LITTLE ROCK — Throwing out wasted food can quickly add up, both in the garbage can and the wallet. During No Waste Week from March 20-24, save money and cut down on food waste by planning meals, safely storing food and getting creative with leftovers. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an estimated…
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Joyce Dees turns her legislative terms to health consultant
This is the fourth installment of a series during Women’s History Month on local women who have served in the Arkansas Legislature. Most of the information in this story is from the newly published University of Arkansas Press Book by Lindsley and Stephen Smith, “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022.” Some of…
Outworking the ‘Good Ole Boy’ network became Marian Owens formula to legislative success
This is the third installment of a Women In History feature written about women members of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Warren. Much of the information contained in this comes from the new University of Arkansas Press volume: “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators 1922-2022,†by Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen L.…
Pastime: Remembering Sam and Fufa Fullerton
This feature is indeed a Pastime but also a tribute to a fine couple, sadly, who recently passed one within one month of each other here in Warren. Sam and Fufa Fullerton were indeed a team. United in marriage for 69 years and if one paid close attention to the goings on in Warren in…
Southark Spotlight: Community effort underway to promote the joy of reading
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly series which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down with Rhonda Williams of the Warren School District to discuss the RISE Community Award Program. Please enjoy the following article:…
Nellie B. Mack: Early pioneer in State House, 1922
Special to the Saline River Chronicle Editor’s Note: Most of the information in this can be found in the UA Press book, “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas.†A few instances of local connections were updated and added. LITTLE ROCK – The name, Nellie B. Mack, may be unfamiliar with most Bradley Countians, but this…
March is Women In History Month
Special to the Saline River Chronicle – The Month of March is dedicated to Women In History, and 2023 the focus is ever closer to the Women who have served in the Arkansas Legislature. A well-known, political, and academic couple in Fayetteville, Dr. Stephen and Lindsley Armstrong Smith, have just published a truly outstanding book:…
Bob and Paulette Calloway celebrating 50th anniversary
Bob and Paulette Calloway are celebrating 50 years of marriage! Come wish them well at a reception in their honor on March 18th from 2-4pm at the Old Fellowship Hall at Calvary Baptist Church of Warren, Arkansas. Your presence is their present at this “come & go” reception.
Angela Marshall has a passion for helping others
Editor’s note: This is the final article in a series saluting prominent black leaders in the Warren community in honor of Black History Month. Angela Marshall was born in Warren but later moved to California when her parents, the late Elder James D. Thomas and Sarah Russell Thomas, moved for a new opportunity for the…
Warren’s newest City Alderwoman, Latanza Atkins looks forward to revitalization efforts
Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent Warren citizens in honor of Black History Month. Latanza Atkins became a Warren City Council alderwoman by winning an election in November 2022. “I’ve always been concerned about my community. Mr. Zach (Burks) retiring gave me the opportunity to serve,” she said. Born…
Ark-La-Tex feral hog damage assessment provides deeper understanding
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Managing feral swine — the land-damaging, disease-carrying wild hogs that roam throughout the country — starts with good data, according to Nana Tian, a forest economics researcher for the Arkansas Forest Resources Center. To serve as a baseline for feral swine damage assessments to private landowners and help guide management practices, the…
Pastime: Collecting ‘pop’ bottles for cash
This Pastime, given the almost absolute absence of glass bottles from the soda industry to plastic, has since faded into obscurity. It was always about this time of year, with the spring-like temperatures that as a kid I found myself, trying to earn a little bit of cash. This was before in the 8th grade when…
Joel Tolefree exemplifies the spirit of Warren
Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent black citizens in Warren, in honor of Black History Month in February. A Warren native has spent most of his life giving back to the community in public service. Joel Tolefree attended the all-black Westside Elementary School until the fourth grade. He continued…
Alderwoman Dorthy Henderson has served the people of South Arkansas with distinction
Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent Warren citizens in honor of Black History Month. Alderwoman Dorothy Henderson has achieved and maintained Level 1 and Level 2 Municipal Official Certification plus has 15 core educational hours of study in subject matters such as budgeting personnel management and the methods of…
SRC EXCLUSIVE: Local singer and songwriter Josie Hargis nominated for an Arkansas Country Music Award says spreading the good news of Jesus is her number one priority
“I give all the glory to God for everything,†said singer and songwriter Josie Hargis as she described her journey into the world of country and Gospel music. The local musician has emerged as one of the top new talents from the State of Arkansas, and it all began right here in Warren. The story…
Phsics-Fact and Fancy: How sweet is a sweet potato?
In my previous article, I discussed the equation E = mc2 and talked about how scientists used this equation, a ton of money, and a mountain of hardware to invent the “atomic bomb.” The city of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was constructed solely for the purpose of enriching the uranium needed for the atomic bomb. A…
Janice Reddick has dedicated 29 years to helping local student-athletes
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles highlighting prominent black leaders in Warren in honor of Black History Month. Long before she became known for coaching winning tracksters, Janice Reddick became co-owner of a funeral home. Now, 29 years later, she and her family still operate Reddick Funeral Home, with her as…
Pastime: Chimes, bells introduced to concert band
This Pastime has such a range of tones from the tinkling of a tiny, tinny sounding bell to the deep throated bong of a deep, deep chime. It is about the first set of concert chimes purchased by the Warren High School Lumberjack Concert Band (circa 1970-71). Of all the printed band programs that survive…
Khali Pree reaches milestone in Library reading program
Khali Pree has reached 100 books in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Warren Branch Library! Awesome job Khali! For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536.
“Something special is being built here, and I’m not just talking about the Arena”-Rob Reep
Please forgive me if this article has a typo or two. I’ve tried to look it over as closely as I can, but after working up a couple of Lumberjack basketball game reports tonight, I’m sitting at my desk typing this editorial at 2:00 a.m. to make sure it gets out ahead of Friday’s Warren…
Meet Mad Butcher’s Patrick Marshall
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles highlighting prominent black leaders in Warren in honor of Black History Month. Patrick Marshall is a Banks native who has steadily worked his way up the ladder to become the manager of The Mad Butcher grocery store in Warren. He has four children: Latoya Steele,…