FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Robert Moore’s bat and glove lifted No. 6 Arkansas (26-7, 9-4 SEC) to a 5-4 series-opening win over No. 15 LSU (23-10, 7-6 SEC) on Thursday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorback second baseman’s go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the seventh catapulted the Hogs from one down to a two-run…
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UAM students win statewide academic awards at FBLA-Phi Beta Lambda Conference
MONTICELLO, Ark.—Five University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) School of Business students won academic awards in a statewide FBLA-Phi Beta Lambda competition. The competition was held during the 2022 Arkansas FBLA-Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference from March 31 through April 2 in Little Rock, Arkansas. All five UAM students who competed won awards in…
Two charged with 1st degree battery for abusing 19 month old child
On the date of April 12, 2022 Officials of the Warren Police Department responded to a call at a local medical facility in reference to a possible child abuse. During the course of the investigation it was determined that the 19 month old victims injuries were not consistent with the events given. Suspects Brianna Barker…
4th win in a row for Warren Jr. Lady Jack track team
Coach Janice Reddick’s Warren Jr. Lady Jack track team won their fourth meet in a row Thursday evening by taking Warren’s home meet at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. The team includes the following(not in the order of the photo): Anna Arroyo Jaclyn Curry Josaniah Bailey Kylexy Hampton Kalees Lewis McKinleigh Meeks Aria Hunt Amari Russell…
Star City bests Jacks in 33 run baseball game
WARREN, Ark. – Offense was not in short supply Thursday evening, April 14, 2022 as the Warren Lumberjacks battled on the baseball diamond with Star City to a 22-11 loss for Warren at the Warren Sports Complex. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: The Bullgos of Star City jumped out to…
Kingwood Forestry Services invests $30K for UAM grad student fellowship
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Kingwood Forestry Services is again giving back to the University of Arkansas at Monticello, establishing a $30,000 endowment to help University of Arkansas at Monticello graduate students with their forestry studies. Kingwood, based in Monticello, provides consultancy to private landowners, including investment, appraisal, site preparation, planting and economic advice. The owners, John…
YMCA T-ball in action at the Warren Complex Thursday
The Warren Sports Complex was filled with families Thursday evening, as not only Warren High School baseball was being played, but YMCA t-ball as well. The facility was busy with activity. The concession stand was hopping and fun was had all around. For more information on how your child can participate in YMCA sports program,…
Reminder of Saline River Chronicle comment policy
Saline River Chronicle would like to pass along a friendly reminder about our comment policy, that applies both to our main site’s comment sections as well as our Facebook page. Please be advised that while we believe in and allow freedom of speech, we do not allow the posting of foul language. Comments which contain…
WHS thanks the Class of 2022 Senior Ambassadors for their service
Pictured: Standing: Benjamin Escamilla, Klayton Dunaway, Connor McDiarmid, Halley Childs, Jacey Ashcraft, Jayden Grider, Luci Woodard, Leah Wolfe. Kneeling: Ashlyn Broughton, Zoey Carroll. Not pictured: Keller Bigham, Monica Jacinto, Mylesha Yao, Pierce Wargo, Ronald Martin, Bailey Solis
Public bear surveys can help bear conservation in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is proposing to expand bear-hunting opportunities in The Natural State, and the public can help biologists fill some critical data on the species, thanks to the social media site iNaturalist. Anyone who sees black bears while enjoying the outdoors in Arkansas is encouraged to log the…
Union Bank & Trust Co. donates $50,000 to UAM for Athletic Performance Center Campaign
MONTICELLO, Ark.—On April 4, 2022, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) received a $50,000 check from Union Bank & Trust Co. for UAM’s Performance Center Campaign (PCC). John McClendon, chairman of Union Bank, and Dave Dickson, president and CEO of Union Bank, presented the check to Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, Hud Jackson,…
Mike Miller hired as Warren’s new recycling director
Sanitation Manager for the City of Warren, Rob Johnson, announced the hiring of Warren native Mike Miller as the City’s Director of Recycling. In his duties, Mr. Miller will oversee and manage the City’s Recycling Center located on US Highway 278 West of the city limits. The Center is located on the property that houses…
Warren native Glenn Lansdale releases second Children’s book
Children’s book author and Warren native Glenn Lansdale has officially released his second book, Ronnie Ain’t No Chicken!, March 29, 2022. According to Lansdale, while this is his second published book, this is the first children’s book released under his publishing company, Brightside Publishing House. The book is available in paperback and Kindle. Trending now…
House fire in Banks leaves one family in need, donations requested
According to Banks town officials, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire during the storms Tuesday evening. “The home was a total loss.” The residents were able to escape the blaze, but lost everything. They are requesting assistance from the community to help the family get back on their feet. Items needed…
Breakfast with the Bunny Easter event coming Saturday to Banks, +coloring competition
Banks is set to host an Easter event Saturday, April 16, 2022, Breakfast with the Bunny at the Banks Community Center at 218 N. Pine St. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring the kids and let them get their picture made with the Easter Bunny. The Food Bank will also host a food distribution…
Holy Week services continued Wednesday at First Freewill Baptist Church
The second of a trio of Holy Week services was held Wednesday at First Freewill Baptist Church, sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance. Jonalyn Reep presented the prelude and postlude on piano. The Rev. Ricky Rauls, church pastor, gave the welcome and prayer. Special music was provided by Benjamin Payne, 11, of Harmony Free Will…
Time to sign-up for the Warren Country Club’s Spring Fling golf scramble April 22-24
The Warren Country Club will host its annual Spring Fling, two-man golf scramble, April 22 through April 24, 2022 at the Warren Country Club Golf Course. Free sodas, waters, Gatorade, and beer will be provides on the course during participant’s rounds of golf. The event kicks off Friday with the practice rounds and shootout at…
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarships are available
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarship is now available, created by retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey- Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert- Warren. The $1,000 scholarship to be given at each school district was developed to assist students from low-income families in going to college.…
Elementary Quiz Bowl team competes in regional tournament
The Warren School District Elementary Quiz Bowl Team recently competed in the South East Arkansas Regional Coop Tournament, competing against other area schools. The team had an excellent day, going into round six ranked first. The team ended the day in a showdown, earning third place overall in the tournament. The team was led by…
Middle School ACT Aspire test scheduling for next week
Public announcement from the Warren Middle School: Warren Middle School students will be taking the ACT Aspire tests next week: Tuesday, 4/19/2022 – English and WritingThursday, 4/21/2022 – ReadingTuesday, 4/26/2022 – MathThursday, 4/28/2022 – Science ALL students need to be here during these times.
Biologists churning away at moist-soil habitat for ducks
POCAHONTAS — The only thing people are breaking out the shotguns for may be turkey, but that doesn’t mean Arkansas Game and Fish staff aren’t hard at work laying the groundwork for next year’s duck season on public hunting areas and waterfowl rest areas. It’s planting season for most farmers, and the same holds true…