District Judge Bruce Anderson has been serving South Arkansas for over a decade now, and his dedication to the court and the community is remarkable. Anderson’s early life was spent on his father’s farm in Woodruff County, Arkansas, where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. After obtaining his degree in agricultural economics…
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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:…
Southark Spotlight: Dr. JoFrances Marquez
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Dr. JoFrances Marquez of the Bradley County Medical Center. Do you have a suggestion of someone who…
Southark Spotlight: Samantha Johnson
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Samantha Johnson of the Bradley County Medical Center about her work as a peer recovery specialist. As…
Southark Spotlight: Dr. John Davis of UAM’s Political Science Department
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Dr. John Davis of UAM’s Political Science Department. As always, the video below is brought to you…
Southark Spotlight: Bob Ware, Vice Chancellor UAM McGehee
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Bob Ware, Vice Chancellor of UAM McGehee to discuss the programs and career opportunities available through the…
Southark Spotlight: Paulette Tolefree
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Paulette Tolefree of the Bradley County Medical Center Rural Health Clinic to discuss her career with the…
Donna Rogers accepts SouthArk scholarship
Donna Rogers of Warren, a nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Mabel and Emon Mahony Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.
Southark Spotlight: SEACBEC’s Devin McDiarmid
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with the Director of the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center, better known as SEACBEC, Devin McDiarmid, to…
Southark Spotlight: Arkansas State Police Troop F Commander, Capt. Scott Woodward
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Captain Scott Woodward, Commander of Troop F of the Arkansas State Police. We talk with him about…
21 students from Bradley County named to SouthArk Dean’s List for Spring 2022
South Arkansas Community College has released its Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 3.0 grade-point average for the semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Batesville: Tex M. Cook. From Beebe: Elizabeth Michelle Nowell. From Bryant: Donald Gene Miller, Jackson Wyatt…
Bonus Southark Spotlight: Dennen Cuthbertson
Saline River Chronicle sat down with Dennen Cuthbertson, Public Relations Specialist at the Bradley County Medical Center, to discuss his role at the Hospital and how it impacts the community at large in a bonus Southark Spotlight episode for May 2022. Cuthbertson was kind enough to give us a glimpse into his job, as well…
Ambrosia Bradley receives SouthArk Scholarship
Ambrosia Bradley of Warren, a nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Mabel and Emon Mahony Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.
Southark Spotlight: Doug Spencer
Saline River Chronicle recently sat down with local Doug Spencer for our latest episode of Southark Spotlight, the monthly program which highlights an individual or business making a positive impact in the South Arkansas community. In this episode, we chat with Mr. Spencer primarily about his career as a track athlete.
SouthArk tabs Robinson as new head coach
EL DORADO, Arkansas—South Arkansas Community College has announced the hire of Cam Robinson, a current assistant coach at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, as its new men’s basketball head coach. Robinson, a Little Rock native, has been at ECU since 2020. His previous stints as a college basketball coach were in assistant roles at…
Southark Spotlight: BCSO School Resource Officer Jason Wallace
Saline River Chronicle recently sat down with Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputy and Warren School District Resource Officer Jason Wallace to discuss his unique role in the Warren School District. During the interview we also discuss how Officer Wallace got into law enforcement, as well as the challenges and rewards of his job.
Southark announces multiple area students inducted into honor society
More than two dozen students were inducted into the South Arkansas Community College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society recently. The Alpha Gamma Iota Chapter inducted new members Lindsey Downs of Stamps; Laura Ebey, Lexi Pyle, Sandra Shanks and Holly Hulet of Magnolia; Keisha Hardiman and Chantry Ross of Camden; Christel Heath…
Southark Spotlight: Paul Butler of Moro Bay State Park
Saline River Chronicle recently traveled to southwestern Bradley County to visit with Superintendent Paul Butler of Moro Bay State Park to learn more about the history, recreation, and wildlife at one of South Arkansas’s best spots. Mr. Butler gave us an overview of his career at Moro Bay, as well as an insight into how…
17 students from Bradley County make SouthArk Dean’s List for fall 2021
EL DORADO, Arkansas—South Arkansas Community College has released its Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 3.0 grade-point average for the semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Batesville: Tex M. Cook, Mason Gregg Sifford. From Bearden: Ashley Dawn Mosley. From Bryant:…
Southark Spotlight: Dustin Prince
Monticello resident and actor Dustin Prince recently sat down to chat with Saline River Chronicle for the December 2021 episode of Southark Spotlight, the show which introduces Chronicle readers to community members doing positive and unique things in life. Prince, who is also an employee of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, spoke with Saline River Chronicle about…
Southark Spotlight: Timothy Kessler
Local writer and author Timothy Kessler recently sat down with Saline River Chronicle’s Gregg Reep to chat about his latest book as the guest and feature of our monthly episode of Southark Spotlight. Kessler has just released a new book, titled “Death of the Blue Light Rapist,” a true crime story. During the episode, Kessler…