WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has announced the temporary closure of Cook Street between Bradley Street and Cemetary Street due to ongoing road maintenance work. According to a public notice issued Monday morning, the section of Cook Street is currently shut down while crews conduct repairs. City officials are urging drivers to use…
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UAM Awarded $800,000 for Interior Restoration Projects on Visual and Performing Arts Center
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been awarded a grant of $800,000 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to fund the second phase of a two-part renovation of the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC). Built in 1954 and previously used as the Student Union Building, the…
BCMC Rural Health Clinic Provides Physicals for Hermitage School District
The BCMC Rural Health Clinic provided physicals to the Hermitage School District for the athletic teams and other extracurricular activites on Friday, July 18. The clinic would like to wish the Hermits good luck during the upcoming 2025-26 school year!
Warren High School Class of 1965 Gathers for 60th Reunion During Pink Tomato Weekend
WARREN, Ark. – Members of the Warren High School Class of 1965 reunited to celebrate their 60th class reunion during Pink Tomato Festival weekend in June, gathering at the home of Bryan and Sue Martin. Some of those in attendance included Patricia Spraggins Williams, David Norman, Judith Jeffers Scobey, Ed Lain, Sterling McBee, Olga Namanek…
UAM Investment Club Receives $30,000 Grant To Launch Student-Managed Investment Fund
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Investment Club has received a $30,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the new Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), an initiative launching this fall that will provide club members with real-world experience in investing in financial markets, conducting financial analyses…
Drew County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Wilmar Store
WILMAR, Ark. – The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at a convenience store in Wilmar on the evening of July 18. Sheriff Tim Nichols issued the following statement on social media: “On July 18, 2025 at approximately 11:10pm the Drew County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to J-Birds Convenience…
Brayven Markeese Daniels, 2000-2025
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…
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…