WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council approved a five-year exclusive franchise agreement with GFL Environmental for residential and commercial garbage collection during a special called meeting Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Warren Council Chambers inside the Warren Municipal Building. Under the agreement, residents will begin seeing garbage pickup one day per week by…
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Hermitage Weight Lifting Team Competes at Monticello Meet
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District recently celebrated a milestone as the Hermitage Weight Lifting Team competed in its first competition at Monticello. According to a post from the district on February 21, school officials expressed pride in the team’s performance, noting that the athletes are “doing excellent in all areas” during the Monticello…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Finalizes Spring Event Plans at February Meeting
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — Members of Re-New-ing Edinburg met February 17 at the New Edinburg Community Center to review business matters and finalize plans for several upcoming spring events. President Trenna Kemp called the meeting to order. The January minutes were reviewed, with one correction noted in the Upcoming Events section. The date for the…
Bradley County Under Burn Ban Effective March 2
WARREN, Ark. – A burn ban is now in effect for all of Bradley County as of March 2. The ban prohibits outdoor burning due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. Residents are asked to refrain from burning debris, brush, or other materials until the ban is lifted. Officials encourage the public…
Woodlawn Cubing Team Wins SEARK Competition; Reed Takes Top Individual Honor
MONTICELLO – The Woodlawn Cubing Team claimed first place Friday morning at the SEARK Education Cooperative Rubik’s Cubing Competition in Monticello, turning in an impressive team performance against regional competitors. According to the Woodlawn School District, the team solved 25 cubes in 4 minutes and 34 seconds to secure the top overall finish in the…
UAM-CTM Practical Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate for 3rd Straight Year
MCGEHEE, Ark. — The 2025 graduates of the Practical Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology–McGehee (UAM-CTM) recently achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). This marks the 3rd consecutive year that all graduates have passed the exam on their first attempt. The…
Jacks Defeat Rison 13-2 in Benefit Game Tune-Up
By Dennen Cuthbertson WARREN, Ark. (2/26/26) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team registered 14 hits offensively and the pitching staff held visiting Rison to two hits in a 13-2 benefit-game victory as its final tune-up before the 2026 campaign gets underway next week. This game report is brought to you by All nine starters in…
Julie Bullock Named BCMC’s Employee of the Month for February
Bradley County Medical Center’s Employee of the Month for February is Julie Bullock of the Laboratory Department! Her nomination said: “Julie has been prepared and willing to face the inclement weather since day one. She began by volunteering to come in early so that the 8 p.m. tech could leave early, if needed, to miss…
New Partnership Brings UAM Bachelor’s Programs in Business and Education to UACCB
BATESVILLE, Ark. — On Thursday, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) unveiled a new partnership designed to expand affordable higher education opportunities in Arkansas. This initiative allows UACCB students to earn bachelor’s degrees from UAM while benefiting from some of the state’s lowest tuition rates.…
BCMC Board Meets for February Business
WARREN, Ark. (2/25/26) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met inside the hospital’s conference room for its monthly gathering on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Financial updates, effects of the ice storm, executive updates, Rural Health Transformation funds, and policy approvals were among the topics discussed. Approval of the January meeting’s minutes was the…
Lady Jacks Close Incredible Season in Regional Battle with Arkadelphia
NASHVILLE, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks saw their season come to a close Wednesday night in the 4-4A Regional Tournament at Nashville High School, falling 66-52 to the Arkadelphia Lady Badgers in the first round. This game report is brought to you by The matchup was a tough draw from a very talented conference…
Game Night Set for Feb. 26 at New Edinburg Community Center
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — Community members are invited to attend a Game Night on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. at the New Edinburg Community Center. The event is being hosted by Re-New-ing Edinburg and is designed to bring families and friends together for an evening of fun and fellowship. Organizers shared that they hope…
Sosie Rodriguez named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Hamburg
Congratulations to Sosie Rodriguez for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game @ Hamburg! Sosie had 3 points and a rebound. Her coach talked about how she brings a positive attitude every day! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Scout Ballentine named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Hamburg
Congratulations to Scout Ballentine for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs Hamburg! Scout had 11 points, going 4/7 including 3/6 from beyond the 3 point line. He also had 4 assists and 3 steals! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Bayleigh Miller named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Monticello
Congratulations to Bayleigh Miller for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs Monticello! Bayleigh had 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Bleyze Fellows and Colton Steen named State Farm Lumberjacks of the Game vs. Crossett
Congratulations to Bleyze Fellows and Colton Steen for being named the State Farm Lumberjacks of the Games vs Crossett and Monticello. Against Crossett, Bleyze had 16 points, 18 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists and 3 blocks! Against Monticello, Colton had 17 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and a steal. CLICK HERE TO LIKE…
Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt Set for April 4 at Warren City Park
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is inviting families across the area to attend its Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Warren City Park. The event is open to children ages 0–11 and will feature a morning full of activities, including egg…
Bradley County 4-H Members Learn Fig Propagation from Local Expert
WARREN, Ark. – Members of the Bradley County 4-H Superstars Club recently spent the day learning how something as simple as a fig cutting can grow into a thriving tree. Mr. Keith Chambers led the hands-on demonstration, showing students the step-by-step process of propagating fig trees. With their hands in the soil and curiosity on…
Monticello Police Department and Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Article submitted by Monticello Police Department and Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Monticello, Arkansas — On August 14, 2025, investigators with the Monticello Police Department arrested Clinton Savage, 41, on charges of rape of a child; distributing, possessing, or viewing sexually explicit material involving a child; and possession of a firearm by certain persons.…
Brooklyne McVay named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Crossett
Congratulations to Brooklyne McVay for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs Crossett! She had 3 points, 2 assists, a rebound and a steal. Brooklyne brings energy to the team every day! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Lady Jacks to Face Arkadelphia in 4A Region-4 Tournament; Tickets Available Online
NASHVILLE, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks will begin postseason play Wednesday afternoon in the 4A Region-4 Basketball Tournament at Nashville High School. Warren is scheduled to face Arkadelphia on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 4:00 p.m. in first-round action. The full tournament bracket is included below. Tickets for the regional tournament must be purchased online…