Southark Spotlight’s January 2022 episode takes a look at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County with David Richey, the YMCA Executive Director. Richey takes viewers through the structure of the Y, the programs it offers to both youth and adults, as well as gives us an insight into how the Y…
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Gov. Hutchinson’s proposed budget includes $841,000 for UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Monticello, Arkansas – During Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s balanced budget presentation to the state’s Joint Budget Committee on Jan. 11, he proposed funding for the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We have $841,000 in the budget, which is a new item, for the UAM College of Forestry in…
Fordyce driver’s license testing moved to Warren until further notice
According to the Arkansas State Police the Fordyce driver’s license testing site will be closed due to City Hall in Fordyce being closed to the public as of Monday, January 24, 2022. Due to this closure, testing in Fordyce on Monday’s is now being moved to the Warren Troop F location. This change is in…
Warren arrest report for January 17-24, 2022
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Credell Davis / 433 Burnett Apt 9, Warren, AR / DOB 10-5-67 / Domestic battery 3, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief on 1-24-22 Destiny Simpson / 1201 E.…
Warren Middle School announces honor roll
ALL A – 9 WEEKS – Grade 6: Christopher Alford Heriberto Almaraz Luke Cathey Jaycee Courtney Christopher Danley Amy Dominguez Kloey Ederington Logan Gavin Natalie Gregorio Komonte Hampton Caroline Harton Xavier Henderson Khourtni Johnson Marques Johnson Gentry Maggard Rett McGaha Aden Muniz Adan Navarrete Ashton Ozment Addysen Powell Karley Reep Sosie Rodriguez Wyatt Russell Brooklynn…
17 students from Bradley County make SouthArk Dean’s List for fall 2021
EL DORADO, Arkansas—South Arkansas Community College has released its Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 3.0 grade-point average for the semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Batesville: Tex M. Cook, Mason Gregg Sifford. From Bearden: Ashley Dawn Mosley. From Bryant:…
Amy Elizabeth Baker Harton, 1971-2022
Amy Elizabeth Baker Harton age 50 of Warren, AR died Wednesday, January 19th 2022 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born January 21st, 1971 in Warren, AR a daughter of Richard Baker and spouse DeAnna Baker of Mid-West City, OK, and the late Pam McFarland Baker. Amy was employed with the United…
Peggy Hill, 1942-2022
Peggy Hill, age 79 of Warren, AR passed away, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born June 20, 1942 in Lake Village, AR to the late Ernest Claude Boney and Ruby Opal Day Boney. She was a member of Lighhouse Church. Other than her parents she is…
Arkansas gets overtime win vs Texas A&M
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Jaylin Williams hit a jumper with 13 seconds left in overtime – and the shot clock running out – for a 3-point lead then, after two Aggie free throws with five ticks left, Stanley Umude threw down a fastbreak dunk with 1.2 seconds remaining to give Arkansas a 76-73 victory over Texas…
Haydn Martin (Hank) Welsh, 1932-2022
Haydn Martin (Hank) Welsh, age 89, of Hampton, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was born on April 16, 1932 in York, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harry M. and Edna Mae (Gohn) Welsh. Haydn is preceded in death by his loving wife…
Lady Jacks deal thrashing to Monticello
Warren, Arkansas – Coach Leon Harris’s Warren Lady Jacks earned their first 8-4A Conference win of the season Friday night, January 21, 2022, defeating the Monticello Lady Billies by the final of 35-16 at home in Warren. This was the second game in two night’s for Warren’s women’s team, as several games have been forced…
Offensive struggles cause problems for Lumberjacks in loss to Monticello
Warren, Arkansas – Warren’s men’s basketball team fell to 2-11 overall after a 52-26 loss at home to the first place team in the 8-4A, Monticello High, Friday evening, January 21, 2022. The Lumberjacks came into the ballgame in search of a jumpstart to 8-4A Conference play, as they were 1-4 prior to facing the…
VIDEO: Terrie White of the BC Chamber of Commerce talks about the role of the Chamber and how it operates
Terrie White, current President of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, recently sat down with Saline River Chronicle to discuss the ins and outs of how the Chamber is structured, how it benefits local businesses County-wide, as well as what events are planned for 2022. Watch the full interview today.
Author and writer Timothy Kessler featured in Publisher Weekly cover story
Local author and Saline River Chronicle contributor Timothy Kessler was featured on the cover of Thursday’s edition of the Arkansas Press Association’s Publisher Weekly publication. The cover story gives insight into Kessler’s work in his recently published book titled, “Death of the Blue Light Rapist,” a true crime novel. To read the full article, CLICK…
Lady Jacks push Fairview to the buzzer
Taking to the court for the first time since December 29, the Warren Lady Jack basketball team dropped their 8-4A Conference opener to the Camden Fairview Lady Cardinals in a photo finish at the buzzer by the final of 39-36 Thursday night, January 20, 2022 at home in the Seminary Street gym. Warren’s girls came…
Warren Lions Club provides eye exams for preschoolers
Members of the Warren Lions Club were on hand at the Warren Head Start Thursday, January 20, 2022 to provide eye exams for the preschool students. The Club has a special camera to take pictures of the eyes. If the exam indicates a problem, the student is referred to an optometrist for a detailed exam by a…
UAM announces Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for fall 2021 semester
Monticello, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 263 students to the Dean’s List and 188 students to the Chancellor’s List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12…
Habitat conditions falling into place for Strong finish to season
Little Rock, Arkansas – With a deep freeze headed toward Arkansas, snow expected to be covering southeast Missouri, and with the recent rainfall that has filled the public hunting areas in state, habitat conditions for duck hunters should this weekend be the best they’ve been all year long. Friday and Saturday morning, waterfowl hunters may…
Police investigating truck and other items stolen from shop on South Myrtle
This month the ‘Warren Police Department is investigating a burglary of a shop on South Myrtle Street. A Green 4X4 Chevrolet Silverado truck bearing Arkansas license plate 804WYW was stolen along with other items. Also under investigation is a burglary at Southside Baptist Church on Shelby Street near South Main Street. There have also been…
County Judge discusses federal infrastructure funds for rural counties
Bradley County Quorum Court justices, meeting a day late because of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Tuesday discussed the possibility of getting federal infrastructure funds for county projects. County Judge Klay McKinney said the new infrastructure bill will include a large amount of money for rural counties, such as Bradley. Federal funds…
Second half start leads to win; 3-point streak ends
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas opened the second half with an 18-1 run to grab a 10-point lead and pulled away for a 16-point, 75-59 victory over South Carolina Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Jaylin Williams had a career-high 19 points, sinking career-high 9-of-10 from the free throw line, with nine rebounds, just missing his…