Preliminary work is underway on the Town of Banks water consolidation project, with crews marking proposed utility routes and existing water meters throughout the community. NLS, the contractor for the project, has placed flags and other markings in areas where portions of the new water system are expected to be installed. Town representatives have also…
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Warren School District schedules boys sports physicals for Aug. 1
The Warren School District will hold sports physicals for boys participating in school athletics on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Lumberjack Arena. Senior high athletes are scheduled to attend at 8 a.m. Physicals for junior high and seventh-grade athletes will begin at 9 a.m. All boys planning to participate in any Warren School District sport are…
Signed Razorback football featuring three Lumberjacks to be auctioned Aug. 11
A one-of-a-kind Arkansas Razorbacks football signed by three Warren Lumberjacks will be among the featured items auctioned during the upcoming Meet the Lumberjacks event. The football bears the signatures of Maddox Lassiter, A.J. Jordan and Terrance Roberson. The Warren Lumberjacks Booster Club announced that the item will be available during the event’s auction and encouraged…
BCMC Hosts July Board Meeting
WARREN, Ark. (7/27/26) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 23 inside the hospital’s conference room with financial reports, updates from executives, policy approvals, and sales tax expenditures among the items discussed. The gathering began with the approval of the June meeting minutes before CEO/CFO…
Bradley County placed under burn ban amid extremely dry conditions
The Bradley County Judge’s Office announced Monday that a burn ban is now in effect across Bradley County as extremely dry conditions continue throughout the county and much of southern Arkansas. Although the state’s online burn-ban map had not yet been updated to reflect the change, officials confirmed that Bradley County is definitely under a…
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
July 23, 2026 Jim Harris By Jim Harris, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Warren Haggard found a good time on the Spring River recently with guide Mark Crawford, catching this smallmouth. Rain seemingly has avoided the Spring River lately, Crawford notes, and the water level well below average, but the…
New mural celebrates Warren’s historic Engine 123
A new mural honoring one of Warren’s most recognizable landmarks was unveiled Friday at the city’s former street department shop. The colorful artwork, painted by local art teacher KeyAira Brown, depicts Engine 123, the historic steam locomotive that has welcomed generations of children and families to Warren City Park. Brown teaches art at Brunson Elementary…
Woodlawn High School Announces 2026-27 Registration Schedule
Woodlawn High School has announced its registration schedule for the 2026-27 school year, with registration activities taking place July 27 through Aug. 6. New students moving into the Woodlawn School District may register from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 27. The office will close for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Registration for…
Bradley County Extension to Host Kid Chef Challenge Aug. 6
The Bradley County Extension Office is inviting young cooks to put their culinary skills to the test during its upcoming Kid Chef Challenge. The cooking contest will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and is open to children and teenagers ages 5 to 19. Participants should pick up a challenge packet from the…
Bradley County’s Rawls Takes Top Honors at 4-H State O’Rama
FAYETTEVILLE — Brooke Rawls shined brightly at the state level by taking home the 1st place award in the dance portion of performing arts at the 4-H State O’Rama held in Fayetteville. Her incredible talent and engaging presentation left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. This impressive honor recognizes both her artistic excellence and…
Lorne Kenny Thompson, 1952-2026
Lorne “Kenny” Thompson age 73, of Flint Michigan formerly of New Edinburg, AR died Saturday, July 18th , 2026 in Flint, Michigan. He was born November 27th, 1952 in Paragould, AR a son of the late Cecil Thompson and Cora Bryson Thompson, Kenny was a logger and a truck driver and a member of Macedonia…
Hazel Geraldine McClellan
Hazel Geraldine McClellan Sanders age 91, grew up in the Macedonia community near New Edinburg, Arkansas and in Washington State. She lived in several Arkansas cities as well as in Tennessee and Oklahoma. When her and her beloved husband Rev. Dr. Cecil Sanders retired, they chose to return home to their beloved pine tree farm…
Daniel Wayne Thompson, 1945-2026
Daniel Wayne Thompson, age 81 of Warren, AR died Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. Dan was born June 26th, 1945 in Warren, AR a son of the late Keith Thompson and Bernice Beard Thompson. Dan was a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone repairman with 36 years of service and…
Hermitage to Host Back-to-School Bash for District Students
The City of Hermitage will host a Back-to-School Bash on Monday, July 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to all students in the Hermitage School District and is not based on household income. School supplies will be available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, although backpacks will not be distributed.…
Free school supplies distributed during Warren back-to-school event
Area children received free school supplies during a back-to-school event held Saturday, July 25, at the Warren City Pool. The event, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., helped local families prepare for the upcoming school year by providing students with needed classroom supplies at no cost. Several organizations and community resource providers also set…
Hermitage Cheerleaders Earn Honors at Cheer Camp
Hermitage Junior High and Hermitage High School cheerleaders recently completed a successful week at cheer camp, where several members of the squad earned individual recognition. Alli Cathey received All-American honors and was invited to apply for a position as a National Cheerleaders Association staff member. Aubrie Moore and Sadie Smith each received the “Pin It…
SEACAC, Tyson to Host Chicken Giveaway in Warren
Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation and Tyson will host a free chicken giveaway Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at the SEACAC office in Warren. The giveaway will be held at 1208 N. Myrtle Street and will continue while supplies last. Chicken will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Those planning to participate…
Missed the Draw? Leftover WMA Deer Permits Available July 22
LITTLE ROCK — Nearly 500 permits to participate in special deer hunts at Arkansas wildlife management areas will be available for purchase beginning 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 22. These permits cover modern gun, alternative firearms, youth and mobility-impaired hunts that weren’t awarded through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual WMA deer permit drawing earlier…
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…
Kickstart Kingsland launches T-shirt design contest for 2026 Get Rhythm Music Festival
KINGSLAND — Kickstart Kingsland is inviting local artists and other creative community members to submit an original T-shirt design for the 2026 Get Rhythm Music Festival. The winning design could become the official festival shirt worn by volunteers, supporters and attendees during next year’s event. Organizers said professional artists, Canva users and anyone who enjoys…
Hermitage School District Back to School 26-27
The Hermitage School District looks forward to see all students back to school for the 2026-2027 school year! The first day back will be Monday, August 10, 2026. Open House will be Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 5-7 for the students to meet their teachers and see their classroom for the year. It’s a great…