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New WHS Band Director Chris Sanders says help is needed for instruments and supplies

New WHS Band Director Chris Sanders says help is needed for instruments and supplies

Warren High School band has a new director at the helm as Chris Sanders replaces Kevin Dunn. At the same time, Juliana Griffith will replace Bobby Hagler as Warren Middle School band director and Christopher Shaw will replace Katie Kuhn as WMS and WHS choir director. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle Contributor Sanders is…

NHTSA and Arkansas law enforcement remind drivers: Drive sober or get pulled over

NHTSA and Arkansas law enforcement remind drivers: Drive sober or get pulled over

LITTLE ROCK – During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside law enforcement in Arkansas to decrease impaired driving. From August 18 through September 4, Arkansas law enforcement will be participating in…

Warren Mayor Gregg Reep thanks County Judge and Quorum Court for their recent work in Warren

Warren Mayor Gregg Reep thanks County Judge and Quorum Court for their recent work in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – Addressing the public and the gathered officials, Mayor Reep expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the County for their hard work over the last few month in downtown Warren. In particular, he praised their diligent efforts in the demolition and cleanup of properties located to the south of the Courtsquare, an endeavor that…

Warren School Board holds first meeting following beginning of new school year

Warren School Board holds first meeting following beginning of new school year

WARREN, Ark. – Superintendent Bryan Cornish told the Warren School Board Monday that the first day of the 2023 school year was “exceptionally good.” All teachers and students were back in their assigned buildings after the new Warren Elementary School opened. For the first time since March 30, 2022, Warren High School students and teachers…

Entergy Arkansas helps customers beat the heat this summer

Entergy Arkansas helps customers beat the heat this summer

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Summertime brings warmer temperatures, which can translate into financial stress for customers on a tight budget. Over the last several months, Entergy Arkansas has been committed to supporting Arkansans during the high-energy usage months of summer. Our “Beat the Heat” fan drive focuses on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool…

Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department respond to log truck fire Monday afternoon south of Hermitage

Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department respond to log truck fire Monday afternoon south of Hermitage

HERMITAGE, Ark. – A log truck fire on Highway 63, approximately a mile south of Hermitage, caused traffic to grind to a halt late Monday afternoon. The Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene, effectively managing the blaze and ensuring public safety. Nine dedicated firefighters from the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department rushed to…

Friday Lumberjack game pushed back to 8PM kickoff; 7th grade and Junior Jack changes announced as well

Friday Lumberjack game pushed back to 8PM kickoff; 7th grade and Junior Jack changes announced as well

WARREN, Ark. – In a Monday announcement from the Warren High School Athletic Department, significant changes to the football game schedule for this week have been unveiled. These adjustments will affect games for 7th grade, Jr. Jacks, and Senior High Lumberjacks, with matchups against Stuttgart. 7th Grade Game set for Thursday Night The 7th-grade football…

University of Arkansas at Monticello pre-vet students return from life-changing trip to Belize

University of Arkansas at Monticello pre-vet students return from life-changing trip to Belize

Monticello, AR – On July 2, 2023, seven Pre-Veterinary Medicine students and two animal science professors from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, embarked on a trip to Belize as part of a Christian Veterinary Mission journey to provide medical supplies and aid to needy animals.…