WARREN, Ark. — Warren Bank & Trust has been featured in a recent regional banking publication associated with Forbes and Fortune magazines, highlighting the institution’s longstanding role as a locally owned community bank serving rural Arkansas. The feature, titled “The Enduring Power of a Family-Owned Bank in Rural America,” focuses on the bank’s history, community…
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AGFC celebrates World Fish Migration Day with fish passage improvements in southwest Arkansas
World Fish Migration Day, a global event held every two years on May 23, is often associated with coastal communities that depend on annual movements of commercially and recreationally attractive fish species, such as salmon in the Northwest and tarpon along the Gulf Coast. Landlocked Arkansas has just as much cause to celebrate because free…
Toledo Crabb, 1951-2026
Tolese Crabb age 74, of Springdale, AR was born July 28th, 1951 in Warren, Arkansas and raised in Warren Arkansas, died Friday May 15th, 2026 at her home in Springdale, AR. From day one she loved to be from Bradley County. She graduated from Warren High School and attended U of A where are graduated with a degree in English. She was the Mrs. DQ Queen…
James Kenneth Chadwick, 1956-2024
James Kenneth Chadwick, “Kenny”, age 70 of Warren, AR passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at home. He was born on March 19, 1956 in Bradley County, AR to the late Huey Chadwick and Myrtle Brown Chadwick. He was a 1974 Warren High School graduate, a Baptist, and he was employed with Cedar Hill…
UAM Librarian Wins Prestigious ALA Carnegie-Whitney Grant
LaShonda Campbell, collection development librarian at the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been awarded a prestigious Carnegie-Whitney Grant from the American Library Association (ALA). The 2026 recipients were selected by the ALA’s Publishing Committee from proposals for projects to “promote reading or the use of…
YMCA Peewee Cheer Registration Open for Upcoming School Year
WARREN, Ark. — The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County has announced that registration is now open for YMCA Peewee Cheer for the upcoming school year. The program is open to girls entering 3rd through 7th grade. According to information released by the YMCA, registration forms may be picked up and returned…
McCoy Cemetery Accepting Bids for Maintenance Work
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — The McCoy Cemetery Association is currently accepting bids for mowing, weed eating, and dirt removal services at McCoy Cemetery, located at 3630 Mt. Lebanon Road in New Edinburg. Bids will be accepted through June 18 and should be mailed to McCoy Cemetery, P.O. Box 4, New Edinburg, AR 71660. According to…
Reminder: City of Warren Memorial Day Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule
WARREN, Ark. — The City of Warren and GFL Environmental have announced the adjusted trash pickup schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. According to the schedule released by the city, no trash routes will be picked up on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The revised schedule for the remainder of the…
2026 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarship Recipients Have Been Named
The 2026 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded to each of the following high school seniors: Dumas High School Ta’landria McDonald- will be attending the University of Central Arkansas. Ja’Niyah Patterson – will be attending the University of Central Arkansas. Pine Bluff High School Taylor Calhoun – will be attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Adam Price – will be attending…
Reminder: Bradley County Memorial Day Program Scheduled for May 25 at Veterans Museum
WARREN, Ark. – 5-16-2026 – Bradley County residents are invited to gather in solemn remembrance on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Program, which will take place in the Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 North Main Street in Warren. This community event is dedicated to honoring the men and…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Distributes Over 12,350 Tree Seedlings
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s sixth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign successfully distributed 12,350 tree seedlings across the state during 30 events held each Friday from March 20 through April 24. A total of 3,200 Arkansans participated in the events, celebrating Arbor Day and the importance of trees in communities. Each…
Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County to Host Free “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Night June 6
WARREN, Ark. — The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County will host a free community movie night on Saturday, June 6, featuring the Disney favorite “Monsters, Inc.” The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Warren YMCA, located at 207 North Main Street in Warren. Organizers say the evening is open to all ages and…
Lady Jacks’ Historic Season Ends in 4A State Championship Clash With Rival Monticello
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — In a loud and emotional atmosphere filled with nonstop energy from both fanbases, the Warren Lady Jacks battled their longtime rivals from Monticello on the state’s biggest stage Friday afternoon before falling 7-4 in the 4A State Softball Championship game at Majestic Park. This game report is brought to you by…
Arkansas Imagination Library to Expand Early Literacy and Parent Engagement in the Arkansas Delta
Walton Family Foundation Investment Will Support Jefferson and Phillips County Families Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Arkansas Imagination Library (ARIL) is expanding early literacy, parent engagement, and Pre-K literacy support in Jefferson and Phillips Counties through a new two-year initiative supported by the Walton Family Foundation. The two-year initiative will focus on increasing…
Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County to Host Coloring Contest During Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. — The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County will host a Coloring Contest during the 2026 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival on Saturday, June 13, offering children a chance to showcase their creativity while competing for prizes. The event will take place following the parade at the Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County table and…
69th All Tomato Luncheon Scheduled for June 13 During Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. — The annual All Tomato Luncheon will return as part of the 69th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival on Saturday, June 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Warren. Organizers say the luncheon has become one of the highlights of the Pink Tomato Festival and continues a tradition…
Arkansas gin numbers hold steady on smaller 2025 cotton crop
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas was still the No. 3 cotton producer in the United States in 2025 despite growing fewer acres than the previous year, and this year, farmers may grow the smallest number of cotton acres in nearly a decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
Sharing the Water Safely as The Natural State Heats Up
As Memorial Day draws near, heralding the transition from spring to summer, anglers and boaters across The Natural State are preparing for the upcoming “lake” season. Soon, our reservoirs will be filled with a variety of boats and personal watercraft. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all boaters that proper preparation and…
Hermitage Native Earns Master’s Degree from Duke University
HERMITAGE, Ark. — With great pride and admiration, family and friends are congratulating Genesis Victoria Garay of Hermitage on graduating from Duke University with a Master Degree of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. Earning a graduate degree from one of the nation’s most prestigious universities represents years of hard work, sacrifice, determination, and commitment. Garay’s accomplishment…
The End of the Line: Colon Cancer Screening
Welcome back to the third installment of the BCMC Public Health Series. I’m Dr. Bradley Biggers, and I am happy to continue this journey with you all toward better health and education. This week, we’re tackling one of the less glamorous — but most important — topics in medicine: colon cancer screening. Let’s be honest:…
Reminder: Felsenthal Bream Festival Set for May 22-23
FELSENTHAL, Ark. — The annual Felsenthal Bream Festival is scheduled for Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, bringing a weekend of family activities, tournaments, live entertainment, food, and community events to south Arkansas. Festival organizers are promoting the event as “fun for the whole family,” with activities including a bream fishing tournament, vendors, bingo,…