January is known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It is a time for us to educate ourselves about human trafficking and learn to spot the signs of trafficking. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons or modern-day slavery, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services or…
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36 year-old man shot and killed during altercation in New Edinburg
Press release from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department: January 1, 2022 at approximately 11:29 P.M. deputies from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence on Old School Street in New Edinburg, Arkansas, concerning a reported shooting. When Deputies arrived they found a black male victim lying in the driveway who was deceased.…
Warren man published in State Library Magazine
Special to the Saline River Chronicle Fayetteville, Arkansas – The most recent issue of Arkansas Libraries, the official magazine of the Arkansas Library Association, has published a story by Maylon Rice, a Warren native, who is a Trustee Emeritus of the Fayetteville Public Library. Rice’s story appearing in the Fall/Winter issue of Arkansas Libraries is…
Arkansas’s rally comes up short vs. Vandy
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas had four chances inside the final 15 seconds to tie the game or take the lead but could not convert in a 75-74 loss to Vanderbilt Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Scotty Pippen Jr., the SEC’s scoring leader, led the Commodores with 22 points, including 9-of-12 at the free throw…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-22-21
From reducing income tax to lowering the sales tax on used cars, there are several pieces of tax legislation passed in 2021 that will take effect on January 1, 2022. In the most recent special session, the General Assembly passed Act 1 and Act 2, which are identical pieces of legislation that reduce the top…
Donate your Christmas tree to boost angling action
Little Rock, Arkansas – Once the wrapping paper has been thrown away and the last drop of egg nog has been consumed, few people have a use for that evergreen tree that graced their home during the holiday season. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a new job for those leftover trees: fish habitat.…
Arkansas rebounds to beat Elon
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas used a 17-0 run in the first half – holding Elon scoreless for the final 6:11 of the period – and cruised in the second half to claim an 81-55 victory Tuesday night in Bud Walton Arena. The 55 points by Elon was the fewest by an Arkansas opponent this season…
Arkansas taken down by Hofstra
North Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas used an 11-0 run midway through the second half to get to within three (64-61) and only trailed by two (66-64) with five minutes left but Hofstra answered with eight straight points to secure an 89-81 victory at Simmons Bank Arena Saturday night. The Razorbacks drop their second straight…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-17-21
From filling out a job application to completing a homework assignment, the vast majority of our day-to-day lives are dependent on internet access. It is no longer a luxury, and now is a critical time for our state to close the digital divide. Arkansas ranks 41st in state broadband access rating according to Broadbandnow.com. The…
Warren celebrates the Christmas season with annual parade and downtown market
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Warren Christmas Parade this past weekend, along with a downtown Christmas “Market on Main.” The theme of this year’s event was “a Christmas of Hope.” Children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Local vendors sold various goods at the local Christmas Market on…
Pastime: Happy Birthday Bradley County
Now this Pastime is not meant to be a history lesson as much as a Happy Birthday greeting. December 18th Bradley County turns 181 years old. Happy Birthday to Bradley County! Getting the technical out of the way, on December 18, 1840, Bradley County was formed from the much larger Union County on pre-drawn, pre-territorial maps.…
Arkansas suffers first loss
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Arkansas trimmed a 15-point deficit to three with 9:55 to play but could not stop Oklahoma’s hot shooting from 3-point range as the Sooners pulled away late for an 88-66 victory at the BOK Center. The #10/12 Razorbacks suffered their first loss of the season (9-1) while Oklahoma improves to 8-2. Arkansas…
The Christmas Memory Tree
This is the story behind the Christmas tree on the Martin lot, from Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington: This tree has a story to tell. After my best friend, classmate and 5th grade boyfriend, Bob Roddey passed away I took a little cedar seedling from where he was buried. I took it to my childhood home…
Treylon Burks tabbed AP All-SEC
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Three Arkansas Razorbacks were selected to the 2021 Associated Press (AP) All-SEC First and Second Teams, as junior WR Treylon Burks was named to the first team, while junior C Rickey Stromberg and senior LB Bumper Pool earned second team recognition. Burks posted one of the best seasons by a receiver in…
News Item: All SEC WR Treylon Burks Declares For NFL Draft by Gary Thomas
Hogtoons artist Gary Thomas was kind enough to allow us to publish his cartoon featuring Warren’s own Treylon Burks. Gary’s Facebook page Hogtoons features his wonderful artwork featuring all things Razorbacks. Be sure to hop on over to Gary’s Hogtoons Facebook Page and give his page a like! We really appreciate Gary allowing us to…
Warren’s own Treylon Burks declares for the NFL Draft
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Warren Lumberjack alum and Arkansas Razorback wideout Treylon Burks announced via twitter that he is foregoing his senior season at Arkansas and declaring for the NFL draft. I have had many restless nights praying and talking with my family regarding this decision. With that being said I have decided to opt out…
Arkansas cruises past Charlotte
Fayetteville, Arkansas – JD Notae recorded his sixth career double-double – first as a Razorback – while Jaylin Williams and Davonte Davis each produced career highs to lead #10/12 Arkansas (9-0) to an 86-66 victory over Charlotte Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Notae scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds – all on the…
Pittman named AFCA Region 2 Coach Of The Year
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas’ Sam Pittman, who has engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in all of college football, was named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region 2 Coach of the Year on Monday. Under the second-year head coach, the Razorbacks have won eight games in 2021 – the most regular-season wins for…
Another successful Lumberjack Football season comes to an end at the 4A State semifinal stage
Warren, Arkansas – Hats off to Coach Hembree and his Warren Lumberjacks for completing another successful season. The 2021 season came to an end Friday night, December 3, 2021 as the Lumberjacks lost to a very talented Robinson Senators team by the final of 43-13 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. Both teams came…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for December 3, 2021
7A Bryant, Fayetteville(to be played Saturday, December 4) 6A El Dorado, Greenwood(to be played Saturday, December 4) 5A White Hall 19, Pulaski Academy 51 4A Arkadelphia 54, Shiloh Christian 57 Robinson 43, Warren 13 3A Booneville 27, Harding Academy 56 Prescott 36, McGehee 20 2A Poyen 18, McCrory 20 Clarendon 6, Fordyce 7
Samantha Ellis of the Bradley County Medical Center presents Rotary program
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Rotary Club’s program for Tuesday, Nov. 30 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Samantha Ellis, who is the Peer Recovery Specialist at Bradley County Medical Center. Ellis has been on the job six months in this position, which is funded by the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership.…