LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas college students looking to get their feet wet in conservation have the perfect opportunity to work alongside Arkansas Game and Fish Commission experts and get paid for the experience. The AGFC summer internship application window is open until March 15, 2026, atwww.agfc.com/internships. The internships, funded by sales of the AGFC’s Conservation…
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University of Arkansas Dean’s List Includes Area Students
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (02/12/2026)– The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. This distinguished group of students with outstanding academic achievement earned a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation. School of Law students are named…
Warren Jr. Jacks Defeat Star City 42-36 to Win District Tournament
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Jr. Jack basketball team won the 8-4A Junior District Tournament last night, February 12, defeating Star City 42-36 in the finals. The tournament was hosted by Warren at Lumberjack Arena. With the victory, the Jr. Jacks finished the season with a 15-1 overall record. The team is head coached by…
Power House COGIC to Host Chili Supper Fundraiser Feb. 21 at Madea’s Restaurant
WARREN, Ark. – Power House Church of God in Christ (COGIC) will host its annual Chili Supper Fundraiser on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Madea’s Restaurant, located at 1439 South Main Street in Warren. The event will feature a variety of homemade menu items, including the “Mother Daniels Special,”…
Simmons First Foundation Contributes $50,000 to UAM-UADA Waterfowl Research Center
MONTICELLO, Ark. — On January 21, the Simmons First Foundation gifted $50,000 to support the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, a nationally unique research center dedicated to advancing waterfowl and wetlands science. The center, based at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), is a partnership with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA). It was established to address concerns…
Alyssa Calbert named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Star City
Congratulations to Alyssa Calbert for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs. Star City! Alyssa had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 4 deflections and a steal in the win! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Aceen Jurado named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Star City
Congratulations to Aceen Jurado for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Star City! Aceen was 4 for 6 shooting, with 10 points. He was 2 for 3 from beyond the 3 point line. He also played great on-ball defense throughout the game! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM…
Colton Steen named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel
Congratulations to Colton Steen for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel! Colton had 12 points, 20 rebounds, and 3 blocks. He was also 2 for 3 from the free throw line. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Livi McKinney named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel
Congratulations to Livi McKinney for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel! Livi finished the game with 17 rebounds, 10 points, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block! This was her 9th double-double on the season! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
State Agencies Urge Public to Avoid Contact With Wild Birds Due to Avian Influenza
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas agriculture and health agencies are urging the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially birds that appear sick or are found dead, due to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Arkansas. Testing has confirmed HPAI in wild birds and in backyard and commercial flocks statewide. Wild birds,…
Judy Ann Alexander Frost, 1958-2026
Judy Ann Alexander Frost age 67 of Warren, AR died Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at the Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born February 13, 1958 Altus, Oklahoma a daughter of the late Donnie Mann Crossier and Billy Joe Alexander. Judy was a cashier for Mad Butcher, Cash’s One Stop and worked for the Insurance Exchange…
2026 Keep Arkansas Beautiful Statewide High School Commercial Competition promotes Creativity and Environmental Awareness
Springdale, Ark. (February 11, 2026) — The Fort Smith International Film Festival, Ozark Media Arts Festival, Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), and Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission will host a statewide video contest for high school students (grades 9–12) to create a video commercial of 30 seconds or less promoting environmental responsibility in Arkansas. The contest will…
2026 Warren Lady Jacks Softball Schedule
March 3 – Dewitt (Home) – 5:00 PM March 5 – Bryant (Bryant) – 5:00 PM March 6 – Woodlawn (Woodlawn) – 5:00 PM March 9 – Beebe (Home) – 5:00 PM March 10 – McGehee (Home) – 5:00 PM March 13–14 – Central Arkansas Tournament (Conway) – TBD March 16 – Malvern (Malvern) –…
Dr. Bradley Biggers to Transition to Hospitalist and Family Practice at BCMC Rural Health Clinic
WARREN, Ark. (2/10/26) – Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce that Bradley Biggers, M.D., will move into a dual role on March 1 as hospitalist and begin seeing patients in the primary care setting at the BCMC Rural Health Clinic. Dr. Biggers, a staple at BCMC since 2017, will make rounds on patients…
Warren Rotary Club Hears from Joel Tolefree and Four Junior Rotarians
WARREN, Ark. – The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Feb. 10 for its first meeting of February and first time in around a month due to the winter weather causing the cancellation of the previous meeting. Due to that the club had four Junior Rotarians from Warren High School. They were Azul Garcia, Braxton…
Maddox Lassiter Named to University of Arkansas Dean’s List for Fall 2025
FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas has announced its Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2025 semester, recognizing undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement. Among those honored is Maddox Lassiter of Warren, who was named to the Dean’s List for the fall term. Lassiter is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in the…
Ryburn Family Gifts $125,000 to UAM Fund
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently received a $125,000 gift to the UAM Fund from Angelia, Bennie III, Margaret Anne, Marion and Ray Ryburn. Beyond their contributions to the UAM Fund, the Ryburn family and their businesses — Commercial Bank & Trust Company, Connect Bank and Ryburn Motor Company — have…
Welcome Reception Planned for New Bradley County Ag Agent Ericca Corker
WARREN, Ark. — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a welcome reception later this month to introduce Ericca Corker as the new agricultural agent serving Bradley County. The come-and-go reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Community members, producers…
Steven Glen Anders Sr., 1950-2026
Steven Glen Anders Sr., aged 75 of Warren, Arkansas, passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1950, to the late Arthur Calvin Anders and Iris Janet Reynolds Anders. After graduating from Hermitage High School, where he was seen as “one…
Byrd Named to University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 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…
Miller Surpasses 1,000 Career Points as Lady Jacks Defeat Star City 62-39, Improve to 6-0 in 8-4A
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks overcame an early deficit and turned in a dominant performance over the final three quarters Tuesday night, defeating the Star City Lady Bulldogs 62-39 at home. This game report is brought to you by With the win, Warren improves to an incredible 23-2 overall and remains unbeaten in…