By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas was still the No. 3 cotton producer in the United States in 2025 despite growing fewer acres than the previous year, and this year, farmers may grow the smallest number of cotton acres in nearly a decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
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Sharing the Water Safely as The Natural State Heats Up
As Memorial Day draws near, heralding the transition from spring to summer, anglers and boaters across The Natural State are preparing for the upcoming “lake” season. Soon, our reservoirs will be filled with a variety of boats and personal watercraft. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all boaters that proper preparation and…
Hermitage Native Earns Master’s Degree from Duke University
HERMITAGE, Ark. — With great pride and admiration, family and friends are congratulating Genesis Victoria Garay of Hermitage on graduating from Duke University with a Master Degree of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. Earning a graduate degree from one of the nation’s most prestigious universities represents years of hard work, sacrifice, determination, and commitment. Garay’s accomplishment…
The End of the Line: Colon Cancer Screening
Welcome back to the third installment of the BCMC Public Health Series. I’m Dr. Bradley Biggers, and I am happy to continue this journey with you all toward better health and education. This week, we’re tackling one of the less glamorous — but most important — topics in medicine: colon cancer screening. Let’s be honest:…
Reminder: Felsenthal Bream Festival Set for May 22-23
FELSENTHAL, Ark. — The annual Felsenthal Bream Festival is scheduled for Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, bringing a weekend of family activities, tournaments, live entertainment, food, and community events to south Arkansas. Festival organizers are promoting the event as “fun for the whole family,” with activities including a bream fishing tournament, vendors, bingo,…
Packed Pep Rally Sends Warren Lady Jacks Off to First-Ever State Championship Appearance
WARREN, Ark. — The excitement surrounding the Warren Lady Jacks reached another level Wednesday afternoon as the Warren School District hosted a community pep rally at Lumberjack Arena ahead of Friday’s 4A State Championship softball game. And judging by the noise inside the packed arena, the entire town appears ready for the moment. Students from…
Bradley County Memorial Day Program Scheduled for May 25 at Veterans Museum
WARREN, Ark. – 5-16-2026 – Bradley County residents are invited to gather in solemn remembrance on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Program, which will take place in the Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 North Main Street in Warren. This community event is dedicated to honoring the men and…
Warren School District Adjusts Calendar to Support Lady Jacks State Championship Run
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District has amended the 2025-2026 school calendar to allow students and staff the opportunity to attend and support the Warren Lady Jacks Softball Team as they compete in the State Championship Game on May 22, 2026. As a result, Friday, May 22, 2026, will now be a Flex Professional…
Leah McIntyre Earns BCMC’s May Employee of the Month Honor
Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce that Laboratory Director Leah McIntyre has been named the BCMC Employee of the Month for May. McIntyre’s nomination stated: “I want to give a shoutout to Leah who has not only been tackling her analyzer changeover like a champ given various obstacles, but while doing so she…
UAM Esports Captures Second Divisional Championship
Last spring, the University of Arkansas at Monticello Esports League of Legends team lost in the National Association of Collegiate Esports Varsity Plus Divisional Championship match. This season, they battled their way back to the finals once again, setting the stage for redemption. On April 20, the UAM Esports team was crowned champion in the…
Sue Richardson Hammons, 1930-2026
Sue Richardson Hammons, age 96 of Warren, AR died Saturday May 16th 2026 at her home. She was born January 13th 1930 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Ernest Grady Richardson and Ozell Godwin Richardson. She received her early education in Warren, and graduated from Warren High School in 1948 and business college…
Glenda Lynn Adams, 1952-2026
Glenda Lynn Adams, age 74, of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR. She was born on May 3, 1952, in Warren, AR to the late Barney Adams and Bernice Gates Adams. Glenda was of the Baptist faith and attended Eagle Lake Baptist…
Warren High School Honors Student-Athletes at Annual Sports Awards Banquet
WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School recognized dozens of student-athletes during its annual Sports Awards Banquet held last week, honoring athletes across multiple sports for their accomplishments during the 2025-2026 school year. Among the top honors presented were All-Conference and All-State recognitions, along with team MVP awards and specialty honors in football, basketball, baseball, soccer,…
Raymond (Dale) Doggett, 1952-2026
Raymond (Dale) Doggett age 74 of Warren, AR passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16th, 2026. Dale was born April 27th, 1952 in Warren, AR to Raymond and Dorothy Doggett. He was a Baptist and a Warren High School Graduate. He worked for Green Hill Farms for many years, Burlington in Monticello also for many years…
UAM-CTC Inducts New Members Into 2026 National Technology Honor Society
On April 22, the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) hosted an awards ceremony, which included the induction of students into the UAM-CTC chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Students receiving invitations to join NTHS have completed no fewer than 12 credit hours of technical coursework, while sustaining a GPA…
Warren School District to Host Community Pep Rally Wednesday for Lady Jacks’ Historic State Championship Appearance
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District has announced plans to host a community-wide pep rally on Wednesday, May 20, at 1 p.m. inside Lumberjack Arena to celebrate the Warren Lady Jacks softball team’s historic run to the state championship game. The event will honor the first state championship appearance in the history of the…
Five UAM-CTC Welding Students Dominate at 2026 SkillsUSA
Thirteen students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) competed at the 2026 Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference from April 13 through April 16. Two UAM-CTC welding students and three UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students from Crossett and Hamburg High Schools won medals. UAM-CTC sent a delegation of five college welding…
Arkansas Gas Prices Climb Above $4 Per Gallon, Experts Share Ways to Save
By Rebekah Hall University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas drivers are paying higher gas costs at the pump, and a financial expert with the Cooperative Extension Service says some households may need to adjust their spending habits to accommodate increasing gas prices. According to AAA, the average price of regular unleaded gas in Arkansas was $4.076 per gallon as of May…
Recent rain welcome on Arkansas farms, but more rain is needed to erase drought
By Mary HightowerUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture JONESBORO, Ark. — Amid a few rounds of rain, corn and rice planting are nearly complete in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Corn and rice are right at the finish line,” said Scott Stiles, extension program associate for economics. “There…
Foresters for the Future Scholarship Application Period Open Through June 1
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is now accepting applications for the Foresters for the Future Scholarship. The scholarship provides $4,000 per semester for four years to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources.…
Cross Roads Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 29
WARREN, Ark. — The Cross Roads Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1337 Highway 278 West. Organizers said everyone is invited to attend the meeting.