iReady test scores revealed: Warren School Board analyzes student performance

WARREN, Ark. – School administrators discussed initial iReady test scores during Monday’s Warren School Board meeting. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor The diagnostic tests were given during the first month of school to determine where students placed in their respective grade levels. Three tiers of results were formulating, showing if the students were…

Josie Hargis set to perform at UAM Fine Arts Center on October 21st

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Seark Concert Association, a pillar of the Arkansas music scene, is thrilled to announce a musical event coming to the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Fine Arts Center. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21st, at 7:00 pm when the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Inspirational Artist of the Year, Josie Hargis,…

Monticello native will be honored during Homecoming at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Raya Clay is a producer of digital talent and storytelling for Fox Sports. Her career in sports broadcasting began in 2015 and includes time with both Fox Sports and ESPN. She tells the story of athletes, celebrities, fashion stylists and photographers. Clay’s work garners national acclaim, including receiving a: Clay is also…

Boozman honored by Wounded Warrior Project as Legislator of the Year

WASHINGTON – Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) honoredU.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to America’s veterans and championing legislation to improve their benefits and services. Top photo: WWP CEO Mike Linnington and Jose Ramos, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, presented Sen. Boozman with the Legislator of…

Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame seeks nominations for next class

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in…

Home on North Bradley destroyed in early Saturday morning fire

WARREN, Ark. – In the early hours of September 17, 2023, a destructive house fire broke out at 302 North Bradley Street in Warren, Arkansas, at around 4:28 am. Local emergency services reacted promptly to the 911 call, including the Warren Fire Department, Warren Police Department, Bradley Rural Fire Department, and EASI ambulance service. No…

Blowin’ Smoke BBQ a sweet and savory addition to Warren’s food truck scene

Editor’s note: The pandemic especially hit the restaurant business hard, as many places had to close or place extra restrictions on their customers. Local eateries are beginning to show a resurgence and Saline River Chronicle wishes to salute them with this series of stories. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Blowin’ Smoke BBQ is…

UAM Forestry expansion continues with new hires

Embarking on a swift international journey, Dr. Marco Yáñez, hailing from Chile, joined the University of Arkansas at Monticello on Aug. 9 as the new assistant professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology. Armed with a Forest Engineering degree from Chile’s University of Talca (2001) and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University (2014), Yáñez has enjoyed…