The City of Hermitage is encouraging residents to sign up for its text messaging service to receive important city announcements and report local issues. Through the TextMyGov service, residents can receive alerts concerning water problems, trash pickup schedules, burn bans and other city information. To subscribe to city alerts, residents should text “HERMITAGE” to 91896.…
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AGFC Dove Fields Available for Permit-Based Hunting; Apply Aug. 1-15
Although summer heat is in full swing across The Natural State, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff are already paving the way for the kickoff to fall. Applications for AGFC permit-based dove fields open Saturday, Aug. 1, and will close Saturday, Aug. 15. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Most WMA-based dove fields…
Chasing Cats After Hours: Passive fishing offers sweat-free summer angling opportunity
Arkansas weather has finally reached the melting point for even the most dedicated daytime anglers, but there’s still a way to supply a late-summer fish fry with tasty fillets. Running trotlines and jugs at night may seem lazy to some, but those people have never spent a night running lines, rebaiting and bringing in their…
Kingsland to host free grant readiness class Aug. 20
The City of Kingsland is partnering with Communities Unlimited to offer a free Grant Readiness Class for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, small businesses, churches and others interested in pursuing grant funding. The class will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Kingsland City Hall, located at 421 Main Street. Participants…
Warren officials actively monitoring fire, smoke concerns at old Bradley Mill site
Warren Mayor R. Gregg Reep said Thursday that city officials are continuing to monitor a fire involving a large volume of wood waste at a manufacturing plant located on the old Bradley Mill site. According to a July 30 news release, the company has been working with the Warren Fire Department and private contractors to…
Sisk’s AGFC Career Concludes With Meritorious Service Award; Other Honors Bestowed to Officers
Ben Sisk, who recently retired after a 30-year career as a captain in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Enforcement Division, was one of many game wardens honored at the AGFC’s annual Enforcement Awards banquet July 16 at North Little Rock’s Wyndham Riverfront. By Jim Harris, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Maj. Brian Aston joined…
District 6170 Governor Shawnee Cooper Visits Warren Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, July 28 inside Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County for its final meeting of the month. The meeting was very important as it was Rotary District 6170’s Governor Shawnee Cooper’s scheduled visit. Cooper met with members of the Warren Rotary Club board for around half…
Senate District 1 special primary set for Aug. 18 as candidates seek vacant seat
Voters across Arkansas Senate District 1 will return to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the process of selecting a new state senator for southeast Arkansas gets underway. The special election was called following the resignation of former State Sen. Ben Gilmore of Crossett, who left the Senate at the end of June to accept…
City of Warren Mourns Death of Animal Control Officer Robert Patton
The City of Warren is mourning the death of Robert Patton, who served the community as an animal control officer. In a statement issued on behalf of the city, the Warren City Council and the Warren Police Department, officials extended their deepest sympathy to Patton’s family and loved ones. City officials remembered Patton as a…
AGFC Offers Special Rates to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month
August is National Shooting Sports Month, and there’s no better time to get out and get on target before hunting seasons kick off with the annual September dove hunting opener. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a host of special offers at its Dr. James E Moore Jr. Shooting Range in Mayflower and the…
Mrs. Easter Mae Harding, 1942-2026
Mrs. Easter Mae Harding, 84, of Warren, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Chapel Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Arkansas. Born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Johnville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Artie Terry. Easter found joy in life’s simple blessings.…
Reminder: Save on back-to-school spending during tax-free weekend starting Aug. 1
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas families planning for back-to-school shopping can take advantage of the 2026 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday, which runs Aug. 1-2. This year’s sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. All…
Kingsland welcomes new employees, announces public works promotion
The City of Kingsland has welcomed two employees to its municipal team while also announcing a promotion within the public works department, according to Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson. Ty Gonzales has joined the city as its new office manager. Johnson said the position was created by combining the previously advertised part-time water clerk and part-time…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep Files for Re-election
To the people of Warren, Warren is a town built on hard work, strong families, and the same determined spirit that has long defined our Lumberjack tradition. It is that spirit, and my continued belief in the future of our city, that has led me to decide to seek another term as Mayor of Warren.…
Hermitage School District Earns AAA 2025–2026 Class 1A Sportsmanship Award
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage School District is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) 2025–2026 Class 1A Sportsmanship Award, an honor that reflects the outstanding character, integrity, and respect consistently demonstrated by Hermitage student-athletes, coaches, students, and fans throughout the school year. The award was recognized during…
Entry forms now available for 2026 Buck Fever Festival
Entry forms are now available for several activities and competitions planned as part of the 2026 Buck Fever Festival. The available forms include registration for vendors, the festival parade, Baggo tournament, dog show, pageant and talent show, which also includes Antler Idol. Individuals, organizations, businesses and other groups interested in participating are encouraged to review…
Calling aspiring farmers: UADA Farm School program open for applications
By John LovettUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food recently opened applications for its 2027 class of Farm School, a nine-month program that provides foundational knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to aspiring specialty crop farmers. The Farm School is designed for beginning farmers of fruits, vegetables, flowers…
King Foundation Awards $25,000 to Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 22, 2026) — For the third consecutive year, the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation has invested in the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF), awarding a $25,000 grant to help single parents in the Arkansas Delta complete college and workforce training. For single parent families across the Delta, earning…
Extension expert offers tips for parents of teenagers starting high school this fall
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — For families with teenagers starting high school this fall, the transition to new social pressures and academic responsibilities can feel intimidating for both parents and children. Brittney Schrick, extension associate professor and family life specialist for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said…
Tall Pines Timber Challenge Added to Bradley County Fair Lineup
The Tall Pines Timber Challenge will bring forestry skills, friendly competition and fundraising to the 2026 Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show on Saturday, Sept. 12. Organized by the University of Arkansas at Monticello Forestry Club, the challenge will feature separate youth and adult divisions with events designed to test participants’ knowledge, accuracy and traditional…
Warren City Council Approves Lease for New Grapple Truck
The Warren City Council approved the lease of a new grapple truck during a special called meeting Tuesday afternoon, citing the time-sensitive nature of the purchase. The meeting was held at the Warren Municipal Building with council members Chanel Hooper, Emily Moseley, Joel Tolefree and Latanza Atkins in attendance. Mayor Gregg Reep called the meeting…