Monticello–Hospice Home Care, 30-year leader caring for hospice patients and families living in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, today announced that it has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, a premier award program in one of the top U.S. healthcare news publications. “We are thrilled that…
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Jefferson on Maxwell Award preseason watch list
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award. The Razorback quarterback is one of 85 players included on the watch list for the award presented annually to the best player in college football. Semifinalists for this year’s Maxwell Award will be announced Nov. 1, 2022,…
Three Razorbacks selected on day one of MLB Draft
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ Cayden Wallace, Peyton Pallette and Robert Moore were selected on day one of the 2022 MLB Draft. All three Razorbacks were picked up in the second round on Sunday night. Wallace was selected No. 49 overall by the Kansas City Royals, while Pallette went No. 62 overall to the Chicago White…
Warren arrest report for July 11-18, 2022
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Aletha Broughton / 617 McCauley, Warren, AR / DOB 1-2-65 / warrants on 7-11-22 Joshua Parker / 726 N Slemons Apt 2, Monticello, AR / DOB 8-4-79 /…
Howard Melvin Davis, 1952-2022
Howard Melvin Davis, 69, of Jersey, died July 3, 2022. Born August 16, 1952, he was a son of the late Roscoe and Francis Davis. He attended Hermitage Public School and went on to attend Job Corp in San Diego, California. He was a faithful employee at Curley Cathey’s, working as a mechanic for over…
Moro Bay State Park’s Paul Butler presents Library program to summer reading students
Park Ranger Paul Butler from Moro Bay State Park was the presenter for Mrs. Christy’s group, ages three to six this week during the Warren Branch Library’s summer reading program. He brought Arby the Alligator and all the kids got the opportunity to pet him. They learned some really cool facts like that the top…
Attention Medicaid recipients
This week we want to remind Arkansans who receive Medicaid coverage to make sure their contact information is up to date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government temporarily stopped some Medicaid requirements and conditions. This was done to help keep people with Medicaid from losing their health coverage during the pandemic. However, Arkansas will…
LifeTouch Hospice holds meet and greet at BCMC
LifeTouch Hospice held a meet and greet Thursday afternoon at BCMC in honor of their new office inside the hospital. The LifeTouch employees prepared cookies and punch and were able to meet a number of the Bradley County Medical Center Staff.
Lake Monticello’s refill progressing
Kristofor Nault, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s supervisor for its Fisheries district office in Monticello, reports that the renovated Lake Monticello is refilling, slowly but surely. The aerial image he sent along also shows that more than a quarter of the surface bed is now covered in water after the draining of Lake Monticello…
LIHEAP application period begins July 25
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have announced residents can begin submitting applications Monday, July 25 for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities. LIHEAP is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is…
Remember the 3 R’s when boating on a river
LITTLE ROCK – The heat of summer often leads anglers to large rivers and the promise of large catfish and an extended period of fish activity thanks to current keeping surface water moving and slightly cooler than in backwaters and reservoirs. But traveling on a river like the Arkansas can be a daunting task for…
Boozman celebrates groundbreaking of National Desert Storm Desert Shield Memorial
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) celebrated the groundbreaking of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial on Thursday. “One day a memorial will stand in this location as a symbol of reverence to and respect for the veterans and their families, and help teach future generations about this important moment in our nation’s tradition of…
Immanuel Baptist Church throws weekend VBS Kick-off event at the Warren City Park
Last Sunday, July 10, 2022, Immanuel Baptist Church of Warren hosted a VBS Kick-off celebration event at the Warren City Park. The event featured fun inflatables, a cookout, and music. The event was free to anyone wishing to attend. The event was held ahead of Immanuel’s summer vacation Bible school which ran through Thursday evening,…
Hermitage hires new soccer coaches
During the monthly meeting of the Hermitage School Board, held July 11, 2022 the board voted to hire Cody Jones as Boys’ Head Soccer Coach and to serve as the soccer AD. Mr. Jones will also fill the position of assistant girls soccer coach. The board then voted to approve Tim Whitney as Head Girls…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture increases wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties
LITTLE ROCK, AR – With hot, dry conditions throughout the state, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has increased the wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties over the past two weeks. Twelve counties in Northwest Arkansas were raised to the “high” risk level, and the remaining counties were rated as being at…
Easy Money Trading Post holds ribbon-cutting under new ownership
Easy Money Trading Post held a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday to celebrate a change in ownership. Nikki King is the new owner. The store is a pawn shop and also sells new scooters and four-wheelers. Located at 304 S. Martin, it is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.…
“Obey the sign or pay the fine”; Speed enforcement operation readied
Speeding violations on Arkansas roadways continue to rise and law enforcement officers across the state plan to ban together in a united operation under the banner, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The two-week crackdown directed at speeders begins Monday, July 18th. “It’s an acknowledged fact, as a motor vehicle speed increases, so do…
Two-car accident occurs Wednesday evening south of Warren
A two-vehicle accident was reported about 6 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Arkansas 8-East and U.S. 63. A Kia Sorento and a Ford Explorer collided nearly head-on. Multiple people were injured and were transported to hospitals by two EASI ambulances. Warren Fire Department, Warren Police Department, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department and Arkansas State Police…
FBC Warren Christian School students take part in SEACBEC professional development day
FBC Warren Christian School students recently assisted with a Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math Professional Development at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Wednesday, July 13. Students were interviewed by teacher participants to help them understand how children think about mathematics. This training will help teachers plan and execute better math instruction. Instructor Emily Harvey…
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Jacks’ preseason work continues at Malvern 7-on-7
Preseason preparations continue for the Warren Lumberjacks as they traveled to Malvern Wednesday for the Malvern 7-on-7 tournament. The Jacks won game one 21-14 over Hot Springs, but dropped game two to Hot Springs Lakeside by the final of 28-21. The orange and black took down Little Rock Catholic in game three in a tight…