Saline River Chronicle

Second road trip of the year ends with loss for Lumberjacks against defending 6A State Champs Conway

Second road trip of the year ends with loss for Lumberjacks against defending 6A State Champs Conway

CONWAY, Ark. – The defending 6A State Champion Conway Wampus Cats handed Warren their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday night, March 7 at McConnell Stadium in Conway by the final of 7-0. The final scoreline flatters Conway a bit. Warren gave the 2022 6A State Champions all they wanted, especially in the opening…

BCEDC hears report from Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt

BCEDC hears report from Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt

A lengthy discussion about the economic impact of Bradley County Medical Center and options for its future was held at Monday’s monthly Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board meeting. BCMC CEO Leslie Huitt began her presentation by discussing a Rural Health Partnership economic impact study that showed the hospital has an annual economic impact of…

Warren’s newest City Alderwoman, Latanza Atkins looks forward to revitalization efforts

Warren’s newest City Alderwoman, Latanza Atkins looks forward to revitalization efforts

Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent Warren citizens in honor of Black History Month. Latanza Atkins became a Warren City Council alderwoman by winning an election in November 2022. “I’ve always been concerned about my community. Mr. Zach (Burks) retiring gave me the opportunity to serve,” she said. Born…

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund welcomes 4 new board members, including Warren native Eddie Thomas

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund welcomes 4 new board members, including Warren native Eddie Thomas

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 21, 2023) — Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is excited to announce the addition of four new members to its board of directors. This brings the total number of board members to 15 to lead the nonprofit, which provides financial assistance and personal support to single parent students across the state.…

Speed down the wings decisive as Lumberjacks open 2023 season with 5-1 win over Lakeside

Speed down the wings decisive as Lumberjacks open 2023 season with 5-1 win over Lakeside

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – A big second half offensive effort helped spur the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club to their first win of the 2023 season as they defeated Lakeside of Lake Village 5-1 Monday evening, February 27 in the opening match of the season on the road. Under the leadership of new head coach Shaun…

Garcia nets rare double hat trick to propel Lady Jacks to big opening match victory over Lakeside

Garcia nets rare double hat trick to propel Lady Jacks to big opening match victory over Lakeside

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks netted seven goals and kept a clean sheet as they defeated the Lakeside Lady Beavers 7-0 in the opening match of the 2023 Lady Jack Soccer season Monday evening, February 27 on the road at Lakeside. Warren was dangerous from the outset. Leading the line was striker…

Read Across America Week celebrated in Warren Schools

Read Across America Week celebrated in Warren Schools

Article submitted by Warren Middle School: WMS will celebrate Read Across America Week this week.  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will have community members join our celebration by coming in throughout the day reading to students, speaking to our students on the importance of reading in their lives, reading books and presenting information.  On Thursday…

4A South Regional tournament wraps up after successful week of big crowds in town for games

4A South Regional tournament wraps up after successful week of big crowds in town for games

WARREN, Ark. – The 4A South Regional Basketball Tournament finished up Saturday, February 25, 2023 with two Championship games held at Lumberjack Arena in front of a large crowd. The Nashville Lady Scrappers were crowned the 4A South Regional Champs after defeating Star City 81-49. The Magnolia Panthers won the 4A South Regional boys title…

Roof repairs the subject of Thursday BCMC Board meeting, plus full meeting report

Roof repairs the subject of Thursday BCMC Board meeting, plus full meeting report

A lengthy discussion was held at Bradley County Medical Center’s monthly board meeting Thursday about much-needed infrastructure repairs weighed against the possibility of building a new hospital in the next few years. Extensive repairs are needed to the hospital roof, as it has leaked in several places. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders joined the discussion late…

Community members meet the 2023 Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer teams at supper event held Thursday evening

Community members meet the 2023 Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer teams at supper event held Thursday evening

WARREN, Ark. – A preseason meet, greet, and eat event sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust was held for community members to meet the Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer Clubs ahead of the start of the 2023 season Thursday evening, February 23 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church(Iglesia Catolica San Lucas) with a meal provided…

Bradley County to hold pesticide collection event

Bradley County to hold pesticide collection event

Bradley County producers and commercial applicators will have the opportunity to dispose of their outdated and unused pesticides during a collection event on Tuesday, March 7. The event will take place at the Bradley County Fairgrounds. Inventory forms are due by March 1, and can be picked up at the Bradley County Extension Office or…

Lady Jack Track team wins 4A State Indoor Track Championship(team roster included)

Lady Jack Track team wins 4A State Indoor Track Championship(team roster included)

We are running this article for a second time because we have received the teams’ complete roster. Congratulations to Coach Janice Reddick and the WHS Lady Jack track team for winning the 4A State Indoor Track Championship Saturday at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville! Another state title coming back to the trophy case! Back…

GFWC members wear blue hearts in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month

GFWC members wear blue hearts in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month

The GFWC members attending the January club meeting took time to have a photo made of each one wearing a ‘blue heart’ in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human Trafficking is a form of Domestic Violence, which is GFWC’s National Signature Project. The Signature Program’s goal is to increase awareness of and help prevent the…