Warren City Council met in special session Tuesday to amend the 2020 budget. Mayor Denisa Pennington explained that an auditor felt the amendments were needed to match her figures. CARES funding, plus two grants, were received and expenditures from those items needed to be added to the budget.Out of a total budget of about $7.2…
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Morgan Richardson Meeks speaks to Warren Rotary
The Warren Rotary Club’s program for Tuesday, Sept. 28 was Morgan Richardson Meeks, Vice President Transportation Operations at Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Mrs. Meeks was the program of Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling. A native of Warren, Meeks went over her background and how she got her job at the Army and Air Force…
Warren JROTC Cadets take part in air rifle contest
Eleven JROTC Cadets from Warren High School traveled to White Hall High School Saturday, September 25 to participate in an air rifle marksmanship contest. The contest was sponsored by White Hall but assisted by the Warren High Cadets. Warren no longer has air rifles but has since added archery, becoming the initial Army JROTC program…
How to order a 2021 Saline River Shootout shirt
The Warren High School Student Council is now taking pre-orders for a special edition t-shirt to commemorate the 2021 Warren vs. Monticello Saline River Shootout which is set for Friday, October 22, 2021. The shirts come in either short sleeve, long sleeve, or sweatshirt styles. The last day to order is October 11. Cash or…
Prison main topic of discussion at Monday BCEDC meeting
Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members attempted to clarify some points about the Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail project but took no action regarding it at their monthly meeting Monday. At the last Quorum Court meeting, Billy McConnell, owner of LaSalle Corrections, said it was not economically feasible for his company to build the jail.…
Museum to hold 2021 Hamburger Supper October 29
Bradley County Historical Museum board members have announced the date for the Museum’s annual Hamburger Supper. The 2021 Hamburger Supper is planned for Friday, October 29 to celebrate and support our Warren Lumberjacks as they travel to Hamburg for a match up with the Hamburg Lions. The take-out meals will consist of grilled hamburgers (with…
Students to host Throwback Day for Star City matchup
Jump into the Lumberjack spirit this Friday, October 1 for Throwback Day to support the Jacks as they take on conference foe Star City at 7:00 p.m. at Star City. Students and supporters alike are encouraged to wear an outfit based on your favorite decade! Above all else, go Jacks! Beat the Bulldogs!
Community flu vaccine clinic happening today
(Little Rock, Ark.) – Tuesday, 09/28/21, the Bradley County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 West Pine Street, Warren AR from 10 AM to 5 PM. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If…
Shelter Insurance to present $5,000 award to Make Warren Shine Wednesday
Warren, AR-Each year, Shelter Insurance Companies holds a contest called “Thankful for Our Communities.” Five winners each receive a $5,000 grant for the charity of their choice. This year, Courtney Hamilton created a winning video about Warren and chose Make Warren Shine as the recipient of the $5,000 award. The check will be presented on…
Former UAM professor inducted to Forestry Hall of Fame
MONTICELLO, Ark. — We all start somewhere. As an educator, Dr. James Guldin started his forestry education journey here at the University of Arkansas at Monticello at the School of Forestry. The sojourn ended last month, 38 years later, with his induction to the Arkansas Division of the Ouachita Chapter of the Society of American…
Special called Warren City Council meeting
Press release from the City of Warren There will be a Special Called Warren City Council meeting today at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. Mask are recommended.
SAAC to host contemporary landscape artist Mary Louise Porter in Price and Merkle Galleries
The South Arkansas Arts Center invites the public to view a new exhibit by contemporary landscape artist Mary Louise Porter, entitled “Rhythms and Reflections”. This beautiful and colorful exhibition will hang in the Price and Merkle Galleries October 1-27, with an artist’s reception on October 2, from 6:00-7:30pm. Now living and working in Ocean Springs,…
Donna Bratton wins Library’s Giveaway
Donna Bratton recently won the Warren Branch Library’s September Book Bundle Giveaway. For more information on the giveaway, contact the Warren Branch Library.
No DL testing in El Dorado this Wednesday
There will be no driver’s license testing in El Dorado on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 according to a press release from Troop F of the Arkansas State Police.
EPA releases statement on Thursday’s Calhoun County pipeline rupture
The Environment Protection Agency recently has released the following statement on the pipeline rupture in Calhoun County that happened Thursday evening, September 23, 2021. The accident occurred at 2301 Calhoun 26near Hampton, Arkansas. Official statement from the EPA At approximately 1800 hours on September 23, 2021, a heavy equipment operator struck a 10” underground pipeline,…
Warren home badly damaged in Thursday night fire
A Warren home located at 616 East Cedar St sustained significant damage Thursday evening, September 23, 2021 in a fire. Firemen with the Warren Fire Department were on the scene late Thursday night around 10:00 p.m. working to extinguish the flames. The home is located to the east of Gannaway street in Warren, south of…
Parking alert for fans attending Warren vs. Crossett Friday night
Due to construction, there will be no parking on the south side of the Multi-Purpose Complex. Parking is available in the baseball optimist field, Warren High School, Warren Middle School, and Brunson parking lots.
Emergency situation in Calhoun County as pipeline ruptures west of Hampton
According to an alert out of Calhoun County, a pipeline has ruptured west of Hampton Thursday evening, September 23, 2021. “West side of Hampton needs to shelter in place West of highway 167,” reads the alert. “The east side of Hampton needs to evacuate to the shelter at Hampton High School east of highway 167,”…
Modernization of Warren’s Fire Station complete
For some time Warren’s Central Fire Station, located in the western portion of the City’s Emergency Services Center, has been under construction for modernization and improvements. Recently, acting Fire Chief Larry Hayes provided Saline River Chronicle with a tour. He showed the new washing system for firefighter turnout equipment that has been purchased and installed,…
Star City art teacher named 2021 Arkansas Elementary Art Educator of the Year
Star City’s Jimmy Brown Elementary School art teacher Suzi Davis has been selected as the 2021 Arkansas Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Davis will be presented with this award at the Arkansas Art Educators annual fall conference held at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock on November 4. Friends and family are welcome…
Bradley County 4-H Clubs reorganizing
The Bradley County 4-H clubs are reorganizing and seeking new members. The purpose of these clubs is to give youth an opportunity to participate in the youth development educational program of the University of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Youth in 4-H clubs will learn life skills, enhance leadership skills, and increase self-esteem while serving…