An Easter event was discussed by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board on Monday at the Bradley County Economic Development Corp. building. Special events chairwoman Julie Hamilton said an Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. April 9 at Warren City Park. Businesses will be asked to donate candy, which may be…
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Hogue named state consultant to Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association
MONTICELLO, Ark.— Heidi Hogue, associate professor of nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been selected to serve a two-year term as a state consultant on the board of directors of the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association (ANSA). Hogue joined the UAM nursing faculty in 2013. She earned a Bachelor of Science in…
Karen Belin to seek reelection as Bradley County Clerk
I am seeking re-election as County Clerk of Bradley County. This term was met with the challenge of dealing with COVID, which required adjustments in handling regular office duties outside of the building, while trying to continue to provide service to County residents. County offices were modified to allow employees safe contact with individuals while…
Warren arrest report for February 7-14, 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. Michael Ray Berryman / 741 S Maple St, Monticello, AR / DOB 10-4-82 / warrant on 2-7-22 Marvin Davis / 203 S Bradley, Warren, AR / DOB 10-5-67…
AEDC awards $502,838.41 to support wildlife education, improve school conservation programs
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 65 Arkansas counties. These grants are funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fines collected from hunting and…
WSD students complete projects celebrating Black History Month
Warren School District students across various grades have recently been learning more about and celebrating african-american history during February, Black History Month 2022. Eight grade teacher Ms. Jodi Taintor’s Warren Middle School students helped her create the above interactive bulletin board shaped like the Periodic Table and features famous African Americans. Students can use their…
JB’s Speedy Burger named Star City Chamber of Commerce February Business of the Month
The Star City Area Chamber of Commerce named JB’s Speedy Burger in Star City its February “Business of the Month,” February 14, 2022. Pictured are Devonte “Bunny” Darrough, Cheyenne Alvis, Holly McCool, Shannon Pickens, Kristi Sherrill, Christina Thomas, Tristian Lawson, and Chamber VP Jonathan Baugh. Not pictured: Patricia Lewis, Sherita Buckner, Pillar Harris, Jessica “Poola”…
Myrtis Lee Douglas, 1955-2022
Myrtis Lee Douglas, 66, of Warren, died February 4, 2022. Born June 26, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Frankie Wimberly. She worked as a nurse at LA County Hospital in Los Angeles, California for many years before retiring and returning to Arkansas. She received many awards for excellent care for…
Two vehicle accident in Bearden claims the life of one
BEARDEN, Ark. – A 67-year old woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 79 and Ouachita 203 in Bearden Thursday morning, February 10, 2022. According to the Arkansas State Police, 67-year old Sharon Garlington of Bearden, was driving a 2019 Nissan east on Ouachita 203 when she entered U.S.…
Friday night good vibes as Lady Jacks beat Watson Chapel
WARREN, Ark. – In a rematch of a closely contested first leg game in early February, Warren’s Lady Jack basketball team won round two over Watson Chapel Friday night, February 11, 2022 by the final of 36-28 at home in Warren. A relatively slow first half saw Warren’s women down 16-14 at the midway break.…
Watson Chapel deals Lumberjack men defeat Friday
WARREN, Ark. – Second place Watson Chapel handed the Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team a 68-22 loss in Warren Friday night, February 11, 2022. The Wildcats, who occupy second place currently in the 8-4A, just behind undefeated Magnolia, jumped out to an early 24-8 lead in the first quarter. They would not look back, as…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 2-11-22
On Monday, the 93rd General Assembly will convene at the State Capitol to address the budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Fiscal Sessions began after Arkansas voters approved what would become Amendment 86 in 2008. This will be the 7th Fiscal Session held in state history. Governor Asa Hutchinson is expected to address the General Assembly shortly after we…
Lumberjacks place 16 players on All 8-4A Conference list for 2021 football season
WARREN, Ark. – The undefeated Conference 8-4A Champion Warren Lumberjacks placed 16 players on the All 8-4A Conference list for the 2021 football season. Ten made first team All-Conference and six made second team. The 2021 Lumberjacks won the Conference title and went on to finish in the semi-finals of Class 4A, one game away…
England and Ramos closing in on three-point records at Hermitage, plus full week Hermit basketball report
HERMITAGE, Ark. – A busy week of Hermitage Hermit senior and junior basketball is in the books as the Hermits get set for the 8-1A District Tournament coming up next week in Bradley in Lafayette County, Arkansas. Early in the week the senior Lady Hermits dropped a game to the Bradley Bears 58-28. Coach Collin…
Birders benefit from waterfowl habitat program
LITTLE ROCK — Duck hunters aren’t the only people who know and appreciate the soul-stirring sight of thousands of ducks, geese and other migratory birds descending on open fields in the Arkansas Delta. Each year, birders and other wildlife-watching enthusiasts flock to wetlands during winter to catch a glimpse of these birds as they make…
Mask mandate lifted by Hermitage School District, plus other board news
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In a meeting attended by five of the seven board members Monday evening, February 7, 2022, the Hermitage School Board conducted routine monthly business and took action on several other items. After hearing a detailed report from Superintendent Dr. Tucker on the impact COVID has had on the District and the updated…
Gibson to Chair UA Board; Other Officers and Committees Set for Coming Year
LITTLE ROCK – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 26-27 regularly scheduled meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year. Gibson, other officers and members of a new slate of Board committees appointed by…
Four South Arkansas drivers license testing sites closed February 14-18
According to Troop F of the Arkansas State Police, testing sites in Fordyce, Rison, Warren, and Camden will be closed Monday, February 14 to Friday, February 18, 2022. For more information, contact Troop F of the Arkansas State Police at 870-226-3715.
Jack track season starts March 10
Warren High School released the 2022 Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack Track schedule February 10, 2022 with a senior meet scheduled at Warren April 14. The season sprints away March 10 at Camden. The senior District meet is set to be held in Camden April 27. The State track meet is set for May 3.
Bradley County under a burn ban
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As of February 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., Bradley County is now under a Burn Ban.
Teachers bring the outdoors into their classes with Project WILD
CABOT, Ark. – Teachers, homeschool coordinators and other educators can bring the outdoors into their classrooms with ready-to-teach materials, thanks to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Project WILD. When COVID-19 shut down schools across Arkansas, many people rediscovered the wonders of nature and took to exploring during those days with the kids. Now…