End of summer State Police patrols aimed at impaired drivers

Arkansas motorists will begin to see more Arkansas State Troopers, sheriff’s deputies and local police on patrol later this week. The increased presence of law enforcement officers on state highways and local roads is part of a joint mission with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) to stop impaired driving. Beginning…

Council updated on status of Warren sales tax revenue

During the August meeting of the Warren City Council, the council members were updated on the status of the City’s monthly and annual sales tax revenues.  Sales tax receipts are usually a reflection of the health of the local economy.  Many factors determine why sales taxes are up or down, but it is a key component watched closely by city…

Class of 2023 seniors celebrate their final first day of school

The Class of 2023 at both Warren High School and Hermitage High School gathered together Monday morning in their respective communities to celebrate their final first day of school. The Warren group gathered at the Warren Baseball/Softball Complex, while the Hermitage seniors took a photo in front of Hermitage High. Monday, August 15, 2022 was…

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund accepting Spring 2023 scholarship applications

Bradley County, Ark. (Aug. 15, 2022) — Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, or ASPSF, is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2023 semester at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.  ASPSF awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents living in Arkansas who are attending college or obtaining technical training. We assist both…

Chapel Woods donates school supplies to Eastside

Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation donated school supplies to Eastside Elementary School on Monday. The items included backpacks, airbuds, colors, hand sanitizers and crayon boxes. Shown, from left, are Eastside secretary Becky Walsh, Chapel Woods resident Debbie Halbrook and Chapel Woods admissions and marketing director Lateasha Franklin. Photo by Tim Kessler.

UAM transfer student enrollment sees significant increase, scholarships still available

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced that transfer student enrollment for fall 2022 is trending higher than last fall. Data currently indicates a 66% increase in transfer students enrolled for the fall 2022 semester as compared to this time last year. “The increase in transfer students is an exciting…

Online bake sale and auction to be held Friday to help with baby’s hospital expenses

An online bake sale and auction is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2022 to help support baby Charlotte Wilkerson and her parents Elise and Conner Wilkerson of Hermitage. Baby Charlotte was born at 30 weeks with one kidney and was flown to the NICU in Birmingham, Alabama. The proceeds of this bake sale & auction…

Volunteers needed for new Jersey Rural Fire Department

The new Jersey Rural Fire Department (JRFD) will have an orgizational meeting at Shady Grove Baptist Church, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. Jersey Rural includes Moro Bay, Hilo, Lanark and Gravelridge. Once fully established, they hope to support currently established Fire departments in both Bradley and Calhoun Counties. They need volunteers for the following positions:…

Catch up on routine vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month

LITTLE ROCK — As the new school year kicks off, one of the best ways families can protect themselves from illness is to ensure they’re up to date on vaccinations. This August, Arkansans can participate in National Immunization Awareness Month by contacting their doctors and scheduling routine vaccinations.   Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor and health…