Marvin E. ”Bud” Arnold, Jr., age 89 of Crossett, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehab in Crossett, AR. He was born October 31, 1932, in Collins, AR to the late Marvin E. Arnold, Sr. and Rilla Oakes Arnold. He was owner and operator of Cross-Country Truck Driving for over…
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Charlie Henry Fincher
Charlie Henry Fincher, Junior died in his childhood home on March 22, 2022, after his battle withcancer. Charlie was born July 14, 1939, to the parents Eva Fell and Charlie Fincher, Senior in Monticello, Arkansas. Charlie was a graduate of Monticello High School before joining the United States Army and work for the U.S. government…
Joey Ronald Ryburn, 1958-2022
Joey Ronald Ryburn, age 63 of Monticello, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home. He was born September 14, 1958, in Buffalo, MO to Gloria Coy Ryburn and the late Joseph Ronald Ryburn.He was a retired businessman and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Joey was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hunting and…
Chase Allen Harrison, 1998-2022
Chase Allen Harrison passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 23. He was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on April 11, 1998, to Danny and April Harrison and was Baptized at Pauline Baptist Church.He spent most of his short life in Monticello, where he was a blessing to those who knew…
BCEDC approves agreement for LaSalle Corrections to pay $460,000 over 12 years, + broadband discussed
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Economic Development Corp. approved an agreement with LaSalle Corrections Monday night in regard to the former proposal for a Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail. State Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, who is a BCEDC board member, was involved in negotiations along with Mayor Denisa Pennington and the BCEDC Executive Committee. When the project…
Name released of man arrested for DWI in Saturday night wreck on Martin Street
WARREN, Ark. – According to the Warren Police Department, 56-year old Marcelino Castillo was the driver of a red convertible which crashed into a railroad crossing sign on Martin Street in Warren Saturday night, March 26, 2022. While full details of the incident are not yet know publicly, the wreck occurred around 8:15 p.m. Saturday…
Merchants and Planters makes $3,000 donation to Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County
Merchants & Planters Insurance Agency recently donated $3,000 to the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County. Pictured is Wesley George(right) of Merchants & Planters Insurance Agency presenting Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County President David Richey(left) with a check for $3,000.00.
BCMC holds monthly meeting, welcomes new board member + more
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center board of directors reviewed two audit reports by Zoom conferences among other items of business at their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Gale Bigham took her seat as a new board member, replacing Kristi McDuff. Nate McCarthy and Jesse Mueller of Wipfli of Siloam Springs…
LifeShare blood drive at BCMC set for April 5 with critical need for blood donations
WARREN, Ark. – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 5 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot as blood donations are critically needed at this time. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East…
Jacks split final two games of Pulaski Robinson Invitational
LITTLE ROCK – A defensive showdown Friday was rounded out with an offensive explosion Saturday as the Warren Lumberjack Baseball team lost one game and won another in their final two appearances in the Pulaski Robinson Invitational this past weekend, March 25 and 26, 2022. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by:…
Razorback Umude invited to Portsmouth
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Stanley Umude has been invited to the 68th annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, played April 13-16 in Portsmouth, Va. (Churchland HS). The Portsmouth Invitational is the oldest amateur basketball tournament in the United States and the only postseason camp restricted to college basketball seniors. The Portsmouth Invitational is the first of two…
Sharon Denise Hardaway McCoy, 1963-2022
Sharon Denise Hardaway McCoy, 58, of Little Rock, formerly of Warren, died March 26, 2022. Born September 19, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Victory Hardaway and Arlean Tenner Green. She was a graduate of Warren High School class of 1982. Sharon worked as a cook for several businesses, retiring from Baptist Parkway…
Bullpen falters late in Razorbacks’ loss at Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Razorback bullpen could not protect a late two-run lead as No. 3 Arkansas (17-4, 4-1 SEC) was clipped by Mizzou (12-7, 1-4 SEC), 7-5, on Saturday afternoon at Taylor Stadium. The loss snapped the Hogs’ 12-game winning streak, which was the second-longest active winning streak in the SEC entering the day.…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 3-25-22
LITTLE ROCK – Whether it was due to a job loss, reduction in income or increased costs in healthcare, many homeowners fell behind in mortgage payments and utilities during the pandemic. If you or someone you know is behind on payments, we want to direct your attention to a resource that could help. Recently, the…
Ella Mae Hampton Webb, 1955-2022
Ella Mae Hampton Webb, 67, of Johnsville, died March 21, 2022. Born January 5, 1955, she was a daughter of Ella Bea Hampton and the late Willie M. Hampton. She was a graduate of Hermitage High School class of 1973. She married her soulmate Shelton Webb on April 15, 1972. To this union two children…
Warren arrest report for March 21-28, 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. Franky Smith / 205 Cook St., Warren, AR / DOB (Age 62) / Poss w/intent, Poss. Firearms by certain persons on 3-21-22 Joe McIntyre / 414 N. Myrtle…
Gary Rockett, 1949-2022
Gary Rockett, 72, of Shreveport, LA formerly of Junction City, LA and Warren, AR passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Shreveport, LA Gary was born December 23, 1949 in El Dorado, AR, to the union of Alymer H. Rockett and Maxine Aycock Rockett. He was preceded in death by his parents,…
Webb’s go-ahead homer powers Hogs to 12th consecutive win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Braydon Webb’s go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the eighth powered No. 3 Arkansas (17-3, 4-0 SEC) to a 7-5 win against Mizzou (12-6, 0-4 SEC) on Friday night at Taylor Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Razorbacks extended their winning streak to 12 consecutive games, matching last year’s season-long 12-game win…
Monday marks 47-year anniversary of 1975 Warren tornado
Back on January 3, 2022 we made note that it was the 73-year anniversary of the 1949 devastating tornado that hit Warren, killing over fifty people and doing immense damage to the city. We are now facing the 47-year anniversary of another tragic time in the city, when on March 28, 1975 Warren was again…
Car crashes into railroad sign on Martin Street in Warren Saturday night
WARREN, Ark. – A red convertible crashed at the railroad crossing on Martin Street in Warren Saturday night, March 26, 2022 at around 8:15 p.m, totaling the vehicle and damaging a railroad sign. Warren Police Department officers say that preliminary information indicates the driver of the convertible was driving south on Martin Street when the…
Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inducts Joe Don Greenwood of Hermitage(+Video)
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inducted six individuals today for their leadership and service to the state’s largest business sector. The newest class represents agriculture education, the seed industry, agri-business, row-crop production, agricultural/political advocacy, timber management and agricultural research and outreach. The newest inductees include: retired Cooperative Extension Service Director Rick Cartwright of Fayetteville; …