Lisa Poole Nasworthy passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 after a brief illness in Monroe, LA. Lisa was born on October 19, 1966 to Patsy Poole in Columbia, LA. When Lisa was a child, she moved to Warren, AR with her mother and Grandmother, Marie Brown. There, Lisa called Bradley County home for more…
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Hermitage School District Names August Staff Members of the Month
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District has recognized two outstanding educators as the August Staff Members of the Month. Susanne Grice from Hermitage High School and Erandi Acuchi from Hermitage Elementary have been honored for their dedication and commitment to their students and school community. These educators were chosen for their hard work and…
Warren Thomas Hooks, Jr.
Warren T. Hooks (Jr Hooks) age 63 of Banks, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at the Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born June 12th, 1963 in Texas, a son of the late Warren Thomas Hooks Sr. Jr is also preceded in death by Frank and Maude Moseley Hooks, a brother…
Fuel Truck Accident Closes Northbound Lanes on Smackover Highway in Union County
EL DORADO, Ark. – A fuel truck accident on the Smackover Highway (Hwy 7) near the intersection of Highway 172 has resulted in the closure of all northbound lanes. The El Dorado Fire Department announced today that their Hazmat Team is assisting Union County in responding to the crash. According to the El Dorado Fire…
Hunters haul 181 alligators in 18th annual hunting season
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas hunters managed the second-highest harvest of alligators on record during the last two weekends in the sloughs and swamps of The Natural State. The 181-alligator harvest falls short of last year’s record effort of 202 alligators checked, but maintains the overall upward trend in what is still a relatively new opportunity…
October Recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren, in collaboration with the Warren Woman’s Club and the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence, has officially declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Gregg Reep signed the proclamation on October 2, urging the community to come together in support of domestic violence survivors and to raise awareness…
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: October 2, 2024
OBU Soccer: First Half Goals, Stingy Defense Lead to Road Win
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – The Ouachita men’s soccer team earned its second win of the 2024 season by beating Central Baptist College 2-0 on Tuesday night at Burns Park. Two first half goals and a stingy defense were the difference in the game. Grant Isbell gave the Tigers (2-5-1) a 1-0 lead at the 15-minute mark, and aided…
Men’s Golf Close Out Battle for the Belt in Ninth Place
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Men’s Golf finished the last round of the Battle for the Belt tournament Tuesday in Hot Springs, Arkansas, finishing in ninth place with a final score of 881 (+17). Chase Kisver led the Boll Weevils firing a final round of 3-under par (69), to finish tied for sixth with a three-round score of…
Coming or Going? Fall Flights Reach Beyond Waterfowl
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters may be consumed with questions of when the ducks will arrive; avid birders know there’s more to migration than mallards. Songbirds, wading birds and a variety of other species constantly flow through The Natural State; many make their fall travel plans well before the temperature clues us humans into the changing…
Red oaks take root in restoration of bottomland hardwood forests
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As trees begin changing colors this fall, a new generation of red oaks will be planted on 40 acres in eastern Arkansas, just a small part of a project that aims to re-establish 600 acres of hardwood forests in the state over the next three to five years. Over the next few…
Founder’s Day Celebration to Honor Mother Sarah Thomas on October 13
WARREN, Ark. – Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ (COGIC) will host a special Founder’s Day Celebration on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in honor of Mother Sarah Thomas for her 35 years of dedicated service. The event, titled “Giving her flowers while she lives,” draws inspiration from Proverbs 31:30-31 and will…
Zombies Come to Life in ‘Night of The Living Dead Live’ Oct. 17-20 at Arts & Science Center
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Just in time for Halloween, the ARTx3 Campus brings a classic zombie film to life with “George A. Romero’s Night of The Living Deadâ„¢ Live.†Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at the Arts…
Cynthia Camp, 1978-2024
Cynthia Camp age 45, of Pine Bluff, AR died Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born November 7th, 1978 in Pine Bluff, AR. A daughter of the late James Gifford and Richie O’Fallon Grifford of White Hall, AR. She worked in the admissions office at Baptist North…
Roy Steve Wiggins, 1947-2024
Roy Steve Wiggins, Jr., age 77 of Cedarville, AR passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Warren, AR to the late Roy Steve Wiggins, Sr. and Maudie Hamaker Wiggins. Steve was a devout Christian, a Baptist, he loved music, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He…
Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout Rivalry Between Warren and Monticello Set for Friday
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and Monticello Billies are set to clash once again in the Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout this Friday, October 4, 2024, at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout has been one of the most anticipated…
Week 5 High School Football Preview for South Arkansas
The high school football season is in full swing as conference play heats up in South Arkansas. With week five approaching, fans are eager to see how their teams fare in pivotal matchups on Friday, October 4. Here’s a rundown of some of the key games in the region, with both local and traveling teams…
Arts and Crafts Fair Set for October 5th at Monticello’s Market in the Park
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The popular Market in the Park will be hosting an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, October 5th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 104 S. Main Street, Monticello. Visitors will be able to find a variety of handmade and homemade items, with free booth spaces for vendors who are still…
October Planting Guide for South Arkansas Gardeners
WARREN, Ark. – While summer temperatures still linger in South Arkansas, October marks a critical time for gardeners to begin transitioning their gardens for the cooler months ahead. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension has released its October planting guide, specifically tailored for those looking to maximize their vegetable and flower…
Archeology in Pajamas: Arkansas Archeological Society Launches 2024-2025 Virtual Lecture Series
The Arkansas Archeological Society is bringing archeology to the comfort of your own home with its new virtual speaker series titled “Archeology in Pajamas.” The 2024-2025 series will be entirely online, allowing attendees to explore cutting-edge archeological research from anywhere in the world, all without the need to leave the house. This free virtual lecture…
Warren High School Set for 2024 Homecoming Parade on October 11th
WARREN, Ark. – The 2024 Homecoming Parade for Warren High School is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024, beginning at 2:30 PM. The lineup for the parade will start at 1:30 PM, with parade entries traveling west on Bryant and then south on Seminary Street, which will be a one-way street during the parade. The…