Monday, October 18, 2021 a First Judicial Appearance was conducted by Judge Bruce Anderson on Antario Gilbert for the charge of Capital Murder. During the First Appearance, Gilbert was denied bond due to the charge in which was upgraded from Murder 1st to Capital Murder after Sgt. Tim Nichols met with Prosecutor Thomas Deen to…
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Gregg Reep takes part in live Arkansas PBS COVID-19 town hall broadcast
Gregg Reep of Warren, the husband of late Warren history teacher Beverly Reep, took part in a live broadcasted town hall about COVID-19 Saturday, October 16, 2021. The town hall not only featured Reep, but also several top medical professionals from Arkansas. Topics ranged from the experience of having COVID, but also the safety of…
DL testing site closure notifications for October 18 and October 25
Troop F Communications department of the Arkansas State Police announced Monday that there will be no driver’s license testing at the El Dorado testing site Monday, October 18. There will also be no driver’s license testing at the Fordyce testing site Monday, October 25, 2021. For further information, please contact Troop F of the Arkansas…
Banks celebrating 35th Annual Buck Fever Festival
BANKS, Ark — The City of Banks is busy making preparations for the 35th annual Buck Fever Festival, held annually during the opening weekend of deer season. This year’s headlining band is Tilluride, a country band with rock roots from Texas. Festivities begin Friday, November 12th at 6:30 pm with pageants for boys and girls…
Mayor Pennington announces two new City of Warren hires
During the Warren City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 12, Mayor Pennington announced two new hires for the City. She stated that Karla Mendez will serve as assistant Treasurer, working for elected city Treasurer Robert Milton. She also reported that she has hired Monty Hearnsberger as Street Foreman. Current Foreman Ricky Joe Davis has retired.…
32nd anniversary celebration for Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ set for November 14
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ will hold their 32nd church anniversary celebration Sunday, November 14, 2021. Services begin at 3:00 p.m. CST at 1109 South Myrtle Street in Warren. Elder Terry Correll, pastor will be leading the services. Apostle Keith Marks will be the guest speaker.
Warren man killed in shooting at local car wash
A shooting at the car wash at the corner of Martin and Central Streets in Warren Saturday, October 16, 2021 resulted in the death of a local Warren man, Shaun Ingram. Antario Gilbert was taken into custody in connection with the killing of Ingram. He is currently being held and charged with first degree murder.…
Keller Bigham crowned 2021 WHS Homecoming Queen
Keller Bigham was crowned the 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Queen Friday, October 15, 2021 during a ceremony at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on the WHS campus. Keller’s Royal Court included senior maids Jacey Ashcraft, Tyairean Bass, Ashlyn Broughton, Annie Figueroa, Jayden Grider, Leah Wolfe, Luci Woodard, and Mylesha Yao. Queen Keller and her Royal…
2021 WHS Homecoming Parade photos
The 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Parade was held at 2:00 p.m. CST in Warren, Friday night, October 15. A large crowd gathered from Bond Street, down Main, and back to the Courthouse square as the School celebrated its 2021 Homecoming with floats, local emergency vehicles, the WHS Band, and more meandering through the downtown…
Candy to be dished out and fun to be had at New Edinburg’s drive-through fall festival
A drive-through Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, at the New Edinburg Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event, which was a big success in 2020, is being held in partnership with local area churches. There will be several fall-festive places along the route, and cars driving through will be…
Warren’s Garner, Cooper, and Files named to All-Region Choir
Congratulations to Warren senior Ella Garner (Alto 1) and Warren juniors Natalie Cooper (Soprano 2) and Karis Files (Soprano 2) on their successful audition and placement into the ARKCDA Region 3 All Region Choirs! All three ladies will participate in the clinic as part of the Women’s Chorus in November.
Forfeited property auction in Monticello October 23
The Drug Task Force will hold a forfeited property auction, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the National Guard Armory in Monticello. The auction will take place at 9:00 a.m. with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. The National Guard Armory in Monticello is located at 809 Jordan Drive.
Former Warren Woman’s poem and photographs published in Magazine
Special to the Saline River Chronicle OCEANSIDE, Calif., – Chrystal Norton Corcoran, a former Honor Graduate of Warren High, has recently published a poem and three of her photographs included in a college literary arts magazine here. Mrs. Corcoran, who is retired, and lives in the Oceanside area, said on Facebook she was “feeling a…
Street paving contract approved by the Warren City Council-Video
All six members of the Warren City Council were present Tuesday evening, October 12 for the regular monthly council meeting. Mayor Densia Pennington presided. The Council was presented the monthly and year-to-date financial reports by City Clerk Helen Boswell and then received written and verbal updates from all department heads, as well as written reports…
SEARK College holding open house in Kingsland Thursday evening
SEARK College will host an Open House event Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Kingsland, Arkansas Auditorium from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is open to any of the public interested in admissions to SEARK College. Programs of study that will be discussed include intro to computers, nursing assistants(CNA) program, adult education classes,…
Free eye exams given to preschoolers by Warren Lions Club
Members of the Warren Lions Club recently conducted eye exams for preschool students at Warren ABC and First Baptist Church. The exam consists of taking a picture of the students eyes with a special camera that can detect any issues that need to be checked out by an optometrist. The parent or guardian is notified…
Lions Club District Governor visits Warren Club
Don Young, Lions Club District Governor for District 7-N visited with members of the Warren Lions Club during their monthly meeting October 13 at Molly’s Diner in Warren. The Club meets the second Wednesday of each month to hear educational speakers and work on civic projects for the local community. Anyone, men and women, who…
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club welcomes new member
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club welcomes a new member. President Diane Parnell is pictured presenting Pat Hunter with her official GFWC Membership Pin.
Warren students attend FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at UAM
Students from Warren’s Future Business Leaders of America recently attended the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Front Row: Heidi Taulbee, Felicity Crockett, Hannah Taulbee, Olivia Davidson. Back Row: Naideth Pahuamba,Cinnamon Davis, Katrina Shepherd, Zoey Carroll, Melissa Chavez.
Warren to celebrate 2021 Homecoming Friday
Senior Keller Bigham was elected the 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Queen by her student body, grades 10th through 12th. Queen Keller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Gail Bigham. She will be crowned during the Homecoming Coronation on Friday, Oct. 15th, at 12:45 P.M. at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium, where admission…
Annual report to the public presented from the Warren School District
Four of the seven members of the Warren School Board were in attendance Monday evening for the regular monthly meeting of the Warren School Board and to participate in the annual report to the public as required by state law. Normal monthly business of the board was conducted including approval of previous minutes, the financial…