Sim McCoy has announced he is seeking re-election for his 4th term as Constable of Pennington Township. He was first elected in 2015 and has 43 years of law enforcement. McCoy is also currently auxiliary for the Bradley County Sheriff Dept. “It’s been an honor to serve Pennington Township, and I’m asking for your vote…
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Sanitation issues discussed by Warren’s City Council(plus full meeting report and video)
WARREN, Ark. – Ward redistricting and sanitation issues both dominated Warren’s latest City Council meeting that took place February 24, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Courtroom. Sanitation Manager Rob Johnson informed the Council that due to a large piece of equipment breaking down, the Sanitation Department has been forced to carry waste to El Dorado.…
Planning underway for 66th Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – Planning for the 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival started Thursday with a meeting at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Brooke Hatch will be this year’s chairwoman. Other officers are 1st Vice Chairwoman Kenna Sparks, 2nd Vice Chairman Keeton Hudson, Treasurer Leslie Adams, Past Chairman James Wells and committee members Gwen…
Soccer Jacks host meet and greet ahead of season kickoff
A Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer meet and greet event was held Thursday evening, February 24, 2022 at First Baptist Church’s activity center in Warren. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams were in attendance. A meal was provided by Union Bank and Trust. The event was in part a fundraiser for Warren’s soccer…
Mulerider Baseball holds steady at No. 4 in latest NCBWA DII Top 25
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced its second NCAA Division II Top 25 rankings on Wednesday and holding at No. 4 is Southern Arkansas; the top ranked team in the Central Region for the second straight week. Following a 3-0 week, with only one win counting toward the current poll and…
Arkansas biologist honored with National award for hard work, habitat gains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The National Wild Turkey Federation at its 46th annual national convention Feb. 18, presented Jason Mitchell, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife biologist, with the Joe Kurz Wildlife Manager of the Year Award, for his outstanding management of wild turkeys and wildlife habitat management. Mitchell has worked for the Arkansas Game and…
Go wild for your Mardi Gras celebration with this Big Easy dish
Mardi Gras can be a celebration in many ways, and a feast of wild game on Fat Tuesday is how I like to celebrate. Wild game plays well into Cajun dishes due to the vast array of wild game found in the swamps of south Louisiana. Although jambalaya is a more traditional Cajun dish, pastalya…
Angler survey study shows no impact from live sonar
CAMDEN, Ark. – Tackle-shop talk may have some anglers convinced that the recent advancements in live-imaging sonar will be the end of fishing as we know it. Research conducted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission may set those anglers’ minds at ease. As technology and knowledge about wild animals and fish increase, so does…
Smiley announces completion of first coaching staff
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas Football first-year head coach Brad Smiley has announced the completion of his first coaching staff for the 2022 season. Smiley, who became the 21st head coach of the Mulerider Football program this past December, added four new hires and retained two current members of the staff to complete one of…
UAM College of Technology-McGehee presents High Five Awards
MONTICELLO, Ark.— Several faculty and staff members of the University of Arkansas College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) were recognized during an all-campus meeting on February 11 with High Five awards. The High Five award is a new recognition presented to faculty and staff members for recent significant contributions to student learning, growth, and development or for…
Freightliner accident in Drew County claims the life of South Arkansas woman
MONTICELLO, Ark. – A 41-year old woman from Tillar, Arkansas was killed in a freightliner involved accident during the evening hours of Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in rural Drew County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Crystal Gibson, age 41 of Tillar, was driving west in a 2008 Ford Expedition on S Highway 278 E…
Tournament seeding at stake for Muleriders in final weekend
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – March is just around the corner, but for tenth year head coach Andy Sharpe’s Southern Arkansas squad it’s what’s in front of that turn into the Shamrock month that could make all the difference in the Muleriders making a deep run through the madness. SAU enters the final weekend of the regular…
Southark Spotlight: Paul Butler of Moro Bay State Park
Saline River Chronicle recently traveled to southwestern Bradley County to visit with Superintendent Paul Butler of Moro Bay State Park to learn more about the history, recreation, and wildlife at one of South Arkansas’s best spots. Mr. Butler gave us an overview of his career at Moro Bay, as well as an insight into how…
Additional CWD not detected in Union County
STRONG – After a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken in Union County tested positive for chronic wasting disease in December, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has confirmed that no additional sampled deer had been detected with the disease. The infected deer was harvested in Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge during the permit-based annual modern gun deer…
David Carter introduced as newly appointed Bradley County JP
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 22, 2022 to conduct monthly business. After calling the meeting to order, County Judge Klay McKinney introduced new Justice of the Peace David Carter. Justice Carter has been appointed to fill out an unexpired term on the Court that runs through…
Kiersey Hicks reaches milestone in Warren Library program
Congratulations to Kiersey Hicks for reaching 700 Books in Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! For more information about this program, please contact the Library at 870-226-2536 or come by 115 West Cypress St in Warren.
Joseph Barry Harrod, 1963-2022
Joe Harrod, age 58 of Monticello, Arkansas, departed this life and went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2022, at his home. He was born May 21, 1963, a twin to his brother, Jeff, in Mobile, Alabama. He was the son of the late Hubert Paul Harrod and Norma Gill Harrod. Joe loved…
Sharon Balentine announces run for Bradley County Quorum Court
Sharon Balentine is announcing her candidacy for position on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Sharon is a lifelong resident of Bradley County, graduating from WHS in 1979. She attended FWBBC in Nashville, TN in 1979-80. She was crowned Miss Pink Tomato in 1980 and competed at Miss Arkansas. Using her Miss Arkansas scholarship, she attended…
Hampton Bulldogs name Chris Morphis new head football coach
HAMPTON, Ark. – According to an announcement on Twitter Tuesday night, February 22, 2022, Chris Morphis has been hired as the next head football coach of the Hampton Bulldogs. Morphis is currently an assistant football coach for the Poyen High School Indians. He has been the offensive and defensive line coach for Poyen. He has…
Demetria L. Edwards, native of Lake Village, announces candidacy for Circuit Judge
Attorney Demetria L. Edwards is pleased to formally announce that she is running for Circuit Judge in Division Four of Arkansas’ 10th Judicial District. This Judicial District includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties. This election will be held on May 24, 2022. Demetria is a native daughter of Southeast Arkansas and a five-generation…
Volunteers needed to help with Archaeological work at Lakeport Plantation in March
LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – Join the Arkansas Archeological Survey-UAM Research Station and Arkansas State University Heritage Studies for a field survey at Lakeport Plantation in Lake Village, AR March 18 and 19, 2022 for Archeology Month. The goal of the field survey is to find material evidence of the enslaved persons’ quarters. On Friday, March…