HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage Methodist Church is excited to announce its upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS), themed “Yee Haw: Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift.” The event is scheduled to take place from Monday, July 8th to Wednesday, July 10th, with activities each night from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This year’s VBS promises an engaging…
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FOIA Effort Falls Short of Total But Qualified in 50 counties; APA Vows A Second Effort for 2026
LITTLE ROCK – Representatives of FOIA BQCs and Arkansas Press Association officials announced today that their effort to place a constitutional amendment and initiated act on the November 5 ballot had fallen just short of the required number of signatures while collecting the necessary number from the 50 counties, indicating broad support and a strong…
Edward McMillan, 1962-2024
Edward McMillan, age 61, of New Edinburg, AR passed away at home on Thursday, July 4, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18, 1962 in Knoxville, TN to the late Joe McMillan and Wilma Walker McMillan. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Other than his parents he is preceded…
New Bridge Installed at Warren City Park
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Park recently unveiled a brand-new bridge, replacing the old structure that had fallen into disrepair. This much-needed improvement was made possible through a generous donation from AHF Products of Warren and the dedicated efforts of the City of Warren and David Simmons Construction. AHF Products contributed the base materials…
Virginia Gilmore
Ms. Virginia Gilmore, 76 of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Ms. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Mack Calhoun and Ida Pearl Palmer Calhoun; son, Timothy Wells; daughter, Vanessa Wells; two brothers, Willie Calhoun and Johnny Palmer. Ms. Virginia leaves to cherish her loving memories to her daughter,…
Happy 248th Birthday To The United States of America!
WARREN, Ark. – As the Fourth of July is here, the City of Warren is reminding all residents to prioritize safety while celebrating Independence Day. In light of the festive activities, the city has issued a reminder about the regulations regarding fireworks within city limits. Fireworks will be permitted until midnight on July 5th, allowing…
County Judge treats County employees and officials to homegrown watermelons
WARREN, Ark. – As the summer sun blazed overhead, Bradley County employees and officials found a refreshing way to beat the heat on the square this afternoon. Thanks to County Judge Klay McKinney, who personally grew and provided the watermelons, everyone enjoyed a sweet and juicy respite from the soaring temperatures. The event brought together…
YMCA to Host Pickleball Introduction with Danae Watson
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley County is excited to announce an upcoming event that promises to be both fun and educational. On Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, at 5 PM, Danae Watson will be introducing the game of Pickleball to the community. Pickleball, a sport that…
Warren Elementary School Hires LaFoy Smith as New PE Coach
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School has announced the hiring of LaFoy Smith, a Warren School District alum and former Lumberjack football standout, as their new Physical Education (PE) coach. The announcement was made yesterday, July 2, 2024. LaFoy Smith, known for his impressive athletic career, played college football at Ouachita Baptist University. At Ouachita,…
Wildlife-inspired murals draw attention to Little Rock nature center
LITTLE ROCK — The Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in Little Rock provided plenty of canvas space for a recently unveiled collection of murals. Work by Fayetteville artist Jason Jones was revealed to the public June 24 on four exterior walls of the center at 602 President Clinton Ave. in the River Market…
Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day
SMACKOVER — Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River yesterday. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill, which affected portions of Holmes Creek…
Jackie Gail Johnson, 1942-2024
Jackie Gail Johnson, age 81 of Monticello, AR passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Baptist Health in Monticello, AR. She was born on October 19, 1942 in Bradley County, AR to the late Earnest Ezell and Dora Glover Ezell. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Ford…
Dixianna J. Clayton, 1934-2024
Dixianna J. Clayton, age 90 passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born on April 17, 1934 in Vicksburg, MS to the late Louis Joyner and Mable Logan Joyner. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in death…
Daise Gardener, 1931-2024
Daise Gardener was born on August 2, 1931 to the union of Audrey and Rosie Davis. in Gravel Ridge, AR. She was the second oldest of six siblings. In addition to helping raise some of her younger brothers and sisters, Daise was also foster mother to a number of youth in Arkansas. Daise lived on…
COSL announces tax auction for regional counties: Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln Counties on July 23. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the UA Monticello Fine Arts Center, 371 University Drive in Monticello.…
Jackie Gail Johnson, 1942-2024
Jackie Gail Johnson, age 81 of Monticello, AR passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Baptist Health in Monticello, AR. She was born on October 19, 1942 in Bradley County, AR to the late Earnest Ezell and Dora Glover Ezell. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Ford…
Alan Ladd: From the Flames of Childhood to the Silver Screen
On July 3, 1918, a four-year-old boy named Alan Ladd accidentally set fire to a shabby apartment building in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Little did anyone know that this child, who had found a box of matches to play with, would one day rise from the ashes of poverty to become one of Hollywood’s most iconic…
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Co-Ed Softball Tournament Set for July 27 in Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Star City Men’s League Ball Fields will host a Co-Ed Softball Tournament on Saturday, July 27, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. Teams will need to pay an entry fee of $200 on the day of the tournament. Each team must consist of a minimum of seven men and three women.…
PTF Committee Thanks All Volunteers
The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival was celebrated and is now a part of history. After a year of planning, everything came together to make for a great celebration of the vine ripe Pink Tomato and our area of the state. Thanks to the many volunteers who worked together to prepare for the 68th…
Razerback Roberson Named to Team USA as Replacement Athlete
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas gymnastics program will be represented by an athlete at the Olympic Games for the first time ever as incoming freshman Joscelyn Roberson was named a traveling replacement athlete for the Paris 2024 squad on Sunday night. Roberson put together a phenomenal two days of competition at the Olympic Trials in Minneapolis…