Warren Native Champions Annual Showdown Between Red Wolves and Razorbacks

WARREN, Ark. – When Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Chair Steve Eddington, a Warren native, spoke in support of making the Arkansas State–Arkansas football matchup an annual tradition, he did so with both personal and statewide perspective. Eddington, who grew up in Warren before attending Henderson State University, said the first-ever meeting between…

Ferguson Wins First Annual Duck Calling Contest at Bradley County Fair

The Bradley County Fair & Livestock Show hosted its first-ever Duck Calling Contest on Saturday, drawing competitors eager to show off their calling skills in front of the community. Beau Ferguson earned first place in the contest, followed by Eric Corker in second place and Jase Cathey in third. Each winner received a custom wooden…

BC Retired Teachers and Employees Meet

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association met Monday, September 8, in the First Methodist Church of Warren for its regular monthly meeting with Marilyn Johnson as president. Nat Grubbs, Clinician of South AR Rehabilitation in Monticello, presented the program “Brain Health and Cognitive Function Across the Lifespan.”  He emphasized the…

Ordination Service for Deacon-Elect Rodney Carroll Scheduled at Union Hill MBC

WARREN, Ark. — Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church will host an ordination service for Deacon-Elect Rodney Carroll on Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 p.m. The service will be held at the church, located at 919 West Central in Warren. The congregation will be joined by special guest Rev. Larry Hines and members of Pleasant Hill…

Bradley County Fair Names 2025 Best of Show and Raffle Winners

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair has announced the 2025 Best of Show winners, celebrating community members across both senior and junior divisions for their outstanding entries in crafts, art, food, horticulture, and more. This year’s Educational Booth award went to the Block Builders EHC Club. Senior Division Highlights Junior Division Highlights Raffle Winners…

UAM Offers JROTC Courses Through Regional Partnerships

Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. — This fall, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) began offering Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) courses through a regional partnership with Watson Chapel Public Schools and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Beginning this semester, students from Watson Chapel High School can earn concurrent credit for…

Lumberjacks Seize Momentum Early and Hold Off White Hall

WHITE HALL, Ark. – One week after falling to Greenbrier, the Warren Lumberjacks responded with a convincing performance on Friday night, defeating 5A opponent White Hall 28-14 on the road. This game report is brought to you by The Jacks overcame an opening-drive interception when the defense held firm, blocking a White Hall field goal…

USFWS releases pond counts, population status for North American waterfowl 

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally released its annual Waterfowl Population Status report for the 2025 survey year on Tuesday, and hunters may see a familiar tone to last year’s report. According to the report, an estimated 34 million ducks were present in the traditional survey area across Canada and the…

Circuit Judge Laurie Bridewell Announces Bid for Second Term

Article submitted Judge Laurie Bridewell announced today that she will seek a second term as 10th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2nd Division, covering all of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties.  Judge Bridewell was first sworn in on January 1, 2021 and hears all cases involving divorce, custody, visitation and domestic abuse, as well as…

2025 Hamburger Supper Scheduled for Sept. 26 to Support Bradley County Historical Museum

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Historical Museum announced this week the date for the organization’s annual Hamburger Supper. The supper is set for Friday, September 26, 2025. Take-out meals will consist of grilled hamburgers (with all the trimmings), the popular baked beans, chips and homemade brownies. The hamburger meals may be picked up at…

Warren Golf Captures Team Win, McGaha Shoots 67 for Individual Title

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School golf team claimed the overall victory Tuesday, topping the field in a multi-school match, while Rett McGaha earned individual honors with a standout score of 67. The Lumberjacks posted a team total of 223 to finish first. Monticello followed in second at 238, with Hamburg and McGehee tying…

Brunson Bass Busters Kick Off After-School Fishing Club

WARREN, Ark. – Thomas C. Brunson Elementary has introduced a new after-school program this year—the Brunson Bass Busters Fishing Club. The group, made up of students excited to learn the basics of fishing, will be meeting throughout the year to gain hands-on experience and enjoy time outdoors. Faculty members say the club is designed to…

BCMC Wound Care Clinic Hosting Sock Drive During September

WARREN, Ark. (9/3/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Wound Care Clinic is hosting an Every “Sole” Deserves a Sock Drive throughout the month of September in recognition of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Month. There will be three drop-off locations inside the hospital for donations of new socks that will be distributed locally to those…

WMAs offer dove hunters plenty of opportunity around state

LITTLE ROCK — Fast action and the excitement of wing-shooting during an Arkansas dove season as summer draws to a close are back again this weekend. Nineteen of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management areas will offer acreage dedicated to public access dove hunting when the season opens Saturday, Sept. 6.  Another four…