Pastime: Heat, summertime, and the “Vick Burn”

The awfully oppressive heat always reminds me of the large forest fires on record in Bradley County, especially two remembered by a few as the “Vick Burn.” This week, Bradley County is in the “moderate” category for fires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Service. The “first” forest fire in the vicinity of the Vick community…

Five Hogs taken on day two of MLB Draft

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Five Razorbacks heard their names called on the second day of the 2022 MLB Draft. Infielder Jalen Battles (fifth round, No. 164 overall – Tampa Bay Rays), pitcher Evan Taylor (ninth round, No. 262 overall – Miami Marlins), pitcher Connor Noland (ninth round, No. 263 overall – Chicago Cubs), catcher Michael Turner…

Jefferson included on Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Davey O’Brien Award. The Razorback quarterback is one of 35 players included on the watch list for the award presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback. The award also honors candidates who exemplify Davey O’Brien’s enduring character while…

Hospice Home Care of Monticello named one 2022 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare

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…

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,…

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…