McGaha fires 65, qualifies for 4A State Golf Tournament

Rett McGaha is headed to the 4A State Golf Tournament after turning in an impressive performance Tuesday afternoon at Monticello Country Club. McGaha shot a bogey-free round of 65, finishing the AAAA-8 district tournament at 5-under par. His round came down to the final hole, where McGaha drained a lengthy birdie putt to force a…

SEACAC accepting applications for free children’s coat giveaway

The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is accepting applications for a free children’s coat giveaway aimed at helping families in need prepare for the upcoming winter season. Completed forms must be returned by Thursday, September 24. Families interested in participating can contact their county board member or call the SEACAC agency at 870-226-2668 for more…

Men’s Golf Closes out First Tournament of Season in 8th at NSU Men’s Golf Classic

Jordan Wehr, Student Assistant for Athletic Communications TULSA, Okla. – Arkansas-Monticello’s Men’s Golf team closed out the final day of the NSU Men’s Golf Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday afternoon. The Weevils finished the final round of the tournament with a combined score of 292 (+8), helping them place tied for 8th overall with a three-round combined score…

Volleyball Drops Tuesday Meeting with the Reddies, 3-1

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team returned to Great American Conference action Tuesday evening, hosting Henderson State University inside Steelman Field House. The Weevils claimed the opening set before falling to the Reddies in four sets. FIRST SET (25-18 UAM, UAM leads 1-0) Arkansas-Monticello took control early, building a 12-7…

Arkansas Alligator Hunters Harvest 150 Alligators in First Weekend Hunt, 62 Opportunities Remain

The first weekend of the Arkansas alligator hunting season, Sept. 18-21, yielded 150 gators across the state’s three alligator management zones. The second chunk of the hunt is set for sunset Sept. 25-sunrise 28. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Most hunting takes place on private property; hunters apply for permits to hunt…

UAM School of Education Announces New Partnership With Drew Central Elementary School To Support Learning Lab Classroom

The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello has established a new partnership with Drew Central Elementary School to build a Literary and Math Learning Lab Classroom. The partnership provides teacher education candidates at UAM with opportunities to apply their coursework in a public-school setting while supporting instruction for elementary students. Supported…

Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic registration open for Warren students in kindergarten through sixth grade

Registration is underway for the 2026 Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic, which will give Warren School District students in kindergarten through sixth grade an opportunity to participate in three days of cheer instruction and perform during a Warren Lumberjacks home football game. The clinic will be held Monday, October 12, through Wednesday, October 14, from 3:30…

Men’s Golf closes Day 1 of NSU Men’s Golf Classic in 9th Place

TULSA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s golf team opened its 2026-2027 season at the NSU Men’s Golf Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Weevils finished the first day tied for ninth place, with a two-round combined score of +13, firing +8 in round one and +5 in round two.  The Weevils shot a combined score of 581, 13-over par. Northeastern…

Weevils Golf Open Fall Season at 2026 NSU Men’s Golf Classic

Mallory Moss, Student Worker for Athletic Communications MONTICELLO, Ark. -The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s golf team is set to kick off its 2026-27 season this week, under the direction of Head Coach Ken Hamilton. The season sees five new Weevils, Mathew Bouley, Rhett Clanton, Manning Goff, Dylan Hall, and Kade Keith, on the roster, joining returners Connor…

Fall arrives Tuesday. Could we see some relief from South Arkansas heat?

Fall officially arrives Tuesday, and for once, the weather may actually begin to look a little more like the season on the calendar. After another stretch of oppressive late-summer heat across South Arkansas, temperatures are forecast to back off somewhat during the middle of the week. It will not exactly be sweater weather, but compared…

Mid South Livestock announces new management for former Bradley County Livestock Barn

The local livestock sale barn formerly known as Bradley County Livestock Barn is moving forward under a new name and new management. The Facebook page previously used by Bradley County Livestock Barn now carries the name Mid South Livestock-Warren, AR, and the business has announced that Josh and Abby Branscome will serve as the new…

Dr. LaTasha Lee Rochell

Dr. LaTasha Lee Rochell, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She was born February 9, 1986, in Warren, Arkansas, the daughter of Jamie Lee Rochell and Pamela Gail Rochell. LaTasha was a 2004 graduate of Warren High School. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of…

Julianne Baker receives BCRTEA Scholarship

Julianne Baker, music, choir, and band instructor at Hermitage School District is the recipient of the Bradley County Retired Teachers’ and Employees’ Association (BCRTEA) Scholarship. Julianne attended the recent BCRTEA meeting where she explained her role in the district and gratefulness for the scholarship funds which will go toward her expenses at UAM seeking certification…

UAM Volleyball Falls to Arkansas Tech in Three

Ryan Tow, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team returned to Great American Conference action Friday afternoon, hosting Arkansas Tech University inside Steelman Fieldhouse. The Weevils fell to the Golden Suns in three sets. FIRST SET (25-13 ATU, ATU leads 1-0) Arkansas Tech opened the match…

Rural Health Grant Funds Statewide Map of Care Gaps

A $777,351 Rural Health Transformation Program grant will expand the Arkansas Health Survey into a statewide platform mapping health needs, care resources and service gaps in rural communities. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas received $777,351 from Arkansas’ Rural Health Transformation Program to expand the Arkansas Health Survey, a detailed portrait of physical and…

Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival set for Oct. 2-3 near Buffalo National River

Stargazers and outdoor enthusiasts will have a chance to experience some of Arkansas’ darkest night skies during the 2026 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival, scheduled for Oct. 2-3 at Bear Creek near the Buffalo National River. The two-day event will feature astronomy, nature exploration and family-friendly activities, along with opportunities to view the Milky Way from an…