FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day will be on Sept. 19 at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville. The program will include updates on muscadine breeding research, grape tasting and a session about establishing a muscadine vineyard. The event will take place from 2 to…
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Carl Dees, 1934-2022
Carl Dees, 87, of Hermitage, AR went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born in Longview, Texas, November 29, 1934, he was the youngest son of Thomas Wilson Dees and Audrey Mae Allen Dees. The Oil & Gas Industry brought his family to Bradley County, AR when he was a very young…
Renewable energy coming to U of A campus
A 25-acre solar farm developed for the Fayetteville campus will save money, reduce air emissions, and hedge against rising utility rates. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Over the next 25 years, the University of Arkansas is expected to save millions of dollars in electricity costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 8.8% due to a new solar…
Arkansas turfgrass scientists test more wetting agents to control ‘localized dry spot’
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Many golf course managers in Arkansas have putting greens that suffer from a problem called “localized dry spot,” patches of dying or dead grass. Turfgrass scientists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are narrowing in on how best to deal with it. Their work could also help homeowners, lawn care professionals and…
SouthArk Outdoor Expo set for September 10
EL DORADO – Those who love the outdoors are invited to the 23rd Annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo, hosted by the South Arkansas Community College Foundation from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the El Dorado Conference Center. In addition to hands-on exhibits and outdoors-oriented activities for the whole family, organizers have packed the event with…
Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12
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All poultry to be entered into the Bradley County Fair must comply with the poultry health regulations by being tested for Pullorum-Typhoid. The Bradley County Agent, John Gavin, will test chickens at the Bradley County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 12th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. No Pullorum-Typhoid testing will be conducted during the Fair. Contact the Bradley…
AEDC releases 2022 Aerospace & Defense report
Little Rock, Ark. (August 25, 2022) – The aerospace and defense industry in Arkansas is flying high, and it continues to grow as more companies discover the benefits of doing business in The Natural State. Aerospace and defense is a significant part of the Arkansas economy – the state’s top export is civilian aircraft and aircraft parts. Aerospace…
Public meetings scheduled for deer health information
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host three meetings in the next month to discuss Arkansas’s deer herd and changes to local deer hunting regulations for portions of the state where chronic wasting disease was detected during the 2021-22 deer season. Open-house meetings will be held at the Pocahontas Community Center…
Glynn Eugene Atkins, 1931-2022
Glynn Eugene Atkins, age 91, of Dumas, AR formerly of Warren, AR passed away on August 11, 2022, in Dumas. Glynn had just turned 91 on August 1st and he celebrated his birthday with friends and family at The Oasis of Dumas Assisted Living where he’d been a resident since 2015. He was still quite…
Donald Larry Huitt, 1946-2022
Donald Larry Huitt, age 75, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at home. He was born October 1, 1946, in Warren to the late Marvin Edwin Huitt & Annie Mildred Chambers Huitt. He was a 1964 graduate of Hermitage High School. He enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard and served 9 years.…
Jacks sweep Warren Country Club hosted high school golf tournament
The Warren Lumberjack Golf Team carried home top honors from Tuesday’s high school tournament at the Warren Country Club, as the Jacks earned their second overall winner trophy of the season. In individual play, Warren’s Rhett Clanton placed first shooting a 38, while Carson Slaughter came in second with a 44, and Landon Milton and…
Enter your truck in the Bradley County Fair Truck & Car Show
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Fortunate Sons + One and Grace Cowboy Church Band to perform at the Bradley County Fair
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A message from the Bradley County Extension Service: If you’re looking to hear some great music, then this year’s County Fair will have the entertainment for you! We are delighted to have two local bands performing at the fairgrounds and the cost is free to the public. On Friday night, September 16th, at 7:30 p.m.,…
Hembree: ‘We’re focused on right now getting better these next three weeks’-Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show
Ahead of the week zero non conference game between Warren and Stuttgart, Saline River Chronicle is once again proud to present the weekly interview with head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree. Each week we’ll chat with Hembree about the past week’s game and preview the coming Friday night matchup. This program is sponsored by the…
Arkansas ranks as fifth most dangerous state for drivers
According to research by the Agruss Law Firm, who recently studied over a decade of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Arkansas ranks as the fifth most dangerous state in the US for drivers. The study showed that between 2010 and 2019 there were 103.89 deaths per 100,000 people on Arkansas roads. The…
UAM Sports announce 2022 Hall of Fame Class
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Four former student-athletes and one incredible supporter of UAM Athletics have been chosen for induction into the UAM Sports Hall of Fame, Director of Athletics Hud Jackson announced on Monday. The new inductees will be honored in the 2022 UAM Hall of Fame Ceremony on Thursday, October 6th. The inductees will also be recognized during pregame ceremonies at Will Convoy Leslie Cotton…
Two new members join Bradley County Historical Museum Board
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The Bradley County Historical Museum board members met on Monday, August 15, at the John Wilson Martin House for their monthly board meeting. They welcomed two new board members, LaDonna Marsh and Andrew Tolbert. Other members of the BCHM board are Kim Cathey, Mark Deal, Deborah Gannaway, Mike Jolley, JeNelle Lipton, Liz McKinstry, Marlin Raines,…
Zack Burks, III named to Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame
Zack Burks, III was recently awarded his plaque for being inducted to the Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame. Burks was inducted in the class of 2020, but due to COVID was not able to be presented the plaque in a public ceremony. It was presented to his father Zachary Burks Tuesday, August 23 at Rob…
Rotary District Disaster Response Chairman presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 23 for their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian Carlton Davis had the program and presented George Betts, who is the Disaster Response Chairman for Rotary District 6170. A member of the Camden Rotary Club, Betts spoke about the Disaster Response for District 6170, which…
Paint and craft program added to Library fall schedule, plus date correction for Lego Club
Another program has been added to the Warren Branch Library’s slate of fall offerings for youth in the community with Creation Jungle to be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m for ages nine and up. Creation Jungle invites participants to “bring your imagination and come paint and craft with us,”…
Four Razorbacks earn Preseason Coaches All-SEC recognition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – First-team honorees Jalen Catalon, Bumper Pool and Ricky Stromberg headline four Razorback standouts who earned 2022 Preseason Coaches All-SEC distinction on Tuesday. Redshirt junior Brady Latham was selected to the third-team offense. Catalon adds to an extensive list of preseason honors after garnering All-American recognition from the AP, The Athletic, Athlon, CBS…