MONTICELLO, Ark.— Seungyeon Lee, associate professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been elected to serve a three-year term as president on the board of directors of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA). Lee joined the UAM School of Social and Behavioral Science faculty in 2014. She earned a Doctor of…
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Unplug at an AGFC nature center during Spring Break
LITTLE ROCK — With kids out of school throughout most of Arkansas next week, many parents may be looking for a way to get them out of the house and off the electronics for a day. A trip to one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s nature centers may be just the answer to…
Weevils take down #5 Southern Arkansas in mid-week slugfest
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello baseball team took down #5 ranked Southern Arkansas in a mid-week slugfest. The Weevils may not have been the first team to score, but took down the Muleriders with what may be their most impressive offensive showing of the year. UAM outscored the SAU 19-14 to win the match. After…
New Hardware General store opens in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Ark. – A new hardware and general supply store, Hardware General, held its official ribbon cutting and grand opening Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022 in downtown Hermitage. Community members and local officials joined the store’s owners, Hussain Azeez and Dinu Mulloli, as they opened the store for customers Wednesday. The store is located at…
BBQ food truck coming to Banks Thursday
BANKS, Ark. – Buzz is building in Banks, as a new food truck is coming to the City Park in Banks Thursday, March 17, 2022. Kountry Boy Kookin, a BBQ mobile food truck, will be setup in Banks, Thursday, March 17 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The food truck moves occasionally throughout multiple communities in South…
Jacks drop game to Camden Harmony Grove
CAMDEN, Ark. – Warren was held scoreless Monday, March 14, 2022, falling to Camden Harmony Grove 8-0 on the road at Camden. Caleb Barnes reached first on a walk in the top of the first inning, but Camden Harmony Grove sat the next three Lumberjacks down on strikes. Westin Hargrave got the start on the…
Varied tree species donated to UAM campus
MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM continues to grow. As in, “Grow more trees.” The Arkansas Forestry Division and UAM- College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources added ten trees to campus Monday, March 15. Trees don’t last forever. Sometimes drought, wind, or disease can take a tree from us. This month, UAM emeritus and campus volunteer…
Eddie Wayne Parnell Jr. announces run for Justice of the Peace District 9
I want to thank the Saline River Chronicle for allowing me to use this platform for announcement of my candidacy for Justice of the Peace District 9. I have dedicated my life to civil service and wish to use my experience concerning our county’s future. My military career taught me how to efficiently manage material,…
Jr. Lady Jacks take first in El Dorado Jr. Track Event
EL DORADO, Ark. – Coach Janice Reddick’s Jr. Lady Jack track team recently won the El Dorado Jr. High School Track Relays Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Below are the results: This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: 1600 M. Run Azul Garcia 1st McKinleigh Meeks 4th 800 M. Run Azul Garcia 1st…
Boots Bailey & the Boys to perform Friday, June 10 at the Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – Boots Bailey & the Boys will headline the Friday night, June 10, 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival entertainment according to an announcement by the Festival’s Executive Committee. Boots Bailey & the Boys is a country/classic rock group made up of Suzanne “Boots†Bailey, Don Pennington, Robert Dyer, Justin Payne, and Jess…
Planning session held for Make Warren Shine ahead of spring
WARREN, Ark. – Make Warren Shine held a planning session at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Tuesday morning. Attending were Chairwoman Sharon Balentine, Terrie White, Mallory Forrest, Leah St. John, Steve Mahanes, Ricky Rodriguez, Denell Powell and Tamara Johnson. “We’re trying to go along with the Chamber (of Commerce)” on events and decorating, Balentine said.…
Public Notice from Warren Water and Sewer
Beginning the week of March 21 through March 23 the Warren Fire Department will be doing a flow test before Warren Water and Sewer flushes that water mains on March 24, 2022. Users may experience discolored water during that time. On Thursday, March 24th, 2022, Warren Water & Sewer will begin flushing the water mains…
James Roger Parker, 1949-2022
James Roger Parker ”Blessed”, age 72 of Collins, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born July 8, 1949, in Jefferson County, AR to the late James Nixon Parker and Gladys Middleton Parker. He was a Baptist preacher and…
Warren School Board approves issuance of bonds for new school and arena
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School Board met in regular monthly session Monday evening, March 14, 2022. After approving past minutes and the monthly financial report, the board heard from Jason Holsclaw, representing Stephens Public Finance, who is handling the bond issue. Mr. Holsclaw went over the details of the issue and the authorizing resolution.…
Robotics highlighted at Warren Rotary weekly meeting
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 15 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. The club heard from the remaining Warren Junior Rotarians Jacey Ashcraft, Stephanie Canuto, and Halley Childs before Rotarian Carla Wardlaw presented her program. Wardlaw’s program was the Warren Middle School Robotics Team. Robotics Instructor Jodi Taintor led…
Bradley County Rural Fire responds to grass fire March 6
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Rural Fire Department responded the evening of March 6, 2022 to a grass fire at Bradley CR 19 north of Warren. Multiple members from the Rural crew arrived to fight the blaze which broke out near a wooded area. Two Warren firemen were also on the scene assisting. No…
Timothy Kaine Foster, 1971-2022
Timothy Kaine Foster, age 50 of Monticello, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born September 7, 1971, in Camden, AR to Danny K. Foster and Judy McDonald Foster. He was a United Postal Service employee, a Baptist and a United States Army National Guard Veteran where he served in three freedom tours in…
Thomas Wayne Wooten
Thomas Wayne Wooten age 55 of Monticello entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven on March 13, 2022 at Baxter County Medical Center in Mountain Home Arkansas. He was the son of the late Thomas Dale Wooten and Margaret Eads Wooten. He was a Signal Maintainer for Union Pacific Railroad for 29 years and a member…
Yurachek honored by peers as a NACDA Athletics Director of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek is a 2021-22 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Cushman & Wakefield Athletics Director of the Year recipient it was announced on Tuesday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Yurachek and the three additional FBS honorees will be formally…
Council to readdress Ward redistricting after approval vote fails
WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s City Council took up a variety of topics for discussion and decisions, including ward redistricting options, an ordinance for Warren’s water and sewer rates, as well as continued discussions in regards to sanitation equipment issues, during the March 14, 2022 City Council meeting. The Council voted to accept a bid from…
Easter egg hunt among projects discussed during monthly Bradley County Chamber Board meeting
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members proceeded with plans for several upcoming projects during their monthly board meeting on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Chairwoman Terrie White reminded the board members that Make Warren Shine will have a meeting on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Donald W. Reynolds YMCA…