LITTLE ROCK — With the official start to spring less than a week away, winter is throwing one last curveball at fruit growers in Arkansas and the surrounding region. Below-freezing temperatures throughout much of the state made an appearance Monday night and Tuesday morning, with more cold weather on the way, particularly in the northwestern…
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Tree falls on Central Street in Warren, trapping a person in a vehicle
Local authorities are cautioning residents to be very careful on local roadways as reports are coming in of numerous trees and limbs falling throughout Bradley County due to recent freezing rain and ice accumulation. Top photo: Warren Fire and Police crews help to remove a person from a vehicle trapped by a fallen tree on…
River otters offer antics for winter wildlife watchers
LITTLE ROCK — Conservation comeback stories often focus on the amazing return of white-tailed deer, the black bear in Arkansas and other game species, but one of The Natural State’s most charismatic critters also came back as a result of proper game management and habitat conservation. Once nearly wiped clean from Arkansas’s streams, the river…
Attention High School students: WHS Winter Formal set for February 4
Kids First in Warren closed till January 2
According to Jessica Griffin, the director at Kids First in Warren, their facility will be closed through January 2 due to a burst pipe that took place over the weekend. She informed Saline River Chronicle that the building sustained quite a bit of flood damage.
Entergy Arkansas: Lower temps don’t have to mean higher bills
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Winter weather is upon us, with cold temperatures impacting the region, but that doesn’t mean your usage and electric bill must increase. Heating costs can account for more than 50% of a customer’s monthly energy usage, because it takes more energy to heat a home in extreme temperatures. Instead of cranking…
Pastime: Fresh baked bread to warm the winter soul
Here is another cooking/baking Pastime to share over the coming holidays. There are some mighty well known bakers of bread in Warren – the town with the Red Brick Streets. In a recent mention of Thanksgiving foods, I have had several requests for me to contact Cliff Morgan for his Salt Rising Bread. Now the…
Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways
LITTLE ROCK — Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of day when deer are on the move.…
Warren Schools planning to be in session Friday
The Warren School District will be in session Friday, February 4, 2022. According to a statement released by the District, they are planning to “monitor the road conditions and make any changes by 5:30 a.m. Saline River Chronicle will post any updates as they are released.
South Arkansas winter weather closings(Friday, February 4, 2022)
Schools Cleveland County Schools closed-AMI day UAM virtual learning, offices closed, critical personnel report for duty Monticello School District closed-AMI day Hermitage School District delayed 2 hours Fordyce School District closed-AMI day Drew Central School District closed-AMI day Warren Schools have announced they will be in session Friday. Businesses Warren Branch Library closed Bradley County…
South Arkansas winter weather closings(Thursday, February 3, 2022)
Schools Warren School District-AMI Day Hermitage School District-AMI Day UAM-All campuses closed Cleveland County Schools closed Hampton School District-AMI Day Monticello School District-AMI Day Drew Central School District-AMI Day Businesses Bradley County DHS office opening 10:00 a.m. Warren Municipal Building closed(Trash trucks running if roads are safe enough)(Police and Fire Departments operating as usual) Warren…
Warren School District students to take Thursday as an AMI day due to probable winter weather
Due to the threat of inclement winter weather and being placed under a winter storm warning, the Warren School District is making Thursday, February 3, 2022 an AMI day for all students. Students are instructed to access their google classrooms for assignments. First and foremost, stay safe.
Entergy Arkansas prepping for Winter Storm Landon; outages likely
Little Rock, Arkansas – As Winter Storm Landon rapidly closes in on the state, Entergy Arkansas encourages customers to prepare for outages due to freezing rain and ice accumulation likely to affect the service area. Roughly 3,000 personnel – including transmission and distribution line workers, drone and helicopter operators and scouts, vegetation crews, emergency operations,…
All UAM campuses closed Thursday, February 3 due to winter weather warnings
The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced Wednesday night that all three UAM campuses will be closed Thursday, February 3 due to winter storm warnings. That includes the Monticello, Crossett, and McGehee campuses. Critical personnel are still to report for duty.
Hermitage to use AMI day Thursday, Basketball game at Strong to be rescheduled
Due to the threat of inclement weather and the Winter Storm Warning for Bradley County, HSD will use AMI Day 1 tomorrow, Thursday, 2/3/2022. All students should complete their work as directed by their teachers. Teachers will be available by email from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to assist students as needed with their assignments. The basketball…
Pastime: Wintertime movies about summertime sizzlers
These cold, gray January days (and nights) have renewed my memories about the wintertime shows at the Pastime in downtown Warren. There was more than just availability – perhaps a little Sid Wharton smarts in offering up summertime movies to the viewing public when it was cold, gray and chilly in Warren and Bradley County.…
Hunters hopeful for latest push of winter-like weather
Little Rock, Arkansas – As this week’s Waterfowl Report was being composed Wednesday morning, an usual sight was occurring: A steady rain was falling. Tha’s the best news for duck hunters in some time around these parts. The hope among most hunters is that this first line of rain passing through Arkansas at midweek won’t…
Winter Formal set for Warren students February 19
Winter clothing and food drive starts November 29
A Winter Food and Clothing Drive will be held November 29 to December 17 to benefit those in need in our community. Donated items can be dropped off at the Warren Branch Library, 115 W. Cypress St, or Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 W. Pine St. Items may include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food…
Winter clothing and food drive happening through November 19
Eastside Elementary School in partnership with the Warren Branch Library is holding a winter food and clothing drive now through November 19, 2021. Items that are needed for donation include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food(Pop-top cans), and hygiene products. Those wishing to donated can drop of goods at two different drop-off locations. Items…