Brayven Markeese Daniels, 24, of Warren, passed away on July 6, 2025. He was born on October 20, 2000, to Bobby Moore and Linda Daniels. Brayven had a rare gift for brightening any room he entered with his smile, his spirit, and his love. He was a proud member of St. John AME Church, where…
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Clara Mae Williams, 1942-2025
Clara Mae Williams, 82, of Warren, passed away July 8, 2025. Born September 23, 1942, to Johnny and Richola Williams. Clara received her early education from Vaster School in Moscow, Arkansas. Clara accepted Christ as her Saviour at an early age at Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Moscow, AR. She joined College Height Church…
Tackle Football Registration Deadline Nears at Warren YMCA
WARREN, Ark. – Parents of aspiring young football players are reminded that the deadline to register for tackle football at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is quickly approaching. Registration ends on Wednesday, July 23. The program is open to boys entering 3rd through 6th grades, and registration forms can be…
Weaver Joins UAM Archeological Research Station as Full-Time Assistant
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Sunni Deb Weaver, a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has officially joined the Arkansas Archeological Survey’s UAM Research Station as a full-time archeological assistant. Weaver earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from UAM in May 2025. She is…
SEACBEC Students Place 18th Nationally at SkillsUSA Conference in Atlanta
SEACBEC students representing Warren, Arkansas made their mark at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, placing 18th in the nation in two separate competitions. Held June 23–27 in Atlanta, Georgia, the SkillsUSA National Conference brought together the best student competitors from across the country to showcase their career and technical education skills. SEACBEC…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Group Prepares for Back to School Splash and Fall Events
The Re-New-ing Edinburg community group gathered Tuesday, July 15, at the New Edinburg Community Center to plan upcoming events and review recent activities. The meeting was called to order by President Martha Tolano. Minutes from the June meeting had been distributed in advance and were approved following a motion by Roger McClellan, seconded by Trenna…
The Inspirations to Perform Free Concert in Monticello on August 24
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Southern Gospel fans in southeast Arkansas will soon have the chance to see one of the genre’s top groups in person. The Inspirations, recently named Favorite Quartet at the 2024 Singing News Fan Awards and winners of eight awards at the 2024 National Quartet Convention, will be in concert at Old Union…
Bradley County Assessor Issues Correction on Recent Real Estate Notices
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Assessor’s Office is alerting residents to disregard recent notices of Real Estate Value Change that may have arrived in the mail. According to an email from Assessor Stephanie Bigham, the notices currently being received by property owners are incorrect. “THIS NOTICE IS NOT CORRECT!” Bigham emphasized in the message.…
Quorum Court Approves Jail Tax Measures for November Ballot
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Quorum Court convened in a special meeting Thursday evening to finalize two sales-tax proposals that will go before voters in a Nov. 18 special election and could finance a new county jail and communications center. All justices of the peace were present except one, alongside County Judge Klay McKinney…
Hermitage Youth Sports Program Opens 2025 Registration for Football and Cheer
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Registration is now open for the Hermitage Youth Sports Program’s 2025 tackle football and cheerleading season for children entering grades 2 through 6. The deadline to register is Friday, July 25. There is no participation or sign-up fee—only the cost of uniforms is required. The cost is $65 for tackle football and…
Children + cars + summer = dangerous combination
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Sometimes all it takes is 10 minutes for a quick errand to turn into a dangerous day for a young child left in a car, said Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Children, especially very young children, are in danger of…
BCMC’s Holly Curry Named July Employee of the Month
Article submitted WARREN, Ark. – Holly Curry, RN, of the Bradley County Medical Center Emergency Department has been named the Employee of the Month for July. Curry’s nomination said: “I’d like to nominate Holly Curry for Employee of the Month. While she primarily works in the ER, Holly consistently picks up extra shifts across multiple…
Westside Baptist Church to Host Vacation Bible School July 20–24
WARREN, Ark. – Westside Baptist Church, located at 1328 South Martin Street in Warren, will host its annual Vacation Bible School from July 20 through July 24. This year’s theme is “F.R.O.G. – Fully Rely on God.” The event will run each evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is open to children from…
Warren Fall Softball Tryouts Set for July 21 at City Complex
WARREN, Ark. – Tryouts for the 2025 Warren Fall Softball team will be held Monday, July 21 at the Warren City Complex from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The program is open to girls entering 6th through 8th grade and is not affiliated with the Warren School District. According to organizers, practices will begin in July,…
Extreme Heat Likely for Arkansas: NWS Predicts 68–75% Chance of Above-Normal Temps July 21–29
WARREN, Ark. – The National Weather Service in Little Rock is warning Arkansans to brace for an intense heat wave in the coming weeks, with forecast models showing a 68–75% probability of above-normal temperatures between July 21 and 29. In a Facebook post shared Tuesday afternoon, the NWS highlighted two temperature outlook maps issued by…
Bradley County 4-H Members Sharpen Livestock Skills at Summer Showmanship Clinic
WARREN, Ark. – Local 4-H members had the opportunity to grow their livestock handling skills on Monday during the Bradley County 4-H Showmanship Clinic, directed by Bradley County summer intern Ericca Corker. Held at the county fairgrounds, the clinic welcomed youth participants along with their pigs and goats for a full day of hands-on training…
Hermitage to Host 2025 Hermit Daze Co-Ed Softball Tournament on August 30
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Hermitage will host the 2025 Co-Ed Hermit Daze Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 30, at the Hermit Baseball Field. Teams interested in competing can register for $150 per team. To sign up, contact Hermitage City Hall at 870-463-2209 or send a message to the Hermitage City Hall Facebook page. The tournament is…
NWS Keeping an Eye on Tropical System Along the Coast; Could Impact South Arkansas
Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind…
Warren School District Sets Date for Boys’ Sports Physicals
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School has announced that physicals for all boys’ sports will be offered on Saturday, July 26, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Lumberjack Arena. This scheduled opportunity helps ensure student-athletes are ready for the upcoming 2025-2026 sports seasons. Physicals are required before participation in practices or competitions. Students should arrive on…
Ouachita River Made U.S. Marine Highway Route
MORO BAY, Ark. – The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated the Ouachita River as part of the United States Marine Highway System. The designation, announced July 10 by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, adds the Ouachita River as Marine Highway Route M-167. It was part of a national expansion of the Marine Highway…
Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association to Host August Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – All retired educational employees are invited to attend the upcoming August meeting of the Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association, scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 111 West Church Street in Warren. Attendees will…