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…
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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…
Food Truck Friday and Farmers Market Returns to Rison on June 5
RISON, Ark. — The Rison Shine organization and Pioneer Village are preparing for another season of Food Truck Friday and the Farmers Market, with the popular community event returning Friday, June 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pioneer Village, located at 200 Yaney Drive in Rison. Held every other Friday throughout the season,…
Extension Agents to Offer Free Summer Produce Growing and Cooking Classes
LITTLE ROCK — The Cooperative Extension Service’s Grow Your Own Groceries Series will continue this summer with three free online sessions focused on growing and preparing healthy, nutritious foods. Each hour-long presentation begins at noon and is offered free of charge. Upcoming sessions include: Registration is available online at: https://uaex.uada.edu/grow-groceries During each session, experts with…
Arkansas 4-H dedicates Bragg Family Memorial trees
FERNDALE, Ark. — Two long-time members of the Arkansas outdoor education community, along with two of their children, have been memorialized on the grounds of the Arkansas 4-H Center near Little Rock. By Ryan McGeeneyUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Staff at the center recently held a dedication ceremony for a memorial to the Bragg…
Peebles announced as a May 2026 UCA graduate
CONWAY, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas held May commencement ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, in the Farris Center on campus, conferring approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral…
Reminder: Main Street Market Announces June Pop-Up Shop, Seeks Vendors
WARREN, Ark. (5-6-26) — The Main Street Market in Warren will host a community pop-up shop on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 223 S. Main Street in downtown Warren. According to a social media post from organizer Estephany Roman, the monthly pop-up events have been held at different local businesses…
Reminder: Warren Branch Library to Host Free Hands-Only CPR Class June 4
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library will host a free Hands-Only CPR class on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the library, located at 115 W. Cypress in Warren. The event is part of the American Heart Association’s “Libraries with Heart” initiative and is designed to teach community members…
Apply for a WMA deer hunting permit by July 1
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened the application period to hunt deer on some of the more popular wildlife management areas it manages through 11:59 p.m., July 1. Hunters interested in pursuing white-tailed deer during this fall’s permit-only hunts may apply online atwww.agfc.com. AGFC wildlife management areas are excellent opportunities to bag your…
BCMC Board Gathers for May Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28 inside the hospital’s conference room with improved volumes, financial reports, executive updates, purchases out of sales tax funds, and annual policy approvals among the topics on the agenda. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved…
UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources Presents Academic Awards
Ten students from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello were recently recognized for their academic accomplishments during the 2025-2026 academic year. Recipients of the outstanding student awards are nominated and selected by faculty based on their academic achievements and their collegiality with faculty and peers.…
Warren High School Class of 2026 Awarded $2.1 Million in Scholarships
WARREN, Ark. — Graduates of the Warren High School Class of 2026 were awarded approximately $2.1 million in scholarships during the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 18. While students in the Class of 2026 were offered academic scholarships from multiple institutions, the awards announced reflected scholarships from each student’s institution of choice. Forty-three seniors were…
UAM-CTM Inducts New Members Into 2026 National Technology Honor Society
On May 21, the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) held an induction ceremony for the UAM-CTM chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Students eligible to join NTHS have completed at least 12 credit hours of technical coursework while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher. In addition, students must…
UAM School of Computer Information Systems Awards Academic Achievements
Three students from the School of Computer Information Systems (CIS) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello were recently recognized for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year. Kshitiz Khatiwada, from Nepal, was awarded the Rookie of the Year award. He is double-majoring in computer information systems with a concentration in cybersecurity and mathematics…
Concept for Kingsland Amphitheater Generates Community Discussion
KINGSLAND, Ark. – A concept for a potential outdoor amphitheater in downtown Kingsland is generating discussion among local residents after renderings of a proposed venue were shared on social media this week. The concept, shared by Kingsland resident Paul Abeyta, envisions a timber-framed outdoor performance pavilion located near First Street, with the town’s iconic Johnny…