Ira Wayne (Sonny) Bethea age 84, of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at the St Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 1st, 1941 in Hilo, AR a son of the late Ras Bethea and Mable Hoyle Bethea. Sonny graduated from Hermitage High School in 1958. After high school, he…
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Warren, Hermitage students earn honors at UAM for Fall 2025
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Students from Warren, Hermitage and surrounding south Arkansas communities were among those recognized for academic excellence at the University of Arkansas at Monticello during the Fall 2025 semester, earning placement on either the Dean’s List or Chancellor’s List. According to the university, students named to these lists achieved high academic standing during…
Monday high to climb to mid-70s
Monday Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15…
Late January duck estimate in Arkansas falls short of 2025’s count
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists beat the winter storm for as much surveying as possible in the final January aerial waterfowl survey of the season. The four fliers were able to cover the Arkansas Delta, the Arkansas River Valley and most of southwest Arkansas before the snow-and-ice storm began arriving Jan.…
Lady Jacks Stay Perfect in 8-4A With Second Win Over Watson Chapel
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks delivered one of their biggest wins of the season Friday night, knocking off Watson Chapel 61-54 on the road to complete a season sweep of the Lady Wildcats and remain unbeaten in conference play. This game report is brought to you by Warren improved to 22-2 overall…
Jacks Fall at Watson Chapel
WATSON CHAPEL, Ark. — The Warren Lumberjacks faced a challenging road test Friday night, falling 52-30 to the Watson Chapel Wildcats in conference play. The loss moves Warren to 3-12 overall and 2-3 in league action. This game report is brought to you by Despite the final margin, the Lumberjacks continued to compete throughout the…
Charlee Wardlaw named State Farm Lady Jacks of the Game vs. Monticello
Congratulations to Charlee Wardlaw for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs. Monticello. She recorded 5 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in the win. Charlee has brought non-stop effort, toughness and energy on both ends of the floor in every game all season! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY…
Tayshawn Edwards named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Monticello
Congratulations to Tayshawn Edwards for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Monticello. He was 3/7 from the field with 7 points, including a 3 pointer. He also had relentless effort on the defensive end which forced several turnovers! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Caroline Harton named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Crossett
Congratulations to Caroline Harton for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs. Crossett! Caroline is an elite passer, creating opportunities for her teammates and keeping the offense flowing. She also battled on the boards and was a solid rebounder, making winning plays on both ends of the floor. Against Crossett, she had…
Josiah Steen named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Crossett
Congratulations to Josiah Steen for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs Crossett! He had 15 points on 7 for 12 shooting, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Bradley County early voting starts Feb. 17 ahead of March 3 primary elections
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Elections will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast ballots ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3. In Bradley County, early voting will be available at the Bradley County Courthouse. Voters may cast ballots in…
Arkansas State’s Menachem Chen Set for Winter Olympics with Israel Bobsled Team
JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas will be represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, by a standout athlete with deep ties to the state. Menachem Chen, a junior thrower on the Arkansas State University track and field team, has earned a spot on the Israel bobsled team and will compete in…
Hembree, Fellows Selected to East All-Star Football Roster
WARREN, Ark. — Two Warren High School football players have been recognized among the state’s top high school athletes. Warren seniors Bleyze Fellows and Braxton Hembree were named to the East All-Star football roster, which was announced this week by the Arkansas Activities Association. Fellows earned All-Star honors as a standout wide receiver for the…
UAM Accounting Society Offers Free Tax Filing Services in February
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Accounting Society at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) events on the first three Saturdays in February. These services provide the community with the opportunity to have simple tax returns completed and filed at no cost. On February 7, February 14 and February 21, VITA…
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Give old decoys new life with AGFC
LITTLE ROCK — As February closes the door on another Arkansas duck season, all that’s left for many hunters is to pack up the decoys they’ve hunted over all season and sort out the ones that will stay in next season’s spread. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking all hunters to consider donating…
LifeShare Blood Drive at BCMC Scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center is happy to announce there will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E Central Street across from the hospital. This crucial event aims to support local hospitals and…
Sydney Ferrell Named to Fall 2025 Dean’s List
LITTLE ROCK, AR (02/04/2026)– Sydney Ferrell of Warren, Arkansas, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Dean’s List recognized over 1,900 students with superior academic performances at the end of the semester. To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock…
Lumberjacks Win at the Buzzer as Colton Steen’s Putback Lifts Warren Past Monticello, 53-51
WARREN, Ark. — Colton Steen’s buzzer-beating putback capped a wild finish Tuesday night as the Warren Lumberjacks edged the Monticello Billies, 53-51, in one of the most thrilling games of the season at Lumberjack Arena. This game report is brought to you by With the win, Warren improved to 3-11 overall and 2-2 in Conference…
Lady Jacks Handle Monticello, Stay Perfect in Conference Play
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks continued their strong run Tuesday night, pulling away for a 63-48 home win over the Monticello Lady Billies to improve to 21-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by Warren set the tone early and never trailed after a blistering opening…
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Announce Closing of Merger of Equals
Press release by Rayonier, originally published February 2, 2026 WILDLIGHT, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) today announced the closing of its merger with PotlatchDeltic Corporation. The combined company owns over four million acres of geographically diverse timberland in the United States, and operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, residential and commercial real estate developments,…