The City of Hermitage held its “Spirit of Christmas” celebration this past Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, 2021. The event included a pageant, vendor food trucks, a Christmas dog show, and the main event, the Hermitage Christmas parade. The UAPB Marching Band was a centerpiece of the parade. Saline River Chronicle presents a…
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Jecari Lee named finalist for Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year
LITTLE ROCK – Farm Bureau Insurance is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards. The Farm Bureau Insurance Awards honor Arkansas’ top offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year for each classification. The veteran staff at Hooten’s Arkansas Football selects three finalists for each category, and those 45…
LifeShare Blood Drive set for Wednesday, December 8 at BCMC
Warren, Arkansas – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 8 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the street from the Emergency Room…
Three Lady Jacks reach double figures in loss to Fordyce
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Lady Jacks dropped their Monday night, December 6, 2021 game to the Fordyce Lady Redbugs by the final of 59-45 at home in Warren in what was a very physical four quarters. The Lady Jacks came into the ballgame 3-3, and hoping to get more dispersed scoring throughout the lineup.…
Pastime: Delicious cheese straws from a cookie exchange
A Pastime of my past surfaces each Christmas. It is more about an event and yet the culinary treat that came my way for simply moving a few card tables and pieces of furniture around, makes me write this after a half century of memories. Of my many duties as a Printer’s Devil at the…
Morgan wins Burlsworth Trophy
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan has won the prestigious Burlsworth Trophy, presented annually to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on. Morgan, one of three finalists for this year’s award along with Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett and Troy linebacker Carlton Martial, was honored during a ceremony on…
Leticia Camacho presents program to GFWC Warren Woman’s Club
Leticia Camacho, migrant coordinator for the Warren School District, spoke to the GFWC Warren Woman’s Club during their November meeting. After informative information, members were given an opportunity to ask questions. Picture with Camacho is Clydine Davis, program chairman.
Middle School students compete in local spelling bee
Winners of the recent Warren Middle School Spelling Bee were announced as follows: First Place- Chloe Sanders Second Place- Chris Danley Third Place- Noah Childs Chloe and Chris will compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee in January.
Chamber of Commerce getting set for a big Christmas weekend celebration
It’s almost that time! The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas Parade Friday, December the 10th at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas “Market on Main” Saturday, December the 11th. This year’s theme is “a Christmas of Hope.” Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Christmas Parade Floats will be awarded in…
Pittman named AFCA Region 2 Coach Of The Year
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas’ Sam Pittman, who has engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in all of college football, was named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region 2 Coach of the Year on Monday. Under the second-year head coach, the Razorbacks have won eight games in 2021 – the most regular-season wins for…
Warren arrest report for November 30-December 6, 2021
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. Lou Ann Singleton / No address provided / DOB 4-30-77 / warrant on 12-3-21 Quinton Davis / 236 Wheeler St., Warren, AR / DOB 9-7-94 / warrant on…
Jonathan Edward Parker, 1979-2021
Jonathan Edward Parker age 42 of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born April 17, 1979 in Warren, AR a son of Preston Parker, Warren, AR and Carolyn Scroggins Wagnon, Hermitage, AR. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 3 years, was…
Library administrators present program at Community Thanksgiving
Warren, Arkansas – Sandy Doss, Branch Manager and Christy Ward, Library Assistant at the Warren Branch Library recently presented a program at the Community Thanksgiving, sponsored by the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance, held at the Assembly of God Church in Warren. The Warren Branch Library recently partnered with the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance to apply…
Jim Alton Williams, 1952-2021
Jim Alton Williams, age 69 of Whitesboro, TX passed away December 2, 2021 in Little Rock, AR. He was born May 15, 1952 in Warren, AR to the late Carl Williams and Retha Jones Williams. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister; Joan “Susie” McCuin and one brother-in-law; Rick Caldwell.…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-2-21
The General Assembly is scheduled to convene for an Extraordinary Session on Tuesday, December 7. The Arkansas Constitution says Extraordinary Sessions, often referred to as special sessions, can only be called by the Governor. The Governor announced this week he is calling the session to address tax cuts and several miscellaneous items of legislation. The…
Your chance to win $10k in UAM Half Court Challenge
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department would like to announce the UAM $10K Half Court Challenge, sponsored by Union Bank! Each home game, beginning Dec. 4th, current UAM students will have two opportunities to enter for a chance to win a minimum of $100 dollars if chosen for the 3-PT Contest. Students can…
Hermitage Elementary School receives Highly Effective Schools Accreditation
Hermitage Elementary School announced today that it has earned Highly Effective Schools Accreditation from Solution Tree. This accreditation is a significant achievement that reflects Hermitage Elementary School’s commitment to reaching and maintaining the highest levels of educational quality. Hermitage Elementary School earned this accreditation by maintaining and growing identified areas having the biggest impact on…
SEACBEC’s welding and construction students hosting Facebook auction
SEACBEC’s Welding and Construction students will have a Facebook auction Friday, December 10, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Items for sale will include: Single and Double Adirondack Chairs, Fire Pits, Metal Crosses, Wooden Trays, Charcuterie Boards, Children’s Picnic Tables, Metal Dog Boxes, Wooden Swings, and several more items. Everyone is invited to view…
Warren Schools to hold Beta Club and National Honor Society inductions Wednesday
Warren High School will hold its annual National Beta Club & National Honor Society Induction ceremony Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. Each inductee is allowed two guests. The ceremony is planned to be streamed live on Warren’s District Youtube pager on the Warren High School’s Facebook page.
Another successful Lumberjack Football season comes to an end at the 4A State semifinal stage
Warren, Arkansas – Hats off to Coach Hembree and his Warren Lumberjacks for completing another successful season. The 2021 season came to an end Friday night, December 3, 2021 as the Lumberjacks lost to a very talented Robinson Senators team by the final of 43-13 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. Both teams came…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for December 3, 2021
7A Bryant, Fayetteville(to be played Saturday, December 4) 6A El Dorado, Greenwood(to be played Saturday, December 4) 5A White Hall 19, Pulaski Academy 51 4A Arkadelphia 54, Shiloh Christian 57 Robinson 43, Warren 13 3A Booneville 27, Harding Academy 56 Prescott 36, McGehee 20 2A Poyen 18, McCrory 20 Clarendon 6, Fordyce 7