Study finds U.S. insiders to China News sold stock in early stages of pandemic

Researchers compared stock sales patterns before and during pandemic and found U.S. insiders of China-connected corporations saved millions by selling early. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new study of stock sales by U.S. executives with corporate ties to China indicates that corporate insiders sold stock in their companies during the earliest stages of the coronavirus outbreak…

Carolyn Harding retiring after nearly two decades of service to the City of Warren

A retirement reception was held Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Building for City employee Carolyn Harding, who is retiring from the Warren Police Department after nearly 20 years of service. Pictured is Harding(seventh from left) with friends, family and colleagues. In attendance at the reception was Warren City Council member Angela Marshall(third…

‘Lazy’ mower approach can help pollinators

LITTLE ROCK – Procrastination in the spring and a little less mowing in the summer may be virtues when it comes to helping pollinators, researchers have found. The University of Vermont suggests delaying spring mowing so flowers like dandelions can provide early season food resources to pollinators. Those food sources are important to pollinators such…

UAM awarded grant for Special Education Resource Teacher Academy

MONTICELLO, Ark.—On March 30, Johnny Key, commissioner of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) announced in an ADE Commissioner’s Memo that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has partnered with six universities in Arkansas, including the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), to offer Special Education Resource Teacher Academies. The UAM partnership is…

Nine former Hogs on MLB Opening Day rosters

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nine former Hogs begin the 2022 Major League Baseball season today. Infielder Brian Anderson (Miami Marlins), pitcher Jalen Beeks (Tampa Bay Rays) outfielder Andrew Benintendi (Kansas City Royals), pitcher Zach Jackson (Oakland Athletics), pitcher Dallas Keuchel (Chicago White Sox), catcher James McCann (New York Mets), pitcher Drew Smyly (Chicago Cubs), pitcher Ryne…

Five-day tour offers college ag students a bird’s eye view of state’s top industry

LITTLE ROCK — College students who are studying agriculture have many potential career paths into the state’s largest industry. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture hopes to spotlight some of the agriculture industry’s resources and job opportunities during a five-day tour for college juniors and seniors. The tour runs May 16-20 and is…

Richardson and Little win 2022 Tomato Festival t-shirt contest

The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee announces Wednesday, April 6, 2022 that Cathy Richardson and Carol Lee Little won the annual t-shirt design contest in a mother and daughter collaboration. Pictured is Brooke Hatch, festival chairman, presenting the $200 prize check. The tomato festival says “most entries received were by local artists and we…

Lumberjack fans’ votes are needed for Keller Bigham for best post player in Arkansas Girls Basketball

Sports news website SBLive is currently taking a poll of readers, asking who is the best post player in Arkansas High School girls basketball, and Warren’s Keller Bigham is on the list of nominees. Head on over to the site(link is at the bottom of this article) to cast your vote for Warren’s departing senior…

Rotary hears program from Rob Reep about salineriverchronicle.com

WARREN, Ark. – The Rotary Club of Warren held their weekly meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at First United Methodist Church. Hermitage Junior Rotarians Rodrigo Matamoros-Lopez and Kennadie Byrd spoke to the group. Also in attendance was Tony Cifelli, Assistant District Rotary Governor. Rotarian Dennen Cuthbertson then presented his program, which was Rob Reep of…

Ozark Society documentary celebrates Buffalo River

LITTLE ROCK – The Central Arkansas Library System and the Ozark Society will present a free showing of First River: How Arkansas Saved a National Treasure, a new documentary directed by Michelle West in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River’s designation as the country’s first national river, at CALS Ron Robinson Theater…

Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School announces 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

4th Grade All A’s David Alor Ava Brown Miley Daniell Antonia Davis Trinity Jackson Mijae Martin Teague Milton Cambree Moody Madelyn Raines Callie Sanders Paloma Sifuentes Erin Simmons Emma Skaggs Emma Spears Lillian Strickland Kennedy Uribe Ridge Vickers Ryder West 4th Grade All A’s & B’s Izabella Adams Brayden Bailey Brody Barker Jaynaria Booker Za’Riya…

Arkansas Department of Agriculture announces scholarship opportunity for students majoring in Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting scholarship applications from students majoring in agriculture or an agriculture-related field at one of the following universities: Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas System, and Arkansas Tech University. Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2022 and can be found…