On March 26, 1804, the United States Congress made a historic decision that would change the course of American history. The Louisiana Purchase, a deal that saw the United States acquire over 800,000 square miles of land from France in 1803, posed a significant challenge for the young nation. The challenge was to organize the…
March 24, 1909, 114 years ago, the infamous outlaw Clyde Barrow was born in Telico, Texas. Though he lived a short and violent life, Barrow’s name lives on in infamy as one of the most notorious criminals of the 20th century. One of the most interesting periods of Barrow’s life was the time he spent…
This feature is indeed a Pastime but also a tribute to a fine couple, sadly, who recently passed one within one month of each other here in Warren. Sam and Fufa Fullerton were indeed a team. United in marriage for 69 years and if one paid close attention to the goings on in Warren in…
Special to the Saline River Chronicle – The Month of March is dedicated to Women In History, and 2023 the focus is ever closer to the Women who have served in the Arkansas Legislature. A well-known, political, and academic couple in Fayetteville, Dr. Stephen and Lindsley Armstrong Smith, have just published a truly outstanding book:…
Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent black citizens in Warren, in honor of Black History Month in February. A Warren native has spent most of his life giving back to the community in public service. Joel Tolefree attended the all-black Westside Elementary School until the fourth grade. He continued…
“I give all the glory to God for everything,” said singer and songwriter Josie Hargis as she described her journey into the world of country and Gospel music. The local musician has emerged as one of the top new talents from the State of Arkansas, and it all began right here in Warren. The story…
According to research by the Agruss Law Firm, who recently studied over a decade of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Arkansas ranks as the fifth most dangerous state in the US for drivers. The study showed that between 2010 and 2019 there were 103.89 deaths per 100,000 people on Arkansas roads. The…
By MAYLON T. RICE Special to the Saline River Chronicle It is August. The longest month of the year which is a prequel to the shortest part of the year. The tomatoes are all picked. Most of the hay is out of the field and on the farm. Football and band practices have yet to…
