LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Council, in partnership with Arkansas Heritage, is pleased to announce Arkansas Poetry Out Loud, the statewide poetry recitation competition, will be held virtually Friday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. High school students who won poetry competitions through their schools or educational groups will compete for the state title. The…
The Warren City Council will hold its February meeting Thursday, February 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom in Warren. The meeting is open to the public and those in attendance are recommended to wear masks. The regular monthly meeting time each month is the second Monday of the month. February’s meeting had to…
WARREN, Ark. – It is time for candidates seeking office in party primaries to begin filing. The filing period in Arkansas begins noon February 22 and ends at noon March 1, 2022. This includes candidates running for county and state offices, as well as municipal governments that choose to allow candidates to run in party…
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Senior forward Devante Brooks recorded his 17th double double of the season with 25 points and 13 rebounds, junior combo Jalen Brooks followed with 15 points and 18 rebounds and two other Muleriders scored in double figures on Saturday afternoon, but Southern Arkansas came up just short on the road at Oklahoma…
FAYETTEVILLE – Jaylin Williams recorded his fourth-straight, double-double – including a career-high 16 rebounds – and the Razorbacks were 6-of-6 at the foul line inside the final minute to lead #23/24 Arkansas to a 58-48 victory over #16/13 Tennessee Saturday afternoon at Bu Walton Arena. Arkansas wins its 11th game over the last 12 and…
The 93rd General Assembly is now entering the second week of the 2022 Fiscal Session. The session began with an address by Governor Asa Hutchinson in which he outlined his budget priorities for the next fiscal year. In addition to increases in funding for education and healthcare, the Governor is requesting funding for the Crime…
MONTICELLO, Ark.— Heidi Hogue, associate professor of nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been selected to serve a two-year term as a state consultant on the board of directors of the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association (ANSA). Hogue joined the UAM nursing faculty in 2013. She earned a Bachelor of Science in…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 65 Arkansas counties. These grants are funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fines collected from hunting and…
BEARDEN, Ark. – A 67-year old woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 79 and Ouachita 203 in Bearden Thursday morning, February 10, 2022. According to the Arkansas State Police, 67-year old Sharon Garlington of Bearden, was driving a 2019 Nissan east on Ouachita 203 when she entered U.S.…
On Monday, the 93rd General Assembly will convene at the State Capitol to address the budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Fiscal Sessions began after Arkansas voters approved what would become Amendment 86 in 2008. This will be the 7th Fiscal Session held in state history. Governor Asa Hutchinson is expected to address the General Assembly shortly after we…
LITTLE ROCK — Duck hunters aren’t the only people who know and appreciate the soul-stirring sight of thousands of ducks, geese and other migratory birds descending on open fields in the Arkansas Delta. Each year, birders and other wildlife-watching enthusiasts flock to wetlands during winter to catch a glimpse of these birds as they make…
HAMPTON, Ark. – A minor was killed and another person injured in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022 near 2055 US Highway 278 West in rural Calhoun County. According to the Arkansas State Police, eighteen year-old Mi’Corrie Lindsey was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer east on US Highway 278 at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday…
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Hermitage High School announced Wednesday, February 9, 2022 that Sayra Martinez, Grace Smith, Ricky Robinson, and John Robert Ellis will be representing the Hermits at Arkansas Boys State and Girls State as delegates. The programs are an immersive experience in civics education designed for high school juniors. Since 1940, a week-long camp…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Down one with 2:39 left in overtime, Jaylin Williams (13 points and 11 rebounds) and JD Notae (28 points, three steals and four blocked shots) made seven straight free throws to give the Razorbacks a lead it would not relinquish as Arkansas upset top-ranked Auburn 80-76 in overtime before a record crowd…
Warren Bank and Trust Company President and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Ashcraft was featured in Arkansas Business’ Exec. Q and A section in the January 17-23 publication. She responded to questions about the pros and cons of banking in a small town, commented on the abilities of traditional banks to attract young customers, how the…
Press release from Andrew C. Pritt: Andrew C. Pritt of Warren has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the new legislative district # 94. Pritt will run as a Democrat for the position. Pritt is the son of the late Rev. Dr. Troy L. Pritt, who pastored Presbyterian churches in Banks, Hermitage, Johnsville, McGehee,…
According to Monticello Live, 80 new jobs are coming to Crossett, as earlier this week Primoris Renewable Energy, a solar panel parts manufacturer, announced they will be opening a new facility in the former DamFab building. Primoris Renewable Energy’s website, says they are “focused on providing full EPC services to the energy sector with a…
Saline River Chronicle talked Wednesday, January 26, 2022 with the Arkansas Department of Health’s Dr. Mike Cima, State Epidemiologist, about how COVID-19 active case numbers are both discovered and reported. During the interview we discussed how active cases of COVID-19 are both found and recorded for public information, what number of new cases are the…
Warren, Arkansas – Former Warren part-time Fire Chief and former treasurer of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association Michael Ashcraft pled guilty Friday, January 21, 2022 to theft of property, a Class D felony offense, stemming from charges filed by the Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, which accused Ashcraft of manipulating, misappropriating, and misusing membership funds…
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:…
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Jaylin Williams hit a jumper with 13 seconds left in overtime – and the shot clock running out – for a 3-point lead then, after two Aggie free throws with five ticks left, Stanley Umude threw down a fastbreak dunk with 1.2 seconds remaining to give Arkansas a 76-73 victory over Texas…
