CONWAY, AR (06/09/2026)– Easton Parker of Hermitage was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2026. Approximately 1,200 students were named as Presidential Scholars. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar. Founded in 1907, the University…
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Warren Bank & Trust Welcomes Community During Pink Tomato Festival Open House
WARREN, Ark. — Warren Bank & Trust Company welcomed a steady stream of visitors Friday as the bank hosted its annual Pink Tomato Festival Open House, offering refreshments, fellowship and a chance for community members to visit with staff and local festival royalty. The event served as a popular stop during the opening day of…
Warren Branch Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program with Craig O’Neill and Dr. Sue Martin
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Branch Library officially launched its 2026 Summer Reading Program on June 11 with a special presentation by Craig O’Neill and Dr. Sue Martin that drew a large crowd of children and families. Library officials thanked O’Neill and Martin for helping kick off this year’s program and providing an entertaining and…
Reminder: 2nd Annual Monticello Juneteenth Festival Set for June 14, 2026
Community Celebration to Feature Live Entertainment, Vendors, Family Activities, and Juneteenth Commemoration MONTICELLO, AR — The community is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Monticello Juneteenth Festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Monticello Townsquare for an afternoon of celebration, culture, music, education, and family fun honoring the…
Taylor Hasley named to spring 2026 UCA Dean’s List
CONWAY, AR (06/09/2026)– Taylor Hasley of Hermitage was among nearly 1,500 students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List at the University of Central Arkansas. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is a…
HopePlace Warren to Host ‘Sisters of Hope Tour’ Shopping Trip in July
WARREN, Ark. — HopePlace Warren will host the Sisters of Hope Tour on Thursday, July 16, 2026, offering a full day of antiquing, boutique shopping and thrifting. The ladies-only trip is open to women ages 21 and older. The tour will include four shopping stops, with two in Bryant and two in Sherwood. According to…
Friday Night Fun Sets Stage for Big Saturday at 2026 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
The 2026 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival wrapped up a successful Friday night in downtown Warren, with festivalgoers enjoying food, fellowship, vendors, activities and live entertainment as the weekend celebration continued. Friday evening’s entertainment was headlined by the Avery Langford Band on the Ryburn Stage. The free concert brought music to the heart of the…
Warren School District Welcomes Greg Courtney to Coaching, Teaching Staff
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced the addition of Greg Courtney as an assistant girls basketball coach, assistant soccer coach and Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) teacher for the upcoming school year. Courtney, a native of Altheimer, brings both coaching experience and a commitment to education to his new roles. He earned a…
Keep Your Trout Healthy for the Next Angler on the Line
As temperatures rise, trout in Arkansas’s famous tailwater fisheries face a bit more stress than usual. Anglers looking to catch their share in the cool water should add a little more precaution to their catch-and-release regimen. Christy Graham, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout Management Program supervisor based in Mountain Home, says summer is always…
Byrd of Hermitage Named to University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Paige Byrd of Hermitage joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework…
Reminder: Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13
Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders presented during Thursday’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting, June 12-14 is officially Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas. Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14. An annual tradition sponsored by…
Standing-Room-Only Crowd Attends First Bradley County History Unfolded Program
WARREN, Ark. — A standing-room-only crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at the Bradley County Historical Museum for the inaugural presentation in a new local history series titled Bradley County History Unfolded. The first program, presented by Gwen Bullard, explored the topic “The Spirit of Black Americans Who Settled in Bradley County During the 1920s and 1930s.”…
Clint Horn Presents to Warren Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, June 9 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of the month. Rotarian Bob Milton introduced his program of Clint Horn, president and founder of Timber Logistics. Horn gave a history of timber industry in South Arkansas. That served a segue into how he got involved in…
Pink Tomato Festival Cornhole Tournament Added to Official Event Schedule
WARREN, Ark. — Organizers of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival have added the festival’s annual Cornhole Tournament to the official schedule of events, giving participants another opportunity to compete during this year’s celebration. The tournament is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Warren YMCA. Teams can enter for $100 per team.…
Entertainment Change Announced for Warren Lions Club Gospel Jamboree
WARREN, Ark. — Organizers have announced a change in the entertainment lineup for the Warren Lions Club Gospel Jamboree, one of the featured events of the 47th Annual Pink Tomato Festival. According to updated event information released this week, Captain Smead Ministries will now be featured during the Gospel Jamboree, which is scheduled for Thursday,…
Khristina Michelle Ward, 1973-2026
Khristina Michelle Ward age 52, of Sheridan, AR died Monday, June 8th, 2026 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born Saturday, October 20th, 1973 in Dallas, Texas a daughter of the late Roy Slaughter and Barbara Ann Gorman Slaughter. Khristina was a graduate of Warren Public Schools, a member of the First Baptist Church, worked at…
AGFC Celebrates Homecoming for Legacy Lunker Largemouth Bass
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s hatchery and Black Bass Program staff returned 18 healthy, double-digit largemouth bass to lakes across Arkansas in May, marking one of the final steps in the official inaugural year of the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program. The fish, donated by Arkansas anglers from January through March, were held at the…
Reminder: 47th Pink Tomato Festival Gospel Music Jamboree Scheduled for June 11
WARREN, Ark. — One of the longtime traditions connected to the annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is set to return this summer as the 47th Pink Tomato Festival Gospel Music Jamboree will take place Thursday, June 11, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. The free event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and…
Bradley County Landfill to Close Friday
The Bradley County Landfill will be closed Friday, June 12, according to a notice sent by Robin Scott from the Bradley County Courthouse. Residents who use the landfill should plan accordingly.
Get Rhythm Music Festival to Feature Classic Car Show in Kingsland
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Car enthusiasts from across Arkansas are being invited to bring their favorite rides to Kingsland this fall as part of the Get Rhythm Music Festival and Classic Car Show. Hosted by Kickstart Kingsland, the event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, and will feature a full day of classic cars, live…
Deborah ‘Debbie’ Whitaker, 1953-2026
Deborah Whitaker age 72, of Crossett, AR died Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at her home. She was born July 19th, 1953 in Lake Village, AR a daughter of the late Harold Whitaker and Barbara Whitaker Holton. Debbie loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, her flowers and spending time with Jesse was her love. She was…