FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s week seven game at BYU on Saturday, Oct. 15 will kick at 2:30 p.m. CT and air on either ABC or ESPN. A six-day selection window will be utilized to determine the TV network assignment. The Razorbacks and Cougars (4-1) will meet for the first time. This weekend, Arkansas travels to…
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Small wildfire extinguished by County Line rural crews Sunday afternoon
A small grass and underbrush fire broke out about five and half miles north of Warren on Highway 8 towards New Edinburg, Sunday, October 2, 2022 around 2:30 p.m., threatening the local forest. Crews from the County Line Rural Fire Department responded and seemed to have the fire under control for the most part by…
Pastime: Mary Lou Martin’s chili dogs
Mary Lou Martin’s delicious, spicy, wonderful ‘Band Concession’ chili dogs As the cool evening nights of October draws near and Lumberjack football heats up in this take-no-prisoner style of football that now permeates Warren; all I can think about on the cool, fall evenings at a high school football game are Mary Lou Martin’s signature…
Enter the 2022 WHS Homecoming Parade
To enter the 2022 Homecoming Parade that will be held October 14, please fill out the following form. (the form will close October 13 at 5:00 PM) https://forms.gle/mRRkjUTUUC2KuJGv7 Paper copies can be picked up and returned to the SEACBEC office, if you prefer. The deadline to turn in paper copies is October 13 by 4PM. All…
Muleriders knocked down by East Central on Homecoming
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Redshirt sophomore running back Jariq Scales recorded 26 touches for 195 yards and two touchdowns, junior linebacker Jacob Berry totaled 15 tackles, but turnovers proved costly for Southern Arkansas on Saturday in front of a homecoming crowd inside Wilkins Stadoum at Rip Powell Field. The Muleriders suffered a 34-22 Great American Conference loss to Week 5 opponent…
Community women invited to United Women of Faith meeting Monday
The United Women of Faith of the First United Methodist Church of Warren will meet Monday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m. Morgan Richardson Meeks will present the program. All women, not just Methodists, are invited to attend.
Weevils fall to SWOSU in Oklahoma road trip
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their fifth match-up of the 2022 season on Saturday afternoon. The Boll Weevils traveled to Weatherford, Oklahoma to take on out-of-state, Great American Conference member Southwestern Oklahoma State University, taking a 37-27 loss from the Bulldogs. The loss on the day drops the Weevils to a 3-2 record on the…
Arkansas drops second SEC game in loss to No. 2 Alabama
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Struggling to come back from a woeful first half against the number two ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, the Arkansas Razorbacks made a fight of it, but fell by the final of 49-26 at home in Fayetteville Saturday, October 1, 2022. Arkansas surrendered 28 unanswered points by the two minute mark of the…
UAM’s Demilon Brown named to Harlon Hill Watch List
MONTICELLO, Ark. – University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevil Football quarterback Demilon Brown was included in the most recent 2022 Harlon Hill Trophy watch list on NCAA.com. The Harlon Hill Trophy is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding player in December. Brown was included as one of twelve quarterbacks listed on the watch list. Brown came out of the Boll Weevils’ Saturday match-up…
Retired Teachers to meet Monday
The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association will meet Monday, October 3 at 11:30 at First United Methodist Church in Warren.
Ouachita Society of American Foresters (SAF) awards scholarship to UAM Forestry student
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — Jake Knowles, a senior pursuing the forestry option of the Natural Resources Management degree, was presented a $600 check by Ouachita SAF representatives Dr. Michael Blazier and Dr. Robert Ficklin. “The Ouachita SAF consists of forestry professionals in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and a deserving student from Arkansas is selected to receive this…
Bobby Earl Davis, 1966-2022
Bobby Earl Davis, 55, of Banks, passed away September 21, 2022. Born December 11, 1966, he was a son of the late I.V. and Myrtle Davis. As a youth he attended First Baptist Church in Banks, he also attended Banks High School. Bobby was employed a number of years at Tyson, Ouachita Lumber and Ozark…
Edward Jones office on US 425 South holds open house
An open house welcomed the public to stop by, visit and enjoy refreshments at the Edward Jones Office located at 109 Westgate Dr., Suite C in Monticello Friday, September 30. KC Knobloch and Yukiko Bivens were on hand to greet visitors and to serve their financial needs. Pictured left to right at KC Knoblock, Billy Joe Watson, Yukiko…
Annette Joyce Ridgell, 1943-2022
Annette Joyce Ridgell, 79, of Wilmar, passed away September 17, 2022. Born January 17, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Arton Sr. and Eulelia Ragland. She attended Wilmar and Drew High Schools in Monticello. She joined Shady Grove AME Church at a young age. After graduating high school, she moved to California. Upon…
James Aubrey Huddleston, 1934-2022
James Aubrey Huddleston, age 88 of the Macedonia Community passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at home. He was born July 25, 1934 in New Edinburg, AR to the late Charles Edward Huddleston and Mae McClellan Huddleston. He was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church and a Mason. Other than his parents…
Arkansas House of Representatives recognizing October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., one in eight women will develop breast cancer. It is the most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among women. However, more women are living longer and healthier lives after a diagnosis. The key is early detection. October is Breast Cancer Awareness…
Annual Museum Hamburger Supper a success
The Bradley County Historical Museum held its annual Hamburger Supper Friday, September 30. Board members grilled hamburgers and served the dinners with all the fixings. Pictured are Museum Board members and volunteers who put on the event. Photos by Tim Kessler.
Lumberjacks leading 8-4A race through three games after win over Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – Back home under the lights of Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium Friday night, September 30, 2022, the Warren Lumberjacks defeated 8-4A Conference opponent Crossett by the final of 41-14, in large part due to four rushing touchdowns from senior quarterback Maddox Lassiter. Warren came into the game with a record of 3-1 overall,…
Jordan named Player of the Game after breakout night in win vs. Crossett
Sophomore wideout Antonio Jordan earned Player of the Game honors for his standout performance in Warren’s week five home conference game vs. Crossett Friday night, September 30, 2022. Jordan and the Lumberjacks defeated the Crossett Eagles by the final of 41-14 to move to 3-0 in Conference 8-4A. Jordan put together a terrific game through…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for September 30, 2022
CLASS 7A 7A CENTRALCabot 41, LR Southwest 0Bryant 43, Jonesboro 14FS Northside at LR CentralConway 35, North LR 0 7A WESTBentonville 48, FS Southside 14Bentonville West 41, Springdale 0Rogers 29, Fayetteville 28Heritage 41, Har-Ber 39 CLASS 6A 6A EASTSearcy at El DoradoLR Catholic 37, West Memphis 16Benton 55, Marion 13Greene Co. Tech 28, Jacksonville 14Sylvan Hills 28, Sheridan 27 6A…
Watch Warren vs. Crossett live Friday at 7PM
Coming off another massive road win at McGhee, the Warren Lumberjacks return home to battle against conference foe, the Crossett Eagles Friday night, September 30, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. To watch the game live, see the video player below. Please note that this is a school broadcast that is not affiliated with Saline River Chronicle.…
