Commercial Bank Donates $4,000 to Donald W. Reynolds YMCA in Annual Gift

Commercial Bank has once again demonstrated its ongoing commitment to community support by presenting a $4,000 gift to the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA in Warren. This annual donation serves as a token of appreciation for the YMCA’s continued dedication to youth and family programs throughout Bradley County. The funds will aid the DWR YMCA in…

Warren High School Releases 2025 Football Schedules for Lumberjacks and Jr. Jacks

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School has officially released the 2025 football schedules for both the Lumberjacks and Jr. Jacks programs, outlining a full slate of home and away matchups that promise another exciting season of Friday night lights and Thursday night action in Bradley County. The senior high Lumberjacks will kick off their season…

Warren’s Aaliyah Walton Commits to Arkansas Baptist College Track & Field

Aaliyah Walton, a recent Warren High School graduate and accomplished multi-sport athlete, has officially committed to continue her athletic and academic career at Arkansas Baptist College, where she will compete in track and field. Walton made the announcement in a public Facebook post, writing, “I’m beyond excited and truly grateful to announce that I will…

City of Warren Announces Municipal Closure and No Garbage Pickup for July 4 Holiday

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has announced that the Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. According to Executive Administrative Assistant Charlotte Brown, there will also be no garbage pickup service on that day. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and make necessary adjustments to…

Rotary Club Hears from Chapel Woods

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, June 24 inside First Methodist Church. The program began with a thank you letter from the American Legion for the Rotary Club for sponsoring one person each for Arkansas Boys State and Girls State. Then President Dana Harvey introduced Carol Forrest of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation. Forrest…

Bradley County 4-H Members Explore Farming and Outdoor Skills

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members have been actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences over the past week, participating in a variety of outdoor activities aimed at expanding their knowledge of agriculture and outdoor skills. Last Wednesday, local 4-H youth traveled to Florence to tour Cater Farms. During the visit, they explored the farm’s…

Bradley County Extension Homemakers Council members attend state meeting in Little Rock

By Penny Vance, FCS Agent Bradley County Extension Office LITTLE ROCK — As one of the largest volunteer organizations in the state, members of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council “Shine Bright”. Hundreds of members recently gathered at the organization’s annual state meeting in Little Rock to elect new officers, attend education classes, and learn new…

UAM Launches Legacy Campaign to Fund Major Athletic Facility Renovations

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has officially launched its Legacy Campaign, a bold fundraising effort aimed at enhancing athletic facilities across campus. The campaign seeks to recruit 250 donors, each pledging $1,000 annually, to generate $250,000 per year in support of key renovation projects. By achieving this goal, the UAM…

Mainline Health Systems Conducting Maternal Health Survey for Southeast Arkansas

WARREN, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is conducting a Maternal Health Survey to gather important information about pregnancy experiences, health care access, and support services for mothers in Southeast Arkansas. The survey aims to help improve services and support for women in the region by learning directly from their experiences. Individuals who complete the…

Re-New-ing Edinburg Group Plans Back-to-School Event, Approves Game Night

NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of the Re-New-ing Edinburg organization met June 17 at the New Edinburg Community Center to discuss recent accomplishments, upcoming community events, and general business matters. The meeting was called to order by President Martha Tolano. The minutes from the May meeting were previously distributed and approved following a motion by…

UAM Identified as National Leader in Student Opportunity by Carnegie Classifications

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been named an Opportunity College and University (OCU) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction places UAM among a select group of 479 colleges and universities — roughly 16 percent nationwide — recognized for their commitment to promoting student success. UAM…