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BCMC Auxiliary presents donation for new conference room tech at Hospital

BCMC Auxiliary presents donation for new conference room tech at Hospital

The BCMC Auxiliary recently presented Bradley County Medical Center CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt a check to cover the cost of a new monitor for the hospital’s remodeled conference room that includes a videoconferencing camera, speakers, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and interactive capabilities. Huitt is accepting the check from BCMC Auxiliary members Phyllis Loomis and Liz McKinstry.…

Chance of rain through the weekend

Chance of rain through the weekend

Friday Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.  Friday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Saturday Showers…

New findings indicate gene-edited rice might survive in Martian soil

New findings indicate gene-edited rice might survive in Martian soil

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Andy Weir’s bestselling 2011 book, The Martian, features botanist Mark Watney’s efforts to grow food on Mars after he becomes stranded there. While Watney’s initial efforts focus on growing potatoes, new research presented at the 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference by a team of interdisciplinary researchers from the University of Arkansas suggests future Martian botanists like…

Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies thank community for successful fundraiser

Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies thank community for successful fundraiser

Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies thanked everyone that supported them in their Chicken Dinner Fundraiser this past week. According to organizers it was a great success. They said it wouldn’t have been possible without everyone that purchased a plate along with many donations. Special thanks to: Mike Nichols Tyson Foods SuperValue YMCA Lumberjack Yamaha Inc. AHF…

Suspect found in apartment in Warren, now in custody

Suspect found in apartment in Warren, now in custody

Fredrick Rainey, a man who has been sought since Monday after fleeing police in Fordyce which resulted in two Fordyce Police officers being seriously injured, has been caught in a Warren apartment according to Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl. 4:43 p.m. UPDATE: Saline River Chronicle confirmed through the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department that Rainey was…

Crockett and West named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance co-Player of the Game against Watson Chapel

Crockett and West named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance co-Player of the Game against Watson Chapel

Senior Lady Jack left fielder Felicity Crockett and freshman center fielder Mattie West were named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance co-Players of the Game in Warren’s Tuesday win at Watson Chapel. Felicity had two singles, a walk and scored two runs. Mattie had two singles and scored a run. Leave Felicity and Mattie a congrats in…