WARREN, Ark. – On Friday morning of March 31, 2023, Thomas Frazer, Chairman of the Board of Warren Bank, and Kelly Ashcraft, President of Warren Bank, stood alongside Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney and Sheriff Hershel Tillman on the south lawn of the Bradley County Courthouse. They posed for a photo as they presented a…
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Union Bank celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style
Union Bank’s Martin Street location got into the full St. Patrick’s Day spirit Friday. Staff were decked out in costumes and green to celebrate. The Bank held a number of giveaways. Pictured are Union Bank staff at Warren’s Martin Street branch. Photo by Union Bank.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 in Warren celebrates 2022 Tomato Festival with open house
Customers were treated to cookies and snacks during the Union Bank and Trust Company’s Open House held June 10, 2022.
Union Bank provides pizza for Warren teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
Union Bank recently treated Warren School staff to pizza during Teacher Appreciation Week 2022. “We would like to thank the teachers for all you do,” said Randy Rawls of Union Bank. Pictured is Randy Rawls, Tricia Wilkinson, Becky Walsh and Janice Reddick.
Warren Bank caters lunch to Warren High staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
Warren Bank and Trust catered lunch for Warren High School Tuesday, May 3, 2022 as a thank you to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, with Taqueria Charicata serving tacos to staff.
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…
Warren Bank supports local school construction
Warren, Arkansas – Warren Bank and Trust Company, a locally homed owned institution, has announced it is proud to support and assist in the construction of the new Warren Elementary School and the new modern state of the art arena for basketball and other school and community endeavors. Construction of the new facilities are well…
Register to win $500 at any Warren Bank location
Warren Bank and Trust Company will hold a Christmas cash drawing for $500 December 23, 2021. If you would like to enter for a chance to win the cash prize, register at any Warren Bank and Trust branch location between now and the drawing date, December 23.
Pastime: Remember “Bank Night?”
After last week’s Pastime about the weekly “punch card” drawing at the Mad Butcher, several readers asked me about a forerunner of the 1930s and 1940s called: “Bank Night.” The Bank Night promotion was a unique and loyalty driven jackpot conceived and run by the Wharton family – the owners of the motion picture theaters…