WARREN, Ark. – The Eagle Democrat, Warren’s hard-copy newspaper, will cease publication next Wednesday, March 30, 2022 according to an article published in today’s March 23 edition. The closing will bring to an end one of the oldest businesses in Bradley County. Published since 1885, The Eagle Democrat has served the community of Warren and…
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Betty Jo Smith, 1942-2022
Betty Jo Smith age 79 departed the world for her heavenly home on Monday, March 21st 2022 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born Monday, June 22nd, 1942 in Monticello, AR, a daughter of the late Grady Lawson and Beulah Thomas Lawson. She was a housewife and homemaker, she worked…
State Representative Jeff Wardlaw speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, March 22 at the First United Methodist Church. Rotarian and State Representative for District 8 Jeff Wardlaw presented his own program to the group. Representative Wardlaw gave an update on what the Arkansas House of Representatives accomplished during the latest session. Wardlaw touched on…
Tammy Lynne Franks Adair, 1970-2022
Tammy Lynne Franks Adair, age 51 years, of Rye, AR died Friday, March 18, 2022 at home in Rye, AR.She was born November 28, 1970 in Decatur, Illinois, a daughter of Jerry Comer of Iuka, MS and Kathy Franks of Arthur, IL. She worked for several years in the fast-food industry before moving into automotive…
Arbor Day celebration April 29 in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club has announced the 2022 Arbor Day celebration for Warren and Bradley County will be held on Friday, April 29th. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and will be held at the Warren City Park. The public is invited to attend. National Arbor Day is always scheduled…
Governor Hutchinson declares March 20-26 as Arkansas Agriculture Week and March as Arkansas Peanut Month
LITTLE ROCK, AR – During a ceremony today at the State Capitol, Governor Hutchinson joined agriculture leaders and industry partners in declaring March 20 – 26 as Arkansas Agriculture Week and March as Peanut Month in Arkansas. The proclamations highlight the agriculture industry as a whole, the state’s peanut industry, and the value both contribute…
Rain storm brings isolated flooding, remainder of the week looks mostly sunny
WARREN, Ark. – South Arkansas sustained a large rain storm Monday night into Tuesday midday, with rainfall amounts climbing near four to six inches in some locations as of 1:48 p.m. Multiple creeks in the Warren area overflowed their banks, with isolated instances of flash flooding. No major issues in Warren have been reported at…
Rep. Wardlaw tours Agriculture Building renovations at UAM
MONTICELLO, Ark. – On Friday, March 18, Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, R-Hermitage, visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus to view progress on renovations to the Agriculture Building, which began in February 2022. Wardlaw was instrumental in gathering supplemental funding to renovate the Agriculture Building, helping to secure $250,000 from Gov. Asa Hutchinson. “With…
Volunteers jump in to help with Bradley County Chamber’s April Easter egg hunt
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce volunteers Elizabeth McKinney, Livi McKinney, Emily Harton, Dawson Harton, and Caroline Harton help stuff Easter eggs for the Chamber’s Easter egg hunt set to take place in April. Photo courtesy of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce.
Alan Watt, 1977-2022
Alan Watt age 44, of Rye, AR, died Friday, March 18th, 2022 as a result of a work-related accident. He was born October 23rd, 1977 in Bastrop, LA, a son of Charlie Watt and Kathy Washam Watt, Rison, AR. Alan was a general mechanic for Evergreen Packaging in Pine Bluff, AR, a member of Harmony…
Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Jofrances Marquez, Jr
CROSSETT, Ark. – Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Jofrances Marquez, Jr. to their team. A native of the Philippines, Dr. Marquez received his medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency program at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan in 2014…
Hermitage School Board conducts regular monthly business
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School Board met for its March meeting Monday, March 14, 2022. Normal reports and business were acted upon . Superintendent Dr. Tucker reported on the status of the American Rescue Plan funds and other ongoing projects and programs. The board then approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, the grade 9-12 science…
Brenda Carolyn Stuard, 1965-2022
Brenda Carolyn Stuard, age 56 of Warren, AR passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born November 29, 1965 in Warren, AR to the late Floyd Dale Stuard and Carolyn Ann Richardson Stuard. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Other than her parents she…
Big crowd attends 29th Annual Fall Warren Open Equipment and Farm Auction
WARREN, Ark. – A large crowd was in attendance Saturday, March 19, 2022 for the 29th Annual “Fall Warren Open” Equipment and Farm Auction held by Tony Cathey Auctions in Warren. Items available included dozers, backhoes, farm tractors, 4 wheelers, trailers, boats, campers, trucks, hay equipment and more.
Warren arrest report for March 14-21, 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. Ricky Hampton / 919 St. James, Warren, AR / DOB 6-1-70 / Warrant Omaha, NB on 3-14-22 Demario Blueford / 116 N. Watson St, Warren, AR / DOB…
Upwards of four to six inches of rain expected in South Arkansas Monday night into Tuesday
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WARREN, Ark. – Multiple South Arkansas counties, including Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln, and Calhoun, are currently under a flood watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon as the potential for excessive rainfall is in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, most of Bradley, Cleveland, and Calhoun Counties could receive between three to four…
Warren earns Tree City USA recognition for its commitment to urban forestry
LINCOLN, Neb. – Warren, Arkansas was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Warren achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: forming a tree board or department, creating a tree-care ordinance, having an annual community forestry budget of…
Hogs hold off NMSU to advance to second straight Sweet 16
BUFFALO, N.Y. – For the first time since three straight trips to the Sweet 16 from 1993-95, the Arkansas Razorbacks are headed back to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season thanks to a hard-fought, 53-48 win over New Mexico State inside KeyBank Center on Saturday night. The Razorbacks and Aggies put on a…
Arkansas sweeps Kentucky behind Wiggins’ quality start
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Hogs win again. No. 3 Arkansas (16-3, 3-0 SEC) finished off its three-game sweep of Kentucky (14-7, 0-3 SEC) with a 3-1 victory in Sunday’s series finale at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks, now winners of 11 consecutive games and 11 straight SEC series, have won their last five SEC Opening Weekend…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 3-18-22
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas is a better place today than yesterday because of our teachers.We cannot thank them enough for their work and the difference they make in our children’s lives. If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in the classroom, now is the perfect time to act.The Arkansas Department of Education and Forward…
Reports of multiple shooting victims at Dumas Hood Nic event
DUMAS, Ark. – According to multiple statewide news outlets, as many as 10 people or more were shot at an annual Dumas event known as Hood Nic, a Neighborhood picnic which includes a car, truck, and bike show that takes place during spring break each year in the South Arkansas Delta community. Sources are reporting…