UAM Celebrates 2025 Homecoming Week with Festivities and Football Victory

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its 2025 Homecoming Week from September 29 through October 4. On October 2, during the UAM Athletics’ annual UAM Sports Hall of Fame banquet, Braden Chambers, Felicia Crowe, Scott Howell, Von Mixon, Jr. and the late Harold Tilley were inducted into the UAM Sports Hall…

Saddle up for Three Nights of Rodeo Action at the UAM Weevil Stampede, October 16-18

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is bringing three nights of adrenaline-fueled rodeo action to town with the 2025 Weevil Stampede, set for October 16 through 18 at the UAM Truck Driving Academy on Highway 425 South. Performances begin each night at 7 p.m.  Collegiate athletes from across the National Intercollegiate Rodeo…

Hines Announces Candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in 2026 Election

WARREN, Ark. — Susanne Moseley Hines has announced her candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming March 2026 Election. In her official statement, Hines said, “I, Susanne Moseley Hines, would like to announce that I will be running for the office of County Clerk in Bradley County in the upcoming March 2026 Election. I…

Bradley County Clerk Karen Belin Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

WARREN, Ark. – After more than four decades of service within the Bradley County Courthouse, Bradley County Clerk Karen Belin has announced she will not seek re-election at the end of her current term. In a written statement, Belin said: “After over 45 years serving within the Bradley County Courthouse, I have made the decision…

2025 Alligator Season Sets Harvest Record

Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’s two-weekend alligator season wrapped up in the predawn light Monday morning, and when the last harvested alligator was checked, hunters had tallied 205 alligators, narrowly edging out the previous record of 202 harvested in 2023. According to AGFC Herpetologist Amanda Bryant, hunters surpassed the initial quota of 204 with…

Warren High’s Alexis McMahan Named College and Career Coach of the Year by Arkansas Army National Guard

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School College and Career Coach Ms. Alexis McMahan has been recognized as the College and Career Coach of the Year by the Arkansas Army National Guard. The prestigious honor was presented to McMahan by Sergeant Brewer, representing the Arkansas Army National Guard, in recognition of her outstanding commitment to helping…

Cause of Death at Sam’s Throne Campground Determined to be Animal Mauling

Article submitted MT. JUDEA — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been notified that the Arkansas State Crime Lab has determined that a death near Sam’s Throne Campground on Arkansas Highway 123 in Newton County was the result of an animal mauling.  The AGFC has been working with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and…

Warren Stuns Monticello with Clutch Final-drive in Union Bank Saline River Shootout

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout has long tilted Warren’s way. On Friday night, the Lumberjacks showed exactly why. Down by 10 in the fourth quarter on the road, Warren mounted a season-defining drive: first converting a desperate fourth down with a clutch pass to Josiah Steen, then stunning Monticello…

Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: October 1, 2025

WARREN, Ark. – This week’s Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show interview with Coach Bo Hembree is being presented in article form only, as the weekly video edition could not be recorded. The video interviews will resume next week. In this week’s discussion, Hembree reflected on Warren’s 28-26 victory over DeWitt and looked ahead to Friday…

Reep and Miller Advance to Second Round of District Tennis Tournament

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School tennis players Presley Reep and Bayleigh Miller are moving forward in the district tournament after strong wins in the opening round. Reep defeated Magnolia by a score of 8-3, while Miller secured her advancement with an 8-1 victory over Monticello. Both athletes now advance to the second round of…

4-H Youth Are Beyond Ready: Bradley County 4-H Joins National Celebration of Leadership, Learning, and Service

Article submitted From fairgrounds to the kitchen, community service to Outdoor Skills Competitions, 4-H youth in Bradley County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of…

Hermitage Student Earns Nursing Degree at Arkansas State University Commencement

JONESBORO, Ark. – 10-2-25 — Arkansas State University held its Summer 2025 Commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, celebrating graduates from across the country and abroad. Among those recognized was Mary Dean Gardner of Hermitage, the sole graduate listed from Bradley County. Gardner earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, joining the ranks of healthcare professionals prepared…

Warren High School Esports Team Secures Victory in Fortnite Match

WARREN, Ark. – Members of the Warren High School Esports team brought home a win this week, earning recognition in competitive gaming. Javarion Blueford and Dontavius Ross claimed victory in a Fortnite match against University View Academy, representing Warren High School in the fast-growing world of scholastic esports. Also finding success were teammates Jaxson Hammons…

UAM Professor Receives Second Consecutive National Recognition for Newsletter

MONTICELLO, Ark. — Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), recently received national recognition for the second consecutive year for her work as the editor of The English Pub, a professional academic association newsletter for literacy enthusiasts. The National Council of…