MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is pleased to announce that the Windgate Foundation has approved a multi-year grant totaling $205,415 for the university. The funds are designated to support three areas at UAM: need-based scholarships, nursing instructors and lab upgrades. The grant period will run from April 1, 2022, through June 30,…
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Southark Spotlight: Doug Spencer
Saline River Chronicle recently sat down with local Doug Spencer for our latest episode of Southark Spotlight, the monthly program which highlights an individual or business making a positive impact in the South Arkansas community. In this episode, we chat with Mr. Spencer primarily about his career as a track athlete.
Jacks end positive season with a State Playoff loss to DeQueen
WARREN, Ark. – Soccer season officially came to a close for the Warren Lumberjacks Thursday afternoon as the orange and black fell to DeQueen in the opening round of the 2022 4A State Playoffs by the final of 7-0. Played on the hottest day of the soccer season to-date, Warren found some early success in…
Avery accepts South Arkansas Community College scholarship
Derrick Avery Jr., a senior at Hermitage High School, has accepted a Shirley Jean Hicks Russell African American Family and Friends Day Endowed Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall. The son of Latoya Jackson and Derrick Avery Sr. of Hermitage is a member of the basketball, track and field and football teams,…
Phone issues fixed at Warren PD
According to the Warren Police Department, all issues with the phone system have been dealt with. Both cell phones and landlines may call the Police Department. 911 is also still fully operational.
Phone issues happening Thursday morning at Warren PD, 911 is operating normally
According to the Warren Police Department, land lines are out at the Warren PD. Cell phones are coming through, but land line calls are not reaching the Department’s normal phone number. 911 is working. Again, if you need emergency services, 911 is working.
Three sentences handed down after plea bargains in local cases
Within the last couple of weeks three criminal cases have been concluded in Bradley County Circuit Court based upon plea bargains. They are as follows: Defendant-Richard J. BarrettJudge Crews PuryearCharges-Use or possession of controlled substance and paraphernalia to manufacture methamphetamine/cocaineSentence-36 months in prison, 36 months suspended plus feesIn a second case the defendant received another…
Watch Warren High School’s 2022 Graduation Ceremony live at 7:00 p.m. CST
The Warren School District is live-streaming to 2022 Warren High School graduation ceremony. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and is being held at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. If you would like to watch the ceremony live, see the video player below:
Hermit runner Joseph Garay wins 1A State Title in the 3200 meter heat
Hermitage Hermit Joseph Garay recently won the Arkansas 1A State Championship in the 3200 meter run. Joseph also placed 2nd in the mile. Congratulations to Joseph! Photo courtesy of Hermitage High School.
HopePlace Warren Director Wendy Curry speaks to Lions Club
Wendy Curry, director of HopePlace Warren, spoke to Warren Lions Club Wednesday, May 11, 2022 during their regular meeting at Molly’s Diner. She is shown with Lions President Gregg Reep. Photo by Tim Kessler.
Local youth compete in 4-H District Broiler BBQ contest
Bradley County takes District Broiler BBQ contest in Arkadelphia with the 1st and 2nd placements in the Senior Division. Bradley County also took the 1st placement in the Junior Division that was held in Little Rock. Michaela Stanley won 1st place and Emmanuel Strong won 2nd in the competition held in Arkadelphia, and Jack Chambers…
Hermitage School Board discusses cell phone use by students at School
The Hermitage School Board met in monthly session May 9, 2022. After reviewing all reports, the Board discussed changes in the school handbook relating to the use of cell phones by students during school hours. After additional study by faculty, students and administration, the Board will consider final changes to the school handbook. Next the…
Master Gardeners virtual auction offers garden gifts and more
LITTLE ROCK — Supporting beautification and landscape projects across Arkansas while scoring some good shopping deals is as simple as participating in this year’s Master Gardeners virtual auction, opening May 13. The auction is part of the annual Master Gardener State Conference taking place May 19-21 in Springdale, Arkansas. The virtual auction opens at noon…
June Dinner Pageant returning to Wilmar’s Juneteenth Celebration
Official release from Dinner Pageant organizers: We are excited to bring back our traditional June Dinner Pageant in conjunction with the Wilmar Juneteenth Celebration 2022. We are seeking participants ages 0-12 and ages 13-18/ The schedule dates for the pageant is June 3 at 5:30 p.m. and June 5 at 5:00 p.m. All activities for…
Find every AGFC fish attractor with your phone or fishfinder
LITTLE ROCK — Last month Jon Stein, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission fisheries biologist in northwest Arkansas, had the opportunity to present to AGFC commissioners and the public the highlights from the latest large-scale habitat project at Beaver Lake. Biologists created 145 new fish attractor locations during the project, but it’s only the tip of…
Surprise guest helps hand out snacks and gift bags to BCMC employees during National Hospital Week
Union Bank delivers gifts to kindergarteners to celebrate year one
Union Bank recently delivered gifts to the Eastside Kindergarten students to celebrate their first year of school. Pictured Sara Valentine Eastside teacher with Tricia Wilkinson and Randy Rawls
UAM-CTC Students Win State Medals at Arkansas SkillsUSA Welding Competition
CROSSETT, Ark.—Twelve University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) welding students competed at the Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference from April 11 through April 13 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Four UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students from Hamburg High School and Crossett High School competed in the welding sculpture event. Braiden Bradford of Hamburg…
There is still time to congratulate your graduate on SRC
Although graduation is here, now is still an awesome time to honor your graduate on Saline River Chronicle. There is no deadline! We are still accepting graduation ads. If you would like to honor your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle, you can do so directly on our front page. For just $20 you get…
UAM College of Technology-McGehee awards 56 Allied Health Certificates
MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee held its semi-annual allied health commencement ceremony at the Fine Arts Center on the Monticello campus on Monday, May 2. A total of fifty-six students were conferred a Technical Certificate in Paramedic or a Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician, Phlebotomy or Nursing Assistant.…
Arkansas squirrel season opens May 15
LITTLE ROCK — With turkey hunting season wrapped up, many hunters will be putting away their shotguns until fall, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons to keep the scattergun cleaned and ready. Arkansas’s squirrel season opens May 15, and for those who enjoy chasing these treetop targets, it’s a…