“…For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14, NKJV). If you were given $86,400 every day, how would you spend it? You would not be allowed to save it from day to day; the dollars you did not use would be…
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Tuesday marks the 79th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy
Seventy-nine years ago, on June 6, 1944, the course of World War II was forever altered as the largest amphibious invasion in history took place along the shores of Normandy, France. This momentous event, codenamed Operation Overlord and popularly known as D-Day, marked a turning point in the war and ultimately led to the liberation…
Entergy Arkansas warns customers about online scams
LITTLE ROCK – Entergy Arkansas recognizes that many customers turn to search engines when looking for quick answers to their questions about utility services. But scammers are highly aware of these search habits, and plot ways to take advantage of customers’ trust in online resources. Entergy Arkansas customers should only depend on information from Entergy’s own…
Shading History: Send us your old black and white Bradley County history photos and they might be colorized
We’re starting a new series today which will delve into the history of Bradley County and South Arkansas from a visual perspective. And we would like to get our reader’s involved in the exploration. This is the first post in what will hopefully be an ongoing series called “Shading History.” From time-to-time we will post…
‘ART ROCKS: Summer Bash’ fundraiser kicks off season with live art, music on June 2-3
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is kicking off summer with a two-day party. Art Rocks: Summer Bash is a fundraising event with music, food trucks, games, art demos, art auctions, kid-friendly activities and more. The festivities are set for 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 2, and 11 a.m.…
Pastime: Back door of Hankins & Son off Cypress Street
By now Warren’s three large buildings and the two smaller one-story buildings across from the Bradley County Courthouse on Cedar Street are probably down in piles of rubble that will be hauled away. I remember well entering the Cypress Street entrance to F. M Hankins & Son Hardware for years and years and years. By…
New findings indicate gene-edited rice might survive in Martian soil
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Andy Weir’s bestselling 2011 book, The Martian, features botanist Mark Watney’s efforts to grow food on Mars after he becomes stranded there. While Watney’s initial efforts focus on growing potatoes, new research presented at the 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference by a team of interdisciplinary researchers from the University of Arkansas suggests future Martian botanists like…
Pastime: Back and side door views soon gone forever
The demise of the three two-story buildings on the corner of Main and East Cedar Street in Warren, directly across from the Bradley County Courthouse, brings back lots of memories. Entering the J. T. Ederington & Company from the corner of Main and Cypress, a side door opening at an angle to the building, always…
Pastime: All those many magazines in Wayne’s front window
As the Warren community prepares for the inevitable wrecking ball to come crashing through the crumbling brick walls of some of the most iconic storefronts of a couple of generations of the last 100 years, I simply cannot think past the front window of Wayne’s. It was here that I, like countless others, encountered some…
Tyson Foods and C.R. England work with Kodiak Robotics to utilize self-driving trucks to haul time-sensitive and refrigerated freight
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, today announced a partnership with C.R. England, Inc., one of the nation’s leading truckload carriers. To kick off the partnership, the companies have launched a pilot program to autonomously ship Tyson Foods products between Dallas and San Antonio, Texas. The deliveries will…
Know what’s below – call 811 before you dig
LITTLE ROCK – Spring is here and with warmer temperatures on the way, this is the prime season to start home improvement and landscaping projects. April is National Safe Digging Month and Entergy Arkansas is reminding you to call 811 before digging into your list of spring projects. National Safe Digging Month serves as a…
Southark Spotlight: Lumberjack Soccer’s culture of family
The Lumberjack Soccer team has been turning heads this season with their impressive performances on the field, but what’s even more remarkable is the story behind their success and the special family culture that has developed. The team, led by head coach Shaun Wilson, has rallied together and shown incredible resilience in the face of…
Southark Spotlight: Judge Bruce Anderson
District Judge Bruce Anderson has been serving South Arkansas for over a decade now, and his dedication to the court and the community is remarkable. Anderson’s early life was spent on his father’s farm in Woodruff County, Arkansas, where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. After obtaining his degree in agricultural economics…
Are you seeing these little guys around your house?
The eastern tent caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum, is native to North America. Their populations naturally fluctuate from year to year, with large spring outbreaks occurring every several years. Caterpillar nests are commonly found on wild cherry, apple, and crabapple but may be found on hawthorn, maple, cherry, peach, pear, plum, and others as well. They can defoliate…
ASC presents “Charlotte’s Web” this month
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Theatergoers are invited to take in a story of true friendship on the Zuckerman farm during the upcoming children’s production of “Charlotte’s Web.†The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) will present this classic children’s tale, based on the book written by E.B. White and adapted for the stage…
Curry and Weaver to wed in May ceremony
Byron and Wendy Curry are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Tayler Nicole Curry, to Avery Nathan Weaver. Avery is the son of Bobby and Jamie Weaver. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:00pm at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. Friends and Family are welcome to attend.
A Thank You from Clay and Brenda Wagnon
Thank you for all the cards, flowers, memorials, calls, visits, food and prayers when we lost our mother/ mother-in-law Sue Wagnon. No amount of words can express how much we appreciate the care given at Bradley County Medical Center. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff. We feel very blessed to have such a…
Arkansas’s Southern Boundary: The legacy of the Louisiana Purchase
On March 26, 1804, the United States Congress made a historic decision that would change the course of American history. The Louisiana Purchase, a deal that saw the United States acquire over 800,000 square miles of land from France in 1803, posed a significant challenge for the young nation. The challenge was to organize the…
March 24 in history: Notorious criminal Clyde Barrow born in Texas
March 24, 1909, 114 years ago, the infamous outlaw Clyde Barrow was born in Telico, Texas. Though he lived a short and violent life, Barrow’s name lives on in infamy as one of the most notorious criminals of the 20th century. One of the most interesting periods of Barrow’s life was the time he spent…
The benefits of taking college-level classes in High School for Aspiring Veterinarians
MONTICELLO, Ark. – In today’s world, higher education is becoming increasingly important to succeed in any field. Veterinarian medicine is no exception, with the coursework being rigorous and demanding. However, students can get a head start on this challenging coursework by taking college-level classes in high school. Two students from the University of Arkansas at…
VIDEO-Take a flight around the Bradley County Courthouse bell tower lit up green for St. Patrick’s Day over the weekend
In celebration of this past weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the Bradley County Courthouse bell tower was lit up by green lights. Paul Outlaw submitted this video to Saline River Chronicle. Taken by his drone Saturday night, join in a quick flight around the courthouse to check out the beautiful view of downtown Warren, anchored…