WARREN, Ark. – Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School recently recognized students who were selected as winners in the school’s Positive Behavior Drawing for the weeks of April 7-10 and April 13-17. Students were awarded prizes for demonstrating positive behavior and meeting expectations set by the school. For the week of April 7-10, big prize winners…
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Hermitage Junior Boys Track Team Finishes Runner-Up at District Meet
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage Junior Boys Track and Field Team turned in a strong performance at the District 1A-8 meet, finishing as runner-up for the 2025-2026 season. The Hermits showcased consistency and determination throughout the meet, earning enough points across multiple events to secure second place overall in the district standings. Their effort reflects…
Hope on the Hill Church breaks ground on new building in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – A new chapter is underway for Hope on the Hill Church following a groundbreaking ceremony held Sunday, April 19, 2026, marking the beginning of construction on a new church building at the site of the former Lighthouse Church. The original Lighthouse Church building was destroyed by fire on February 2, 2022. Now,…
James Gregory Johnson, 1965-2026
James Gregory Johnson, age 60 of Ingalls, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born March 23, 1965, in Warren to the late James Ronnie Johnson and Judy Hamilton Johnson, of Ingalls. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James Martin Johnson and Ella Johnson of Ingalls…
Charlie Wardlaw named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Charlie Wardlaw was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for the week of April 12-13. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
WHS to Host All Sports Awards Ceremony May 12 at Lumberjack Arena
WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School will recognize its student-athletes during the annual WHS All Sports Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, honoring achievements from the 2025–2026 school year. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Lumberjack Arena. Athletes from across all Warren High School sports programs will be recognized for their…
Grace Cowboy Church Announces “Noah’s Ark” VBS for Late May
WARREN, Ark. — Grace Cowboy Church has announced plans for its upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS), inviting children and families to take part in a “Noah’s Ark” themed event at the end of May. The VBS is scheduled for May 31 through June 3 and will be held each evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30…
AGFC adjusts fishing and hunting regulations, sets waterfowl season dates
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at Thursday’s meeting at the University of Arkansas at Monticello unanimously approved a regulations package incorporating more than 200 changes to the AGFC Code of Regulations. Those changes included many modifications to deer hunting limits and seasons as well as the upcoming 2026-27 and 2027-28 Arkansas waterfowl season dates. …
Denton’s Bases-Clearing Double Gives Warren a Walk-Off Win Over Maumelle Charter
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School baseball squad squandered a 7-2 lead, but was able to complete the comeback when center fielder Jackson Denton cleared the bases with a double in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 12-11 victory over Maumelle Charter High School Monday evening at the Warren City Complex. By…
Weevils Baseball to Host Choctaws in Final Midweek Contest
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team is set to host the Choctaws of Mississippi College on Tuesday, April 21, for their last non-conference midweek of the 2026 season. As part of UAM’s Spring Fling, Tuesday’s contest will be Luau Night at the Ball Park, with fans encouraged to wear their best…
Reminder: BCMC to Host LifeShare Blood Drive on April 22
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce there will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 22 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E Central Street across from the hospital. This vital event aims to support local hospitals and…
BCMC Auxiliary Hosts Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association Southeast District Spring Meeting
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary hosted the 2026 Arkansas Hospital Association Southeast District Spring Meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. The meeting began at 9 a.m. with registration as auxiliary members from a number of different hospitals in the region trickled in. Hospitals with representatives included Baptist Health Medical…
Weevils Golf Sit Tied for Eighth After Round Two in Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The Arkansas-Monticello Weevils Golf closed out the second round of the GAC Championship on Monday afternoon at the Forest Ridge Golf Club. The Weevils combined for a second round carding of 22-over par (310), sitting tied for eighth, with a two round combined pencil of 617 (+41). Leading the Weevils in round two was Landry…
Kickstart Kingsland Announces Name for New Music Festival, Launches Community Push
KINGSLAND, Ark. – Kickstart Kingsland has officially announced the name of its upcoming music festival, revealing plans for the “Get Rhythm Music Festival,” a title inspired by one of Johnny Cash’s classic songs. According to a recent social media post from the organization, the name was suggested by Paul Abeyta and selected as the winning…
Men’s Golf Place Ninth in Opening Round of GAC Championship Tournament
Round One Results BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The Arkansas-Monticello Weevils Golf currently sit in 9th place after day one of the 2026 GAC Championship at the Forest Ridge Golf Club in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The Weevils fired a combined round one score of 19-over par (307). Daniel Taylor led the day for the Boll Weevils, carding 2-over…
Warren Soccer Teams Fall on the Road at Star City, Set to Host Crossett Tuesday
STAR CITY, Ark. — Both Warren Lumberjack soccer teams were in action on the road Thursday, April 16, taking on conference opponent Star City. This game report is brought to you by The Lady Jacks were defeated 6-0. In boys action, the Warren Lumberjacks entered the match with a 4-2-3 record on the season but…
Juanita Plant, 1938-2026
Juanita Plant age 87, of New Edinburg, Arkansas, a very loved, Mother, Grannie, Aunt & friend. Juanita loved attending her church at Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist, she was a dedicated associate with Walmart Stores, Inc. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, shopping, Casino and having her family with her, taking care of her yard flowers and she…
Donations Sought to Rebuild Farmville Missionary Baptist Church
FARMVILLE, Ark. (4-20-26) — Efforts are underway to support the rebuilding of Farmville Missionary Baptist Church following the recent loss of the facility, with community members organizing a donation drive to fund construction of a new church. According to information provided to Saline River News, a building fund has been established at Commercial Bank for…
Weevils Golf Set Eyes on Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for GAC Championship
Republished with permission from UAM Sports. James Hanten, Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Weevils Golf Set Eyes on Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for GAC Championship MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello Men’s Golf team is preparing for the 2026 GAC Golf Championship at the Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The 2026 Great American Conference Golf Championships, features 10…
Weevils Win Two on Friday to Sweep East Central
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team took on East Central University in a conference doubleheader Friday afternoon. The Boll Weevils rallied late in both contests, taking game one in comeback fashion, 6-5, before securing a 3-2 victory in game two to complete the sweep. Game 1, 9 Innings East Central:…
UAM Esports Advances to Division Championship for Second Consecutive Year
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Esports League of Legends team will take on High Point University on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the championship match of the PlayVS College League Ranked Central Division. The UAM Esports League of Legends team was seeded second in the single-elimination playoffs, earning a first-round bye after…