website, a few days ago Bradley County was reporting 16 cases. As of Friday, 31 cases have been officially confirmed locally. This steep increase in cases in such a short period of…
A major snow storm, new school constructions, and successful vaccine rollout-Here are the biggest Warren and Bradley County headlines of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at the biggest local stories of the year on Saline River Chronicle. From the local successes of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the semifinalist Warren Lumberjack Football team, and the ground breaking on Warrren’s new school and basketball arena, to the tragedies of homes damaged…
Reminder of the City of Warren and Bradley County schedules for New Year
Remember the notice previously published in SRC with the New Year holiday schedule. The Warren Municipal Building will be closed December 31, 2021, and there will be no garbage pickup. The Emergency Services Center will be open. The Bradley County Courthouse will be closed and the landfill will be closed December 31. The regular garbage…