Janice Nelson will be seeking the position of Warren City Clerk. She has worked for the City of Warren for the past 20 years in the Building and Sanitation Department. Janice state “I would like the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of Warren. I really enjoy working with the city and the people…
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Pastime: ‘Warren’s Welcome Center’…Now found at Molly’s Diner
As one of those many Bradley Countians, calling home someplace other than the sandy loam soil in Southeast Arkansas – I gravitate to the ‘Warren Welcome Center,” upon each and every visit back home. Once, for generations before me, it was a place called Glasgow’s Soda Fountain on the West Side of Main Street, across…
Three Jacks named to Hootens.com preseason 4A Super Team
Three Warren Lumberjacks have been named to the 2022 Hootens.com preseason Super Team in their annual publication which is on stands now. Maddox Lassiter, Weston Gavin, and Landon Wolfe reached named to the 4A Hootens.com Super Team rosters. Lassiter was named as a Super Team linebacker, Gavin as an offensive lineman, and Wolfe as a…
Last day to register for YMCA youth football is August 1
Kiersey Hicks reaches 800 book milestone in Library program
Kiersey Hicks has reached 800 books in Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536 or visit us in person at 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
Warren man arrested for stealing trailer from Winchester cotton gin
According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober’s office, a 39-year old Warren man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a utility trailer from a cotton gin in Winchester, Arkansas July 12, 2022. The next day, July 13, The Drew County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that the stolen trailer was located at…
C.A. Milton Lumberjack Golf Tournament right around the corner
The Annual C.A. Milton Lumberjack Golf Tournament, a three-man golf scramble, is set for July 30 and 31, 2022. Event organizers say there will be some great door prizes, good food, and lots of fun! To sign-up, contact the Warren Country Club.
Warren Waves swim team makes history with two titles
The Warren Waves Swim Team, part of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County, recently was crowned the 2022 Arkansas AAU State Championship, a first for the program, and then the 2022 SASA Conference Championship. The Waves swept the girls division, the boys division, and won the combined championship. The SASA title…
Portion of Cook Street currently closed to traffic
Extensive road work is being done by the City of Warren on Cook Street between Bradley and Cemetery Streets. City work crews are on site and the road is completely blocked to traffic on that select section.
Warren Lions Club growing as new members inducted
Warren Lions Club celebrated a renaissance Wednesday, July 13, 2022 as it inducted new officers and new club members at its monthly meeting at Molly’s Diner. Elected as officers for the 2022-23 term which starts in July were President Neely Vance, Vice President Wendy Curry and Secretary-Treasurer James Wells. Gregg Reep is past president. Tim…
Calvary Baptist Church hosting VBS starting July 24
WHS freshman and new student orientation details
New information on last Wednesday’s wreck south of Warren
As Saline River Chronicle first reported last week, a two-vehicle accident occurred Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the intersection of Arkansas 8 East and U.S. 63. Since our original report, the Arkansas State Police have released the official accident report which concluded that a vehicle traveling south on U.S. 63 tried to turn left onto…
Warren Cheer brings home a first place win, multiple other awards, and three All-American awards from 2022 NCA Camp
The Warren High School Cheerleading squad recently attended and competed in the 2022 NCA Cheer Camp, and annual event held prior to the new school term for squads statewide. This year, Warren’s squad one the distinguished first place prize for the cheer competition. They also received the NCA Herkie team award, were awarded superior ribbons…
County Judge updates quorum court on bell tower situation and garbage collection
While conducting the July 2022 monthly meeting of the Bradley County Quorum Court, Judge Klay McKinney provided an update on efforts to complete the work on the Courthouse Bell Tower and the issues the County has run into trying to finish the job. The project began with a grant from the Arkansas Preservation Commission, followed…
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Warren High School orientation set for August 2 and 3
Bradley and Cleveland County both under burn bans
Multiple days of temperatures over 100, a heat index expected to rise to near 110 across South Arkansas over the next several days, and only a small chance of rain coming Thursday, Bradley and Cleveland Counties have both issued burn bans as of today, July 19, 2022. As of Tuesday morning, most of the State…
Road work being at the corner of Cedar and Chestnut Tuesday morning
Traffic on Cedar Street in Warren is currently blocked off in front of Richardson Forestry’s office due to road work being done at the corner of Chestnut and Cedar. Only a small section is blocked, so access to residences and businesses on either side of the work is still available.
Warren City Clerk Helen Boswell not running for re-election
Warren City Clerk Helen Boswell announced in a press release Monday, July 18, 2022 that she will not seek re-election. I have enjoyed my tenure with the City and would love to serve Warren citizens in some compact after my retirement. Thanks to all for allowing me to serve you these 17 years. Helen Boswell
Lumberjack Booster Club raising funds for new football tunnel
The Warren Lumberjack Booster Club is asking for help in replacing the football tunnel, better known as JACK, ahead of the 2022 season. According to the Booster Club, the tunnel has seen nine years of action, and is in need of replacement. “If you or your business would like to donate, contact Mark Jennings or…