CASSCOE — As the old adage states, the dogwoods are blooming, so the crappie are biting. With that, spring is a great time to fill a cooler full of slabs. With a statewide limit of 30 crappie, a few good days of spring fishing can yield many meals for friends and family. While crappie is…
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Leach hits for cycle in Hogs’ wild win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second season in a row, a Razorback has hit for the cycle against UCA. Dylan Leach hammered two home runs while hitting for the cycle in No. 2 Arkansas’ wild 21-9 win over UCA on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorback catcher finished his career night at the plate…
Avoid these mistakes in the turkey woods
LITTLE ROCK — Col. Brad Young isn’t just chief of law enforcement for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, he’s a dyed-in-the-wool hunter who was introduced to the turkey woods by his grandfather when he was 7 years old. During more than 30 years in the turkey woods, he’s learned quite a few tricks through…
Mitchell Twins Pick Arkansas Basketball
FAYETTEVILLE – Makhel (6-10, 245) and Makhi (6-9, 230) Mitchell, twins who played at Rhode Island last season, have signed with the Arkansas men’s basketball program, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced. (Note: first names are pronounced Ma-kale and Ma-KAI.) The Mitchells ranked 1-2 in both scoring, rebounding and blocked shots for the Rams this…
Warren High School fire may have originated near a thermostat
According to a release from the Warren School District, the fire that happened Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Auxiliary Gym “possibly originated at a thermostat.” The investigation is still underway to determine the exact cause. “We are awaiting more in depth conclusions from the investigators,” the statement reads. More info will be provided as…
Anthony Ruta promoted to Razorback Basketball Assistant Coach
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After serving three years as the Razorback men’s basketball director of operations, Anthony Ruta has been promoted to assistant coach, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman announced today. “We are excited and fortunate to have Anthony make this progression on our staff,” Musselman said. “His tireless work ethic and overall basketball knowledge led…
Lady Jacks score eight to secure important conference win
WARREN, Ark. – Goals were aplenty Tuesday evening as the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club dealt 4A East Conference opponent Little Rock-Mills an emphatic defeat by the final of 8-1 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Senior striker Bailey Herring opened Warren’s account just six minutes…
Getting Ready For Easter
Jesus, God’s Son came to our world more than 2,000 years ago. He embarked on the greatest “rescue mission” of all time. Jesus came to show us what God was like and how life should be lived. Some gladly welcomed Him, while others rejected His message and pushed Him away. Eventually His jealous critics framed…
Late half conceded goals trouble Lumberjacks in tie with LR-Mills
WARREN, Ark. – A late equalizer left the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club and the Little Rock-Mills Comets each with a share of the spoils Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022, as the teams finished with a 2-2 tie at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: The…
Billy Carroll Chalk, 1947-2022
Billy Carroll Chalk, age 75 of Ladelle, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at home. He was born January 6, 1947, in Yell County, Arkansas, to the late Robert Chalk and Emma Willis Chalk. He was a retired logger for Steve Bolin Logging. Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising the best garden around.In addition…
Barbara Jo “Jodie” Dawson, 1936-2022
Barbara Jo “Jodie” Dawson, age 85 of Dallas, GA formally of Fountain Hill, AR passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Dallas, GA. She was born December 4, 1936 in Monticello, AR to the late Oscar Dawkins and Arra Hogue Dawkins. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello, AR. Other than…
Baseball Jacks drop Monday game to Camden Fairview
The Warren Lumberjack Baseball team, competing for a conference championship, hosted the Camden Fairview Cardinals at Lumberjack Field, Monday, April 4, 2022. Camden is a class 5A school and Warren is Class 4A. However, the two schools compete in the same conference for spring sports as designated by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Jacks fell…
Southark announces multiple area students inducted into honor society
More than two dozen students were inducted into the South Arkansas Community College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society recently. The Alpha Gamma Iota Chapter inducted new members Lindsey Downs of Stamps; Laura Ebey, Lexi Pyle, Sandra Shanks and Holly Hulet of Magnolia; Keisha Hardiman and Chantry Ross of Camden; Christel Heath…
Trailer for Arkansas-shot film “Chariot” released
The trailer for a new Arkansas-shot film has officially dropped. Written and directed by Adam Sigal, “Chariot” stars John Malkovich, Thomas Mann, Rosa Salazar, Shane West, and Scout Taylor-Compton. A dark comedy sci-fi film, “Chariot” was filmed in Arkansas in early 2021. In the film, the process of reincarnation is overseen by a corporation, and…
Arkansas 4-H offers 2 camps to introduce youngsters to overnight camping — with parent or guardian
FERNDALE, Ark. — The Arkansas 4-H program is offering three-day camps meant to introduce children as young as 5 to the joys of camping — along with their parent or guardian. These camps are open to both Arkansas 4-H members and non-members: State Camp which has two sessions from July 7-9 and July 10-12. Cloverbud…
Mt. Carmel hosting taco salad sale Friday
Mt Carmel Baptist Church WMU Department will hold a Taco Salad Sale Friday, April 8, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until sold out. The Cost is $8.00 each. To purchase visit 510 N. Walnut St. April 8. Please come to the rear of the building. You may call ahead to 870.820.4496 or 870.820.5231 to place…
Jefferson Regional opens ENT clinic, welcomes new physician
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to welcome Otolaryngologist Joel Link, M.D., who will be seeing patients at the new Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Dr. Link received his medical degree from Oral Roberts University School of Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He then completed residencies in General Surgery…
Local voters meet candidates during political forum ahead of May 24 primary
WARREN, Ark. – A large crowd came to hear from local and statewide candidates for upcoming elections at the Bradley County Courthouse Monday night. The event was sponsored by Bradley County Republican Party but it was also attended by one Democratic candidate and several nonpartisan judicial candidates. County Judge Klay McKinney gave the welcome and…
WHS Chess team takes top spots in local tournament
Congratulations to the WHS Chess team and their coach Billy Reed. Ivan Pahuamba(right) placed 1st overall and Alex Ayala(left) placed 3rd overall at the 2022 SEARK Education Cooperative Chess Tournament Monday, April 4, 2022 at Monticello. Maxx McGaha(middle) is also a member of the WHS Chess team.
Hermitage Easter egg hunt to feature food vendors and a bounce house
Hermitage will host a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the City Park in Hermitage. Volunteers have been working tirelessly to finalize the fun for a number of events taking place at the community gathering. “We are excited to announce Survival Flight will be flying in and we will…
Local Retired Teachers organization hears program from state legislators
State Representative Jeff Wardlaw and State Senator Ben Gilmore spoke to the Bradley County retired teachers organization during the groups regular meeting Monday, April 4, 2022. The two legislators talked to the group about health insurance issues facing retired educators and state employees. Representative Wardlaw, who is also a local firefighter, spoke briefly about the…