BANKS, Ark. – The annual Buck Fever Festival will once again feature a Venison Chili Cook-Off this year, inviting competitors from across the region to test their chili-making skills for a chance to win cash prizes. The event, scheduled for November 2, 2024, promises to bring heat to the festival with $100 awarded to the…
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Warren’s Good News Ice Cream Shop to Host Pumpkin Painting Event on October 5th
WARREN, Ark. – The Good News Ice Cream Shop is embracing the fall season with a fun and creative event for the community. On Saturday, October 5, 2024, children are invited to participate in a pumpkin painting event, which promises to be a festive and engaging activity for local families. The event will take place…
Saline River News Launches New Website Design, Expands Features
WARREN, Ark. – The new and improved Saline River News website, accessible at salinerivernews.com, has officially launched, bringing several exciting updates to its readers. While many of the changes have already been visible over the past few weeks, the team is still completing a few finishing touches. The revamped site offers a fresh look and…
Blossoms Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker to Open GAC Play
MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM Volleyball (4-7, 0-1) completed its first Great American Conference match of the year against Arkansas Tech University at home inside Steelman Fieldhouse on Tuesday Evening. The Blossoms came up short in the contest, dropping the match 3-2 (18-25, 25-23, 26-24, 24-26, 15-11) to the Golden Suns. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic…
UAM Men’s Golf Places 9th in Dunning Invitational
WEST POINT, Miss. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team finished 9th in Delta State’s Dunning Invitational, held in West Point, Mississippi, at the Mossy Oak Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications The Weevils shot a final third-round score of 289 (+1), to finish the tournament at 900…
Queen City Polar Express Event to Bring Christmas Magic to Camden on December 14
CAMDEN, Ark. – A magical evening awaits Camden residents on December 14 as Queen City Train Rides and My Camden Arkansas present the Queen City Polar Express event. Set to take place at Native Dog Brewing, this festive holiday experience is designed for children and adults alike. Participants are encouraged to wear their pajamas and…
Patrick Milton Presents Program at Warren Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its second and final meeting of September inside First Methodist Church. The club heard from three Junior Rotarians from Warren High School to start things off. Annette Escobedo presented first and was followed by Marlee Mann. Alexander Perez wrapped up the group from Warren High School as…
U.S. cotton industry awaits results of port worker negotiations
JONESBORO, Ark. — The nation’s cotton industry is holding its collective breath as the Sept. 30 contract negotiations deadline creeps closer to keep East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports open. “U.S. cotton growers are very much dependent on a fully functioning export market,†said Scott Stiles, an extension economics program associate for the University of…
Finding nature’s hidden threshold for saltiness in the space where forests meet streams
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Riparian zones, the areas where forests and streams meet, are intimately connected. Yet a holistic understanding about these zones is lacking because such work requires a combination of aquatic and terrestrial sciences. That is soon to change with the help of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant led by scientists…
Hermitage School District to Host Flu Clinic on October 7
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District has announced that their flu clinic will take place on October 7, 2024. As flu season approaches, the district is encouraging students and families to take advantage of this opportunity to get vaccinated. Elementary school parents will receive flu shot forms today, which must be signed on both…
BCMC to Host Blood Drive October 3 with Donations in High Demand
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center is issuing an urgent request to the community for blood donations in its upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the LifeShare BloodMobile that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic…
Warren School District Cafeterias Host Grand Opening for K-12 Culinary Connection
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District Cafeterias celebrated an exciting milestone on Friday, September 20, with the grand opening of their partnership with K-12 Culinary Connection, a comprehensive program designed to elevate the school dining experience for students. The event marked the official launch of new and improved food services across the district’s cafeterias,…
Golf: Warren Men and Crossett Women Win 8-4A District Title
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MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren High School Lumberjack golf team captured the 8-4A District Men’s title today at Monticello, dominating the competition with a team score of 228. Warren’s top performers included standout golfers Rhett McGaha, Rhett Clanton, and Nash Crawford, whose impressive performances propelled the team to victory. The team totals from the tournament…
Drew County Fair Introduces New Categories for 2024 Contest Entries
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Drew County Fair is bringing fresh excitement to this year’s contests with the introduction of new competition categories for participants of all ages. The new additions include a variety of creative and fun options, ensuring there’s something for everyone to showcase their talents. Categories include: The fair is set to accept…
Warren Lumberjack Band Earns “Excellent” Rating at Cabot Invitational Marching Contest
The Warren Lumberjack Band traveled to Cabot, Arkansas, this past Saturday to compete in the Cabot Invitational Marching Contest. The band achieved a 2nd division, or “excellent,” rating in multiple categories, including Percussion, Color Guard, and the overall Band performance. Band members and their supporters are now looking forward to the band’s next competition, which…
Drew County Fair Seeks Local Performers for October Events
The Drew County Fair & Livestock Association is seeking local performers for their upcoming events during the fair in Monticello, Arkansas. The call for talent includes individuals or organizations interested in singing, dancing, or performing as part of musical groups or choirs. Performances are scheduled for Friday night, October 4, and Saturday night, October 5,…
Ouachita to Enshrine 2014 Football Team and Two Individuals
ARKADELPHIA – The 2014 football team along with Tiger football alumni Julius Pruitt and David Easley will be celebrated this weekend as inductees into the Ouachita Baptist University Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees will be recognized for their accomplishments this Saturday, September 28 at halftime of Ouachita’s football game against Arkansas-Monticello. Kickoff is set for…
WCHS Tags Rice, Colbert for its 2024 Distinguished Citizens
Special to the Saline River Chronicle FAYETTEVILLE – The Washington County Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting on Sunday, October 6, at 1 p.m. on the Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center here. The meeting to elect officers and a board of directors, will also feature awarding the “Distinguished Citizen of the Year†for 2024.…
Kaiden Hale and Maddie DuBreuil Crowned 2024 Miss and Jr. Miss Drew County
The 2024 Drew County Fair has crowned its newest royalty this past weekend. Kaiden Hale was named Miss Drew County, while Maddie DuBreuil was awarded the title of Jr. Miss Drew County.
Delta Justice Center to Host Free Legal Clinic for Criminal Record Sealing During Pro Bono Week 2024
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Delta Justice Center has announced an upcoming free legal clinic to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Monticello Branch Library. This special event is part of Pro Bono Week 2024, and it aims to provide vital legal assistance to individuals seeking to…
Early detection stops two alien invaders in their tracks, Lake Georgia-Pacific boat access reopened
CROSSETT, Ark. – A recent infestation of Lake Georgia-Pacific in Ashley County by aquatic nuisance species has been eliminated thanks to swift decisions and hard work by Georgia-Pacific and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. AGFC staff removed dozens of boatloads of water hyacinth, an invasive species native to the Amazon Basin of South America…