MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will travel to Ada, Oklahoma, on Thursday to take on East Central University for its week two contest of the 2026 campaign. The Boll Weevils hit the road for Ada following a tough 21-12 loss at home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in week one. First-year head…
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Women’s Golf Share Third in Central Region Preview
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s golf team finished tied for third in its 2026-27 season opener at the Central Region Fall Preview in Blue Springs, Missouri. UAM combined for a two-round team score of 610 (+34). Nebraska Kearney took home the tournament title with a final team score of…
Arkansas-Monticello Drops Conference Opener to Harding
Arkansas-Monticello Drops Conference Opener to Harding Next Match: vs. Drury University 9/11/2026 | 9:00 AM Live Stats Watch Live Full Schedule Roster Matchup History Next Match Full Schedule Sep. 11 (Fri) / 9:00 AM vs. Drury University History Roster MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team dropped its Great American Conference opener at…
Warren Rotary Club and Lions Club Hold First Joint Meeting
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Sept. 8 for its first meeting of the month inside Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County. The meeting had several special guests as the Lions Club joined the meeting for the first time. Both civic organizations will remain separate clubs, but the Lions Club will…
Warren Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic set for October 12-14
Young Warren School District students will have the opportunity to learn cheers and take the field with the Warren cheerleaders this fall during the 2026 Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic. The clinic will be held Monday, October 12, through Wednesday, October 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each day at Warren Elementary School. The program is…
Warren School District reminds families of Sept. 25 immunization deadline
The Warren School District is reminding parents and guardians that students must meet Arkansas immunization requirements by September 25, 2026, or they could be sent home from school until they are in compliance. In a student health notice, Warren School District Nurse Mahogany Tolefree-Lewis said families should make sure their children have received any required…
Warren’s Rett McGaha fires 8-under 64 to win home match by 11 strokes
Warren High School golfer Rett McGaha turned in a dominant performance Tuesday afternoon, capturing first place at Warren Country Club by 11 strokes. McGaha fired an impressive round of 64, finishing 8-under par on his home course. Warren High School announced the result Tuesday, congratulating McGaha on the first-place finish and thanking Warren Country Club…
From UAM Student to Instructor: Brittany Leek Returns to Her Roots
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture When Brittany Leek walked onto the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus as a student studying animal science, she likely never imagined she would one day return to UAM to help shape the next generation of agricultural students. Now, after 13 years of teaching agriculture at Drew County High…
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: September 9, 2026
AGFC, Partners Honor Six, Educate Hundreds at 2026 Natural State Private Lands Expo
Six standout individuals and organizations were honored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their contributions to improving wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation culture on private land on Aug. 28 at the second annual Natural State Private Lands Expo at the Benton Event Center. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Mark Morales…
Bradley County Fair begins Wednesday with four days of exhibits, livestock shows and family activities
The 2026 Bradley County Fair gets underway Wednesday, September 9, beginning four days of exhibits, livestock events, food, games and family activities in Warren. Preparations for the fair will begin Wednesday afternoon with the allotment of business booths and acceptance of home extension exhibits from 1 to 7 p.m. Livestock exhibits will be accepted from…
Bradley County Livestock Barn announces closure
Bradley County Livestock Barn has announced that it is closing, bringing an end to eight years of operation serving cattle producers and customers in Bradley County and the surrounding area. The livestock barn announced the decision Tuesday in a statement posted to its Facebook page, citing changing economic conditions and personal circumstances. “It is with…
Betty Carolyn Joyner
Betty Carolyn Joyner, 73, of Mabelvale, AR., passed away August 25, 2026. Born July 3, 1953, to the late Willie King and Vernita & James Phillips. Betty loved spending her time watching tv and calling her family. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel Joyner Jr.; her mother, Vernita Phillips; children, John McCoy (Ramona), Melissa…
Warren falls into extreme drought as dry conditions grip Bradley County and surrounding area
Drought conditions have tightened their grip on south Arkansas, with Warren now sitting in an area of extreme drought and much of the surrounding region experiencing severe drought conditions. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, Sept. 3, and based on conditions through Sept. 1, shows drought covering 88.2 percent of Arkansas. Every portion of…
Warren Stands Together community rally set for Saturday at Warren City Park
WARREN, Ark. — Community members are invited to gather Saturday evening at Warren City Park for Warren Stands Together, a community rally centered on peace, healing and action in response to violence. The rally is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Warren City Park in Warren. Organizers are encouraging residents to bring…
Warren’s Rett McGaha claims championship at Austin Cook Junior Championship
JONESBORO, Ark. — Warren High School golfer Rett McGaha added another major accomplishment to his growing résumé over the weekend, capturing a championship at the 2nd Annual Austin Cook Junior Championship at Ridgepointe Country Club in Jonesboro. The two-day Arkansas State Golf Association event was held Sept. 5-6 and brought together some of the state’s…
BCMC Auxiliary Raises $2,522 Through 75th Anniversary Quilt Giveaway
The Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) Auxiliary recently marked a historic milestone for local healthcare, raising $2,522 for the hospital through a special quilt giveaway held in celebration of BCMC’s 75th birthday anniversary in June. The beautiful celebration quilt in the giveaway was crafted by the Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club. On Wednesday, July 8, 2026,…
Volleyball Splits Saturday Doubleheader to Close Tournament Run
| Ryan Tow, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications BOLIVAR, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team split a pair of matches Saturday in Bolivar, Missouri, sweeping Lane College before falling to Southwest Baptist University in three sets. UAM vs. Lane College FIRST SET (25-20 UAM, UAM leads 1-0) Arkansas-Monticello jumped out to a…
S.O.S. Safety Outreach for Seniors Event Set for Sept. 25 in Warren
Area senior citizens are invited to attend the S.O.S. Safety Outreach for Seniors event on Friday, Sept. 25, at the Bradley County Services Building in Warren. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 302 Smith Road and will feature a morning of safety education, resources and community fellowship. Attendees will…
Reminder: Warren announces Labor Day holiday trash pickup schedule
WARREN, Ark. — The City of Warren has announced changes to its trash pickup schedule for the week of Labor Day, September 7-11, 2026. No trash routes will be picked up on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Collection will resume Tuesday, with each regular route running one day behind schedule…
Warren drops road contest at Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake struck early and found enough explosive plays throughout the night to pull away from Warren for a 50-15 win Friday in the Lumberjacks’ second non-conference game of the season. The final margin was decisive, but the night was not without encouraging stretches for Warren. The Lumberjacks moved the ball effectively at times, particularly…