MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Monticello Police Department has released the identities of the three people killed in a shooting early Monday morning in Monticello. According to an updated press release from the Monticello Police Department, detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are continuing to investigate the shooting, which occurred Monday, May 25. Police said…
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Grilling vs. Barbecue: Arkansas Expert Explains the Difference Ahead of Summer Cookouts
WARREN, Ark. — As grills and smokers fire up across the South this summer, one University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture expert says there’s an important distinction many people still debate: grilling and barbecue are not the same thing. “‘Barbecue,’ as anyone in the South can tell you, is a loaded word,” said Janeal Yancey,…
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13
Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders presented during Thursday’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting, June 12-14 is officially Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas. Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14. An annual tradition sponsored by…
Joann Davis Hampton, 1946-2026
Joann Davis Hampton, 80, of St. Louis, MO., passed away May 12, 2026. Born April 25, 1946, to General and Romelia Davis. She was raised in Warren, AR., where she attended school in the Bradley County School District. At an early age, Joann gave her life to Christ and was grounded in a faith that…
Flossie Mae Tatum, 1941-2026
Flossie Mae Tatum, 84, of Harrell, AR., passed away May 11, 2026. Born July 18, 1941, to the late Joseph McGruder and the late Eula Lee Sumler Childs. She attended school in Harrell, AR and later attended in Thornton, AR. Flossie united with Harrell First Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Turner in 1952…
Louis D. Newton, 1932-2026
Louis D. Newton, Sr., 93, of Milwaukee, WI., passed away April 25, 2026. Born August 30, 1932, to Sallie Newton Ross and Edward Newton. In his early years, Louis D. selflessly sacrificed his education to help work the family land in Mount Olive, picking cotton and tomatoes alongside his siblings. Louis D. left home as…
UAM School of Business Presents Students With Academic Awards
Five students from the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello were recently recognized for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year. The outstanding students were selected by the UAM business faculty based on their GPA and overall academic performance. Awards were presented at the School of Business’ annual banquet, where…
BCMC Celebrates National Hospital Week
WARREN, Ark. (5/20/26) – Bradley County Medical Center recently celebrated National Hospital Week May 10-16 with a number of activities centered around celebrating employees as the hospital prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in June. Monday began with a proclamation by City of Warren Mayor Gregg Reep honoring BCMC during Hospital Week, while employees had…
Monticello Police investigate fatal shooting incident
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Detectives with the Monticello Police Department Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a shooting that resulted in the deaths of three people early Monday morning. According to a press release from the Monticello Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 4 a.m. Monday, May 25, after a 911 call reported a domestic disturbance…
South Arkansas Aces Capture Grand Slam Baseball 9U Championship
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The South Arkansas Aces brought home the Grand Slam Baseball “Growing Legends” 9U Championship on Saturday, May 16, finishing the weekend undefeated with a 4-0 record in tournament play. The Aces outscored their opponents 33-14 during the event and capped off the weekend with a dramatic extra-inning victory over The Naturals in…
Warren Bank & Trust Featured in Forbes and Fortune Banking Publication
WARREN, Ark. — Warren Bank & Trust has been featured in a recent regional banking publication associated with Forbes and Fortune magazines, highlighting the institution’s longstanding role as a locally owned community bank serving rural Arkansas. The feature, titled “The Enduring Power of a Family-Owned Bank in Rural America,” focuses on the bank’s history, community…
AGFC celebrates World Fish Migration Day with fish passage improvements in southwest Arkansas
World Fish Migration Day, a global event held every two years on May 23, is often associated with coastal communities that depend on annual movements of commercially and recreationally attractive fish species, such as salmon in the Northwest and tarpon along the Gulf Coast. Landlocked Arkansas has just as much cause to celebrate because free…
Toledo Crabb, 1951-2026
Tolese Crabb age 74, of Springdale, AR was born July 28th, 1951 in Warren, Arkansas and raised in Warren Arkansas, died Friday May 15th, 2026 at her home in Springdale, AR. From day one she loved to be from Bradley County. She graduated from Warren High School and attended U of A where are graduated with a degree in English. She was the Mrs. DQ Queen…
James Kenneth Chadwick, 1956-2024
James Kenneth Chadwick, “Kenny”, age 70 of Warren, AR passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at home. He was born on March 19, 1956 in Bradley County, AR to the late Huey Chadwick and Myrtle Brown Chadwick. He was a 1974 Warren High School graduate, a Baptist, and he was employed with Cedar Hill…
UAM Librarian Wins Prestigious ALA Carnegie-Whitney Grant
LaShonda Campbell, collection development librarian at the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been awarded a prestigious Carnegie-Whitney Grant from the American Library Association (ALA). The 2026 recipients were selected by the ALA’s Publishing Committee from proposals for projects to “promote reading or the use of…
YMCA Peewee Cheer Registration Open for Upcoming School Year
WARREN, Ark. — The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County has announced that registration is now open for YMCA Peewee Cheer for the upcoming school year. The program is open to girls entering 3rd through 7th grade. According to information released by the YMCA, registration forms may be picked up and returned…
McCoy Cemetery Accepting Bids for Maintenance Work
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — The McCoy Cemetery Association is currently accepting bids for mowing, weed eating, and dirt removal services at McCoy Cemetery, located at 3630 Mt. Lebanon Road in New Edinburg. Bids will be accepted through June 18 and should be mailed to McCoy Cemetery, P.O. Box 4, New Edinburg, AR 71660. According to…
Reminder: City of Warren Memorial Day Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule
WARREN, Ark. — The City of Warren and GFL Environmental have announced the adjusted trash pickup schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. According to the schedule released by the city, no trash routes will be picked up on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The revised schedule for the remainder of the…
2026 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarship Recipients Have Been Named
The 2026 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded to each of the following high school seniors: Dumas High School Ta’landria McDonald- will be attending the University of Central Arkansas. Ja’Niyah Patterson – will be attending the University of Central Arkansas. Pine Bluff High School Taylor Calhoun – will be attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Adam Price – will be attending…
Reminder: Bradley County Memorial Day Program Scheduled for May 25 at Veterans Museum
WARREN, Ark. – 5-16-2026 – Bradley County residents are invited to gather in solemn remembrance on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Program, which will take place in the Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 North Main Street in Warren. This community event is dedicated to honoring the men and…
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…