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The benefits of taking college-level classes in High School for Aspiring Veterinarians

MONTICELLO, Ark. – In today’s world, higher education is becoming increasingly important to succeed in any field. Veterinarian medicine is no exception, with the coursework being rigorous and demanding. However, students can get a head start on this challenging coursework by taking college-level classes in high school.  Two students from the University of Arkansas at…

VIDEO-Take a flight around the Bradley County Courthouse bell tower lit up green for St. Patrick’s Day over the weekend

In celebration of this past weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the Bradley County Courthouse bell tower was lit up by green lights. Paul Outlaw submitted this video to Saline River Chronicle. Taken by his drone Saturday night, join in a quick flight around the courthouse to check out the beautiful view of downtown Warren, anchored…

Joyce Dees turns her legislative terms to health consultant

This is the fourth installment of a series during Women’s History Month on local women who have served in the Arkansas Legislature. Most of the information in this story is from the newly published University of Arkansas Press Book by Lindsley and Stephen Smith, “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022.” Some of…

Outworking the ‘Good Ole Boy’ network became Marian Owens formula to legislative success

This is the third installment of a Women In History feature written about women members of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Warren. Much of the information contained in this comes from the new University of Arkansas Press volume: “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators 1922-2022,” by Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen L.…

Southark Spotlight: Community effort underway to promote the joy of reading

It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly series which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down with Rhonda Williams of the Warren School District to discuss the RISE Community Award Program. Please enjoy the following article:…

Warren’s newest City Alderwoman, Latanza Atkins looks forward to revitalization efforts

Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent Warren citizens in honor of Black History Month. Latanza Atkins became a Warren City Council alderwoman by winning an election in November 2022. “I’ve always been concerned about my community. Mr. Zach (Burks) retiring gave me the opportunity to serve,” she said. Born…

Ark-La-Tex feral hog damage assessment provides deeper understanding

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Managing feral swine — the land-damaging, disease-carrying wild hogs that roam throughout the country — starts with good data, according to Nana Tian, a forest economics researcher for the Arkansas Forest Resources Center. To serve as a baseline for feral swine damage assessments to private landowners and help guide management practices, the…

Alderwoman Dorthy Henderson has served the people of South Arkansas with distinction

Editor’s note: The following article is part of a series on prominent Warren citizens in honor of Black History Month. Alderwoman Dorothy Henderson has achieved and maintained Level 1 and Level 2 Municipal Official Certification plus has 15 core educational hours of study in subject matters such as budgeting personnel management and the methods of…

SRC EXCLUSIVE: Local singer and songwriter Josie Hargis nominated for an Arkansas Country Music Award says spreading the good news of Jesus is her number one priority

“I give all the glory to God for everything,” said singer and songwriter Josie Hargis as she described her journey into the world of country and Gospel music. The local musician has emerged as one of the top new talents from the State of Arkansas, and it all began right here in Warren. The story…