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Arkansas House of Representatives weekly column for 8-19-22
As Arkansas students head back to school, we want to take this week to remind drivers to be mindful of student safety when approaching school buses. It is estimated that close to 350,000 students in our state ride a bus to school. Those buses make stops in every community. It is illegal to pass a…
Peggy Young, 1939-2022
Peggy Young of Rye, passed away at home on Friday, August 19, 2022, at age 83. She was born July 12, 1939, to the late Gus C. Neely and Lillian (Terry) Neely, near Cornerville, (Lincoln County) Arkansas. She was former owner and operator of The Broken Spoke for many years. She was preceded in death…
Lumberjacks look sharp in preseason game against Little Rock Central
WARREN, Ark. – Appearing in their one and only preseason scrimmage ahead of the 2022 high school football season, the Warren Lumberjacks hosted Little Rock Central Thursday, evening, August 18, 2022 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren, putting up 40 points in a lopsided win over the 7A Central Conference side. Top photo: Jalin…
Dallas Hays, 1985-2022
Dallas Hays, age 36 of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at his home in Hermitage, AR. He was born September 24th, 1985 in Bradley County, AR a son of Mackel Hays, and step mother Danita Baker, Hermitage, AR. He was also preceded in death by his mother Stacy Hays. Dallas was a graduate…
Linda Marlene Ellis, 1954-2022
Linda Marlene Ellis, age 68 of El Dorado, AR passed away August 16, 2022 at Gardner Nursing and Rehabilitation in Star City, AR. She was born July 19, 1954 in Murphysboro, IL to the late Forrest Ellis and Anna Mae Whelchel Ellis. She was a member of Pentecostal Church of God in Warren, AR. Other…
WHS Golf team takes top honors in Monticello tournament
The WHS golf team earned the overall winners status today at the Monticello High Golf Tournament. Lumberjack Rhett Clanton placed first in the individual competition and Carson Slaughter placed second individual. The team will next compete in the Warren hosted tourney next week at the Warren Country Club.
Jackson named Player of the Game in Lumberjack scrimmage against LR Central
Warren junior Treylon Jackson earned Player of the Game honors in the Jacks’ preseason game vs. Little Rock Central held Thursday, August 18, 2022. Jackson featured at tailback, quarterback, and in the Warren secondary. He rushed for 177 yards and scored one touchdown. Jackson also found success through the air, throwing for 74 yards. Defensively…
Watch live as Warren hosts Little Rock Central in a preseason scrimmage tonight at 7PM
The Warren Lumberjacks take part in their lone preseason scrimmage this evening, August 18, 2022 by hosting the Little Rock Central Tigers at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. 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. We are…
Warren Library continuing two popular after school programs through the fall
Warren Branch Library has announced the continuation of their after school programs Lego Club and Adventurescape for the 2022-23 school year. Lego Club is for ages 5 & up and will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Adventurescape is for ages 5-12 and will be held on the third…
Entergy Arkansas helping customers beat the heat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This summer brought one of the earliest and longest stretches of high temperatures at a time when prices have increased for everything from gasoline to groceries. Because of the stress these challenging market conditions have placed on customers, Entergy Arkansas is stepping up to help. Entergy Arkansas is expanding corporate contributions…
UAM Wind Symphony Advances to Finals in National Competition
MONTICELLO, Ark. — In March, UAM announced that the UAM Wind Symphony had been named a semi-finalist in three categories for the American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts. The competition concluded this summer, and the UAM Wind Symphony earned finalist recognitions in two of the three categories, as well as a national…
Lumberjack golf season tees off Thursday in Monticello
The Warren Lumberjack golf team will play in their first tournament of the Thursday, August 17, 2022 in Monticello at 3:00 p.m. This year’s team includes: Rhett Clanton Brody Overall Carson Slaughter Landon Milton Weston Gavin Conner Curry Maxx McGaha The Jacks will host a nine-hole tournament next Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Warren…
Bobby Bond, 1937-2022
Bobby Bond, age 84 of Warren, AR passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Belle View Estates Nursing Home in Monticello, AR. He was born September 24, 1937 in Ashley County, AR to the late Willie and Mary Bond. Bobby worked as a millwright most of his life. He loved to camp, fish, and work…
Attract doves to your field for opening day, but be mindful of baiting laws
LITTLE ROCK – Dove season opens September 3. Coincidentally, that happens to be the first Saturday of college football for most of the country. Just like football, an opening day blunder can set the tone for the season. Check fields for any evidence of baiting before hunting, so your midday dove-field tailgate party is full…
Bradley County Quorum Court discusses shortfall in tower reconstruction
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Members of the Bradley County Quorum Court met for the August monthly meeting of the Court and conducted routine business as well as discussed several other items of business. Judge Klay McKinney told the JPs that he has signed the contract to finalize the Bell Tower repairs and reconstruction and that the additional repairs, determined…
Coach Hembree speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 16 for its weekly meeting inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian Bob Milton presented the program and continued his annual tradition of having Warren High School Head Football Coach Bo Hembree speak about the upcoming season. Coach Hembree began by mentioning the Junior…
Bradley County presented AAC safety award
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LITTLE ROCK – The Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) awarded its annual safety awards during its 54th annual conference, held Aug. 10-12, 2022, in Hot Springs/Garland County.The Safety Award Program was established by the AAC to recognize those counties that have made outstanding efforts to provide a safe working environment for employees. Each county is…
Maria Gonzalez accepts scholarship
Maria Gonzalez, a 2022 graduate of Hermitage High School, has accepted a Freshman Recognition Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall. She is the daughter of Domingo and Ana Gonzalez of Hermitage.
USDA: Drought drops U.S. cotton harvest to be lowest level since the 19th century
JONESBORO, Ark. — The United States is expected to harvest its lowest number of cotton acres since the 19th century, according to an estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “USDA projected this year’s harvested acres at 7.13 million,” said Scott Stiles, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “That would…
Coach Bo Hembree previews football season to Warren Lions Club
Head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Warren Lions Club meeting held at Molly’s Diner. Hembree discussed the upcoming high school football season and what he expects from this year’s team. Pictured is Hembree with current Lions Club President Neely Vance, and past President Gregg Reep,…