WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren’s new boom loader truck, first reported by the Saline River Chronicle last month, is now fully operational and serving the community. Residents may have already noticed the truck in action, significantly aiding the Sanitation Department in handling bulk debris and junk more efficiently. This state-of-the-art truck represents a…
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Bonnie Smith, 1950-2024
Bonnie Smith, 73, died August 1, 2024. She was born September 10, 1950, in Warren, AR to Roy and Era Reep. Bonnie was a member of Oasis church in Camden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie C. Smith and two brothers, Tommy Reep and Bobby Reep. Bonnie…
Warren arrest and confinement record for August 1-5, 2024
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.
Three Razorbacks advance to Olympic Games finals
Saint-Denis, France – Advancing to finals was the key mission for Razorbacks in action on Sunday at Stade de France as the trio of Wayne Pinnock, Carey McLeod, and Shafiqua Maloney all advanced. The morning session had the Jamaican pair of Pinnock and McLeod placing seventh and 11th overall as the top 12 moved onto Tuesday’s…
Vehicle Fire Near Banks Quickly Contained by Local Firefighters
BANKS, Ark. – On Saturday night, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) promptly responded to a vehicle fire near 2208 Highway 278 West, according to the Town of Banks. The incident occurred when a vehicle ignited, prompting an immediate response from local emergency services. Five firefighters from the BVFD and three officers from the Bradley…
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Intersection of East Cedar and Clingman Streets Closed Due to Culvert Damage
According to Warren Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, the intersection of East Cedar and Clingman Streets in Warren is currently closed due to road damage caused by a damaged culvert that occurred overnight on Saturday. Despite the closure, traffic can still travel the entirety of Clingman Street as of Sunday afternoon, and East Cedar traffic is…
Razorback sprinters claim Olympic silver, bronze medals in mixed 4 x 400m relay
Saint-Denis, France – Razorback sprinters Kaylyn Brown and Amber Anning collected Olympic silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the final of the mixed 4 x 400m relay on a wet Saturday evening at Stade de France. Meanwhile, Ryan Crouser made Olympic history with a third consecutive gold medal in the shot put. His winning mark of…
Anna Hopkin anchors British seventh place mixed medley relay at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Anchoring the mixed 4 x 100m medley relay, Arkansas alum Anna Hopkin and the British team placed seventh in the final with a time of 3:44.31 at La Defense Arena on Saturday. The United States won the event in a world record time of 3:37.43, to just clip the previous record of 3:37.58 set…
Drew County Sheriff Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Suspicious Person
WARREN, Ark. – On Friday afternoon, Drew County Sheriff Tim Nichols issued a public alert regarding a suspicious individual seen attempting to enter the Wilmar Water Office. The incident occurred on August 2, 2024, when an unidentified person approached the facility wearing a flannel jacket, hoodie, gloves, mask, and sunglasses. The individual attempted to gain…
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August Proclaimed as Catfish Month in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially proclaimed August as Catfish Month in Arkansas. This proclamation celebrates the significant contributions of Arkansas’s catfish industry to the state’s economy and highlights the importance of catfish farming within our agricultural sector. Today, Secretary Wes…
Olympic Games athletics begin Friday for NCAA-leading Razorback crew
Saint-Denis, France – Olympic track and field begins at Stade de France on Friday with Arkansas totaling a NCAA-leading 20 current Razorbacks or alums in the Paris Games. Arkansas also has the most members on Team USA at seven spread across the sprints, middle distance, jumps, heptathlon, and relays. Eight Razorbacks are on Team Jamaica in…
WHS’s Jostens Grand Prize Open House to Be Rescheduled: New Date to be Announced
WARREN, Ark. — The highly anticipated community-wide open house event at Warren High School, originally scheduled for August 5 at 10:30 am, has been rescheduled to a later date yet to be announced. The open house was planned to showcase the school’s Jostens Grand Prize, awarded earlier this year. In January, Warren High School was…
Entergy Arkansas customers to receive a one-time bill credit in August
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At a time when budgets may be tight with back-to-school shopping and higher summer expenses, Entergy Arkansas customers will be getting a break on their August bills. A residential customer will receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $78 – a decrease of about 63% for a residential customer using 1,000 kwh.…
Holy Deliverance COGIC To Host 2nd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration August 25th
Take aim with the AGFC during national shooting sports month
MAYFLOWER – If you didn’t burn enough gunpowder during your Fourth of July fireworks display, head to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex (574 Clinton Rd. outside Mayflower) this August to celebrate national shooting sports Month. The AGFC has a host of special deals to make it easier than ever to…
Apply for an Arkansas dove hunt Aug. 1-15
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will accept applications for one of seven permit-based dove-hunting locations Aug. 1-15. Every September, hunters get excited to start their hunting season with a blast. Dove fly through the state during annual migrations, presenting one of the most difficult wingshooting targets available in The Natural State,…
Lumberjack Golfer Landon Milton to Continue Athletic Career at UAM
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School’s talented golfer, Landon Milton, has announced his decision to further his athletic and academic career at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Milton, a key player for the Lumberjack Golf program, shared the exciting news on Wednesday. “After a great meeting today with Coach Hamilton, I am very proud…
BCMC Auxiliary Thrift Shop Receives Donation from Snow Mountain Shaved Ice
The BCMC Auxiliary Thrift Shop recently received a donation of $300 from Gary and Wanda Ashcraft, owners of Snow Mountain Shaved Ice in Warren. The BCMC Auxiliary would like to thank them for their support of the thrift shop. Top photo: BCMC Auxiliary members (from L to R): Susie Clement, Freddie Lipton, Linda Gardner, and…