HARRISBURG, Ark. — A little bit of olive oil can help your jack-o’-lantern keep its youthful countenance through Halloween, says Craig Allen, Poinsett County extension staff chair. Allen says keeping a Halloween pumpkin looking its best begins with the selection. “Make sure the pumpkin is free from soft spots, cuts, bruises or punctures and that…
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Little Rock AFB to host first air show since 2018
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, ARK. – Thunder Over the Rock, Little Rock AFB’s first air show since 2018 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22. Admission and parking for the air show are free. The main gate opens at 8:00 a.m. to the general public and closes at 5:00 p.m. Headlining…
Entergy Arkansas offers tips for keeping fall safe, fun
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The seasonal transition to fall is a time that many anticipate all year long—bringing sweater weather, scents of pumpkin spice, bright lights of the state fair and trick-or-treating, just to name a few. This time of year can also bring opportunities for customers to tackle home improvement or landscaping projects. As fun…
Moro Bay Ferry included in state historical journal
Special to Saline River Chronicle FAYETTEVILLE – A brief history of the ferry at Moro Bay was included in the latest issue of theArkansas Historical Quarterly, the official journal of the Arkansas Historical Association, published here at the University of Arkansas History Department. The prominent mention of the ferry between Bradley and Union counties, was…
Stay away from church?
Sooner or later we all face the same temptation. The same problems of human life reoccur in every generation. Psalms 73 records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was rarely tempted to call it quits. He felt heaven terribly mistreated the person who was trying to do the right thing.…
Suicide Prevention Awareness – Our work is not yet done. Let’s promote hope and connectedness
September marks Suicide Prevention Month. Recent national polls indicate that 94% of adults believesuicide can be prevented. Unfortunately, we continue to see dramatic increases in the number of youthwho need care. The latest stats are sobering: Suicide is preventable. We are listening. As a behavioral healthcare provider right here in Central Arkansas, our teams at…
BCMC Auxiliary Member Linda Warrick sings to patients at Chapel Woods
BCMC Auxiliary member Linda Warrick goes to Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation every Wednesday and sings for the patients there. Peggy Saunders plays the piano for Linda as she uses her talents to entertain the patients. The BCMC Auxiliary would like to recognize and say thank you to Linda for taking the time to go…
The reality of being lost
You seldom hear a sermon about hell anymore. It has been said that when there used to be hell in the pulpit, there was no hell in the streets and in the homes. But where there is no hell in the pulpit, one finds it now in the streets and in the homes of people.…
Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame seeks nominations for next class
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in…
Blowin’ Smoke BBQ a sweet and savory addition to Warren’s food truck scene
Editor’s note: The pandemic especially hit the restaurant business hard, as many places had to close or place extra restrictions on their customers. Local eateries are beginning to show a resurgence and Saline River Chronicle wishes to salute them with this series of stories. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Blowin’ Smoke BBQ is…
Arkansan wins Society of American Foresters’ highest honor: Gifford Pinchot medal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Vic Ford, head of agriculture and natural resources for the Cooperative Extension Service in Arkansas, has been recognized by the Society of American Foresters with its highest honor, the Gifford Pinchot medal. “I am honored and humbled to receive this award because the list of award winners includes my mentors and heroes,” Ford…
New book traces the life of an Ozarks icon
Before the word Ozarks was synonymous with the idea of goofy hillbillies, fast boats, and family vacations, it was a place where real people lived their lives day-to-day and learned about the world from their local newspapers. A new book from the University of Arkansas Press, Newspaperwoman of the Ozarks, the Life and Times of Lucile…
Iconic Molly’s Diner celebrates 45 years of serving Warren
Editor’s note: The pandemic especially hit the restaurant business hard, as many places had to close or place extra restrictions on their customers. Local eateries are beginning to show a resurgence and Saline River Chronicle wishes to salute them with this series of stories. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Molly’s Diner is a…
It’s Time For Revival
Friends, we need a revival in this hour. When I speak of revival, I’m not talking about a series of meetings or services. I’m speaking of a spiritual awakening inside the church. Someone told me the other day, “You sound a little old fashioned.” I admit it, I am. Coca Cola does taste better in…
National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day: Cooking up memories and life skills-Special recipe included
It’s nearly mid-September, the perfect time to celebrate National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day on September 13, 2023. This special day encourages children and adolescents to roll up their sleeves, put on their aprons, and join their parents or guardians in the heart of the home – the kitchen. It’s not just about making…
Remembering September 11, 2001: Honoring the lives lost
In the tranquil corners of South Arkansas, the passage of time carries the weight of memory. On this 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, our hearts are heavy as we remember the day that forever altered our nation. It’s a day when innocence was lost, and a nation came together to heal. As…
Nana’s Cafe quickly becoming a local favorite
Editor’s note: The pandemic especially hit the restaurant business hard, as many places had to close or place extra restrictions on their customers. Local eateries are beginning to show a resurgence and Saline River Chronicle wishes to salute them with this series of stories. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Jane Franco is the…
Arts & Science Center of Pine Bluff sets auditions for ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is looking for children and adult performers to kick off the 2024 theater season with a transcendently powerful adaptation of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” In-person auditions for the impassioned drama are set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept.…
Pastime with Chef-Boy-AR-Dee
Here is a tasty Pastime back where there was no gas station pizza, no convenience store pizza, no take home ready to bake pizza. And the nearest pizza parlor would be at least four years in the future in that county seat just to the east of the Saline River, east of Warren. It was…
Pastime: Mechanical horses
This is Pastime that only cost a dime back in the 1960s, but still lives on today, bucking and kicking while chasing down the imaginary ‘bad guys’ riding along the streets of Warren. It seemed in the mid-to-late 1960s, and maybe even earlier, there were several kid-sized pay-to-ride horses to climb astride for a dime.…
Dealing with death
I could spend all day giving you valid reasons why serving Jesus is worthwhile. One of those reasons is the banishment of fear and anxiety regarding death. Night shadows were gathering as an old man sat at the cemetery gate. A little girl ten years old entered the cemetery as if she hadn’t a care…