Commission clarifies nonresident deer dog regulations, early archery hunt

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today approved a dozen clarifications to regulations passed during May’s Commission meeting. While most changes were simple clarifications in wording, four changes may affect hunters during upcoming deer and turkey seasons. The first change was the reinstatement of a $100 nonresident turkey permit that can be…

Warren High School Announces Open House to Unveil Jostens Grand Prize

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School announced Thursday a community-wide open house event to showcase the Jostens Grand Prize. The event is scheduled for August 5 at 10:30 am at Warren High School. Earlier this year, in January, Warren High School was awarded the prestigious $150,000 Epic School Revamp grant by Jostens. The announcement was…

Temporary catch-and-release fish advisory issued near Smackover

EL DORADO – Anglers fishing Holmes Creek and Smackover Creek should temporarily  refrain from keeping or eating fish caught from portions of these Union-County waters due to the recent oil spill in the area. The Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Division of Environmental…

City of Warren Welcomes New Street Sweeper and Vacuum Truck

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has taken ownership of a long-awaited new City Street Sweeper and Vacuum Truck. This acquisition is expected to significantly enhance the Warren Street Department’s cleanup efforts city-wide. Pictured above are members of the Warren Street Department, including Street Foreman Monty Hearnesberger, Council Member Emily Moseley, and Mayor Gregg…

Hermitage Youth Sports Program Calls for Community Support to Revive Football This Season

In a heartfelt request to the community, Chris Helms of the Hermitage Youth Sports Program announced a call for parents and guardians to help revive the local youth football program. The program has faced significant challenges in recent years, struggling to regain its footing post-pandemic due to low participation numbers. In a statement released today,…

Warren School District Board of Education Announces Personnel Changes

The Warren School District Board of Education has made several personnel changes during its latest meeting, affecting both certified and classified staff positions. Classified Resignation Certified Hire Recommendations The Board has approved the following certified hires: Classified Hire Recommendations The Board has also approved the following classified hires: Classified Re-Hires Several bus drivers have been…

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Raises Awareness on Invasive Species: Cogongrass, Manchurian Wild Rice, and Water Hyacinth

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is issuing a public service announcement to raise awareness about the presence and potential threats posed by invasive species recently identified in Arkansas: cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia), and water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). Invasive species, whether plants, animals, or other organisms, are non-native…

Extension Service To Host July 29 Retirement Reception For Robin Hollis

The following is a press release from the UofA Division of Agriculture Bradley County Extension Service: The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Bradley County Extension Service announce the upcoming retirement of Robin Hollis on July 31, 2024. Robin began her career with the UofA System working at UAM for 8 years then transitioned to…