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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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:…