Family and friends are congratulating Nakasha Nealon-Franklin of Warren on graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Master of Education in Special Education (K–12) and a Graduate Certificate in Transition Services. A graduate of Warren High School, Nakasha has worked in education for the past five years and currently serves as a special education…
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Lassiter and Richard Capture Pink Tomato 4-Ball Championship
WARREN, Ark. — Hayden Lassiter and Chaney Richard were crowned champions of the 2026 Pink Tomato 4-Ball Tournament during the Pink Tomato Golf Weekend. The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival announced the winners Sunday, recognizing Lassiter and Richard for their championship performance in one of the festival’s longstanding golf events. The Pink Tomato 4-Ball Tournament…
Big Chief’s Success Among Highlights of Warren City Council Meeting
WARREN, Ark. — Updates on the newly opened Big Chief’s truck stop, ongoing infrastructure improvements, preparations for the upcoming Pink Tomato Festival, and plans to pursue grant funding for upgrades to the city swimming pool were among the topics discussed Monday during the Warren City Council’s monthly meeting at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg…
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas; New Entry Requirements Issued for Animals Entering Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in two calves in Zavala County, Texas. While there have been no confirmed detections in Arkansas, state officials are urging livestock producers, pet owners, and others who work with animals to remain vigilant…
Barbara Ann Sumler, 1960-2026
Barbara Ann Sumler, 66, of Austin, TX., died May 17, 2026. Born January 25, 1960, to Houston Sumler and Bobbie Jean Rainey. She was a long-time health care worker at the Hampton Nursing Home until the year 2000. She loved spending time with her family, listening to the blues and she also enjoyed sitting on…
Reminder: Warren Branch Library to host Craig O’Neill storytelling event during Summer Reading program
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library will welcome longtime Arkansas broadcaster Craig O’Neill for a live storytelling performance as part of its 2026 Summer Reading Program. The event, themed “Unearth a Story,” is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. and will be held in conjunction with the Bradley County Pink Tomato…
Olivia Harrod Crowned 2026 Miss Pink Tomato
HERMITAGE – The 2026 Pink Tomato Pageants were held Saturday, June 6, at the Hermitage Community Center, helping kick off the early festivities leading into this week’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Contestants from across the area competed in five divisions, with winners selected in Petite, Pre-Teen, Teen, Pre-Miss, and Miss categories. The newly crowned…
Generations Bank contributes $12,000 to Calhoun County Fairgrounds Beautification Project
HAMPTON, Ark. – The Calhoun County Fair & Livestock Show has announced the launch of a new Beautification Project aimed at improving the Calhoun County Fairgrounds and enhancing the experience for visitors, families, exhibitors, and community members who attend events throughout the year. As part of the project, improvements will focus on restoring and enhancing…
AGFC Launches Pilot Program to Pair Landowners with Alligator Hunters
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is opening a pilot program to benefit landowners in Arkansas’s alligator country as well as hunters who are looking to draw one of the state’s coveted public alligator hunting permits. From now until June 22, landowners with alligators frequenting their property can enroll their property with the AGFC’s alligator…
Historic UAM Dormitories Added to National Register of Historic Places
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Two historic dormitories on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to a recent announcement from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The Harris and Horsfall Halls Historic District in Monticello was one of seven Arkansas properties added to the National Register…
Reminder: Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County to Host Free “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Night June 6
WARREN, Ark. — The Junior Auxiliary of Bradley County will host a free community movie night on Saturday, June 6, featuring the Disney favorite “Monsters, Inc.” The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Warren YMCA, located at 207 North Main Street in Warren. Organizers say the evening is open to all ages and…
Warren School District Celebrates Successful School Year, Honors Employees and Student Achievement
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District held its 2025-2026 End-of-Year Celebration and Academic Review on Friday, May 29, 2026, recognizing student achievement, employee excellence, and another year of growth and success across the district. All Warren School District employees returning for the 2026-2027 school year will receive up to a $2,500 bonus in recognition…
Big Chiefs Celebrates Grand Opening in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Community members, business leaders, local officials, and customers gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Big Chiefs, Warren’s newest business, located on Smith Road. Owned by Mike Nichols and his children, Kaylee, Josh, and Joseph Nichols, Big Chiefs officially opened its doors Wednesday before hosting a grand…
Bradley County Medical Center to Host 75th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, June 11
WARREN, Ark. (6/4/26) – Bradley County Medical Center is excited to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Thursday, June 11 at 10 a.m., inside the hospital. The public are invited to attend, and the event is free of charge. BCMC opened its doors on June 11, 1951, and is looking forward to commemorating this anniversary with…
Vickie D. Thompson, 1956-2026
Vickie D. Thompson, age 69, of New Edinburg, AR saddled up and made her last ride on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, as she peacefully departed heading to greener pastures. She was born on October 18, 1956 in Pulaski County, AR to the late Willie and Audie Johnston. Vickie professed Jesus as her Savior and was…
Warren School District to Offer Free Summer Meals Beginning June 8
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District will once again provide free summer meals for children while school is out, offering both breakfast and lunch at Warren Middle School throughout much of June. According to information released by the district, all children ages 18 and younger are eligible to receive meals at no cost. No…
Warren’s Josiah Steen Announces Commitment to UCA Football
WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School standout wide receiver Josiah Steen has announced his commitment to continue his football career at University of Central Arkansas. Steen shared the news Tuesday through a social media post featuring UCA branding and the message, “Different jersey, Same mission,” signaling his decision to join the Bears football program after…
Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest Returns June 12
WARREN, Ark. – Bakers from across south Arkansas will have an opportunity to showcase their favorite recipes during the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest, scheduled for Friday, June 12, at the Bradley County Historical Museum in downtown Warren. The contest, one of the newer additions to the Pink Tomato Festival schedule, will be…
India Young of Warren Selected for Friday Forward Fellowship
WARREN, Ark. — India Young of Warren has been selected as one of seven recipients of the Friday Forward Fellowship, a program designed to support Arkansas students interested in pursuing careers in the legal profession. The fellowship was established by the law firm of Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP to help expand access to legal…
Peña Farms Delivers First Box of Tomatoes for 2026
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The first box of tomatoes for 2026 was brought in by Perla Reynoso, a family member of Maria and Victoriano Peña of Peña Farms in Hermitage, according to the Bradley County Extension Service. Victoriano Peña has been farming since 2013 and produces approximately 20 acres of tomatoes and other produce. The variety…
All-Tomato Luncheon Set for June 13 During Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. — One of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s longtime traditions will return on Saturday, June 13, as the Bradley County All-Tomato Luncheon is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at 111 W. Church Street in Warren. Hosted in partnership with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and the Arkansas…