Drew County Fair dates announced well in advance for 2026

MONTICELLO, Ark. — Organizers of the Drew County Fair are giving residents plenty of notice, announcing dates for the 2026 fair well in advance. According to a recent “save the date” announcement, the Drew County Fair is scheduled to return October 6–10, 2026. The early announcement is intended to give families, exhibitors, and community groups…

Woodlawn students selected for Arkansas Boys State and Girls State

WOODLAWN — The Woodlawn School District has announced that four students have been selected to attend the prestigious Arkansas Boys State and Arkansas Girls State leadership programs this summer. According to a post from Woodlawn School District, Cash Hargis and Seth Parker were chosen to attend Arkansas Boys State, while Alivia Nixon and Leah Brewer…

5th Annual Sam Clanton Memorial Hog Hunt set for Feb. 6–8

HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Sam Clanton Memorial Foundation will host the 5th Annual Sam Clanton Memorial Hog Hunt on February 6–8, 2026, bringing teams from across the region together for a competitive weekend that supports scholarships and charitable assistance. The event will begin at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, and conclude with weigh-in at…

SouthArk Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Nursing Education Pathways

EL DORADO, Ark. — South Arkansas College has been awarded a federal grant of more than $1.5 million to expand nursing education opportunities and increase the nursing workforce in rural and underserved areas. According to the college, the four-year grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources…

Lumberjacks show resilience in home loss to Watson Chapel

WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Lumberjacks continued to show steady progress Friday night at Lumberjack Arena, battling back after an early deficit before falling 58-47 to Watson Chapel in their Conference 8-4A opener. This game report is brought to you by The game began in difficult fashion for Warren, as Watson Chapel raced out to…

Warren, Hermitage schools closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WARREN, Ark. — Parents and students in Bradley County are reminded that the Warren School District and the Hermitage School District will be out of school on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The closure also includes ABC Preschool in Warren. All classes and normal school operations across the…

Northwestern Oklahoma State Men’s Basketball Practices at Warren YMCA Ahead of UAM Game

WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County hosted the Northwestern Oklahoma State University men’s basketball team on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as the Rangers used the facility for a practice session ahead of their scheduled game against the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The visiting team practiced at the Warren…

UAHT and UAM Announce Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Education

HOPE, Ark. — On Thursday, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) announced a new partnership to enhance access to affordable higher education in Arkansas. The collaboration enables UAHT students to pursue bachelor’s degrees from UAM at some of the most affordable tuition rates in the state. Through…