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.…
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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…
Hermitage Junior Boys Finish Second, Junior Girls Third at Bearden Relays
BEARDEN, Ark. – Hermitage’s track and field teams turned in a strong performance at the Bearden Relays, highlighted by top-three finishes from both the junior boys and junior girls divisions. The Hermitage Junior Boys team claimed second place overall at the meet, while the Junior Girls team earned a third-place finish, continuing what has been…
City of Warren Under Burn Ban
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren is now under a burn ban. Fire Chief Chuck Moore announced the ban Tuesday, asking residents to refrain from any outside burning until further notice. Residents are urged to comply with the burn ban and avoid all outdoor burning while the order remains in effect.
Warren Branch Library Offers Free Blood Pressure Kits for Checkout
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library is now offering blood pressure kits for checkout, allowing patrons to monitor their blood pressure at home free of charge with a valid library card. The kits are provided through the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library as part of the Libraries with Heart grant from the American Heart Association…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Participating in Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt March 26–28
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Re-New-ing Edinburg announced that the group will once again participate in the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt scheduled for March 26–28. According to a recent Facebook post, community members are encouraged to drop off donations at the Stewart Store in New Edinburg in preparation for the event. Those seeking additional information…
Phillip Tatum, 1955-2026
Phillip Tatum, 70, of Banks, passed away February 10, 2026. Born February 16, 1955, to the late Claude G. and Birdie Lee Davis Tatum. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Church in Banks, AR. Phillip received his formal education in Bradley County, Arkansas and retired from Potlatch Corp.…
Jemie Davis, 1953-2026
Jemie Davis, 73, of Banks, passed away February 11, 2026. Born January 16, 1953, to the late George and Cleo Davis. A devoted man of God, Elder Davis faithfully served in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) district for over 30 years as a pastor. He faithfully pastored Monticello #1 COGIC in Monticello, AR.…
Bradley County Rural Fire Department urges residents not to burn amid elevated wildfire risk
WARREN, Ark. (2-22-26) – The Bradley County Rural Fire Department is urging residents to avoid outdoor burning due to increased wildfire danger across Arkansas. In a Facebook post Sunday morning, the department warned, “PLEASE DO NOT BURN!!! Low Humidity and Winds Do Not Mix!” The post included the Arkansas wildfire danger map as of 8:27…
Sandra Lee ‘Sandy’ Craig Cassaday
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Craig Cassaday age 76, of Warren, AR died Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at the Chapel Woods Nursing Center in Warren. She was born May 5th, 1949 in Monticello, AR a daughter of the late Hubert Craig and Idell Ozment Craig. Sandy was a singer and song writer; she played the guitar since…