MONTICELLO, Ark.— The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its fall commencement exercises on Friday, December 9, in the Steelman Field House. Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, recognized graduates completing academic credentials ranging from master’s degrees to technical certificates during the ceremony. Scott Jones, campus minister for the Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship, provided…
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YMCA to host reception honoring David Richey December 19
Fund set up for Monticello man’s medical expenses
You may or may not know that Roger Hayden who resides in Monticello, and has J&H Garage in Warren, had a serious medical issue that resulted in a below the knee amputation of his leg. There has been a fund set up to help he and Mandy with the expenses that this hardship will incur.…
Pittman tabs Turner to lead Hogs’ tight ends
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Veteran tight ends coach Morgan Turner has been tabbed by Head Coach Sam Pittman to lead the Razorbacks’ tight ends. Turner just finished his 10th season as the tight ends coach for the Stanford Cardinal after spending 13 seasons with the program. During his tenure in Palo Alto, Turner built Stanford into a national…
On this day: December 16, 1983 snow storm surprises meteorologists and hits south Arkansas
Today, we’re taking a look back at a severe weather event from nearly four decades ago. On December 16, 1983, southern Arkansas was hit with a snow storm like few others in our history. Mainly effecting the southern half of the State, Bradley County was blasted with between six and eight inches of snow. According…
Calvin Lee Lephiew, 1957-2022
Calvin Lee Lephiew, age 65, of Warren, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born August 16, 1957 in Warren, Arkansas to Thomas and Patsy Crawford Lephiew. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Vicky McCartney. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lephiew of Warren, Arkansas; son,…
Warren Council finalizes 2023 budget at special called meeting
The Warren City Council met Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, in a special called conference to wrap up a number of necessary items that were not finished during Monday’s regular December meeting. Present Aldermen were Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Mosely, and Memory Burks Frazer by phone, which constituted a quorum. Mayor Denisa Pennington was…
Holiday schedule announced by the City of Warren
The City of Warren released their official schedule for the upcoming holiday period. Please see the below list:
News from around Arkansas: Bentonville becomes home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team
BENTONVILLE, AR – Dec. 15, 2022 – Today, USA Cycling announces that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as young athletes set their sights on success leading into 2028. The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas’ network of trails and gravel for…
Sanders cements unanimous All-America status
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, cementing his status as the ninth unanimous All-America selection in program history. Sanders, who has declared for the upcoming NFL Draft and is projected to be a first-round pick, has now been named an All-American by…
Representative Jeff Wardlaw appointed NASC Executive Council Secretary
December 2, 2022 – Warren, AR– During the recently held 19th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Bozeman, MT, Representative Jeff Wardlaw was appointed to serve as the Secretary of the NASC Executive Council (EC). Established in 2004 by CSF, NASC provides the synergy to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational…
Arkansas State Police: Stop before driving impaired; Holiday law enforcement push to protect motorists
The festivities of Christmas and New Year holidays is often mixed with good cheer leading to tragedies on Arkansas roadways. This year the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Beginning this weekend (December…
Celebrate National Cupcake Day with Rudolph’s Red-Nose Velvet Cakes
Did you know that Thursday, December 15, 2022 is National Cupcake Day? Who doesn’t like the fresh baked goodness of a Christmas-time cupcake? Well, we’ve got a perfect recipe to spice up your next holiday party, or just share with the family. Check out Saline River Chronicle’s Rudolph’s Red-Nose Velvet Cakes. You can make them…
UAM to offer new Sports Administration Track and Coaching Track in Health and Physical Education Degree
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to offer a sports administration track and a coaching track in the Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree beginning in the spring semester of 2023. The Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree is a 120-hour program of…
State broadband office urges Arkansans to verify federal broadband map
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 14, 2022) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office is urging all Arkansans to verify the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed internet availability across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this new map to…
Smith selected USBWA National Freshman of the Week; Honored by Dick Vitale
FAYETTEVILLE – For the second time this season, a Razorback has been honored as the CBS Sports/US Basketball Writers Association National Freshman of the Week as Nick Smith Jr., as selected this week’s recipient. Smith was additionally recognized by Dick Vitale as his national “Diaper Dandy” Star of the Week. On Nov. 22, Arkansas’ Anthony Black…
Entergy Arkansas: Lower temps don’t have to mean higher bills
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Winter weather is upon us, with cold temperatures impacting the region, but that doesn’t mean your usage and electric bill must increase. Heating costs can account for more than 50% of a customer’s monthly energy usage, because it takes more energy to heat a home in extreme temperatures. Instead of cranking…
Sanders named Sporting News All-American
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by The Sporting News. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the outlet since tight end Hunter Henry and offensive lineman Sebastian Tretola were named All-Americans by The Sporting News in 2015. Additionally, Sanders is the first Arkansas linebacker to…
Major investment in Warren Streets on the table for 2023, Full Council meeting report and video
The Warren City Council met for their final monthly meeting of the 2022 calendar year Monday evening, December 12. All members of the Council were present. Immediately upon the start of the meeting, Alderperson Dorothy Henderson made a motion for the Council to go into executive session “for the purpose of the resignation of an…
Reception honoring Gary and Melody Spears’s service to Cleveland County set for December 28
Re-New-ing Edinburg is hosting a reception Wednesday, December 28, 2022 to honor Gary and Melody Spears and their combined 16 years of service to Cleveland County. The public is invited to attend. The event is set to be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison. Sponsoring the event…
Angie Young Festival of Tables held at St. James AME Church
The annual Angie Young’s Festival of Tables was held Saturday at St. James AME Church. Sabrena Newsom served as chairwoman of the event. The minister of ceremony was Dexter Campbell. Prayer was offered by Everett Wallace. Scripture was read by Semaya Lewis. Top photo: Everette Wallace 3rd place, Yolonda Smith 1st place and Sabrena Newsom…