Drier Weather On the Horizon?

Thursday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in…

Bradley County 4-H Member Takes Second at District Broiler BBQ

WARREN, Ark. – 5-27-25 – Bradley County 4-H members recently participated in the Ouachita District Broiler BBQ competition, showcasing their grilling talents alongside youth from across the region. The event, designed to test participants’ skills in preparing and grilling chicken to perfection, drew competitors from multiple counties. Bradley County was represented by two 4-H participants…

Robertson of Warren elected to county office at Arkansas Boys State 2025

Article submitted: LITTLE ROCK, AR (05/27/2025)– Kelby Robertson of Warren from Hermitage High School was elected as Justice of the Peace 3 for Carvell County at Arkansas Boys State 2025, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. Robertson was elected by his peers during county elections on Monday, May 26,…

Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest of Wilmar Man Wanted in Warren Shooting

Press release from the Warren Police Department: A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Paul Edward Miller, Jr. The Warren Police Department has obtained a Warrant for the arrest of Paul Edward Miller, Jr., age 23, whose last known address is in Wilmar, AR. The Warrant was obtained for a…

Teacher Conservation Tours Now Open to Everyone

MONTICELLO, AR – 5-27-25 – The Arkansas Forestry Association Education Foundation has announced that its Summer Teacher Conservation Tour (TCT) Workshop Series is now open to everyone, not just classroom educators. The expanded access provides a unique opportunity for the public to explore Arkansas’s rich natural resources, forest industries, and conservation efforts through three hands-on…

Linda Jean Belin-Hill, 1949-2025

Linda Jean Belin-Hill, born September 16, 1949 in Warren, Arkansas, passed into eternal rest on May 24, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 75. A woman of warmth, wit, and unwavering faith, Linda’s vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.  Linda was preceded in death by her beloved parents, James…

Another Chance for Showers Tuesday

Tuesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an…

From Decoration Day to Memorial Day: Tracing the Holiday’s 157-Year Journey of Remembrance

WARREN, Ark.— Before it marked the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day began as a solemn promise written in flowers and silence. In the spring of 1868—just three years after the Civil War’s final shot—Union veterans’ leader Gen. John A. Logan issued General Order No. 11 setting aside May 30 as “Decoration Day,” a time…

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Distributes Over 15,000 Tree Seedlings

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s fifth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign successfully distributed 15,400 tree seedlings across the state during 35 events held each Friday from March 21 through April 25. A total of 3,620 Arkansans participated in the events, celebrating Arbor Day and the importance of trees in our communities.…

Re-New-ing Edinburg Discusses Successful Events, Upcoming Plans at May Meeting

NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of Re-New-ing Edinburg gathered at the New Edinburg Community Center on May 20, 2025, to review recent activities, approve new initiatives, and prepare for upcoming community events. Vice President Trenna Kemp called the meeting to order. The minutes from the April meeting had been distributed via email and printed copies…

Summer EBT Program Now Available for Arkansas Families

WARREN, Ark. — The Summer EBT (SEBT) program is now active across Arkansas, providing eligible families with additional support to help feed children during the summer months. Each eligible child will receive $120 in benefits. Families currently receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) may automatically qualify for the Summer EBT benefit. Those eligible through automatic…