Arkansas Department of Agriculture Distributes Over 12,350 Tree Seedlings

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s sixth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign successfully distributed 12,350 tree seedlings across the state during 30 events held each Friday from March 20 through April 24. A total of 3,200 Arkansans participated in the events, celebrating Arbor Day and the importance of trees in communities. Each…

Lady Jacks’ Historic Season Ends in 4A State Championship Clash With Rival Monticello

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — In a loud and emotional atmosphere filled with nonstop energy from both fanbases, the Warren Lady Jacks battled their longtime rivals from Monticello on the state’s biggest stage Friday afternoon before falling 7-4 in the 4A State Softball Championship game at Majestic Park. This game report is brought to you by…

Arkansas Imagination Library to Expand Early Literacy and Parent Engagement in the Arkansas Delta

Walton Family Foundation Investment Will Support Jefferson and Phillips County Families Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Arkansas Imagination Library (ARIL) is expanding early literacy, parent engagement, and Pre-K literacy support in Jefferson and Phillips Counties through a new two-year initiative supported by the Walton Family Foundation. The two-year initiative will focus on increasing…

Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County to Host Coloring Contest During Pink Tomato Festival

WARREN, Ark. — The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County will host a Coloring Contest during the 2026 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival on Saturday, June 13, offering children a chance to showcase their creativity while competing for prizes. The event will take place following the parade at the Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County table and…

Arkansas gin numbers hold steady on smaller 2025 cotton crop

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas was still the No. 3 cotton producer in the United States in 2025 despite growing fewer acres than the previous year, and this year, farmers may grow the smallest number of cotton acres in nearly a decade.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…

Hermitage Native Earns Master’s Degree from Duke University

HERMITAGE, Ark. — With great pride and admiration, family and friends are congratulating Genesis Victoria Garay of Hermitage on graduating from Duke University with a Master Degree of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. Earning a graduate degree from one of the nation’s most prestigious universities represents years of hard work, sacrifice, determination, and commitment. Garay’s accomplishment…

Reminder: Felsenthal Bream Festival Set for May 22-23

FELSENTHAL, Ark. — The annual Felsenthal Bream Festival is scheduled for Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, bringing a weekend of family activities, tournaments, live entertainment, food, and community events to south Arkansas. Festival organizers are promoting the event as “fun for the whole family,” with activities including a bream fishing tournament, vendors, bingo,…

Packed Pep Rally Sends Warren Lady Jacks Off to First-Ever State Championship Appearance

WARREN, Ark. — The excitement surrounding the Warren Lady Jacks reached another level Wednesday afternoon as the Warren School District hosted a community pep rally at Lumberjack Arena ahead of Friday’s 4A State Championship softball game. And judging by the noise inside the packed arena, the entire town appears ready for the moment. Students from…

Warren High School Honors Student-Athletes at Annual Sports Awards Banquet

WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School recognized dozens of student-athletes during its annual Sports Awards Banquet held last week, honoring athletes across multiple sports for their accomplishments during the 2025-2026 school year. Among the top honors presented were All-Conference and All-State recognitions, along with team MVP awards and specialty honors in football, basketball, baseball, soccer,…

Raymond (Dale) Doggett, 1952-2026

Raymond (Dale) Doggett age 74 of Warren, AR passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16th, 2026. Dale was born April 27th, 1952 in Warren, AR to Raymond and Dorothy Doggett. He was a Baptist and a Warren High School Graduate. He worked for Green Hill Farms for many years, Burlington in Monticello also for many years until they closed…