The Bradley County Medical Center is warning area residents about scam phone calls that appear to come from BCMC and other trusted organizations. According to the medical center, scammers are using a technique known as “spoofing,” which allows a caller to make a phone number appear local or appear to belong to a legitimate organization.…
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Warren Rotary Club Hears from Dr. Kyle Day as Meetings Move to YMCA
The Rotary Club of Warren met at its new meeting location of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County on Tuesday, July 14 at noon. The first meeting of July signifies the new Rotary Year, and previous president Andrew Tolbert has accepted the role of club president for the 2026-27 year. Rotarian…
Randolph Randall Burnett, 1944-2026
Randolph Randall Burnett, age 82, of Monticello, AR passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at The Woods at Monticello in Monticello, AR. He was born on May 25, 1944, in Monticello, AR to the late John W. Burnett and Velma Sawyer Burnett. Randall was a hard worker and held many job titles in his…
Judy Kay Wagnon Simmons, 1947-2026
Judy Kay Wagnon Simmons age 78, of New Edinburg, AR died Monday, July 13th, 2026 at her home. She was born September 26th, 1947 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Otis Wagnon and Leola Kitchens Wagnon. She was a member Calvary Baptist Church, supported Friendship Extension Club, Judy was a part of the…
Town of Banks seeks quotes for stage resurfacing, community center floor work
BANKS, Ark. — The Town of Banks is seeking contractors and service providers for two upcoming improvement projects. Town officials plan to resurface the upper portion of the BuckFever Stage, which has become uneven and unsafe. The town hopes to have the stage resurfacing completed before Oct. 1. The town is also seeking someone to…
Sandy Lynn Hollingsworth, 1962-2026
Sandy Lynn Hollingsworth age 63, born November 13th, 1962 of Gravelridge, Arkansas, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 13th, 2026, peacefully and at her home surrounded by loved ones. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, sister, GaGa, Memaw, and true friend to many. Sandy always put others above herself and had…
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Don’t ‘Treat’ Wildlife Like Livestock: AGFC urges public to report suspected screwworm or parasite cases rather than attempting DIY treatments on wild deer
LITTLE ROCK — Motorists and wildlife lovers are beginning to see more deer in the open, browsing at the edges of open fields and forests, prompting many questions about bare spots seen in their fur coat and ticks seen on their ears. Some wildlife watchers are also beginning to ask how they can help protect…
Tips for Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases This Summer
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans spending time outdoors this summer should take precautions to prevent tick bites and the illnesses ticks can carry. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, ticks cause more human disease in Arkansas than any other insect. Heather Wingo, extension immunization educator for the…
Warren City Council approves airport runway project, hears updates on industry, grants and city projects
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council approved an airport runway project and heard updates on economic development, grant opportunities, city infrastructure, and community programs during its regular July meeting held at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with council members Chanel Hooper, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Emily Moseley, and…
Woodlawn High School Student Council launches school supply drive
WOODLAWN, Ark. — The Woodlawn High School Student Council has launched a school supply drive to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. A collection box has been placed in front of the Woodlawn High School building for community members to drop off donations. Organizers are accepting new or lightly used school supplies, including…
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church to hold August revival in Warren
WARREN, Ark. — Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church will host a three-night revival Aug. 5-7 at its church building, 510 N. Walnut St. in Warren. Services are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. each evening. The revival will feature guest evangelist Rev. Michael Payne, pastor of First Baptist Higgins in South Little Rock. The event…
Don’t ‘Treat’ Wildlife Like Livestock
LITTLE ROCK — Motorists and wildlife lovers are beginning to see more deer in the open, browsing at the edges of open fields and forests, prompting many questions about bare spots seen in their fur coat and ticks seen on their ears. Some wildlife watchers are also beginning to ask how they can help protect…
Woodlawn Students Earn College Credit Through AP Exam Success
WOODLAWN, Ark. — The Woodlawn School District is recognizing a group of Woodlawn High School students who earned college credit by scoring a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the 2025-26 school year. The district congratulated the students in a social media post, praising their hard work and academic achievement. Students receiving…
Hermitage ABC Pre-K Registration Set for July 16
HERMITAGE — The Hermitage School District will hold registration for its ABC Pre-K program for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, July 16. The enrollment event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Hermitage High School. Parents and guardians should bring the following documents for each student being enrolled: Families…
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Joins National Speed Enforcement Campaign
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a nationwide speed enforcement campaign aimed at reducing dangerous driving and improving roadway safety. The campaign, conducted in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, runs from July 10 through July 31. During the enforcement period, deputies will place an increased emphasis on…
Book Appointments Online with the Drew County FSA Office
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting farmers first by offering a new option to schedule appointments online with the Drew/Bradley/Calhoun County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Following a successful pilot program, FSA is using a digital appointment platform across the agency to allow producers to conveniently make farm program or farm…
YMCA Announces Return of Community Back-to-School Bash Aug. 8
WARREN, Ark. — The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County has announced the return of its annual Back-to-School Bash, with this year’s event scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. In a social media announcement, the YMCA teased the event with the message, “You asked, we listened… BAM, here…
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
July 9, 2026 Jim Harris By Jim Harris, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine We’ve had this photo in our Fishing Report collection for a few weeks now, and it helps cool us off just looking at it as the July heat sets in. Guide Austin Kennedy, who reports to us…
Annual Lumberjack Golf Tournament Set for July 25–26 at Warren Country Club
WARREN, Ark. — Golfers from across South Arkansas are invited to tee it up later this month as the Annual C.A. Milton/Shane Lamb Lumberjack Golf Tournament returns to the Warren Country Club on July 25–26. The popular event will feature a 3-man scramble format with both morning and afternoon tee times available over the two-day…
South Arkansas Blue Chips Announces 10U Major/AAA Baseball Tryouts
WARREN, Ark. — Young baseball players looking to compete at a high level will have an opportunity next month as the South Arkansas Blue Chips host tryouts for their 10U Major/AAA team. Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Warren. According to the organization, players who are unable to attend the scheduled session…