WARREN, Ark. – 9-20-24 – The 2024 Junior Livestock Exhibitor Premium Sale reached a new milestone this year, raising a record $37,050. Of that total, $26,975 was from the sale of livestock projects, and an additional $10,075 was contributed by local businesses and individuals in the form of add-on funds. Forty exhibitors participated in the sale, showcasing their hard work and dedication through a variety of livestock projects. This year’s event saw a great turnout of buyers, who generously supported the efforts of the exhibitors.
Below is a complete list of the exhibitors, their projects, the buyers, and the sale amounts:
2024 Premium Sale Buyers:
- Macy Jarvis – SGC Heifer: Johnsville Company, $600
- Olivia Cook – GC Market Lamb: Southern States Construction, $1,025
- Jase Thomas – SGC Dairy Goat: Driftwood Forestry, $525
- Luke Cathey – SGC Market Hog: MFK Game Calls, $1,275
- John Sawyer Murphy – GC 4-H Pullet: Representative Jeff Wardlaw, $500
- Holden Cathey – GC Main Anjou: Clanton Transport, $1,525
- Asher Weaver – SRC Dairy Goat: Commercial Bank, $650
- Kenzley Harrod – SRC Comm Gilt: Union Bank, $525
- Addilee Murphy – RC 4-H Pullet: Senator Ben Gilmore, $500
- Blayne Jarvis – GC Comm Heifer: Corker Electric, $875
- Emma Johnson – GC Market Goat: Sen Ben Gilmore & Rep Jeff Wardlaw, $1,000
- Jase Cathey – GC Duroc: James Glass & Body Shop, $875
- Hannah Maxwell – RC Large Fowl: Southern States Construction, $850
- Aubree Knuckles – GC Light Cross: AR Superior Federal Credit Union, $525
- Parker O’Neal – GC Spot: Warren Bank & Trust, $650
- Brody Jarvis – GC Market Steer: Harold Processing & Corker Electric, $575
- Brooke Rawls – GC Breaker Boer Female: Driftwood Forestry, $725
- Alexis Thomas – GC Dairy Goat Buck: Warren Tomato Market, $625
- Arielle Weaver – RC Toggenburg: Joey Cathey State Farm Agency, $550
- Emma Outlaw – RC Comm Heifer: Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, $575
- Jax Thompson – GC Duroc Gilt: Johnsville Company, $875
- Emma Parker – RC Market Spot: E & A Farms, $800
- Madison Outlaw – RC Hamp: Commercial Bank, $700
- Maggie Rice – GC Wether Dairy Goat: T & T Construction, $525
- Kouper Harrod – GC Dark Cross: L’Aigle Creek Conservation District, $425
- Paisley Stanley – RC Light Cross: Clanton Farms, $550
- Dathan Rice – GC Dairy Goat Buck: Marsh-George Clinic, $500
- Jayven Thompson – RC Duroc Gilt: Johnsville Company, $900
- Kaysen Harrod – Market Hog: Cathey’s Wrecker Service, $400
- Diesel Castleberry – Dairy Goat: Kay’s Cakes & Catering, $500
- Connor Knuckles – Market Hog: South AR Professional Surveying, $425
- Caroline Outlaw – Market Hog: E & A Farms, $700
- Tuff Castleberry – Dairy Goat: T & T Construction, $500
- Charlie Parker – Market Hog: E & A Farms, $800
- Cooper McKinney – Market Hog: Judge Klay McKinney, $575
- Madison Mandiola – Market Hog: Union Bank, $600
- Colton McKinney – Market Hog: Johnsville Company, $625
- Parker Stanley – Market Hog: Timberland Investments, $575
- Corbin Rice – Dairy Goat: Bradley County Medical Center, $500
- McKynzie Pillstrom – Market Hog: Johnsville Company, $550
2024 Premium Sale Add-on Buyers:
In addition to the main buyers, many businesses and individuals contributed with add-on amounts, helping to boost the overall funds for the exhibitors. Some of these generous contributors include:
- C&L Electric Coop
- Barton & Roper Law Firm
- BCIDC
- Bradley County Cattlemen’s Association
- Pat & Anne Hammons
- Johnny’s Radiator Shop
- Mayor Gregg Reep
- Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union
- Spartan Intimidator of SE AR
- Johnsville Country Store
- Grace Cowboy Church
- Representative Jeff Wardlaw
- James Glass & Body Shop
- Noble Ruth
- Warren Bank and Trust
- Lazy Meadows Farm
- J&J Farms
- L’Aigle Creek Conservation District
- Backyard Grooming
- Tony Cathey Auctions
- Joey Cathey State Farm
- South AR Professional Surveying
- T&T Construction
This year’s record-breaking event was a success, thanks to the support of the entire community, including businesses and individuals who came together to reward the hard work of the young exhibitors. The funds raised will benefit the future agricultural leaders of Bradley County, ensuring that these traditions continue for years to come.
Best of Show – Bradley County Fair 2024
As part of the 2024 Bradley County Fair, local participants competed across various categories for Best of Show awards. Listed below are the top winners for both senior and junior divisions:
Senior Division:
- Clothing: Patsy Plair
- Household Art: Sue Wilson
- Quilted Items: Patsy Plair
- Crochet/Knitting: Laura Napier
- Needlework: Linda Kercheval
- Baked Goods: Diane Parnell
- Crafts: Perry Watkins
- School Spirit: Linda Kercheval
- Art: Colleen Watkins
- Photography: Laura Robinson
- Food Preservation: Steve Parnell
- Recyclables: Karen McDougald
- Collections: Steve Parnell
- Horticulture: Bobby Weaver
Junior Division:
- Clothing: Elianna Green
- Household Art: Elianna Green
- Crochet/Knitting: Paisley Griffin
- Needlework: Gabby Kuhn
- Baked Goods: Blair Cox
- Crafts: Alex Martinez
- School Spirit: Gabby Kuhn
- Art: Madisyn Franklin
- Photography: Zoe Tullos
- Recyclables: Rustyn Chambers
- Collections: Logan Rady
- Horticulture: Asher Weaver
The competition showcased an impressive array of talent, creativity, and dedication, further highlighting the community’s commitment to tradition and excellence.
