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,…

Pastime: The Corral’s amazing Frito-Chili-Pie(Yes, Right There Made In The Bag of Golden Fried Corn Chips)

Pastime: The Corral’s amazing Frito-Chili-Pie(Yes, Right There Made In The Bag of Golden Fried Corn Chips)

A recent column about Mary Lou Martin’s fantastic chili dogs at Lumberjack football games got me thinking and somewhat challenged by the younger generation discussing the merits between Wayne’s Confectionary and The Corral. Wasn’t Wayne’s and The Corral about the same, one younger generation questioner probed? No. I quickly stated.  The two restaurants were not…

Warren win streak over Star City extended to 11 years as Jacks defeat Bulldogs 40-15

Warren win streak over Star City extended to 11 years as Jacks defeat Bulldogs 40-15

Coming off a hard fought win last Friday evening against Crossett, the Warren Lumberjacks made the short trip north to Star City Friday, October 1, 2021, defeating their second 8-4A conference opponent of the year by the final of 40-15 in a game that was essentially decided by the halftime whistle. Warren’s win Friday night…

Southark Spotlight: Steve Henson, CEO of the Bradley County Medical Center

Bradley County Medical Center CEO Steve Henson sat down with Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep for another episode of Southark Spotlight brought to you by Maxwell Hardwood Flooring. During the episode Mr. Henson discusses the structure of the Bradley County Medical Center business, how the local medical industry has changed, as well as the staffing…

Arkansas alligator season ends with 161 successful hunters

MONTICELLO — The 15th annual Arkansas alligator season came to a close early Monday morning with a nearly full ticket. Hunters harvested 161 alligators during this year’s two-weekend season.  The harvest falls short of last year’s 174-alligator record, but that was primarily by design. This year’s quota on private land was reduced to continue managing…

Burks And Williams earn SEC weekly honors

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks earned SEC co-Offensive Player of the Week honors while defensive lineman Tre Williams took home SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week recognition for their performances in the Razorbacks’ 20-10 victory over Texas A&M last weekend. Burks posted season-highs of six catches and 167 receiving yards with a…

AGFC begins major hatchery renovation in northeast Arkansas

MAMMOTH SPRING — Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners yesterday celebrated a successful partnership with trout anglers to begin a major renovation to the Jim Hinkle Spring River Fish Hatchery today in Fulton County. The hatchery is the only state-owned fish hatchery in Arkansas devoted to the production of trout. The hatchery, which was originally built…

EPA releases statement on Thursday’s Calhoun County pipeline rupture

The Environment Protection Agency recently has released the following statement on the pipeline rupture in Calhoun County that happened Thursday evening, September 23, 2021. The accident occurred at 2301 Calhoun 26near Hampton, Arkansas. Official statement from the EPA At approximately 1800 hours on September 23, 2021, a heavy equipment operator struck a 10” underground pipeline,…

Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for September 24, 2021

CLASS 7A 7A CENTRAL Bryant 35, FS Northside 17Cabot 44, LR Catholic 21Conway 62, LR Southwest 0North LR 35, LR Central 6 7A WEST Bentonville 41, Har-Ber 21Fayetteville 42, Bentonville West 20Rogers 47, FS Southside 14Springdale 31, Heritage 20 CLASS 6A 6A EAST Jonesboro 31, El Dorado 20Searcy 41, Sheridan 13Sylvan Hills 35, Pine Bluff…