The following is from the Hermitage School District: The Hermitage School District will be closed on Monday ,September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Students and Staff will return on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Everyone have a safe holiday.
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Volleyball Drops Home Opener to Arkansas-Fort Smith
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team returned home Tuesday evening for a non-conference matchup with Arkansas-Fort Smith. FIRST SET (25-18 UAFS, UAFS leads 1-0) The two teams traded points throughout the opening set, with Arkansas-Monticello holding several early advantages behind kills from Sophia Grubbs, Summer Stephens, and Isabella Garcia. Arkansas-Fort…
Warren High School announces 2026-27 Homecoming Court
WARREN — The Warren School District announced the 2026-27 Warren High School Homecoming Court on Tuesday. Blythe Callaway has been named this year’s Homecoming Queen. The 2026-27 Warren High School Homecoming Court includes: Warren High School’s Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, when the Warren Lumberjacks host the Hamburg Lions.
Warren Branch Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month in September
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Warren Branch Library is joining libraries across the country in reminding residents that one small card can open the door to a wide range of opportunities. This year’s campaign carries the musical theme, “A library card hits all the right notes!” The Warren Branch Library, part of…
HSD Thanks Entergy for Providing Breakfast
The following is a press release from the Hermitage School District: Thank you Entergy for greeting our Elementary students this morning with stickers and providing our staff with breakfast. The Hermitage Elementary was awarded the “Entergy Arkansas Back to School 2026” Micro Grant to assist Elementary students and support initiatives such as school supplies and…
Bradley County Fair holding rib fundraiser ahead of September fair activities
The Bradley County Fair is holding a rib fundraiser to help support this year’s fair, with a limited number of racks available through pre-sale only. Racks of ribs are being sold for $25 each and will be available for pickup on Friday, September 11, during the afternoon at the Bradley County Fairgrounds. Organizers said those…
New Edinburg, County Line fire departments conduct annual water shuttle training
Members of the New Edinburg and County Line volunteer fire departments took part in water shuttle operations Friday night and Saturday as part of their annual training. The training gave firefighters an opportunity to practice moving and supplying large quantities of water, an important skill for departments responding to fires in rural areas where fire…
Hermit Huddle donates new welcome signs to City of Hermitage
New welcome signs are greeting visitors to Hermitage following a community-supported project funded by Hermit Huddle. The City of Hermitage announced the addition of the signs Thursday, Aug. 28, thanking Hermit Huddle for purchasing them and recognizing Ronny Bethea for his role in helping make the project possible. The new signs feature imagery closely associated…
Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers
As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. Whether casting for bass or enjoying a quiet late-evening cruise under the stars, a night on The Natural State’s reservoirs offers cooler temperatures and peaceful, uncrowded lakes. However, navigating after sundown brings hidden…
Grandfather Finds Gorgeous 2.29-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – Barry G. Smith, of Germantown, Tennessee, recently visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park, where he discovered a stunning canary yellow diamond in the park’s ancient volcanic soil.Smith arrived at the park on Sunday, August 16, with his wife and two granddaughters, Sage and Juniper. Planning a fun week of exploring Arkansas…
McGaha captures individual title at Magnolia Country Club
Warren High School golfer Rett McGaha claimed individual honors Monday afternoon at Magnolia Country Club, finishing in first place and continuing a strong start to the season. McGaha topped the field by three strokes to secure the individual championship for the Lumberjacks. The victory adds another strong showing for McGaha, who has already emerged as…
Lassiter, Young Claim 2026 Warren Country Club Championships
Hayden Lassiter and Deno Young have been crowned champions following the 2026 Warren Country Club Club Championship. Lassiter captured the 2026 Club Championship, while Young earned the title of 2026 Senior Club Champion.
Volleyball to Host Arkansas-Fort Smith in Home Opener
| Ryan Tow, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello Volleyball team is set to host the Lions of Arkansas-Fort Smith on Tuesday for the 2026 Home Opener. The Blossoms are coming off a five-set thriller in the Mulerider Invitational to win their final game of the tournament over…
AGFC Preparing Dove Fields for Opening Weekend
With Arkansas’s dove hunting season opening in a little more than a week, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff are sweating the details on public land statewide to prepare hunting opportunities for doves across many wildlife management areas. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Although a handful of the most popular areas are…
Irma Lasiter James
Irma Joy Lasiter James age 77 of Monticello, AR went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at her home. She was born March 17th, 1949 in Wilmar, AR to the late Howard Lasiter and Mary Johns Lasiter. Also preceding her in death are brothers Marvin Lasiter, Ben Lasiter and Charles Lasiter. Irma…
Wanda MacNeil
Wanda Divine MacNeil, age 74, of Mayflower, AR passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at home. She was born on January 19, 1952 in Warren, AR to the late Donald Divine and Lottie Trammell Divine. Wanda was a data manager at UAMS for many years, a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ…
Lois Ivey Pemberton
Lois Ivey Pemberton, age 65, of Warren, AR passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at The Woods of Monticello in Monticello, AR. She was born on October 20, 1960 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Travis Ivey and Elois Mann Ivey. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Lois was a CNA who loved…
Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary Donates Display Racks to Historical Museum
The Bradley County Historical Museum has received two new quilt and display racks thanks to a donation from the Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary. Museum officials thanked the Auxiliary for its generosity, noting that the racks have already been put to use displaying pieces of local history. Photos shared by the museum show the new…
Jody A. Webb
Jody A. Webb, 59, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home in Shreveport on August 22, 2026, after a long battle with Appendiceal Cancer/Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. Jody was born April 5, 1967, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Jackie (Webb) Pardue (nee Johnson). He grew up in Louisiana and Arkansas and attended college at the University…
2026 Bradley County Fair Schedule of Events
The 2026 Bradley County Fair is set for Wednesday, September 9 through Saturday, September 12. Below is the full schedule of events. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Thursday, September 10, 2026 Friday, September 11, 2026 Saturday, September 12, 2026 See you at the fair! Fun • Family • Tradition
Tailgating is Back for the 2026 Weevil Football Season!
Ryan Tow, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Tailgating is Back for the 2026 Weevil Football Season! MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans for tailgating during the 2026 football season. The Weevils are back in action next week, hosting the Savage Storm of Southeastern Oklahoma State for the…