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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. Steven Ellis / 3857 Calhoun St., Hampton, AR / DOB 10-28-83 / warrant on 4-30-24 Larall Clary Ketick / 1032 N Cooper St.,...

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that on Friday, June 14th, vocal group MIDNIGHT SOUTH will take the stage as our Friday night entertainment. Midnight South is an American country band, that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and...

For towns throughout the South, a certain fruit or vegetable can be more than a crop; it can be a reminder of history, a source of local pride, and a cause for celebration. Below, find out about the residents of Bradley County, Arkansas, and their pink tomatoes, Ocracokers who know how to bake a fig cake, Floridians who swear by the Key lime for pretty much everything, and more stewards of sweet summer traditions.

Saline River Chronicle is sharing a bit of news from one of Warren’s 8-4A neighboring school districts, Star City, because it involves a former Lumberjack. Chris Norton, who has just been named the new head football coach at Star City, is a 2006 graduate of Warren High and was a highly productive offensive lineman for the Jacks.

Presley Reep was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week. Reep has two RBI doubles in Warren’s Regional Tournament game vs. Nashville last week. Congratulations to Presley on being named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Softball Player of the Week. Be sure to visit...

RISON - The Soil and Water Conservation Society will host a Backyard Conservation Workshop Friday, May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 309 Mockingbird Lane in Rison.Learn how to incorporate conservation and enhance wildlife in your backyard. There will be a Q-and-A with experts and resources for all things conservation and wildlife.Speakers include Leslie Cooper, Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Coordinator; Stephanie Clingenpeel, Biologist with Quail Forever; David West, University of Arkansas Extension Agent for Cleveland County; Karen Bell Fox with Bee-Cause Pollinators Feed the World; and Bailey Darnell with Natural Resources Conservation Service.For questions, contact Bailey Darnell at (870) 352-2630. Refreshments will be provided.

HAMPTON, Ark. – The Lady Hermits Softball team showcased their grit and determination in the recent Regional Tournament, navigating through intense matchups and setting their sights on the upcoming 1A State Tournament. The tournament, held on May 3-4 in Hampton, Arkansas, brought thrilling moments and hard-fought battles for the Lady Hermits.

The following is a press release from the County’s Property Planning Committee:. On April 23, 2024, architect Ken King of Lockeby and Associates, Incorporated of Little Rock met with the Property Planning Committee (PPC), along with Warren Mayor Gregg Reep and Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney, and presented two initial drafts of potential layouts for the entertainment venue to be constructed across from the courthouse.

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library has announced an exciting event for movie lovers of all ages. On Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 4:00 pm, the library will be screening the beloved family film “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” The event promises not only a delightful movie experience but also free snacks and drinks for attendees.

KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby told the Kingsland City Council last Thursday that City Attorney Thomas Burns believes there is "about an 80 percent chance" the city could annex the new Dollar General store into the city limits without having to go through a petition process.While the entry into the parking lot of the new Dollar General store is within the Kingsland city limits, the store itself is outside the city limits, which means the city does not collect any sales tax revenue from the business.The only local sales tax collected at the Kingsland store is for the county, which is 3.25 percent. The sales tax for the City of Kingsland is 1 percent.According to a map of Kingsland, the city limits boundary goes due south from the southwest corner of the Hwy. 79/ Hwy. 189 intersection. It includes only a few feet of property west of the Hwy. 189 just south of the intersection."We desperately need the money," Crosby said in an interview after the meeting.The mayor said she and Burns were attending a meeting together when he looked over the annexation procedures that were published by the Arkansas Municipal League, which is an organization that assists cities with legal matters.While many annexations require a petition of the land owners within the targeted area, state law also provides a way a city can issue an ordinance to annex a piece of property that adjoins the city limits. Crosby said Burns told her he felt about "80 percent" sure the city could use the ordinance method, but he wanted to research it further before giving a definitive answer. Crosby said she hoped to have Burns at last week's Kingsland City Council meeting, but he was ill and unable to attend.Even though the store itself sits outside the Kingsland city limits, Crosby said the city provides both water and sewer service to the business.Crosby said in a separate interview that her intent is to only an-nex the Dollar General property, and it would not include any residential property.Originally, the…

A tree was planted on the Warren Elementary School campus on Friday, April 26, 2024, to commemorate Arbor Day. Those in attendance got to hear from different speakers including State Representative Jeff Wardlaw, Superintendent Bryan Cornish, and Warren Mayor Gregg Reep. Janelle Lipton of the Warren Women’s club then asked different children to help plant the Red Maple tree.

RISON - A Rison convenience store that was heavily damaged by a fire last year following a burglary is expected to open soon after being closed for about 11 months, the new operator of the store has announced.Uday Gaddam, who will be operating the store, said he expects inventory for the remodeled store to arrive this week, allowing him to re-open the store after being closed for nearly a year. Rison Fire Chief Alan Parnell reported last year that firefighters responded to a call at 5:03 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Rison One Stop located at the corner of Magnolia (Hwy. 35) and Pine Street in Rison.Parnell said firefighters were able to access the fire through the back door, but the fire had destroyed the inside of the building before it could be extinguished. He said it appeared the fire had been burning for some time by the time the fire department arrived. Parnell described the interior of the building as a total loss.Gary Young, chief deputy for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department, said some items were found missing from inside the store which prompted an investigation. The sheriff's department subsequently arrested Heidi Cash and Kristal Kirkpatrick, both of Rison,and Justin Wright of Warren, and charged them with commercial burglary, theft of property, and arson.The store has been completely rebuilt inside since the fire, and the outside of the building has been improved with new paint and trim work.Renovations to the building include an expanded kitchen area and a larger counter space at the front, and new lighting has been installed throughout. Gaddam said he will have dine-in seating available inside the store, and is also considering the possibility of adding refrigerator space for fresh produce along the back wall.Gaddam said the store will continue to offer a hot deli as before, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner items including daily lunch specials and pizza. He already had some promotional pieces advertising "combo" specials attached to…

NASHVILLE, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks outhit Crossett but were on the wrong side of the scoreboard in a 5-2 loss in the third-place game of the 4A South Regional Tournament held at Wilson Park in Nashville, Ark., on Saturday Afternoon. This Lumberjack Game Report is brought to you...