Newly Established Wildlife Management Area Named in Honor of Late AGFC Director

WYNNE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved the official name of the state’s latest wildlife management area as Pat Fitts Oakwood WMA at its monthly meeting held Wednesday at the Bill Thomas Wynne Economic Development Commission Building and Technology Center in Cross County. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Pat…

Reminder: Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church to Celebrate Rev. Derrick Perry’s Second Pastoral Anniversary

Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Warren will celebrate the second pastoral anniversary of Rev. Derrick F. Perry on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The anniversary celebration will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the church, located at 510 N. Walnut Street in Warren. The event will honor Rev. Perry and Sister Beverly Perry. This year’s theme…

Sheridan’s fast start too much for shorthanded Warren in 51-13 loss

Warren entered Friday night already needing to navigate a difficult non-conference matchup without several important pieces of its offense and defense. Sheridan made that challenge considerably harder in a hurry. The Yellow Jackets scored 25 unanswered points in the opening quarter and turned four first-half interceptions into a commanding advantage on the way to a…

The Doctor Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard – September 11, 2026

Below are Arkansas high school football scores from Week 2 action. Thursday Games Marshall 0, Hazen 21 LR Parkview 42, Lonoke 14 7A Bryant 7, St. Frances Academy (MD) 40 Marion 0, Conway 41 LR Christian 16, Har-Ber (Springdale) 21 Fort Smith Northside 42, Russellville 6 Springdale 17, North Little Rock 42 Lincoln Christian (Ok.)…

Weevil Volleyball Drops First Match at Ichabod Classic

TOPEKA, KS. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team opened the Ichabod Classic with a rematch against Drury University, falling 3 sets to start the weekend.  FIRST SET (25-12 DRURY, DRURY leads 1-0) Drury and Arkansas-Monticello traded points early, with UAM taking a quick 2-0 lead with back-to-back kills from Sophia Grubbs. The teams remained close…

Weevils Fall in Offensive Battle with East Central, 42-37

| Ryan Tow, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Weevils Fall in Offensive Battle With East Central, 42-37 ADA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team hit the road for the first time in the 2026 season on Thursday evening, taking on Great American Conference member East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. The…

Rivers Frazer announced as August 2026 UCA graduate

The following is a press release from the University of Central Arkansas: CONWAY, AR (09/09/2026)– The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement Saturday, Aug. 8, at Reynolds Performance Hall, conferring approximately 450 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College…

Week 2 Preview: Weevils on the Road at East Central

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will travel to Ada, Oklahoma, on Thursday to take on East Central University for its week two contest of the 2026 campaign. The Boll Weevils hit the road for Ada following a tough 21-12 loss at home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in week one. First-year head…

Arkansas-Monticello Drops Conference Opener to Harding

Arkansas-Monticello Drops Conference Opener to Harding Next Match: vs. Drury University 9/11/2026 | 9:00 AM Live Stats Watch Live Full Schedule Roster Matchup History Next Match Full Schedule Sep. 11 (Fri) / 9:00 AM vs. Drury University History Roster MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team dropped its Great American Conference opener at…

Warren School District reminds families of Sept. 25 immunization deadline

The Warren School District is reminding parents and guardians that students must meet Arkansas immunization requirements by September 25, 2026, or they could be sent home from school until they are in compliance. In a student health notice, Warren School District Nurse Mahogany Tolefree-Lewis said families should make sure their children have received any required…

Warren’s Rett McGaha fires 8-under 64 to win home match by 11 strokes

Warren High School golfer Rett McGaha turned in a dominant performance Tuesday afternoon, capturing first place at Warren Country Club by 11 strokes. McGaha fired an impressive round of 64, finishing 8-under par on his home course. Warren High School announced the result Tuesday, congratulating McGaha on the first-place finish and thanking Warren Country Club…

From UAM Student to Instructor: Brittany Leek Returns to Her Roots

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture When Brittany Leek walked onto the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus as a student studying animal science, she likely never imagined she would one day return to UAM to help shape the next generation of agricultural students. Now, after 13 years of teaching agriculture at Drew County High…

AGFC, Partners Honor Six, Educate Hundreds at 2026 Natural State Private Lands Expo

Six standout individuals and organizations were honored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their contributions to improving wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation culture on private land on Aug. 28 at the second annual Natural State Private Lands Expo at the Benton Event Center. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Mark Morales…

Bradley County Fair begins Wednesday with four days of exhibits, livestock shows and family activities

The 2026 Bradley County Fair gets underway Wednesday, September 9, beginning four days of exhibits, livestock events, food, games and family activities in Warren. Preparations for the fair will begin Wednesday afternoon with the allotment of business booths and acceptance of home extension exhibits from 1 to 7 p.m. Livestock exhibits will be accepted from…

Bradley County Livestock Barn announces closure

Bradley County Livestock Barn has announced that it is closing, bringing an end to eight years of operation serving cattle producers and customers in Bradley County and the surrounding area. The livestock barn announced the decision Tuesday in a statement posted to its Facebook page, citing changing economic conditions and personal circumstances. “It is with…

Betty Carolyn Joyner

Betty Carolyn Joyner, 73, of Mabelvale, AR., passed away August 25, 2026. Born July 3, 1953, to the late Willie King and Vernita & James Phillips. Betty loved spending her time watching tv and calling her family. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel Joyner Jr.; her mother, Vernita Phillips; children, John McCoy (Ramona), Melissa…