MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello will offer a new Master of Science in Nursing in public health to provide nurses needed skills to help patients and their communities live healthier lives. The program, the only one of its kind in Arkansas, will be offered in June 2022, pending approval from the…
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No. 12 Ouachita runs to big win over SWOSU
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma – The 12th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team went over 300 rushing yards for the third time this season in a 30-10 road victory over Southwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Tigers (5-1) had two running backs over the 100-yard mark, led by TJ Cole with 28 carries for 193 yards and Kendel…
Weevils explode for 42 points in first three quarters to overpower Rangers, 42-23
ALVA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team extended their win streak to three games today by putting together a dominant 42-23 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State University. With the win, the Weevils improve to 4-2 in the Great American Conference, while NWOSU falls to 0-6. While the Rangers jumped out to…
Ground game and high intensity defense showcase in Warren’s fifth consecutive win
Continuing their quest for another 8-4A Conference Championship, the Warren Lumberjack Football team travelled 50 miles into the flatlands of the Arkansas delta, dealing the Dumas Bobcats at 51-14 loss Friday night, October 8, 2021. Warren arrived at Tidwell Field in Dumas with a 4-1 overall record, having only lost to week one opponent White…
Blossoms tabbed twelfth in GAC preseason poll
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team was voted to finish twelfth in the Great American Conference in the 2021-22 season according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Thursday. Head Coach Markell Cox enters his 2nd season as head coach of the UAM women’s basketball program. The…
Aiden Weaver named AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game vs. Dumas
Warren Lumberjack Aiden Weaver was awarded the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game vs. Dumas Friday, October 8, 2021. Weaver, who’s bed a bedrock of the Warren defensive side of the ball this season, helped stop the Bobcat run game as the Lumberjacks held Dumas to just 14 points on the night. Weaver had…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for October 8, 2021
CLASS 7A 7A CENTRAL Bryant 63, LR Central 0Conway 57, Cabot 21FS Northside 42, LR Catholic 0North LR 62, LR Southwest 14 7A WEST Bentonville 49, Heritage 14Rogers 33, Bentonville West 28Fayetteville 40, FS Southside 17 4thHar-Ber 37, Springdale 36 CLASS 6A 6A EAST El Dorado 48, Sheridan 0Jonesboro 49, Pine Bluff 6Marion 37, Searcy…
Weevils mens basketball tabbed twelfth in GAC preseason poll
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team was voted to finish twelfth in the Great American Conference in the 2021-22 season according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Thursday. Head Coach Chad Tapp enters his 1st season at the helm of the UAM men’s basketball program. The…
WHS students present tips on how to be cyber aware
Warren High School students recently published tips on “How to be Cyber Aware” in an effort to help the public protect their private data on computers and cellular devices. Karlee Files, a WHS student, designed the flyer which includes helpful tips such as being careful what links you click on, especially within emails, protecting your…
City of Warren schedule for Columbus Day and next Council meeting
The City of Warren will be closed Monday October 11 in observance of Columbus Day. There will be no garbage pickup within the City and the Municipal Building will be closed. The City Emergency Services Center will be open and fully staffed for all police, fire and emergency services. The October City Council meeting will…
Lumberjack t-shirts featuring art of the late Beverly Reep now available for purchase as part of fundraising effort
Lumberjack t-shirts sponsored by the Warren Lumberjack Booster Club memorializing the late Beverly Reep, former Warren history teacher, are now available for purchase at Rob Reep Studio at 225 S Main in Warren. The t-shirts are white and feature the well known “Home of the Fighting’ Lumberjacks” design on the front, and on the back,…
Peyton Garrison wins Library Book Club for Kids award for September
Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids started back September 1, 2021. For the month of September, they had four participants who read a total of 66 books! Each book equaled one chance in our monthly Facebook Live giveaway. Peyton Garrison was September’s winner! He also read the most books (38) last month! Way to…
Explore autumn colors and adventures in The Natural State
Autumn in Arkansas is a great time to get outside and search for beautiful fall color. Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission’s natural areas are great places to experience the fall season no matter your activity level or interests. ANHC’s natural areas are specifically set aside to preserve, and sometimes restore, species…
Semi crash damages light pole, knocking out power in half of Warren
Over 1,000 Warren homes and businesses are currently without power after an eighteen-wheeler truck damaged a light pole at Woodlawn and Pecan Streets in Warren Thursday afternoon, October 7, 2021. According to the Warren Police Department, it appears the truck driver was on his way to Ouachita Hardwood Flooring, but his GPS unit carried him…
Hembree: ‘Hopefully we can go over there and put a good showing on’
Saline River Chronicle sat down with head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree for our weekly interview ahead of the week six matchup between Warren and Dumas. Dumas comes into the ballgame with a 2-2 overall recording, but are 1-1 in the 8-4A after a win over Central of West Helena and a loss to Crossett.…
Tour de Tomato bicycle event making a huge impact in the community for those suffering with type 1 diabetes
The “Tour de Tomato” is a bicycle ride through Bradley County that happens the week before the Pink Tomato Festival. This past year was the 3rd installment of this fast-growing event. They had 180 riders and look to be over 200 for next year! The purpose of the event is to raise money for Type…
Learn the ropes at Central Arkansas fly-fishing fair
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Fly Fishers will host a special fly-fishing event from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in the River Market District of Downtown Little Rock. Anyone interested in fly-fishing, fly-tying or simply enjoying the beauty of a…
Meetings scheduled to provide details on duck season water level and forest management changes
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a series of public meetings in October and November to explain recently announced changes to some of Arkansas’s most popular duck-hunting areas. The meetings will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following dates at these locations: Oct. 26 — White County…
Razorback MBB Red-White game set for Oct. 17
FAYETTEVILLE – After the success and excitement surrounding the Arkansas men’s basketball Red-White game two seasons ago, the Razorbacks will return to Barnhill for the 2021 intrasquad scrimmage, which is set for 2 pm on Oct. 17 (Sunday). The 2021 Red-White game, presented by Reese’s, is free to the public and will feature the men’s…
Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary donates to special events
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated $500.00 to the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Special Events Committee. Chamber Special Events Chairwoman Debbie Spencer accepted the funding. The Chamber uses such funding for public events to promote Warren businesses. Members of the Hospital Auxiliary include:Phyllis Loomis, PresidentLida GardnerFreddie LiptonPauline WolfeSusie ClementGingy Cuthbertson Also present…
Public discussion of Banks water system held
A public meeting was conducted Tuesday evening, September 28, 2021 at Banks Missionary Baptist Church in Banks, Arkansas to provide information about the possible consolidation of the City of Banks Water System users and Southeast Bradley County Water. Present to provide information were Steve Parnell, Chairman of the Southeast Water organization, State Representative Jeff Wardlaw,…