FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Paige Byrd of Hermitage joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework…
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Reminder: Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13
Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders presented during Thursday’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting, June 12-14 is officially Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas. Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14. An annual tradition sponsored by…
Standing-Room-Only Crowd Attends First Bradley County History Unfolded Program
WARREN, Ark. — A standing-room-only crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at the Bradley County Historical Museum for the inaugural presentation in a new local history series titled Bradley County History Unfolded. The first program, presented by Gwen Bullard, explored the topic “The Spirit of Black Americans Who Settled in Bradley County During the 1920s and 1930s.”…
Clint Horn Presents to Warren Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, June 9 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of the month. Rotarian Bob Milton introduced his program of Clint Horn, president and founder of Timber Logistics. Horn gave a history of timber industry in South Arkansas. That served a segue into how he got involved in…
Pink Tomato Festival Cornhole Tournament Added to Official Event Schedule
WARREN, Ark. — Organizers of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival have added the festival’s annual Cornhole Tournament to the official schedule of events, giving participants another opportunity to compete during this year’s celebration. The tournament is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Warren YMCA. Teams can enter for $100 per team.…
Entertainment Change Announced for Warren Lions Club Gospel Jamboree
WARREN, Ark. — Organizers have announced a change in the entertainment lineup for the Warren Lions Club Gospel Jamboree, one of the featured events of the 47th Annual Pink Tomato Festival. According to updated event information released this week, Captain Smead Ministries will now be featured during the Gospel Jamboree, which is scheduled for Thursday,…
Khristina Michelle Ward, 1973-2026
Khristina Michelle Ward age 52, of Sheridan, AR died Monday, June 8th, 2026 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born Saturday, October 20th, 1973 in Dallas, Texas a daughter of the late Roy Slaughter and Barbara Ann Gorman Slaughter. Khristina was a graduate of Warren Public Schools, a member of the First Baptist Church, worked at…
AGFC Celebrates Homecoming for Legacy Lunker Largemouth Bass
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s hatchery and Black Bass Program staff returned 18 healthy, double-digit largemouth bass to lakes across Arkansas in May, marking one of the final steps in the official inaugural year of the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program. The fish, donated by Arkansas anglers from January through March, were held at the…
Reminder: 47th Pink Tomato Festival Gospel Music Jamboree Scheduled for June 11
WARREN, Ark. — One of the longtime traditions connected to the annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is set to return this summer as the 47th Pink Tomato Festival Gospel Music Jamboree will take place Thursday, June 11, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. The free event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and…
Bradley County Landfill to Close Friday
The Bradley County Landfill will be closed Friday, June 12, according to a notice sent by Robin Scott from the Bradley County Courthouse. Residents who use the landfill should plan accordingly.
Get Rhythm Music Festival to Feature Classic Car Show in Kingsland
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Car enthusiasts from across Arkansas are being invited to bring their favorite rides to Kingsland this fall as part of the Get Rhythm Music Festival and Classic Car Show. Hosted by Kickstart Kingsland, the event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, and will feature a full day of classic cars, live…
Deborah ‘Debbie’ Whitaker, 1953-2026
Deborah “Debbie” Whitaker, age 72, of Crossett, Arkansas, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home. She was born July 19, 1953, in Lake Village, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Harold Whitaker and Barbara Whitaker Holton. Debbie loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, her flowers, and spending time with Jesse. She was a homemaker,…
Razorbug to Visit Hermitage Branch Library on June 11
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Residents will have an opportunity to get an up-close look at the University of Arkansas’s popular Razorbug vehicle when it visits the Hermitage Branch Library on Thursday, June 11. According to the library, the Razorbug will be on display from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., allowing visitors to see the customized vehicle…
Clanton and McGaha Win Pink Tomato Shootout
WARREN, Ark. — Rhett Clanton and Rett McGaha were crowned champions of the Pink Tomato Shootout held Thursday evening at Warren Country Club. The pair claimed the victory in the annual event, which helps kick off the Pink Tomato Golf Weekend. Golfers from across the area gathered at the course for the competition, with friends…
Warren Bank & Trust Hosts Community Hot Dog Cookout at Warren City Pool
WARREN, Ark. — Warren Bank & Trust Company recently helped local families kick off the summer season by sponsoring a hot dog cookout at the Warren City Pool on June 4. The event drew a strong turnout as children and families gathered at the pool to enjoy free food, fellowship, and an afternoon of summer…
Annual Great Outdoor Youth Day Brings Fishing, Wildlife Education to Bradley County Park
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Park was filled with young anglers and outdoor enthusiasts recently as the annual Great Outdoor Youth Day brought together youth and Extension personnel from Bradley, Cleveland, and Dallas counties for a day focused on fishing, wildlife education, and outdoor recreation. A highlight of the event was the pond, which was…
Warren Native Nakasha Nealon Graduates from the University of Arkansas with Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate
Family and friends are congratulating Nakasha Nealon-Franklin of Warren on graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Master of Education in Special Education (K–12) and a Graduate Certificate in Transition Services. A graduate of Warren High School, Nakasha has worked in education for the past five years and currently serves as a special education…
Lassiter and Richard Capture Pink Tomato 4-Ball Championship
WARREN, Ark. — Hayden Lassiter and Chaney Richard were crowned champions of the 2026 Pink Tomato 4-Ball Tournament during the Pink Tomato Golf Weekend. The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival announced the winners Sunday, recognizing Lassiter and Richard for their championship performance in one of the festival’s longstanding golf events. The Pink Tomato 4-Ball Tournament…
Big Chief’s Success Among Highlights of Warren City Council Meeting
WARREN, Ark. — Updates on the newly opened Big Chief’s truck stop, ongoing infrastructure improvements, preparations for the upcoming Pink Tomato Festival, and plans to pursue grant funding for upgrades to the city swimming pool were among the topics discussed Monday during the Warren City Council’s monthly meeting at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg…
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas; New Entry Requirements Issued for Animals Entering Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in two calves in Zavala County, Texas. While there have been no confirmed detections in Arkansas, state officials are urging livestock producers, pet owners, and others who work with animals to remain vigilant…
Barbara Ann Sumler, 1960-2026
Barbara Ann Sumler, 66, of Austin, TX., died May 17, 2026. Born January 25, 1960, to Houston Sumler and Bobbie Jean Rainey. She was a long-time health care worker at the Hampton Nursing Home until the year 2000. She loved spending time with her family, listening to the blues and she also enjoyed sitting on…