UAM to host ‘Aggie Comeback’ in April to reconnect ag alumni

Monticello, Arkansas – Most universities hold a homecoming during a big ball game. However, Greg Montgomery would like the University of Arkansas at Monticello to something a little more “ag” by welcoming alumni back during the spring Weevil Stampede Rodeo on April 21-23. Montgomery, is the farm manager for UAM and event organizer, said the…

BCEDC holds annual meeting Monday evening

Warren, Arkansas – The annual meeting of Bradley County Economic Development Corp. was held Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church with Arkansas Commerce Secretary Mike Preston as guest speaker. Board Chairman Dr. Bob Smalling gave the welcome and the Rev. Matt Overall gave an opening prayer. “This has been a very active year for BCEDC,†Smalling…

7th Grade Lady Jacks finish season 10-0 with all A’s in the classroom

Star City, Arkansas – The Warren Lady Jack 7th Grade basketball team finished their season Monday night at Star City with their tenth win of the year, having gone undefeated. First season Head 7th Grade Coach Aalexus Jones’s girls went 10-0, and most impressively has all A’s in the classroom. When Coach Jones started she…

29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet held virtually Saturday

Warren, Arkansas – The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet was held virtually on Saturday, hosted by St. James AME Church. Dinners were prepared for take-out by church staff and the program was aired on Facebook Live and by a Zoom teleconference. The Rev. Kurbe L. Newsom, church pastor, opened the program. The…

Saline River Chronicle celebrates 12 years in business

Warren, Arkansas – Sunday, January 30, 2022 marks the twelfth anniversary of the launch of Saline River Chronicle. The news site went live for the first time January 30, 2010. “We are incredibly thankful to the Warren and Bradley County community for supporting Saline River Chronicle over the last decade plus,” says owner Rob Reep.…

Master plan and infrastructure discussed at BCMC Board Meeting

Warren, Arkansas – In a lengthy four-hour meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members discussed two items that will have a long-term impact on the hospital: a comprehensive master plan and much-needed infrastructure. Several years ago, the board considered a Phase II construction plan that included such items as moving the helipad, changing parking…

Junior and senior Hermits feature against Emerson Friday night

Hermitage, Arkansas – The Hermitage Hermits faced off against Emerson Friday night, January 28, 2022 at home in Hermitage with games featuring the Hermitage Junior Girls, Senior Lady Hermits, and Senior Boys. In the first game of the night the Hermitage Junior Lady Hermits defeated Emerson by the final of 32-30. Nyasha Tatum led the…