Linnie Faye Brown McNabb, 82, passed away on October 14th, 2025, after a determined battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born November 5, 1942, in Linwood, Arkansas, to Versa Roberts Brown and Oscar Arnold Brown. A lifelong resident of the Pine Bluff area, she attended elementary school at Linwood and graduated from Pine Bluff High…
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UAM Student Earns Regional Pageant Title
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Taylor Spencer, a freshman psychology major at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) from Sherwood, Arkansas, was recently named Miss Pulaski County. A member of UAM Cheer, Spencer is pursuing a degree in psychology, driven by her interest in understanding what motivates human behavior. Her curiosity began with an early fascination…
Barbara Knight Bowden
Barbara Knight Bowden age 80, of New Edinburg, AR died Saturday, October 18th in White Hall, AR. She was born Friday, August 17th 1945 in Stuttgart, AR a daughter of the late Harlan Jesse Knight and Ruby Wolfe Knight. Barbara was employed with Piggly Wiggly Grocery Stores, working in the meat department, she shared her love of…
Antonio “Tony” Roque, 1977-2025
Antonio “Tony” Roque, age 48, of Warren, AR died Thursday, October 16 th , 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 7 th , 1977 in Cheran, Michoacan Mexico, a son of Dionicio Roque and Marie Isabel Ambrosio Roque. Tony worked in the Thomasons auto body shop in Hampton, AR.…
UAM-CTC Practical Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate
CROSSETT, Ark. — The 2025 graduates of the Practical Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) recently achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The NCLEX-PN evaluates whether nursing graduates have the knowledge and skills to practice safely and effectively. The…
Hermitage School District: Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2027 to and Including June 30, 2028
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week 7, 2025
High School Football – Week 7 Final Scores
Lumberjacks Roll Past Star City on Homecoming Night, 42–14
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks bounced back in commanding fashion Friday night, taking down the Star City Bulldogs 42–14 at home on Homecoming Night, just one week after a wild 67–54 road loss to Hamburg. This game report is brought to you by From the opening possession, Warren set the tone. After Star City…
DHS Fires One, Suspends Eleven Following Death at Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center
WARREN, Ark. (10-17-25) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is investigating the death of an adult resident at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren following what the agency described as a “behavior incident” on September 7 that led staff to use both physical and chemical restraints. According to a DHS news…
Callum Concludes 30-Year Army Aviation Career with Final Flight Home to Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – Those gathered at the Warren Municipal Airport, John B. Frazer, Jr. Field, Friday morning could hear the deep, rhythmic rumble long before the helicopters appeared. The unmistakable sound of twin CH-47 Chinooks echoed across the horizon, announcing the arrival of U.S. Army pilot Torrey Callum on his final flight home. Callum, a…
Haley Wagnon Named October BCMC Employee of the Month
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce that Haley Wagnon of the Pharmacy Department has earned the October Employee of the Month award. Her nomination stated: “I am nominating Haley Wagnon as employee of the month for October. Haley is the only full-time employee in the Pharmacy. She is very knowledgeable…
Rotary Hears Program from Warren Branch Library Manager Julie Hamilton
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Oct. 14 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of October. The group heard from WHS Junior Rotarians Ember Johnson and Adair Gonzalez to kick off the meeting after lunch was served. The main program for the day followed with Rotarian Andrew Tolbert stepping in for Rotarian…
Warren School District Announces Early Dismissal for Homecoming Friday
The Warren School District has announced early dismissal times for Friday, October 17, 2025, in celebration of Homecoming. According to the district, the dismissal schedule will be as follows: The Homecoming Parade is scheduled to begin downtown at 2:30 p.m.
Pat Johnston Hunter
Pat Johnston Hunter, age 82, succumbed to complications of dementia and died peacefully surrounded by her three daughtersin Little Rock, AR on October 14, 2025. Pat, one of six children of Floyd and Beatrice Greenwood Johnston, was born in BradleyCounty and raised on their family farm outside of Warren. She married her high school sweetheart,…
Warren School District Announces Fall Break Dates
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced that students and staff will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Classes will resume on Thursday, October 23, according to the district’s announcement.
New Arkansas Waterfowl Research Center Poised for National Impact
By Kelsey EnglertUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello MONTICELLO, Ark. — A new waterfowl research center that aims to advance waterfowl and wetlands research and transform the industry was announced on Monday during a ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The event, co-hosted with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, marked the…
Entergy Arkansas shares fall safety tips
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As Arkansas transitions into the colorful and cooler days of fall, Entergy Arkansas is reminding customers to stay vigilant about safety. Whether tackling yard tasks, decorating, or preparing heating systems, these seasonal activities can pose hazards if not handled carefully. Here are some safety tips to help prevent accidents…
Braxton Hembree named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Braxton Hembree for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! Against Hamburg, he pulled 19 times run blocking, gave up 0 sacks and helped the offense have over 650 total yards! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
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BCMC and Commercial Bank to Host Annual Lumberjack Homecoming Tailgate Friday
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) and Commercial Bank are teaming up once again to host their annual Lumberjack Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 17, ahead of Warren’s football matchup against Star City. The event will take place in front of Lumberjack Arena beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until kickoff. Attendees…
Union Cemetery Association Holds Cleanup Day at Historic Warren Site
Members of the Union Cemetery Association gathered this past weekend for a cleanup day at the historic Warren Union Cemetery. Volunteers spent time performing regular maintenance and upkeep to preserve the site, which holds significant local history. The group was joined by Warren Mayor Gregg Reep for a quick photo, who stopped by to show…