Warren Council finalizes 2023 budget at special called meeting

The Warren City Council met Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, in a special called conference to wrap up a number of necessary items that were not finished during Monday’s regular December meeting. Present Aldermen were Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Mosely, and Memory Burks Frazer by phone, which constituted a quorum. Mayor Denisa Pennington was…

News from around Arkansas: Bentonville becomes home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team

BENTONVILLE, AR – Dec. 15, 2022 – Today, USA Cycling announces that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as young athletes set their sights on success leading into 2028. The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas’ network of trails and gravel for…

Sanders cements unanimous All-America status

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, cementing his status as the ninth unanimous All-America selection in program history. Sanders, who has declared for the upcoming NFL Draft and is projected to be a first-round pick, has now been named an All-American by…

Representative Jeff Wardlaw appointed NASC Executive Council Secretary

December 2, 2022 – Warren, AR– During the recently held 19th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Bozeman, MT, Representative Jeff Wardlaw was appointed to serve as the Secretary of the NASC Executive Council (EC). Established in 2004 by CSF, NASC provides the synergy to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational…

Arkansas State Police: Stop before driving impaired; Holiday law enforcement push to protect motorists

The festivities of Christmas and New Year holidays is often mixed with good cheer leading to tragedies on Arkansas roadways. This year the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Beginning this weekend (December…

Celebrate National Cupcake Day with Rudolph’s Red-Nose Velvet Cakes

Did you know that Thursday, December 15, 2022 is National Cupcake Day? Who doesn’t like the fresh baked goodness of a Christmas-time cupcake? Well, we’ve got a perfect recipe to spice up your next holiday party, or just share with the family. Check out Saline River Chronicle’s Rudolph’s Red-Nose Velvet Cakes. You can make them…

UAM to offer new Sports Administration Track and Coaching Track in Health and Physical Education Degree

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to offer a sports administration track and a coaching track in the Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree beginning in the spring semester of 2023. The Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree is a 120-hour program of…

State broadband office urges Arkansans to verify federal broadband map

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 14, 2022) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office is urging all Arkansans to verify the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed internet availability across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this new map to…

Smith selected USBWA National Freshman of the Week; Honored by Dick Vitale

FAYETTEVILLE – For the second time this season, a Razorback has been honored as the CBS Sports/US Basketball Writers Association National Freshman of the Week as Nick Smith Jr., as selected this week’s recipient. Smith was additionally recognized by Dick Vitale as his national “Diaper Dandy” Star of the Week. On Nov. 22, Arkansas’ Anthony Black…

Entergy Arkansas: Lower temps don’t have to mean higher bills

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Winter weather is upon us, with cold temperatures impacting the region, but that doesn’t mean your usage and electric bill must increase. Heating costs can account for more than 50% of a customer’s monthly energy usage, because it takes more energy to heat a home in extreme temperatures. Instead of cranking…

Sanders named Sporting News All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by The Sporting News. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the outlet since tight end Hunter Henry and offensive lineman Sebastian Tretola were named All-Americans by The Sporting News in 2015. Additionally, Sanders is the first Arkansas linebacker to…