Many voters will be receiving notices from my office. After the 2020 census, redistricting was required for our justice of the peace districts. The State of Arkansas also had to redistrict the senate and representative districts. After changes were made to voter’s records, the notices were mailed to inform the voter. If your name and…
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Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame names 2022 inductees
The following individuals have been selected for induction into the 2022 Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame Class: Joel Tolefree-As a Booster for the athletic program James Moore- Class of 1956, outstanding football player The 1955 undefeated football team Jessica Jones-Class of 2006, outstanding track star The induction will occur, if possible at the 2022 All…
Congratulate your favorite graduate on Saline River Chronicle!
Graduation is right around the corner. 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 a photo of your graduate along with a message of your choice. The post will contain its own unique web address, so…
Hargrave’s six inning grand slam helps Jacks finish off Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks took on the Crossett Eagles Tuesday, March 29 at Lumberjack Field in a battle of the 8-4A Conference at home at the Warren Sports Complex. Warren came from behind in dramatic fashion to win 8-4. Aiden Reynolds got the win, pitching 6.2 innings. He allowed four unearned runs, on…
Hogs overcome early six-run deficit in 16-8 win over Little Rock
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Trailing by six runs entering the bottom of the third, No. 2 Arkansas blasted its way out of an early hole with three home runs and pulled off an exciting come-from-behind 16-8 win over Little Rock (11-10) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. It was Arkansas’ 12th consecutive win at home as…
Sanitation Committee takes up issue of compactor and garbage trucks
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Sanitation Committee members decided Tuesday to seek bids on a new compactor and will recommend to the full City Council that a lease be entered into for two garbage trucks. Committee members present included Alderman Zach Burks, chairman, and Alderwoman Angela Marshall. Sanitation Manager Rob Johnson and Janice Nelson of the…
Threat of severe weather in South Arkansas Wednesday
WARREN, Ark. – Residents are encouraged to keep an eye-to-the-sky Wednesday, March 30, 2022, as a line of thunderstorms is forecast to move across Arkansas throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, the best chance of severe weather is across eastern and southeastern Arkansas during the afternoon and into the evening hours. Bradley…
Mark Scobey honored before Hog baseball game Tuesday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Warren native Mark Scobey was recognized for his decades of service to Razorback athletics Tuesday night before the baseball game against Little Rock. Scobey, 68, passed away last Friday and a moment of silence was held Tuesday night. He worked for 43 years in the ticket office for the UA being promoted…
Andrew Wargo speaks to Warren Rotary after Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame induction
WARREN, Ark. – The Rotary Club of Warren held their weekly meeting Tuesday, March 29 at First United Methodist Church. Hermitage Junior Rotarians Emily Esquivel and Andy Lewis spoke to the crowd before Warren Junior Rotarians Ella Garner, Arrington Browning, and Harley Latta spoke. Rotarian Mark Wargo then presented his program, which was his father…
Pastime: (Part 2) Junior Play of “Laughing Gas”
As promised here is a more insightful look into the cast, their lines, actions and some hijinks of the Junior Play in the spring of 1972. The Junior Play for the Class of 1973 was done in the Spring of 1972. Ms. Eloise McFarland, the sponsor for both the Pine Cone (yearbook) and newspaper (The…
Jr. Lady Jacks take first place at Magnolia track meet
Coach Janice Reddick’s Warren Jr. Lady Jack track team won first place in the Magnolia Jr. High track meet Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022 at Magnolia. The team includes the following(Please note this list is not the entire team as shown above. We are working on trying to get the full roster): Azul Garcia McKinleigh…
The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library announces an Employment & Career Training course beginning in May
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $2,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Arkansas State Library (ASL); $2.4 million of the funds were set aside for direct aid to public libraries. The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library in conjunction with instructors, Cathy Edmonds & Nelwyn Birch, will…
Crossett hands Lady Jacks a conference loss Tuesday afternoon
WARREN, Ark. – Coming off spring break, the Warren Lady Jack Softball team(4-1) hosted the Crossett Lady Eagles (2-6) Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022, falling by the final of 9-2. Crossett took a 1-0 lead after two errors and a walk. The Lady jacks tied it in the second inning. Macy Jarvis singled with one…
Podcast: Pittman on Halftime with spring practices starting again this afternoon
Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman previewed spring drills re-starting with Phil Elson, Drew Barrett and Matty T on ESPN Arkansas. The following podcast has been shared with Saline River Chronicle by Andy Hodges who has been kind enough to share his work with our readers. Top photo by Andy Hodges / HitThatLine.com by ESPN Arkansas
Woes in the final third deal Jacks first 4A East Conference loss of the season
WARREN, Ark. – Three first half goals conceded and difficulties in the final third of the pitch dealt Warren its first loss in the 4A East Conference, as the Lumberjacks lost to ESTEM High’s Metropolitans by the final of 3-0 Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022 at home at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This…
Kim Evat Burnett, 1965-2022
Kim Evat Burnett, 56, of Monticello went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1965, to Willie Ed O’Neal and Kathy Walton (Lee Drew). She was a devoted member of the Kennedy Blvd. Church of Christ in Monticello, Arkansas. Formally married to Thomas Ray Burnett. She graduated…
Lady Jacks drop game to 4A East Conference opponent ESTEM Metropolitans
WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club dropped a 4A East Conference match Tuesday night, March 29, 2022, falling to ESTEM High School of Little Rock by the final of 11-0 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Appearing in their first game since…
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Umude to play in Reese’s Division I College All-Star Game
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Stanley Umude will be in New Orleans during the Final Four weekend to play in the Reese’s College All-Star Game, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today. The All-Star Game will be played Friday (April 1) at 3:30 pm (CT) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game is…
Marvin E. “Bud” Arnold, Jr., 1932-2022
Marvin E. ”Bud” Arnold, Jr., age 89 of Crossett, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehab in Crossett, AR. He was born October 31, 1932, in Collins, AR to the late Marvin E. Arnold, Sr. and Rilla Oakes Arnold. He was owner and operator of Cross-Country Truck Driving for over…
Charlie Henry Fincher
Charlie Henry Fincher, Junior died in his childhood home on March 22, 2022, after his battle withcancer. Charlie was born July 14, 1939, to the parents Eva Fell and Charlie Fincher, Senior in Monticello, Arkansas. Charlie was a graduate of Monticello High School before joining the United States Army and work for the U.S. government…