FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The college football world is remembering legendary coach Lou Holtz following his death on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89. While Holtz is widely known for later success at Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, many Razorback fans remember the years he spent rebuilding and elevating the Arkansas Razorbacks football program…
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Bradley County Extension to Host Dessert Auction Fundraiser
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Extension Office is inviting the community to bring their sweet tooth and support a local fundraiser during an upcoming dessert auction scheduled for Friday. According to a social media post from Michelle Carter-Bradley, the event will feature a variety of homemade desserts available through live bidding, with proceeds benefiting…
Lady Jacks Open 2026 Season with 5-2 Road Victory at Morrilton
MORRILTON, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened the 2026 soccer season with a strong performance on the road, defeating the Morrilton Lady Devil Dogs 5-2. This game report is brought to you by Warren got on the board first when Anna Arroyo scored the Lady Jacks’ opening goal without an assist. The Lady Jacks…
RL Gates, 1941-2026
RL Gates, age 84, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Warren. He was born April 9, 1941, in Bradley County, Arkansas, to the late Quinnie Gates and Zola Bea Grider Gates. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alvanette Johnston Gates, whom he married on December 28, 1962;…
Marquez scores twice as Warren opens season with 3-2 road win over Morrilton
MORRILTON, Ark. — The Warren Lumberjacks varsity boys soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 3-2 victory on the road against the Morrilton Devil Dogs. This game report is brought to you by Warren struck first when De’Sean Adams scored the Lumberjacks’ opening goal of the season on an assist from JaCarlos Marquez. Marquez…
UAM To Host Summer 2026 Band Camps
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Division of Music will host its “Summer Music Camps @UAM” offerings in June and July 2026 for rising sixth through twelfth graders. Two sessions will be offered, and students may attend one camp per session, with the option to stay on or off campus for the…
Bradley County 2026 Primary Election Results
Final Bradley County Totals (Based on all precinct boxes submitted) Please note that statewide races or races that are part of a larger district do not indicate vote totals anywhere other than for Bradley County. Also please note that all results below are unofficial. Republican – U.S. Senate Republican – Secretary of State Republican –…
Jacks Drop Season Opener at Stuttgart
By Dennen Cuthbertson STUTTGART, Ark. (3/3/26) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team suffered a couple of early defensive lapses and missed some key offensive opportunities in a 3-0 season-opening setback against Stuttgart at the Ricebird Athletic Complex. This game report is brought to you by Stuttgart improved to 2-0 on the young season, while Warren…
Thomas Belton McCarty, 1935-2026
Thomas Belton McCarty, 91, of the Valley Community, passed away March 1, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 13, 1935 to Oscar and Gertie Brown McCarty in Possum Valley, AR. He was a retired millwright from International Paper in Pine Bluff, AR. He loved hunting, fishing, feeding and watching…
Bonnie Maridel Hooper Outlaw, 1934-2026
Bonnie Maridel Hooper Outlaw, age 91, of Warren, AR, died peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born in Warren on March 29, 1934 to the late Torry M. and Lillie M. Burns Hooper. Two years after she finished at Warren High School, she married her sweetheart, W.T.Outlaw, on April 7, 1953. She worked…
Deadline to Order Warren 2026 Lumberjack Apparel Set for March 8
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Soccer Booster Club is reminding Lumberjack fans that March 8 is the deadline to order the Warren High School Sports Design 2026 apparel benefiting the Warren High School soccer program. The custom design features the press box at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium, a recognizable backdrop for Warren athletics, along with…
Benton angler takes advantage of hot bite at Monticello for a Lunker
By Jim Harris Managing Editor, Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Article submitted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission MONTICELLO — A bass angling friend told Rod Martinez late last week that the fish were biting really well at Lake Monticello, so he headed that way Saturday, anxious to see what he might land. “I thought I might go…
Blood Drive Set for March 4 at Bradley County Medical Center
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County residents will have an opportunity to give back and help save lives during an upcoming blood drive at Bradley County Medical Center on Wednesday, March 4. The drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the medical center in Warren. Organizers are encouraging community members to “step…
Voting Locations Open Until 7:30 p.m. Across Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Extension Office is reminding residents that voting locations across the county are open today until 7:30 p.m. In a social media post Tuesday morning, the office encouraged voters to make their voices heard and to take advantage of available resources to learn more about the ballot before heading to…
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, and Tolbert Scholarships Now Available
About the Scholarship The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, and Tolbert Scholarship is now open for applications. This scholarship was established by retired former school district superintendents: Frank Anthony from Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen from Dollarway, David Rainey from Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert from Warren. Each school district will award a $1,000 scholarship to support students from…
Warren City Council Approves Five-Year Franchise Agreement with GFL Environmental for Garbage Collection
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council approved a five-year exclusive franchise agreement with GFL Environmental for residential and commercial garbage collection during a special called meeting Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Warren Council Chambers inside the Warren Municipal Building. Under the agreement, residents will begin seeing garbage pickup one day per week by…
Hermitage Weight Lifting Team Competes at Monticello Meet
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District recently celebrated a milestone as the Hermitage Weight Lifting Team competed in its first competition at Monticello. According to a post from the district on February 21, school officials expressed pride in the team’s performance, noting that the athletes are “doing excellent in all areas” during the Monticello…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Finalizes Spring Event Plans at February Meeting
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — Members of Re-New-ing Edinburg met February 17 at the New Edinburg Community Center to review business matters and finalize plans for several upcoming spring events. President Trenna Kemp called the meeting to order. The January minutes were reviewed, with one correction noted in the Upcoming Events section. The date for the…
Bradley County Under Burn Ban Effective March 2
WARREN, Ark. – A burn ban is now in effect for all of Bradley County as of March 2. The ban prohibits outdoor burning due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. Residents are asked to refrain from burning debris, brush, or other materials until the ban is lifted. Officials encourage the public…
Woodlawn Cubing Team Wins SEARK Competition; Reed Takes Top Individual Honor
MONTICELLO – The Woodlawn Cubing Team claimed first place Friday morning at the SEARK Education Cooperative Rubik’s Cubing Competition in Monticello, turning in an impressive team performance against regional competitors. According to the Woodlawn School District, the team solved 25 cubes in 4 minutes and 34 seconds to secure the top overall finish in the…
UAM-CTM Practical Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate for 3rd Straight Year
MCGEHEE, Ark. — The 2025 graduates of the Practical Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology–McGehee (UAM-CTM) recently achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). This marks the 3rd consecutive year that all graduates have passed the exam on their first attempt. The…