Weevils come up short in Monday’s Make-up game at SAU

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s basketball team came up on the wrong end of a 71-55 decision as they traveled for Monday’s make-up, Great American Conference match at Southern Arkansas University. UAM (10-13) had two players score in double figures. The Weevils made too many mental mistakes and could not…

Moore, Wallace on Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas infielders Robert Moore and Cayden Wallace have been named to the Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list. The 2022 preseason watch list, which was announced by USA Baseball on Tuesday, features 55 of the nation’s top amateur players from high school and college baseball. The Golden Spikes Award Advisory Board will…

Easter egg hunt happening April 9 at Warren City Park, plus other Chamber news

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…

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…

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”…

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.…

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…