Comeback nearly completed as Jacks fall to Ricebirds

Comeback nearly completed as Jacks fall to Ricebirds

STUTTGART, Ark. – Coming so close to completing a remarkable on-the-road comeback Friday night, the Warren Lumberjacks dropped their second 8-4A Conference game of the season, losing to Stuttgart 55-46. A hard fought opening quarter of action saw the lead switch at least twice. Stuttgart was the beneficiary of a razor-thin 9-8 lead going into…

Fast start not enough as Jacks drop close Conference opener on the road at Monticello

Fast start not enough as Jacks drop close Conference opener on the road at Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Facing a difficult road game to launch 8-4A Conference play, the Warren Lumberjacks fell in a close back-and-forth battle to the Monticello Billies Tuesday night, January 3, 2023 by the final of 48-44. Coming off the back of a huge win over the Ouachita High Warriors in the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas…

Jordan’s 41 point double-double fuels Lumberjack win over three-point machine Ouachita Warriors

Jordan’s 41 point double-double fuels Lumberjack win over three-point machine Ouachita Warriors

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Warren sophomore Antonio Jordan scored a career high 41 points and posted a double-double Friday night, December 30, 2022 as the Lumberjacks beat the Ouachita High Warriors of Donaldson, Arkansas by the final of 64-54 on the final day of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic tournament in Monticello hosted by…

Neo scores 16 in Warren loss to Drew Central

Neo scores 16 in Warren loss to Drew Central

MONTICELLO, Ark. – After a hard fought battle Thursday night, December 29, 2022 in the second round of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Class basketball tournament hosted by Drew Central in Monticello, the Warren Lumberjacks fell to the tournament host Pirates by the final of 57-50. Top photo: Neon’dre Thomas drives inside for a…

Lumberjacks get first win of the season and advance to round two of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic

Lumberjacks get first win of the season and advance to round two of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic

MONTICELLO, Ark. – A dominant performance brought the Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team their first win of the 2022/2023 season Wednesday evening as they defeated Trinity Christian High of Texarkana by the final of 61-40 in the opening round of the Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Classic hosted by Drew Central in Monticello. Top photo:…

First State Bank and Warren Bank hold Christmas open house events

Several businesses in Warren recently held Christmas open houses to greet and treat visitors to the downtown area. Saline River Chronicle had the pleasure of visiting two of Warren’s local banks, both First State Bank and Warren Bank last week for their Christmas open house events. Guests were invited in to both businesses where refreshments…

Warren basketball teams to compete in Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Tournament

Warren basketball teams to compete in Commercial Bank SouthEast Arkansas Holiday Tournament

Lumberjack and Lady Jack basketball returns to action following a weeklong Christmas break with both teams participating in the Southeast Arkansas Holiday Tournament hosted by Drew Central and sponsored by Commercial Bank. The tournament is a three-day three-round knockout format tourney, meaning only one game is guaranteed for each team. Warren’s Lady Jacks tip off…

Union Bank and Trust giving away gift cards during “Season of Giving” event

Join Union Bank and Trust for their “Season of Giving” event as they help to support local businesses during the holiday season. Union Bank recognizes the vital role small businesses play in our local communities, and as a way to say thank you, they will be giving away gift cards to local businesses. Go to…

Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout set for its 12th annual game

One of the biggest rivalries in Arkansas goes down this coming Friday night, October 21, 2022, as the Warren Lumberjacks travel a short 16 miles across the Saline River to take on the Monticello Billies in the twelfth annual Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout. Although the rivalry goes back much farther, the Union…

First State Bank provides pizza to WSD staff ahead of new school year

First State Bank provides pizza to WSD staff ahead of new school year

First State Bank of Warren fed the Warren School District teachers and staff Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022 to show appreciation for their hard work ahead of and during the upcoming school year. The First State Bank sponsored event provided pizza to those in attendance. The 2022/2023 School Year has already begun for staff, and students…

Union Bank & Trust Co. donates $50,000 to UAM for Athletic Performance Center Campaign

MONTICELLO, Ark.—On April 4, 2022, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) received a $50,000 check from Union Bank & Trust Co. for UAM’s Performance Center Campaign (PCC). John McClendon, chairman of Union Bank, and Dave Dickson, president and CEO of Union Bank, presented the check to Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, Hud Jackson,…

Kelly Ashcraft featured in Arkansas Business

Warren Bank and Trust Company President and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Ashcraft was featured in Arkansas Business’ Exec. Q and A section in the January 17-23 publication. She responded to questions about the pros and cons of banking in a small town, commented on the abilities of traditional banks to attract young customers, how the…