LITTLE ROCK – Jackson Point Hunting Club in Phillips County has provided incredible hunting memories to its members for more than 40 years. Its legacy of wildlife stewardship and responsible use of Arkansas’s natural resources highlighted the 2024 Landowner Conservation Awards Banquet held in late July and earned the group recognition as the Arkansas Game…
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Bill management tools help Entergy Arkansas customers keep cool and save money this summer
The following is a press release from Entergy Arkansas: Little Rock, Ark. – Extreme heat can increase electricity use and costs, and the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures and higher electricity usage by our customers. Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with a variety of bill…
Warren arrest and confinement record for August 9-10, 2024
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
2024 Hermitage Hermit Football Schedule
September 6vs. MidlandJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 13vs. Southside Bee BranchJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 20 – HHS Homecomingvs. Cedar RidgeJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 27at BrinkleyJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 4at MarvellJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 11at WoodlawnJunior Game:…
Drew County Game Warden Wins AGFC’s Officer of the Year
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission: LITTLE ROCK — Going the “extra distance” was something Austin Powell strived for to be a college athlete, and putting that motto to use as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission game warden has helped him make several big cases in just…
City of Warren Denies Rezoning Request, Discusses Key Community Issues at Monthly Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren held its monthly City Council meeting on August 12, 2024, at the Warren Municipal Building, with Mayor Gregg Reep presiding over the proceedings. The meeting, attended by Council members Angela Marshall, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins, covered a wide range of community…
Coach Hembree Speaks to Rotary Club About Upcoming Football Season
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 13 at noon for its first meeting of August at the First Methodist Church. President Dana Harvey began the meeting with a presentation of a Rotary Gavel to past president Dennen Cuthbertson, who served as president from 2021-2024. After that presentation, Cuthbertson introduced his program of Warren…
Oaklawn President Louis Cella Announces $500,000 Donation to Razorback Foundation, Challenges Arkansas Businesses to Contribute
Calling it an example of one great Arkansas sports institution lending a hand to another, Louis Cella announced today that Oaklawn has made a $500,000 contribution to the Razorback Foundation at the University of Arkansas. In addition, he is asking for other Arkansas businesses to consider also making a contribution to support the Razorbacks. Cella, a…
Entergy Awards $10,000 Grant to The CALL in Southeast Arkansas to Launch Family Reunification Project Across Six Counties
The following is a press release from The CALL in Southeast Arkansas: Entergy recently awarded The CALL in Southeast Arkansas (SEA) with a$10,000 open grant to support the launch of the SEAFamily Reunification Project for Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties! For children and families separated in foster care, regular, positive visitation experiences…
Livestock Entries for the Bradley County Fair Due by August 25
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WARREN, Ark. – The deadline for submitting livestock entries for the Bradley County Fair is fast approaching. All entries must be submitted by August 25, 2024. A $10 entry fee will be required for each large four-legged animal, while rabbits and poultry will have a $1 entry fee per animal. Payments should be made at…
Warren School Board Approves Personnel Actions in August Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, August 13, at the District’s Administrative office. The board reviewed and approved several personnel actions during the session. The following personnel changes were made: Classified Resignation: Certified Hire Recommendations: Classified Hire Recommendations: Classified Rehire Recommendations:
2024 Bradley County Fair Queen and Junior Fair Queen Pageant Announced
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HERMITAGE, Ark. – The annual Bradley County Fair Queen and Junior Fair Queen Pageant will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Hermitage Community Center, located at 416 S. Hickory St., Hermitage, AR 71647. The event, open to contestants aged 14-23, promises to be a showcase of beauty, grace, and community spirit. Entry…
Pastime: 2024-Mary Culp and a good lesson
Remembering One Mary Culp and her very special lessons I’ve been gone from these Pastimes of yesteryear in Warren, but some true memories of the early 1970s came back to me with events of late. A lovely and literate classmate, Deborah Armstrong Carpenter who has been in Warren these 51 years since our graduation from…
Master Bike Builders Show Gears Up for a Spectacular Return to Bentonville
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Bentonville, Arkansas, is set to host the 2024 Master Bike Builders Show (MBBS) on September 14-15, promising an extraordinary weekend for cycling enthusiasts and custom bike aficionados. The event will showcase handcrafted bicycles from master builders worldwide, focusing on innovative design, craftsmanship, and the artistry of custom bike building. Held in the…
Did You Know? Climbing Opportunities Await You Across Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. – When you think of Arkansas, rock climbing might not be the first thing that comes to mind, especially if you’re from South Arkansas. But did you know that there are fantastic climbing opportunities available throughout the state? While our region might not have the towering cliffs or bouldering spots that other parts…
Local Knights of Columbus Hosts Successful Soccer Tournament Fundraiser
WARREN, Ark. – The Knights of Columbus, the local fraternal organization of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Warren, hosted a lively and well-attended soccer tournament on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Axley Field. The tournament kicked off at 8 a.m. and brought together families and soccer enthusiasts from across the community, all in support of…
Arkansas’s Jackson Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has been named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday. The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1994 and is named in honor of Chuck “Concrete Charlie” Bednarik, who was an All-American…
Job Fair in Crossett Set for August 15
CROSSETT, Ark. – A job fair will take place on Thursday, August 15, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 105 West 2nd Avenue, hosted by the Crossett Economic Development Commission. This event presents a significant opportunity for job seekers in the area, with leading company Roseburg and Clean Harbors seeking to fill a variety…
Warren Community Rallies for Back-to-School Bash at City Park
WARREN, Ark. – On Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Warren City Park was buzzing with excitement as Union Hill Baptist Church and St. James AME Church joined forces to host a community-wide Back-to-School Bash and Celebration. The event, spearheaded by organizer Chanelle Hopper, brought together various local organizations and churches to support students as they…
Clara Mae Broughton, 1941-2024
Clara Mae Broughton, 83, of Banks, passed away August 3, 2024. Born January 17, 1941, to the late Clifton Hargraves and Doris Johnson. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Weary Rest Baptist Church in Hermitage, AR., where she served as a choir member and Benevolence Secretary…
Multiple relay medals complete Olympics for Razorbacks
SAINT-DENIS, France – On the final evening of athletics at Stade de France, four gold medals and a bronze medal were collected by Razorbacks and members of the Fayetteville pro group in 4 x 400m relay action. As the United States swept the relays to complete the evening, alum Chris Bailey ran the opening leg of…