The 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet was held Saturday at St. James AME Church, with Bishop Chester L. Thompson as guest speaker and Warren Mayor Gregg Reep presenting a proclamation declaring that day as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Warren. Chris Ogburn served as master of ceremonies. A video was shown…
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Warren arrest report for January 23-30, 2023
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
Warren JROTC volunteers at Hope Place Food Pantry
Warren High School JROTC cadets volunteered to help with the Hope Place Warren Food Pantry Give Away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Photo courtesy of the WHS JROTC.
Jordan’s buzzer-beater lifts Warren to dramatic victory over rival Monticello in Lumberjack Arena opener
WARREN, Ark. – The first senior boys game in the new Lumberjack Arena was one that will be talked about in Warren for years to come as Antonio “AJ” Jordan knocked down a buzzer-beating, game-winning basket to lift the Lumberjacks to a pivotal 8-4A conference win over Monticello by a score of 49-48. Top photo:…
York’s huge night not enough as Lady Jacks fall to Lady Billies
WARREN, Ark. – Aniyah York scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, but Warren couldn’t overcome Monticello in a 45-32 loss Friday night in the first senior girls contest held at the new Lumberjack Arena. Raven Harris scored the first four points for a Lady Jack in the new arena as Warren fell behind 9-4…
Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks both fall at LR Mills
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and the Warren Lady Jacks both featured in an 8-4A Conference road game Tuesday night at LR Mills. SRC was unable to attend the ballgames, but we can pass along the final scores. In game one of the night, the Warren Lady Jacks fell to Mills by the…
Policies and procedures discussed at Warren Fire Committee meeting
Warren Fire Committee members met Monday and discussed possible changes to several policies. Committee members include Chairman Joel Tolefree and Alderwomen Angela Marshall and Dorothy Henderson. Also attending the meeting were Alderwoman Latanza Atkins, Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. Top photo: Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown…
Students at Hermitage ABC Preschool receive free eye exams
Warren Lions Club conducted eye screenings Tuesday at Hermitage ABC Preschool. Out of 17 students tested, none needed further exams. Shown with student Shaylee Gilbert, from left, are Lions Leslie Huitt, Delbert Zimmerly and Tim Kessler.
Locals take part in Walk For Life and Prayer Rally
The Walk For Life and Prayer Rally was held in Warren on Sunday after a two-year absence, sponsored by HopePlace-Warren. The actual walk was canceled and the event moved inside the First Baptist Church Activities Building due to a sudden thunderstorm. It was canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19 but had been…
Ribbon cutting for new Lumberjack Arena set for Wednesday
A look at the 2023 Warren city budget
The 2023 Warren city budget was approved by the City Council in December 2022, but there are several projects still pending that could change the overall total. The budget shows an estimated $4,102,438 in income for the general fund and $964,868 in income for the street fund. Other funds bring the total budget to $6,657,254.…
Main Street Market opens on South Main
A ribbon-cutting was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce for Main Street Market, 223 S. Main St., on Saturday. The business is owned and operated by Fernando Sedano along with his mother, Maria Aguilar, and his wife, Amber Sedano. It is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Saturday. It has 15 booths with refinished…
Warren arrest report for January 16-23, 2023
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
Lumberjack’s three-game winning streak ends at Conference leaders Watson Chapel
WATSON CHAPEL, Ark. – League leaders of Conference 8-4A, Watson Chapel, beat Warren Friday night, January 20, 2023 by the final of 66-40. Top photo: Jaline Lee goes up for a basket during the first half at Watson Chapel. He scored six points in Warren’s loss to Watson Chapel Friday. Photo by Saline River Chronicle.…
Watson Chapel hands Lady Jacks a defeat
WATSON CHAPEL, Ark. – Another tough road game ended in defeat for the Warren Lady Jacks Friday night, January 20, 2023, as the orange and black lost 61-23 to the Watson Chapel Lady Wildcats. Top photo: Michaela Stanley pivots to take a shot during the first half at Watson Chapel Friday. Photo by Saline River…
Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee
Warren School District and Hermitage School District met this Friday to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. Spellers from both districts competed for a chance to move on and compete in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee in March. WMS 7th Grader, Addysen Powell, placed first and will move on to compete in Little Rock…
Mayor Gregg Reep signs National Day of Racial Healing proclamation
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed his first proclamation Thursday, declaring the day as the National Day of Racial Healing 2023 in the city of Warren. Top photo: Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed a proclamation Thursday for the National Day of Racial Healing. Shown, from left, are City Clerk Janice Nelson, Reep and Administrative Assistant Charlotte…
Lions Club holds eye screenings at First Presbyterian Church preschool
Warren Lions Club provided eye screening for First Presbyterian Church preschool students Thursday. The screenings showed three students needed further eye care. Shown, from left, seated are student Makinzy Aldy and Lion Delbert Zimmerly; back row, Lions Leslie Huitt, President Neeley Vance and Tim Kessler.
Updated Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball schedule
The Warren Athletic Department released an updated basketball schedule Thursday which makes at least two changes going forward from the previous schedule released earlier this season. From our brief look at the schedule so far, it appears that tomorrow’s Friday, January 20 games vs. Watson Chapel will be at Watson Chapel. We confirmed with head…
Pastime: New buildings, old buildings create memories
There is much excitement over the opening of the new athletic facility in Warren, as there should be. It is a new basketball gymnasium and much more. The District will showcase this by hosting the upcoming regional basketball finals this Spring and that, within itself, is also exciting. I see from Facebook posts, there is…
Rampant Jacks rout Hamburg for third consecutive road win
HAMBURG, Ark. – In what could turn out to be a must-win game come the end of the season, the Warren Lumberjacks notched their third 8-4A Conference win and a third road win in a row Tuesday night, delivering a sound 77-54 drumming of Hamburg on the Lions’ home court. Top photo: Sophomore Antonio Jordan…