Shares easy ideas for boosting efficiency and lowering electric bills LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As the official first day of summer approaches and temperatures continue to rise, air conditioners will start running full blast and lead to an increase in electricity usage. However, staying cool and comfortable does not have to come at the cost…
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Two South Arkansas Educators Use Fellowships to Benefit Region
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Knowledge and leadership skills that two South Arkansas educators gained through master’s degrees and fellowships benefit not only their students, but their districts. They share that knowledge with teachers and administrators. Hope Caruthers of Warren and Kirby Gibson of Hampton both were chosen as IMPACT Arkansas Principal Fellows and took part in…
BCMC to hold mock mass casualty drill Friday as part of Mini-MASH Camp
Bradley County Medical Center will hold a mock mass casualty incident Friday, June 19, at 3 p.m. as part of its 2026 Mini-MASH Camp. The simulated incident will take place on the lot north of the hospital, adjacent to Church Street. Hospital officials emphasized that the event is a training exercise only and not a…
Margaret Ann Johnson, 1937-2026
Margaret Ann Johnson Starnes, 89, of Cabot, met her Lord and Savior face to face on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born January 12, 1937 in Jersey, Arkansas to the late James Carl and Emily Mae Porter Johnson. Margaret had several jobsthroughout her life including bookkeeper, church secretary and her most rewarding as a…
Susan Elizabeth Best, 1959-2026
Susan Elizabeth Best age 66 of Hermitage, AR died Monday, June 15th, 2026 at the Conway Baptist Medical Center in Conway, AR. She was born July 4 th , 1959 at the Bradley County Medical Center, a daughter of the late Joe Best and Lizzie Huitt Best. Susan was raised in the Ingalls Community, growing…
Food Truck Friday & Farmers Market to Benefit Rison School Supply Drive
RISON, Ark. – Residents of Rison and the surrounding area will have an opportunity to enjoy great food, shop local vendors, and support local students during the upcoming Food Truck Friday & Farmers Market event on Friday, June 19, at Pioneer Village. The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pioneer…
Junior Auxiliary Reschedules Annual Children’s Benefit to Aug. 15
WARREN, Ark. – The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County has announced a new date for its annual Children’s Benefit fundraising event after an unforeseen conflict with a vendor required organizers to make a scheduling change. The event, themed “Shining and Dining,” will now be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the…
UAM-CTC To Hold 2026 Commencement Exercises on June 25
The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) will hold its commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2026 on Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at the Crossett High School Arena. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Over 150 graduates will be recognized with the awarding of certificates of proficiency, technical certificates…
UAM Receives $500,000 for Wellness Center From Windgate Foundation
The University of Arkansas at Monticello has received a $500,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation to establish the Weevil Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art, integrated health facility dedicated to serving UAM’s students, faculty and staff. The grant, which runs through March 2027, will enable the transformation of 2,500 square feet of campus space into a facility…
Junior Auxiliary Coloring Contest Draws Strong Participation During Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County celebrated a successful turnout for its Pink Tomato Festival Coloring Contest, with dozens of young artists submitting colorful entries during the annual community celebration. The organization thanked the children and families who participated and congratulated the winners across three age divisions. “We had so many amazing…
Arkansas National Guard Flyover to Pass Over Warren, Monticello and Other South Arkansas Communities June 30
WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Warren, Monticello and several other South Arkansas communities are being encouraged to look to the skies on Tuesday, June 30, as the Arkansas National Guard brings its “Fly Over Arkansas” celebration to the region. The four-day statewide aviation event, scheduled for June 29 through July 2, is part of Arkansas’…
Reminder: 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…
Warren High School Announces 2026-27 Student Orientation Schedule
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School has announced details for its 2026-27 student orientation sessions, which will take place at Lumberjack Arena prior to the start of the upcoming school year. According to information released by the school, orientation for incoming freshmen and all new students will be held on Thursday, July 30, at 10…
Warren City Pool Seeks Community Support for Swim Passes, Family Programs
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren City Pool is asking for the community’s help as it works to provide opportunities for local children and families throughout the summer. In a recent social media post, pool officials announced a fundraising effort aimed at supporting programs that benefit area youth and enhance the pool experience for families. According…
Murderer Sentenced to 60 Years in Deadly McGehee Shooting
Press release submitted by Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain’s office: McGehee, Arkansas — June 9, 2026 — Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain announced today that Johntavious Owens has been sentenced to a total of 720 months (60 years) in the Arkansas Department of Corrections following his conviction for the fatal shooting of Kevin Morgan in McGehee. The…
Reba M. Black, 1936-2026
Reba M. Black, age 89 of Euless, TX formerly of Warren, AR passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1936, in Rye, AR to the late William Ray Kimbrell and Eleanor Lowein Mills Kimbrell. Reba retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, now AT&T…
69th Annual All Tomato Luncheon Celebrates Tradition, Agriculture, and Community
WARREN, Ark. – One of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s most cherished traditions returned Friday as community members gathered at First Methodist Church in Warren for the 69th Annual All Tomato Luncheon. Hosted by the Bradley County Extension Homemakers, the luncheon featured an all-tomato themed menu while celebrating the agricultural heritage that has been…
UAM-CTM To Hold 2026 Commencement Exercises on June 23
The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will hold its commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2026 on Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at the Earl Willis Auditorium at the Drew Central School District. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Over 170 graduates will be recognized with the awarding of…
Pleasant Hill M.B. Church Youth Department to Host Car Wash Fundraiser June 20
BANKS, Ark. — The youth department of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Banks will host a community car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, to help raise money for an upcoming youth trip. The fundraiser will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until organizers conclude for the day. The event will take place in…
UAM Announces Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for Spring 2026 Semester
The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 356 students to the Dean’s List and 236 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2026 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12 semester hours…
Three Warren students make Spring 2026 Dean’s List at UALR
LITTLE ROCK, AR (06/12/2026)– The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the list of students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Bailey Solis of Warren (Arkansas) Lily Henwood of Warren (Arkansas) Sydney Ferrell of Warren (Arkansas) With about 9,000 students and 100 programs, UA Little Rock…