September was Library Card Sign-up Month at the Warren Branch Library. Every new card member was entered into a drawing for a prize that was given away on October 4. There were a total of 15 new card sign-ups during the month of September. Finn Roebuck was the winner of the children’s prize giveaway and…
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Aviation Commission discusses recent improvement project and aircraft fuel leak at Warren airport
Warren Aviation Commission met for the first time since January Thursday night to discuss two projects. Present were Chairman Joe Wharton and Commissioners Vernon Colvin II, Rick Stracner and Rob Reep. Commissioner Bryan Martin was not present. Mayor Denisa Pennington also attended the meeting. A conference call was held with Alex Smith of McClelland Consulting…
Monday update from BC Rural Fire Chief Eddie West about Saturday’s wildfire near Warren
Bradley County Rural Fire Department Chief Eddie West said Sunday afternoon that while fire lines have been established and the fire has been contained within them, there are stumps and other brush that may continue burning for days. Top photo: A fire attack aircraft with the Arkansas Forestry Department prepares for takeoff Saturday at the…
Warren arrest report for October 17-24, 2022
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. Treylon Davis / 304 Arkansas St, Warren, AR / DOB 5-17-02 / warrant on 10-17-22 April Middleton / 218 Wheeler St, Warren, AR / DOB 4-3-91 / warrant…
County Judge provides update on acreage burned during Saturday wildfire
Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney said Sunday morning the total acreage affected was updated to 546 acres, mostly owned by PotlatchDeltic Corp. He said 11 bulldozers were used from county governments and individuals from Bradley, Lincoln, Cleveland and Ashley counties. McKinney confirmed there was no structural damage and crews were still working to contain the…
Large wildfire burning near Warren
A large field and woods fire erupted Saturday afternoon about 1 mile west of Warren along Bradley 363. The fire burned several acres and came within a few feet of the Bryan and Lauren Case residence. Several chicken houses owned by Gary Green were also threatened. However, at presstime, it appeared that no buildings were…
Lumberjacks brush aside Monticello in rivalry rout
MONTICELLO, Ark. – For the tenth time in twelve years the Warren Lumberjacks took home the Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout Trophy outright, after resoundingly defeating the Monticello Billies Friday night, October 21, 2022, by the final of 34-0 on the road at Hyatt Field. In a game that has been a thorn…
Watch the Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout, Warren at Monticello live Friday at 7PM
With the largest travel trophy in Arkansas High School football at stake, the conference undefeated Warren Lumberjacks make the short trip across the Saline River Friday night, October 21 to take on the rival Monticello Billies. Warren comes into the ballgame with a 6-1 overall record. Monticello on the other side arrives with a 4-3…
New Beginnings to expand, purchases former Guest House on East Woodlawn
WARREN, Ark. – New Beginnings, a non-profit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, will utilize a grant to buy and renovate the former Guest House facility on East Woodlawn Street in Warren. The organization currently operates a facility on York Street. That site will be maintained and the facility on Woodlawn will be an addition to…
Two small grass fires put out south of Warren Thursday
Fire crews were called to the scene of a grass fire on the east side of Highway 63 just south of Warren near the Johnsville cutoff road Thursday afternoon just after 1:00 p.m. Crews from both the City of Warren Fire Department and Rural Fire Department responded. As of 1:17 p.m. the fire was reported…
Warren School District reports 1,424 enrolled
Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish informed the Warren School Board during their monthly meeting conducted October 10, 2022 that the current official enrollment for the year is 1,424, which is down 38 from the past year. The racial makeup of the student body is 36.07 percent African American, 34.25 percent white and 26.17 parent…
WHS to host virtual financial aid night October 24 by Zoom
Jimmy Thornton presents program to Woman’s Club, and Mayor makes proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness
The GFWC Warren Woman’s club recently met at First Free Will Baptist Church, where Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington made a proclamation making October Domestic Violence Awareness month. The group also heard from Jimmy Thornton, who presented the program. He told about serving in the U.S. Air Force starting in Vietnam in 1968 and how he…
Hembree: ‘There’s nobody that wants to do better than our kids’-Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show
Ahead of Warren’s Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout clash of the 2022 season between the Jacks and Monticello Friday night, Saline River Chronicle is once again proud to present the weekly interview with head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree. Each week we sit down and chat with Hembree about the past week’s game…
A tale of three Lions Clubs
District 7N Gov. Bill Johnson of Little Rock Founders Lions Club and Zone 1 Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren Lions Club visited Hampton Lions Club on Oct. 11. While there, Hampton Lions President Carroll Dunn and his wife, Secretary Marty Dunn told them about a Hampton student who was in desperate need of eyecare. Since…
Warren JROTC female team places second in fitness competition
On Oct. 15, 2022, Warren JROTC competed in the Little Rock Mills JROTC Physical Fitness Competition with an all-male and all-female team. The female team earned second place against 6 other high schools. The competition consisted of 6 events:1. Maximum deadlift with hex-bar2. Standing Power Throw with 10lb. Medicine Ball3. Hand Release Pushups4. Sprint/Drag (sled…
Warren arrest report for October 12-17, 2022
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. Kim Herring / 421 So. Myrtle, Warren, AR / DOB 7-15-64 / warrant on 10-14-22 Shawn K. Forrest / 404 So. Wise, Warren, AR / DOB 11-9-94 /…
WHS Class of 1982 celebrates 40th reunion
Warren High School Class of 1982 held its 40th class reunion on Saturday at the former Warren and Saline River Railway Depot and Willie’s Place. Shown in the photo below are Planning Committee members, from left, Rosa Jackson, Carolyn Harris, Bridgette Harding, Mayor Denisa Pennington, Jackie Mitchell, Charlotte Tenner-Brown and Marylan Fisher. Photo by Tim…
HopePlace holds 2022 banquet
HopePlace Warren held its first banquet in two years, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an event at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. The Rev. Ricky Rauls gave the opening prayer. Board member Fran Vanderzwalm gave the welcome. Josie Hargis sang several songs accompanied by guitarist David Mann. Kristy Ward and Sandy Doss were presented…
Aerial attack launched as Jacks take down Dragons
WARREN, Ark. – Looking to take a firm stand at the top of the 8-4A table, the Warren Lumberjacks took down a talented DeWitt Dragon team Friday night, October 14, 2022, at home at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium by the final of 47-20 on Homecoming night. The Lumberjacks came into the ballgame hoping to extend…
Watch Warren vs. DeWitt live Friday at 7PM
Looking to continue their impressive record in the 8-4A, the conference-undefeated Warren Lumberjacks host DeWitt Friday night, October 14, 2022 in this year’s WHS Homecoming night game. DeWitt comes into the game with a lot to gain, holding a solid record in the 8-4A at 4-1. Meanwhile, Warren remains the team at the pinnacle of…