FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas running back Dominique Johnson has been named to the watch list for the Early Campbell Tyler Rose Award. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity;…
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City Council addresses preservation of Warren’s historic brick streets
The Warren City Council met Monday evening, August 8, 2022 to conduct their regular monthly business, with all six council members present. The bulk of the early portion of the meeting involved the proposed renovations of two buildings behind the old National Guard Armory on Martin Street. The plan being looked at would see the…
Hermitage Schools to dismiss an hour early on Wednesdays this year
A noticeable change is taking place this school year throughout the Hermitage School District, as every Wednesday school will be dismissed one hour earlier than the typical day. In the official calendar released Sunday, the school district says that they are implementing “a designated Professional Learning Community(PLC) time” on Wednesday afternoons. This hour without students…
Warren Schools release new traffic flow plan for campus
The Warren School District released the following statement Monday afternoon ahead of the start of the 2022/2023 school year. Attention Warren School District Parents, Students, Staff, and the Warren Community: Beginning Wednesday, August 10, 2022, please be cautious of the new traffic flow that will be in effect for the Warren School District School Campuses.…
Chamber board discusses grant won, new business coming to old KFC, and Make Warren Shine dissolving
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Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed a variety of subjects during their monthly board meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Attending the meeting were Executive Director Terrie White and directors James Wells, Ron St. John, JeNelle Lipton, Kim Forrest and Tim Kessler, Treasurer Jane Harris and ex-officio member Warren Mayor Denisa…
Jimmy Harrell Howard, Jr., 1960-2022
Jimmy Harrell Howard, Jr. age 62 of Camden, AR went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 12, 1960 in Dumas, AR. He is preceded in death by his father; Jimmy Harrell Howard, Sr., stepfather; Eustis Austin…
Hogs at No. 23 in Preseason Coaches Poll
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas is ranked No. 23 in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll, which was released Monday. It is the first time the Razorbacks have been ranked in the preseason coaches poll since 2015, when Arkansas came in at No. 20 to open the campaign. Arkansas is one of six SEC teams ranked…
Governor appoints Boyce Hamlet as Drug Director
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has selected a long-time law-enforcement officer as the state’s new Drug Director. Boyce Hamlet will assume the position on August 29. He replaces Kirk Lane, drug director since July 2017, who has accepted a job as director of the newly created Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. “Boyce is a veteran in…
Field set for 2023 College Baseball Showdown
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks are returning to the State Farm College Baseball Showdown in 2023. Arkansas, along with fellow SEC members Vanderbilt and Missouri and Big 12 foes Oklahoma State, Texas and TCU, will open next season at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The three-day tournament at the home of the Texas Rangers is…
Warren arrest report for August 1-8, 2022
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. Brian Pierce / 572 Railroad Ave, Warren, AR / DOB 1-15-87 / criminal tress. and disorderly on 8-1-22 Christopher Glover / 404 W Pine, Warren, AR / DOB…
Junior Auxiliary holding annual Children’s Benefit September 17
Junior Auxiliary of Warren is set to host their annual Children’s Benefit Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Warren County Club. This year the event will feature a fish fry, silent and live auction, as well as live entertainment. The fish fry begins at 7:00 p.m., with carry outs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.…
Hermitage Schools open house schedule
Hermitage Schools will host an open house this coming Thursday, August 11, 2022. The High School’s event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., while Hermitage Elementary will have a kindergarten open house at 5:00 p.m. that same day. 1st-4th grade will be anytime from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the 5th and…
School Safety Commission delivers report to Governor Hutchinson
The Governor is calling the General Assembly into an Extraordinary Session next week to address the use of surplus funds to provide tax relief and funding for school safety measures. The Arkansas School Safety Commission was reinstated in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Members of the original commission created in March 2018…
Larry Wayne Hargis, 1939-2022
Larry Wayne Hargis entered his heavenly home August 5, 2022, at Bradley County Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1939 to the late Barney Lee “Dutch” Hargis and Willie Belle Adams Hargis. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter Denisa Kay Hargis. He was…
Michael Edwin Trussell, 1953-2022
Michael Edwin Trussell, age 69 of West Memphis, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022. He was born April 16, 1953 in Warren, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Belinda Faye Trussell of West Memphis; his son, Christopher Michael Brooks and wife Karlena of Abilene, Texas; three grandchildren, Faith Brooks…
Shuneize Slater named Dean of UAM School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Shuneize Slater as dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Dr. Slater joins the leadership team at UAM with extensive knowledge of the university and its traditional service area. She grew up in Dumas, Arkansas, and graduated…
Gregg Reep officially files to run for Mayor of Warren
Gregg Reep is officially on the November ballot as a candidate for Mayor of Warren after turning in his signature petition Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Reep is pictured turning in his petition to County Clerk Karen Belin. Also pictured with Reep from left to right is his daughter-in-law Jessi, his grandson Ellis, and his son…
Bradley County Retired Teachers host “ENJOY YOUR RETIRE-MINT” themed meeting
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Members of the Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association met Monday, August 1, in the First United Methodist Church in Warren with 36 present from Warren and Hermitage. ENJOY YOUR “RETIRE-MINT” was the theme of the meeting and was carried out throughout the meeting. Jonalyn Reep serves we president of the group. Retirees in the last…
Practice conservation with crab-stuffed striped bass
ROGERS — Catch-and-release might be the mantra of the modern angler, but when it comes to summer fishing, keeping a few for the grill or fryer can actually be more beneficial than catching and releasing fish all day on the water. Juan Granados of Hooked on Fishing Guide Service on Beaver Lake, may just have…
Help needed for local newborn’s medical expenses
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Saline River Chronicle would like to pass on this message to the community for a couple who just welcomed a newborn daughter into the world recently, but is having to go through special medical attention: A special account has been set up at First State Bank for baby girl Charlotte Ruthe Wilkerson and her parents,…
Warren Police arrest Danny Cook on charges of felony theft of property
According to the Warren Police Department Daniel(Danny) Ray Cook of Warren was arrested Wednesday, August 3, 2022 on multiple counts of felony theft of property. On Tuesday, August 2 a probable cause hearing was held in front of Judge Crews Puryear concerning an alleged felony theft of property by Cook. Judge Puryear found probable cause…