DREW COUNTY, Ark. — On May 13, 2026, a Drew County jury convicted Jimmie L. Foster of Dermott on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation conducted by the Arkansas State Police. The incident occurred Friday, May 17, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., when Arkansas State…
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Reminder: Hermitage to Host City Clean Up Day on May 16
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Residents of Hermitage will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items during a citywide clean up event scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The all-day event will take place at the Hermitage Community Center, where two 30-yard dumpsters will be available for public use. The clean up effort is designed…
Warren Soccer Teams See Seasons End In 4A State Playoffs
HARRISON, Ark. — Warren’s boys and girls soccer teams saw their seasons come to an end Thursday in the opening round of the 4A State Playoffs in Harrison. This game report is brought to you by The Lumberjacks battled Dardanelle in a close first-round match before falling 3-2. The Lady Jacks also opened state tournament…
Pink Tomato Festival Releases Official 2026 Festival T-Shirt Design
WARREN, Ark. — With the 70th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival now just weeks away, festival organizers have officially unveiled the design for the 2026 festival T-shirt. The newly released shirt features a vintage-inspired design centered around several recognizable Bradley County and festival traditions, including the Bradley County Courthouse, carnival rides, tractors, classic pickup…
Wolfpack MC Warren to Host Juneteenth Motorcycle Show and Sound Competition in Wilmar
WILMAR, Ark. — Wolfpack MC Warren is set to host a Juneteenth Motorcycle Show and Sound Competition on Saturday, June 20, in Wilmar, Arkansas. The event is scheduled from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and will welcome motorcycle clubs and social clubs from around the region. Organizers say first- and second-place trophies will be awarded…
Wardlaw’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Sends Warren Past Clinton in 4A State Tournament Opener
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks opened the 4A State Softball Tournament with a dramatic 6-2 extra-inning victory over Clinton Thursday in Nashville, using a grand slam from Charlee Wardlaw to seal the win and advance to the quarterfinal round. This game report is brought to you by The game was tied 2-2 entering…
BCMC’s Tiffany White Speaks to Rotary About Hospital’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, May 12 inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church at noon for its first meeting of May. The group heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Kylon Cross and Anna Arroyo to start things off. Rotarian Marnette George introduced her program of Bradley County Medical Center’s Marketing…
Reminder: Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 16 at Bradley County Park
WARREN, Ark.- The Great Outdoors Youth Day will be held Saturday, May 16, at Bradley County Park in Warren. The event is open to youth ages 5 to 14, and parents are also encouraged to attend. Youth under age 9 will be required to have a parent present. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed…
Woodlawn Advances to 2A State Quarterfinals With 11-1 Win Over Sloan-Hendrix
FORREST CITY, Ark. – The Woodlawn Bears opened the 2A State Baseball Playoffs with a dominant 11-1 victory over Sloan-Hendrix on Thursday in Forrest City, advancing to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament. Woodlawn broke the game open with a five-run second inning and never looked back, improving behind strong pitching and timely hitting.…
Becker Hits For Cycle As Monticello Advances In 4A State Tournament
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Monticello Lady Billies opened the 4A State Softball Tournament with a dominant 10-1 victory over Heber Springs on Thursday in Nashville, powered by a historic performance from Bliss Becker and a strong outing in the circle from Addi Frazer. Becker hit for the cycle in the win, finishing 4-for-4 with four…
Rauls Throws No-Hitter as Woodlawn Opens 2A State Tournament With Win Over East Poinsett County
PALESTINE, Ark. — Laci Rauls delivered a dominant performance in the circle Thursday as the Woodlawn Lady Bears opened the 2A State Softball Tournament with a 6-0 victory over East Poinsett County. Rauls tossed a complete-game no-hitter, striking out 16 batters across seven innings while allowing four walks. She threw 116 pitches, including 67 strikes,…
Warren Branch Library to Host Free Hands-Only CPR Class June 4
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library will host a free Hands-Only CPR class on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the library, located at 115 W. Cypress in Warren. The event is part of the American Heart Association’s “Libraries with Heart” initiative and is designed to teach community members…
Drew Central Hires Joe Spatafora as Head Football Coach
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Drew Central School District has announced the hiring of Joe Spatafora as the new Head Football Coach of the Drew Central Pirates, according to a statement released by Drew Central Athletics. Spatafora brings an accomplished coaching résumé to Drew Central, compiling 179 career victories, 41 playoff wins, and two state football championships…
Warren High School Releases Graduation Ceremony Information for Class of 2026
WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School has released information regarding the upcoming graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026, which is scheduled for Monday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. inside Lumberjack Arena. According to information shared by Warren High School, doors to the arena will open at 6:15 p.m. and will be locked at 6:55…
Bradley County 4-H Members Advance to District O-Rama Competition
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County 4-H members recently competed in the annual 4-H County O-Rama competition, with several local students earning first-place finishes and advancing to district competition later this summer. According to information provided by the Bradley County Extension Office, 4-H O-Rama serves as the annual culmination of Arkansas 4-H project work and allows…
Arkansas turkey hunters post highest harvest in 20 years
Arkansas turkey hunters checked 13,591 turkeys during this year’s official turkey hunting season, which ended Sunday night. According to historical data, this is the highest spring turkey harvest since 2006. “Arkansas had a good amount of mature gobblers on the ground this year, thanks to conservative seasons during the last few years promoting high gobbler…
Warren Elementary students recognize National Hospital Week with artwork for Bradley County Medical Center
WARREN, Ark. — Warren Elementary School students are helping recognize National Hospital Week by creating artwork to be displayed at Bradley County Medical Center. According to a post shared by Warren Elementary School, the students’ drawings will be on display at the hospital for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy. The artwork includes messages thanking…
UAM Faculty Member Earns Prestigious ELA Lifetime Service Award
On April 29, Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, received the Carolyn Pittman Lifetime Service Award from the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (ACTELA). The award recognized Dr. Walter’s devotion to educators and students in Arkansas, her leadership of “The English Pub” newsletter and…
Hermitage High School Yearbook Earns Silver Level National Recognition
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Hermitage High School has earned the Silver Level National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 yearbook from Jostens, according to an announcement shared Tuesday by the Hermitage School District. The recognition honors the work of the school’s yearbook staff and adviser during the school year. In its announcement, the district…
Glenn Lansdale’s Final Children’s Book Set for Release
WARREN, Ark. — The final children’s book written by Warren native Glenn Lansdale is set to be released this week. The book, titled “Let’s Go Campin’!: Charlie Invites His Friends,” is scheduled for release on Amazon on Thursday, May 14. Robin Hollis, Lansdale’s mother, said Lansdale had finished writing the book just a few weeks…
Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation & Prayer Event held on Town Square
On the morning of May 8, 2026, community leaders, child welfare experts, church leaders and concerned citizens gathered on the Warren Town Square in support of children in foster care in Bradley County. The event was collaboratively developed by The CALL in Southeast Arkansas, CASA of the 10th Judicial District and the Division of Children and Family Services as an initiative to raise…