MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced that transfer student enrollment for fall 2022 is trending higher than last fall. Data currently indicates a 66% increase in transfer students enrolled for the fall 2022 semester as compared to this time last year. “The increase in transfer students is an exciting…
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Online bake sale and auction to be held Friday to help with baby’s hospital expenses
An online bake sale and auction is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2022 to help support baby Charlotte Wilkerson and her parents Elise and Conner Wilkerson of Hermitage. Baby Charlotte was born at 30 weeks with one kidney and was flown to the NICU in Birmingham, Alabama. The proceeds of this bake sale & auction…
Warren arrest report for August 8-15, 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. Clarance A Davis / 404 S Wise, Warren, AR / DOB 10-5-96 / warrant on 8-12-22 Kenneth Lee Womble / 35 Dallas, Fordyce, AR / DOB 9-8-91 /…
Arkansas cruises in game three of foreign tour
COMO, Italy – Arkansas held Orange1 Bassano to nine third-quarter points and cruised to a 75-54 decision Thursday night. It marked game three of the foreign tour and the first of two in Como before returning to Fayetteville Tuesday. The final game of the tour is set for Monday (Aug. 15) versus the Bakken Bears, a…
Samuel “Sam” Mercer, 1938-2022
Samuel “Sam” Mercer, age 84 of Rison, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by all of his children. He was born April 7, 1938 in the Pansy community to the late Earl and Alma Gavin Mercer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter Glenda Sue Mercer,…
Dorothy Ann Garrett, 1945-2022
Dorothy Ann Garrett, 77, of Warren, died August 1, 2022. Born July 22, 1945, she was a daughter of the late O. V. Jones. Dorothy was a faithful member of the West Central Church of Christ in Warren. She is survived by her children, Roderick Trotter (Shell) of Warren, Gregory Martin of Camden, Timothy Martin…
Missing person reported by MonticelloLive.com
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Volunteers needed for new Jersey Rural Fire Department
The new Jersey Rural Fire Department (JRFD) will have an orgizational meeting at Shady Grove Baptist Church, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. Jersey Rural includes Moro Bay, Hilo, Lanark and Gravelridge. Once fully established, they hope to support currently established Fire departments in both Bradley and Calhoun Counties. They need volunteers for the following positions:…
Catch up on routine vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month
LITTLE ROCK — As the new school year kicks off, one of the best ways families can protect themselves from illness is to ensure they’re up to date on vaccinations. This August, Arkansans can participate in National Immunization Awareness Month by contacting their doctors and scheduling routine vaccinations. Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor and health…
Local banks and SATCO provide luncheon for Hermitage teachers
Local area banks, including Union Bank, First State Bank, and Warren Bank, partnered with SATCO to provide a luncheon Friday, August 12 at the Hermitage Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for Hermitage School District teachers and staff. A good crowd of teachers attended ahead of the start of students arriving on campus Monday.
First State Bank provides pizza to WSD staff ahead of new school year
First State Bank of Warren fed the Warren School District teachers and staff Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022 to show appreciation for their hard work ahead of and during the upcoming school year. The First State Bank sponsored event provided pizza to those in attendance. The 2022/2023 School Year has already begun for staff, and students…
Glenda Joyce Goodman Outlaw, 1943-2022
Glenda Joyce Goodman Outlaw 79 of Warren, Arkansas joined her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon August 10th while at Lifetouch Hospice house in Eldorado Arkansas. Born May 14th 1943 to the late Raymond and Ruth Goodman. Glenda was preceded in death by both of her parents, husband Bob Outlaw, whom she married September 29th 1972,…
Immanuel Baptist Church feeds WSD teachers
Immanuel Baptist Church fed about 200 teachers Thursday, August 11 from the Warren School District. Photos by Tim Kessler.
Arkansas House of Representatives weekly column
After passing legislation to accelerate tax cuts and provide funding for school safety, the 93rd General Assembly adjourned from a special session on Thursday. In December of 2021, the General Assembly passed legislation outlining the largest tax cut in state history. That legislation lowered the state income tax from what was then 5.9% to 4.9% incrementally…
Sustained financial pressure on hospitals could threaten access to care for Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, AR (August 9, 2022) – A recent financial survey conducted by the Arkansas Hospital Association shows that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create profound financial volatility for the state’s hospitals. On average, hospitals responding to the survey saw a total margin decrease of 3.5 percentage points between the first quarter of 2019, prior…
Arkansas Basketball pulls away for a 99-86 win in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain – Arkansas was down early before out-scoring Catalan Elite 29-19 in the second quarter en route to a 99-86 victory Thursday in game two of the Razorbacks’ Foreign Tour. Arkansas was led by Kamani Johnson’s double-double (10 points and 12 rebounds) while Nick Smith Jr., and Davonte Davis each scored a game-high 17 points.…
Nancy Jean Greenwood, 1962-2022
Nancy Jean Greenwood, age 60 of Warren, AR passed away August 11, 2022 at her home. She was born to William G. and Alberta J. Weinrich in Stuttgart, AR on April 18, 1962. Nancy was an Emergency Medical Technician at E.A.S.I. for 28 years where she enjoyed helping people in their time of need. She…
Prepare your livestock for Fair entry
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Due to limited space in the barn, all livestock exhibitors must contact the Bradley County Extension Service at 870-226-8410 to reserve space for your livestock exhibitions. Cage and pen allotments will be made on a first come first serve basis. The following health requirements must be shown to the Livestock Barn Superintendent prior to unloading…
Four contested local races on the November election ballot
The ballot is set in local Bradley County races for the November 8, 2022 election, with both City of Warren, Warren School Board, and City of Hermitage candidates officially filed as of the deadline, August 10 at noon. The following is the final ballot for those local races(Please note that we have listed the names…
Jean Williams Flores, 1933-2022
Jean Williams Flores passed away on August 9, 2022 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Warren, Arkansas to the late John W. Williams and Ruthie Belle Mosely Williams. She worked as an administrative secretary during her younger years, and later enjoyed living in Bayou Gauche…
Pine Street home celebrating all things Bradley County Pink Tomato
Tomato season is a special time of year for all of us here in Bradley County. Not only do we celebrate by eating those juicy pink tomatoes, whether with fried okra, or just by themselves, but we also enjoy surrounding ourselves with decorations proudly displaying our homegrown from the vine goodness! The Home of Shelby…