The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Dorothy Davis; Reia Thomas; Gary Vines; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; Rosalynda Ellis, K-6…
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Another successful year of service for the Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club
Following the Bradley County Christmas Parade, the Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club completed a most successful year by drawing Beverly Griffin’s name from over 200 entries to receive the 2022 Christmas quilt. The quilt club, a project club of the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service, makes two quilts each year to fund their community service…
LifeShare Blood Drive at BCMC set for Dec. 27 with blood donations in great demand
WARREN, Ark. (12/16/22)– There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the Emergency…
Second half clawback not enough as Jacks lose season opener
DUMAS, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Men’s Basketball team tipped off their 2022/23 season campaign Thursday night, December 15 against Dumas at the Dumas Holiday Classic Tournament, falling to the Bobcats by the final of 67-48. Thursday’s game was the late-night premiere match of the opening day of the Holiday Classic Tournament, with a loud…
York posts double digits in Lady Jack loss to Dumas in game one of Holiday Classic
DUMAS, Ark. – Appearing for game one of their two to play in the Dumas Holiday Classic Tournament, the Warren Lady Jacks lost to the Dumas Lady Cats by the final of 55-18 Thursday evening, December 15, 2022. Although the Lady Jacks have struggled in the opening couple of weeks of the season thus far,…
UAM holds fall commencement exercises, Announces Chancellor’s Legacy Award recipients
MONTICELLO, Ark.— The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its fall commencement exercises on Friday, December 9, in the Steelman Field House. Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, recognized graduates completing academic credentials ranging from master’s degrees to technical certificates during the ceremony. Scott Jones, campus minister for the Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship, provided…
YMCA to host reception honoring David Richey December 19
Fund set up for Monticello man’s medical expenses
You may or may not know that Roger Hayden who resides in Monticello, and has J&H Garage in Warren, had a serious medical issue that resulted in a below the knee amputation of his leg. There has been a fund set up to help he and Mandy with the expenses that this hardship will incur.…
Pittman tabs Turner to lead Hogs’ tight ends
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Veteran tight ends coach Morgan Turner has been tabbed by Head Coach Sam Pittman to lead the Razorbacks’ tight ends. Turner just finished his 10th season as the tight ends coach for the Stanford Cardinal after spending 13 seasons with the program. During his tenure in Palo Alto, Turner built Stanford into a national…
On this day: December 16, 1983 snow storm surprises meteorologists and hits south Arkansas
Today, we’re taking a look back at a severe weather event from nearly four decades ago. On December 16, 1983, southern Arkansas was hit with a snow storm like few others in our history. Mainly effecting the southern half of the State, Bradley County was blasted with between six and eight inches of snow. According…
Calvin Lee Lephiew, 1957-2022
Calvin Lee Lephiew, age 65, of Warren, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born August 16, 1957 in Warren, Arkansas to Thomas and Patsy Crawford Lephiew. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Vicky McCartney. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lephiew of Warren, Arkansas; son,…
Warren Council finalizes 2023 budget at special called meeting
The Warren City Council met Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, in a special called conference to wrap up a number of necessary items that were not finished during Monday’s regular December meeting. Present Aldermen were Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Mosely, and Memory Burks Frazer by phone, which constituted a quorum. Mayor Denisa Pennington was…
Holiday schedule announced by the City of Warren
The City of Warren released their official schedule for the upcoming holiday period. Please see the below list:
News from around Arkansas: Bentonville becomes home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team
BENTONVILLE, AR – Dec. 15, 2022 – Today, USA Cycling announces that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as young athletes set their sights on success leading into 2028. The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas’ network of trails and gravel for…
Sanders cements unanimous All-America status
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, cementing his status as the ninth unanimous All-America selection in program history. Sanders, who has declared for the upcoming NFL Draft and is projected to be a first-round pick, has now been named an All-American by…
Representative Jeff Wardlaw appointed NASC Executive Council Secretary
December 2, 2022 – Warren, AR– During the recently held 19th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Bozeman, MT, Representative Jeff Wardlaw was appointed to serve as the Secretary of the NASC Executive Council (EC). Established in 2004 by CSF, NASC provides the synergy to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational…
Arkansas State Police: Stop before driving impaired; Holiday law enforcement push to protect motorists
The festivities of Christmas and New Year holidays is often mixed with good cheer leading to tragedies on Arkansas roadways. This year the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Beginning this weekend (December…
Celebrate National Cupcake Day with Rudolph’s Red-Nose Velvet Cakes
Did you know that Thursday, December 15, 2022 is National Cupcake Day? Who doesn’t like the fresh baked goodness of a Christmas-time cupcake? Well, we’ve got a perfect recipe to spice up your next holiday party, or just share with the family. Check out Saline River Chronicle’s Rudolph’s Red-Nose Velvet Cakes. You can make them…
UAM to offer new Sports Administration Track and Coaching Track in Health and Physical Education Degree
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to offer a sports administration track and a coaching track in the Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree beginning in the spring semester of 2023. The Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree is a 120-hour program of…
State broadband office urges Arkansans to verify federal broadband map
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 14, 2022) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office is urging all Arkansans to verify the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed internet availability across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this new map to…
Smith selected USBWA National Freshman of the Week; Honored by Dick Vitale
FAYETTEVILLE – For the second time this season, a Razorback has been honored as the CBS Sports/US Basketball Writers Association National Freshman of the Week as Nick Smith Jr., as selected this week’s recipient. Smith was additionally recognized by Dick Vitale as his national “Diaper Dandy” Star of the Week. On Nov. 22, Arkansas’ Anthony Black…