STUTTGART, Ark. – A tough road trip at Stuttgart ended in a 3-1 loss for Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club Thursday night, March 17, 2022. The match was Warren’s first meeting in the 4A East Conference. The Lady Jacks came very close to taking an early lead in the eighth minute. The chance came from…
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Diamond Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks get big wins at Watson Chapel
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Both the Warren Lumberjack Baseball team and the Warren Lady Jack Softball team picked up wins on the road Thursday evening, March 17, 2022 at Watson Chapel. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Baseball Report The Lumberjacks handed Watson Chapel at 14-5 defeat in six innings. Caleb…
No rod? No problem. Go Fish
LITTLE ROCK — With spring break on the horizon, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reminds new and occasional anglers that there are nearly 100 locations where people can borrow rods and reels to get out on the water and enjoy a day of fishing. The AGFC’s Tackle Loaner network, which is administered by the…
El Dorado Water Utilities receives loan for wastewater improvements
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $46,083,987.77 for water and wastewater projects serving more than 20,648 people in five Arkansas counties on March 16, 2022. The projects are as follows: Central Arkansas Water (CAW) received a $425,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund and a…
Razorbacks advance, defeat Vermont 75-71
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It’s all about surviving and advancing in the NCAA Tournament and Arkansas did just that Thursday night in a 75-71 victory over Vermont in the first round of the NCAA Tournament inside KeyBank Arena. The #17/18 Razorbacks (seeded 4th) and Catamounts (seeded 13th) were close throughout the night with neither team letting…
Warren Ways and Means discusses remaining American Rescue Plan funds
The Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee met Wednesday afternoon at the Warren Municipal Building to discuss city needs and the utilization of the remaining American Rescue Plan funds available to the city. Council Member Dorothy Henderson chairs the committee. Other members are Council Members Memory Burks Frazer and Council Member Emily Moseley. All…
Bradley Medical and Health Foundation elects new officers
The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation met Thursday, March 17 at the Brunson Medical Complex for the first time since early 2020. The group held a moment of silence for former Treasurer Charles O’Neal before the discussion over a number of items took place. New officers were elected and the foundation is going to look…
Dogs available for adoption for Warren’s Animal Shelter
Although it may be tough to see them through the enclosure, there are a number of beautiful dogs currently available for adoption for the Warren Animal Shelter. Contact the City of Warren for more information. 870-226-6743
William A. Lewis, 1940-2022
William A. Lewis was born in Wilmar, Arkansas on December 15, 1940. He passed away on March 9, 2022. He was the third born of Jim and Willie Mae Lewis’ five children and the last surviving sibling. He was a 1958 graduate of Drew High School in Monticello, Arkansas. William was a very strong-willed person.…
Pastime: (Part 1) The WHS ’71 Junior Class Play, “Laughing Gas”
Author’s note: To adequately do this Pastime correctly, I have divided the event into two separate stories. Part 2 will appear in a week to 10 days after this Part 1 in the Saline River Chronicle: As March nears its end each year, I reflect back upon one of the most enjoyable activities of senior…
Carolyn Rose Anderson, 1947-2022
Mrs. Carolyn Rose Anderson 74, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was born July 16, 1947, in Hermitage, Arkansas to the late Nolen Phillips, Sr., and late Lucille (Martin) Phillips.She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Robert L. Anderson of Warren, AR; sons, Alvin Campbell, and Robert Terry Anderson also of…
Foresters for the Future Scholarship application period open through June 15, 2022
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are pleased to announce that applications for the Foresters for the Future scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship will provide $4,000 per semester, for four years, to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at UAM’s…
Lee elected President of the Southwestern Psychological Association
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…
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…