Press release submitted by Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain’s office: McGehee, Arkansas — June 9, 2026 — Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain announced today that Johntavious Owens has been sentenced to a total of 720 months (60 years) in the Arkansas Department of Corrections following his conviction for the fatal shooting of Kevin Morgan in McGehee. The…
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Reba M. Black, 1936-2026
Reba M. Black, age 89 of Euless, TX formerly of Warren, AR passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1936, in Rye, AR to the late William Ray Kimbrell and Eleanor Lowein Mills Kimbrell. Reba retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, now AT&T…
69th Annual All Tomato Luncheon Celebrates Tradition, Agriculture, and Community
WARREN, Ark. – One of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s most cherished traditions returned Friday as community members gathered at First Methodist Church in Warren for the 69th Annual All Tomato Luncheon. Hosted by the Bradley County Extension Homemakers, the luncheon featured an all-tomato themed menu while celebrating the agricultural heritage that has been…
UAM-CTM To Hold 2026 Commencement Exercises on June 23
The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will hold its commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2026 on Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at the Earl Willis Auditorium at the Drew Central School District. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Over 170 graduates will be recognized with the awarding of…
Pleasant Hill M.B. Church Youth Department to Host Car Wash Fundraiser June 20
BANKS, Ark. — The youth department of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Banks will host a community car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, to help raise money for an upcoming youth trip. The fundraiser will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until organizers conclude for the day. The event will take place in…
UAM Announces Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for Spring 2026 Semester
The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 356 students to the Dean’s List and 236 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2026 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12 semester hours…
Three Warren students make Spring 2026 Dean’s List at UALR
LITTLE ROCK, AR (06/12/2026)– The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the list of students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Bailey Solis of Warren (Arkansas) Lily Henwood of Warren (Arkansas) Sydney Ferrell of Warren (Arkansas) With about 9,000 students and 100 programs, UA Little Rock…
Warren City Pool Closed Monday for Equipment Repairs
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Pool will be closed Monday, June 15, due to repairs being made to pool equipment, according to a notice shared by city officials. In a social media post Monday morning, the Warren City Pool announced there would be no open swim activities for the day while maintenance work is…
Ferguson Family Named 2026 Bradley County Farm Family of the Year
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Travis and Katie Ferguson of Honey Hill Farms, LLC, in Hermitage have been named the 2026 Bradley County Farm Family of the Year, an honor recognizing their contributions to agriculture and their commitment to family farming. The Ferguson family was recently recognized during Farm Family of the Year Media Day as they…
Warren ABC Preschool Named Among Top Five Pre-K Programs in Southeast Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. — Warren ABC Preschool has been recognized as one of the top five pre-kindergarten programs in Southeast Arkansas for 2026, according to a social media announcement shared Wednesday by Warren ABC Preschool. The recognition was based on Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observation scores, a nationally recognized tool used to evaluate the quality…
Bradley County Medical Center celebrates 75 years of service, healing and community trust
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Medical Center celebrated 75 years of service to Warren and the surrounding community Thursday, June 11, with a packed crowd of community supporters, citizens, former staff members, current staff, local leaders and friends of the hospital gathered to mark the milestone. The anniversary celebration was more than a look…
UAM-CTM Paramedic Class Achieves 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on National Exam
All students in the 2025–2026 University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) Paramedic cohort passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic exam on their first attempt. This impressive achievement marks the program’s first 100% first-attempt pass rate since May 2022. The path to becoming a paramedic is one of the…
LifeShare Blood Drive Set for June 18 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (6/12/26) – Bradley County Medical Center is excited to announce an upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, June 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E Central Streetacross from the hospital. This vital event aims to support local hospitals and patients in need…
Livestock Producers in Drew, Bradley and Calhoun Counties Eligible for Drought Recovery Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lorri McGee of Drew County announced that FSA is now accepting applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses due to drought. The deadline to apply for 2026 LFP assistance is March 2, 2027. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock…
Warren Bank & Trust Announces Winners of 2026 Great Bowls of Fire Salsa Contest
WARREN, Ark. — Warren Bank & Trust Company has announced the winners of the 2026 Great Bowls of Fire Salsa Contest, held as part of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. This year’s contest recognized winners in three categories: Hottest Salsa: Jett RoseBest Tasting Salsa: Myken RobinsonBest Looking Salsa: Kay Robinson The contest brought together…
Bike Decorating Contest Winners Announced at Pink Tomato Festival
Young festivalgoers showed off their creativity Saturday during the 2026 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Bike Decorating Contest in downtown Warren. The contest was sponsored by Krista Chelle Boutique and G Baked Goods (Gracie Adams). Festival organizers announced this year’s winners as Milo Mendiola, Mateo Mendiola, Dax Richardson and Faith Cox.
Easton Parker named as a spring 2026 UCA Presidential Scholar
CONWAY, AR (06/09/2026)– Easton Parker of Hermitage was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2026. Approximately 1,200 students were named as Presidential Scholars. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar. Founded in 1907, the University…
Warren Bank & Trust Welcomes Community During Pink Tomato Festival Open House
WARREN, Ark. — Warren Bank & Trust Company welcomed a steady stream of visitors Friday as the bank hosted its annual Pink Tomato Festival Open House, offering refreshments, fellowship and a chance for community members to visit with staff and local festival royalty. The event served as a popular stop during the opening day of…
Warren Branch Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program with Craig O’Neill and Dr. Sue Martin
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library officially launched its 2026 Summer Reading Program on June 11 with a special presentation by Craig O’Neill and Dr. Sue Martin that drew a large crowd of children and families. Library officials thanked O’Neill and Martin for helping kick off this year’s program and providing an entertaining and…
Reminder: 2nd Annual Monticello Juneteenth Festival Set for June 14, 2026
Community Celebration to Feature Live Entertainment, Vendors, Family Activities, and Juneteenth Commemoration MONTICELLO, AR — The community is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Monticello Juneteenth Festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Monticello Townsquare for an afternoon of celebration, culture, music, education, and family fun honoring the…
Taylor Hasley named to spring 2026 UCA Dean’s List
CONWAY, AR (06/09/2026)– Taylor Hasley of Hermitage was among nearly 1,500 students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List at the University of Central Arkansas. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is a…