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EAST Night Out set for December 13
DeWana Holley Runion, 1966-2022
DeWana Holley Runion passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Warren, AR. She was born on March 10, 1966 in Warren, AR to Patsy Henderson Holley and the late Jimmy Joe Holley. Other than her mother she is survived by her son, Justin Wright; daughter, Larra Wright Compton and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements are by…
Bunson Elementary holds spelling bee
Several 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented students recently participated in the Brunson Elementary Spelling Bee. First and second place winners will move on to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee later this year. Top photo: First Place: Mariah Partman, Second Place: Rebecca Rojo, Third Place: Lex Lynch
Pastime: Delicious cheese straws from a cookie exchange
A tasty Pastime of my past surfaces each and every 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…
Immanuel Baptist Church Christmas cantata set for December 11
Immanuel Baptist Church will present the Christmas cantata, “All Is Well,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 11, involving school choirs, and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12, as a community presentation. These performances are free to the public, but another performance will be held at 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello…
Jessica Foxworth named UAM Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement and Dean of Students
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Jessica L. Foxworth as the associate vice chancellor for Student Engagement and dean of students. Foxworth joins the Student Engagement leadership team at UAM with over twenty years of experience in higher education. Her experience in student affairs is broad,…
Don’t miss the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights
The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights continues now through the end of the year with a statewide celebration of the holiday season. Towns across The Natural State are taking part with events and activities. Displays in many locations will be lit into the new year, offering a fun way to hit the road and spend…
Peanuts-December 1
BCMC Board approves budget for new year
Bradley County Medical Center board of directors held several annual meetings on Tuesday as it finalized its work for the year. A new budget for the fiscal year Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023 was approved, with $25.5 million in operating expenditures and $1.86 million in capital expenditures. CEO Leslie Huitt explained that while countywide sales…
Rotary Club hosts Hermitage and Warren Junior Rotarians
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 29. The group heard from a couple of Junior Rotarians and also announced that the club had received its first portion of grant money for its project. Braniya Davis, Junior Rotarian from Warren High School spoke first as Reece Reep from Hermitage High…
Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
LITTLE ROCK — As many families resume in-person gatherings this holiday season, it’s important to follow health guidelines that keep everyone safe from COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory diseases. Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor and health specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the first step in staying safe and…
Jerry Lindsey Lawrence, 1938-2022
Jerry Lindsey Lawrence, age 84, of Little Rock, AR died Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born March 17, 1938 in Warren, AR, son of the late Herbert Lawrence and Velma Bradford Lawrence. Jerry was a contractor salesman and was owner of Jerry’s Windows and Doors since 1997. He loved to feed the birds, watch…
Brenda Joyce Slaughter, 1964-2022
Brenda Joyce Slaughter, age 58 of Warren, AR passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 in Warren, AR at her home. She was born on February 10, 1964 in Warren, AR to the late Mack Clay and Elvia Marie Raney Nutt. She was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel. Survivors include her husband, James Slaughter, Sr.…
Broadband internet access takes center stage at Monday’s BCEDC meeting
A discussion about Internet access in Bradley County came with the bold claim by County Judge Klay McKinney that with an additional grant, the county could become the first one in the state to be fully covered. Glen Howie, state broadband director of Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and Mark Golden, director of external and governmental…
WHS and WMS Bands to present Christmas concert December 4
Arkansas pulls away to beat Troy
FAYETTEVILLE – Ricky Council IV scored 11 points during a decisive 17-0 run to lead #11 Arkansas (6-1) to a 74-61 victory over Troy (6-2) Monday night at Bud Walton Arena. Overall, Council pumped in a game-best 27 points – his second-best career effort – going 12-of-18 from the field. Key among those were back-to-back layups…
Early voting starts Tuesday in runoff for Hermitage Mayor, SRC spoke exclusively with both candidates
The two candidates for Hermitage mayor in the Dec. 6 runoff election were sent questionnaires from Saline River Chronicle. Their answers are below. Early voting starts Tuesday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Bradley County Clerk’s Office. It will run through Friday and on Monday, Dec. 5. The runoff election will be held on Tuesday,…
Firemen extinguish multiple grass fires along Hwy 63 Monday
Area fire crews from both the Bradley County Rural Fire Department, the City of Warren, as well as the Arkansas Highway Department were busy Monday afternoon fighting numerous small grass fires north of Warren along Highway 63. While the cause of the fires is unknown, they were all near the roadway and in the ditches,…
Soup Kitchen Annual Pre-Christmas Dinner coming December 10
Trio of Razorbacks selected for induction into Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback football greats Glen Ray Hines and Jimmy Walker and Arkansas baseball legend Jeff King were announced Sunday as part of the 2023 class of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. In addition, longtime Arkansas television sportscaster Steve Sullivan will join the three former Razorbacks and five additional honorees at a ceremony…