MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its 2025 Homecoming Week from September 29 through October 4. On October 2, during the UAM Athletics’ annual UAM Sports Hall of Fame banquet, Braden Chambers, Felicia Crowe, Scott Howell, Von Mixon, Jr. and the late Harold Tilley were inducted into the UAM Sports Hall…
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Saddle up for Three Nights of Rodeo Action at the UAM Weevil Stampede, October 16-18
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is bringing three nights of adrenaline-fueled rodeo action to town with the 2025 Weevil Stampede, set for October 16 through 18 at the UAM Truck Driving Academy on Highway 425 South. Performances begin each night at 7 p.m. Collegiate athletes from across the National Intercollegiate Rodeo…
Updated Flu, RSV Vaccines Now Available for Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK — Cooler fall temperatures bring with them the start of cold and flu season. To stay safe and healthy, flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. RSV and pneumococcal vaccines are also recommended for older adults. “We have already seen some positive flu cases this year,” said Heather…
Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic Set for Late October
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District will host its annual Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic from October 27–29 at Warren Elementary School. The event will run each day from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Open to WSD students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the clinic gives young cheerleaders a chance to learn cheers, chants, and routines…
Hines Announces Candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in 2026 Election
WARREN, Ark. — Susanne Moseley Hines has announced her candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming March 2026 Election. In her official statement, Hines said, “I, Susanne Moseley Hines, would like to announce that I will be running for the office of County Clerk in Bradley County in the upcoming March 2026 Election. I…
Bradley County Clerk Karen Belin Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
WARREN, Ark. – After more than four decades of service within the Bradley County Courthouse, Bradley County Clerk Karen Belin has announced she will not seek re-election at the end of her current term. In a written statement, Belin said: “After over 45 years serving within the Bradley County Courthouse, I have made the decision…
Raymond Demond Bradley, 1974-2025
Raymond Demond Bradley, 51, of Warren, died September 20, 2025. Born August 25, 1974, to Opal Bradley and Robert Newton. Raymond graduated from WHS class of 1993. His laughter and kindness had a lasting effect on his family whom he loved greatly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal Bradley. Raymond is survived…
2025 Alligator Season Sets Harvest Record
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’s two-weekend alligator season wrapped up in the predawn light Monday morning, and when the last harvested alligator was checked, hunters had tallied 205 alligators, narrowly edging out the previous record of 202 harvested in 2023. According to AGFC Herpetologist Amanda Bryant, hunters surpassed the initial quota of 204 with…
Warren High’s Alexis McMahan Named College and Career Coach of the Year by Arkansas Army National Guard
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School College and Career Coach Ms. Alexis McMahan has been recognized as the College and Career Coach of the Year by the Arkansas Army National Guard. The prestigious honor was presented to McMahan by Sergeant Brewer, representing the Arkansas Army National Guard, in recognition of her outstanding commitment to helping…
Cause of Death at Sam’s Throne Campground Determined to be Animal Mauling
Article submitted MT. JUDEA — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been notified that the Arkansas State Crime Lab has determined that a death near Sam’s Throne Campground on Arkansas Highway 123 in Newton County was the result of an animal mauling. The AGFC has been working with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and…
Beverly Wherry Forrest, 1946-2025
Beverly Wherry Forrest age 79 of Warren, AR died Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at her home. She was born Friday, February 22, 1946 in Banks, AR a daughter of the late Ray Wherry and Jewell Williams Wherry. She was a graduate of the Banks Public Schools and attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello, AR, worked as the church…
Warren Stuns Monticello with Clutch Final-drive in Union Bank Saline River Shootout
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout has long tilted Warren’s way. On Friday night, the Lumberjacks showed exactly why. Down by 10 in the fourth quarter on the road, Warren mounted a season-defining drive: first converting a desperate fourth down with a clutch pass to Josiah Steen, then stunning Monticello…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week 5, 2025
Week 5 – High School Football Scores 7A Teams 6A Teams 5A Teams 4A Teams 3A Teams 2A Teams 1A Teams
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: October 1, 2025
WARREN, Ark. – This week’s Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show interview with Coach Bo Hembree is being presented in article form only, as the weekly video edition could not be recorded. The video interviews will resume next week. In this week’s discussion, Hembree reflected on Warren’s 28-26 victory over DeWitt and looked ahead to Friday…
Reep and Miller Advance to Second Round of District Tennis Tournament
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School tennis players Presley Reep and Bayleigh Miller are moving forward in the district tournament after strong wins in the opening round. Reep defeated Magnolia by a score of 8-3, while Miller secured her advancement with an 8-1 victory over Monticello. Both athletes now advance to the second round of…
4-H Youth Are Beyond Ready: Bradley County 4-H Joins National Celebration of Leadership, Learning, and Service
Article submitted From fairgrounds to the kitchen, community service to Outdoor Skills Competitions, 4-H youth in Bradley County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of…
Hermitage Student Earns Nursing Degree at Arkansas State University Commencement
JONESBORO, Ark. – 10-2-25 — Arkansas State University held its Summer 2025 Commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, celebrating graduates from across the country and abroad. Among those recognized was Mary Dean Gardner of Hermitage, the sole graduate listed from Bradley County. Gardner earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, joining the ranks of healthcare professionals prepared…
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Opens New Exhibit
Little Rock – The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) will open its new exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, this evening from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This impactful exhibit explores the life and legacy of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy whose 1955 lynching became a catalyst for the Civil Rights movement, and the…
Warren High School Esports Team Secures Victory in Fortnite Match
WARREN, Ark. – Members of the Warren High School Esports team brought home a win this week, earning recognition in competitive gaming. Javarion Blueford and Dontavius Ross claimed victory in a Fortnite match against University View Academy, representing Warren High School in the fast-growing world of scholastic esports. Also finding success were teammates Jaxson Hammons…
UAM Professor Receives Second Consecutive National Recognition for Newsletter
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), recently received national recognition for the second consecutive year for her work as the editor of The English Pub, a professional academic association newsletter for literacy enthusiasts. The National Council of…
Zakeron Walker West named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Zakeron Walker West for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! In the win over Dewitt, he graded out the highest on the offensive line. He also recorded 4 tackles on defense. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!