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…
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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…
Entergy Arkansas: Lower temps don’t have to mean higher bills
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Winter weather is upon us, with cold temperatures impacting the region, but that doesn’t mean your usage and electric bill must increase. Heating costs can account for more than 50% of a customer’s monthly energy usage, because it takes more energy to heat a home in extreme temperatures. Instead of cranking…
Sanders named Sporting News All-American
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by The Sporting News. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the outlet since tight end Hunter Henry and offensive lineman Sebastian Tretola were named All-Americans by The Sporting News in 2015. Additionally, Sanders is the first Arkansas linebacker to…
Major investment in Warren Streets on the table for 2023, Full Council meeting report and video
The Warren City Council met for their final monthly meeting of the 2022 calendar year Monday evening, December 12. All members of the Council were present. Immediately upon the start of the meeting, Alderperson Dorothy Henderson made a motion for the Council to go into executive session “for the purpose of the resignation of an…
Reception honoring Gary and Melody Spears’s service to Cleveland County set for December 28
Re-New-ing Edinburg is hosting a reception Wednesday, December 28, 2022 to honor Gary and Melody Spears and their combined 16 years of service to Cleveland County. The public is invited to attend. The event is set to be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison. Sponsoring the event…
Angie Young Festival of Tables held at St. James AME Church
The annual Angie Young’s Festival of Tables was held Saturday at St. James AME Church. Sabrena Newsom served as chairwoman of the event. The minister of ceremony was Dexter Campbell. Prayer was offered by Everett Wallace. Scripture was read by Semaya Lewis. Top photo: Everette Wallace 3rd place, Yolonda Smith 1st place and Sabrena Newsom…
Christmas giveaway held at Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen held its Christmas giveaway on Saturday, with dinners and household gifts distributed by FeeFee Jones assisted by Warren JROTC and community volunteers. More photos from the event are posted below. All photos by Tim Kessler.
Warren’s Maddox Lassiter named 4A Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year
Warren’s Maddox Lassiter was chosen as the 4A Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year at the Hootens/Farm Bureau Awards Ceremony held December 12, 2022. He is pictured with local Farm Bureau agent Reid McKinney, also a former Lumberjack great. Lassiter plans to attend the University of Arkansas in 2023 and will join the Razorbacks…
Warren Lion Tim Kessler meets with Crossett Club
Zone 1 Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren Lions Club and District 7N Gov. Bill Johnson of Little Rock Founders Lions Club met with Crossett Lions Club on Dec. 6 at Country Vittles in Crossett. Shown, from left, are Crossett Lions President Sherri Hendrix, Treasurer Chad Newton, member Roger Reves, Kessler and Johnson. Photo by Secretary…
Merry and bright time had by all during Warren’s Christmas celebration(Photo special included)
Warren held its community-wide Christmas celebration Sunday with a number of activities throughout the day, December 11, 2022. The highly popular Market On Main returned for a Christmas version during the early afternoon hours. Local vendors were set up selling everything from hand-made jewelry to hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on site to…
Temporary Tuesday street closure notice
According to Warren Street Department Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, a portion of South Myrtle Street, from East Church to East Central will be shut down Tuesday, December 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as gas line work is done in the area.
Chamber of Commerce holds final meeting of 2022
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its last meeting of the year on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Outgoing board members are Tim Kessler, Curtis Blankinship Jr. and Debbie Spencer. Incoming board members are Ana Angeles, Estephany Roman and Denisa Pennington. New officers are President Ron St. John, Chair-elect Dana…
Two Jacks named to the 2022 All-State Football roster
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday the complete list of 2022 All-State Football rosters, with two Warren Lumberjacks making the list. Warren seniors Maddox Lassiter and Delphino Rivera made All-State for 2022 out of the 8-4A. Woodlawn also had student-athletes make the 8-Man South All-State roster. Caleb Martin and Jaxson Martin each were named. Below…
Sanders named AP All-American
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the AP since offensive lineman Frank Ragnow was named a third-team All-American by the outlet in 2017. Sanders is the Hogs’ first AP first-team All-American since tight end…
Smith honored by SEC
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr., was named the SEC co-Freshman of the Week in leading the Razorbacks to wins over UNC Greensboro and Oklahoma, the league announced today. Smith shared the honor with Alabama’s Noah Clowney. Black averaged 21.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in the wins while Clowney had 16 points…