STAR CITY, Ark. – The 5th grade students at Star City School District received a generous donation of pumpkins from Mr. Ramon Mondragon to help with their upcoming literary pumpkin decorating contest. This activity aims to foster creativity while supporting literacy efforts among the students. School staff and students expressed their gratitude to Mr. Mondragon…
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Presentation from WCMS and Ideal Construction Headline October BCMC Board Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met inside the BCMC Conference Room Tuesday, Oct. 22 for its monthly meeting with a presentation from WCMS, Inc., and Ideal Construction starting the meeting off before going into normal business. Dwayne Wilson and several other team members from Wilson Consulting and Management Services…
Early Childhood Education Initiatives Expanded to Ashley, Bradley, and Drew Counties
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WARREN, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has announced the addition of six new organizations to its third cohort of early childhood local leads, with the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative representing Ashley, Bradley, and Drew Counties. This initiative is part of ADE’s efforts to ensure that children across the state have access…
Hermitage Hosts Spooky Fall Festival at High School Football Field
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District brought the Halloween spirit to life Thursday night with its annual Hermit Fall Festival. Held at the Hermitage High School Football Field, the event was a festive celebration for the entire community, attracting families and kids eager to enjoy a night of fun and treats. The theme for…
2024/25 Hermitage Basketball Schedule Announced
Buck Fever Parade Set for Nov. 9 in Banks, Offering Cash Prizes
BANKS, Ark. – The Buck Fever Festival in Banks, Arkansas, is inviting participants to join the upcoming Buck Fever Parade, scheduled for November 9 at 12:00 PM. The event promises no entry fees and a range of categories with cash prizes for winners. Participants can pre-register for the parade through an online form or by…
Warren Rotary Holds Polio Awareness Ceremony
C&R Window Tinting & Auto Detailing Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Event
WARREN, Ark. – A new local business, C&R Window Tinting & Auto Detailing, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Sponsored by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, the event drew the attendance of local business leaders and government officials, all eager to welcome this new service to…
John C. Davis to Speak at Monticello Branch Library on November 8 About His New Book
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Former Monticello resident and UAM faculty member John C. Davis will speak about his new book, From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas, at the Monticello Branch Library, on Friday, November 8, at 5 p.m. Davis is a teaching associate professor of political science and executive director of the David and…
VIDEO: Wildfire Near Warren Under Control as of Late Wednesday Afternoon
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: October 23, 2024
Precious Thomas crowned 2024 UAM Homecoming Queen
MONTICELLO, Ark. – During the UAM Homecoming Coronation Ceremony on October 12, Precious R. Thomas, a junior nursing major from Banks, Arkansas, and a Warren High School Alum, was crowned the 2024 UAM Homecoming Queen. The Homecoming Court also featured ten additional members, including Kaylyn Faith Dixon, a junior K-6 elementary education major from Woodlawn,…
Warren High School Freshman Luke Cathey Excels at Arkansas State Fair
Warren High School freshman Luke Cathey achieved remarkable success at the Arkansas State Fair, earning a place in the prestigious Arkansas State Fair Sale of Champions. Cathey’s MillerTime Genetics dark cross hog secured him 8th Overall Market Hog, as well as 1st in Class and Division Champion, cementing his spot as one of the state’s…
UAM SAAC Raises $10k for Make-A-Wish
The following is a press release from UAM Sports: MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced that they have raised over $10,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Article by James Hanten, Graduate Assistant Athletic Communications “There are no words that can describe how exciting this is for our SAAC program…
Housing Summit Scheduled for October 24 in Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – A Housing Summit for Ashley, Drew, and Bradley Counties is set to take place on October 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM at the UAM Agri Center located on 1480 Scogin Drive in Monticello. This event is hosted by the cities of Crossett, Monticello, and Warren. The summit aims to bring together a…
Bradley County Historical Museum to Host 2024 Christmas Gala on November 18
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Historical Museum: The 2024 Christmas Gala, presented by the board of the Bradley County Historical Museum, will be held on Monday, November 18. This annual event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Activity Center of First Baptist Church, located on Main Street in Warren. Tickets for…
UAM Men’s Golf Close Out Fall Season in 13th Place at HRNCIAR Invitational
DUNCAN, Okla. – Arkansas-Monticello’s Men’s Golf team moved up one, to close out the fall season, in 13th place at the Hrnciar Invitational, hosted by Cameron University, Tuesday afternoon. The Boll Weevils shot a three-round combined score of 84 (948). UAM was led overall in the invitational by Chase Kisver, who finished with a final score of…
Boll Weevil Offense Drives Past Wonder Boys for 24-13 Win
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team returned to Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the 2024 Parent and Family Weekend game against Arkansas Tech University. The contest concluded with a 24-13 win for UAM. Senior quarterback Demilon Brown gave UAM a 5-14 performance with only 25 passing yards on the night, giving the…
Hampton and Harrell Post Offices Announce New Phone Numbers
HAMPTON, Ark. – 10-22-24 – The City of Hampton has announced that the Hampton and Harrell post offices now have new phone numbers. The old numbers are no longer in service. For inquiries at the Hampton Post Office, residents can now call 870-444-8340. The new phone number for the Harrell Post Office is 870-546-0001. Local…
Trunk-or-Treat set for Oct. 29 on Main Street in Rison
RISON, Ark. – 10-29-24 – Families, local businesses, churches, and community groups in Rison are gearing up for an exciting Halloween event! This year’s Trunk-or-Treat will take place on Tuesday, October 29, at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Rison. The event promises to bring Halloween cheer to all ages, with candy, costumes, and…
Antonio Jordan named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week(Star City Game)
Congratulations to Antonio Jordan for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! In the win over Star City, he had 6 receptions for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!