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South Arkansas Regional Hospital Honors Reverend Barry Dobson with Chapel Dedication
EL DORADO, Ark. — South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) will host a chapel dedication ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. to honor the life and service of Reverend Barry Lamar Dobson, who passed away on June 10, 2024. The event will occur at SARH, 700 Grove Street, El Dorado. Rev. Barry Dobson was hired…
With wildfire danger up, hunters, campers should forego outdoor burning
LITTLE ROCK — With most of Arkansas at high risk of wildfires, state officials are asking the public to avoid outdoor burning. On Thursday, the Arkansas wildfire map showed 64 counties at high risk, with 11 counties, all in northeastern Arkansas, at moderate risk. County judges have imposed burn bans in most of the high-risk counties. Article by…
Early Voting in Arkansas Starts October 21
South Arkansas Football Star to Speak at the Little Rock Touchdown Club
Dry Conditions Continue to Worsen
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind. Friday Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East wind around…
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: October 16, 2024
Warren City Council Faces Contentious Discussions at October Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Warren Municipal Building, where Mayor Gregg Reep presided over an agenda filled with both routine and heated discussions. All six council members—Angela Marshall, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins—were in…
38th Annual Buck Fever Festival Set to Kick Off in Banks with Youth Competitions, Chili Cook-Off, and Antler Idol
The following is a press release from the 2024 Buck Fever Festival: Opening day of deer season is upon us and we all know what that means in south Arkansas. The City of Banks and the Buck Fever Festival Committee are gearing up for the 38th Annual Buck Fever Festival. The festival falls during opening…
Westside Baptist Church to Host Fall Festival on October 19
Westside Baptist Church will be hosting a Fall Festival on October 19, 2024, starting at 5:00 PM at their location on 1328 South Martin Street. The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for families and individuals of all ages. Attendees can expect a variety of food and games, offering an opportunity for community members…
Seven-day Forecast Still Shows No Rain
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Thursday Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around…
Warren Basketball 2024-2025 Schedule Announced
WARREN, Ark. – 10-16-24 – The Warren Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks basketball teams have announced their schedule for the 2024-2025 season. Fans can look forward to a packed season with several conference games and tournaments. Below is the full list of games for the upcoming season: November: December: January: February: March: * Conference games
WSD Fall Break Reminder
The Warren School District has announced its Fall Break for October 21 through October 23. Students and staff will enjoy a few days off to relax and recharge before returning to their regular schedules. Parents are encouraged to plan accordingly for the short break.
Download your copy of the 2024-25 Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebook
LITTLE ROCK — The printers are rolling full steam ahead and soon 2024-25 Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebooks will grace the checkout counters of sporting goods stores, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regional offices and AGFC nature centers throughout the state. Don’t wait to get the latest ducky details, though; download the guidebook today at www.agfc.com. The guidebook may…
Chance of First Frost of Fall in South Arkansas Thursday Morning
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a…
UAM Women’s Golf Finish Tied for Eighth in Battle for the Belt
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello Women’s Golf team closed the Battle for the Belt Tournament at the Hot Springs Country Club (Park Course) on Monday, Oct. 14, hosted by Henderson State University. The Blossoms finished tied for eighth (alongside Christian Brothers University) after firing a 54-hole combined total of 932 (+68), fellow GAC member and tournament host Henderson State…
Banks Boil Order Lifted
El Dorado Thrashes Sylvan Hills in 6A East Conference Clash
Game footage courtesy of Facebook Athletics page, District YouTube channel, and/or District website.
Entergy Arkansas welcomes fall with safety reminders
The following is a press release from Entergy Arkansas: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The start of cooler temperatures outside makes fall-lovers eager for coats, sweaters and all the seasonal fun that begins in October. This time of year can also bring opportunities for customers to tackle home improvement or landscaping projects. As fun and gratifying as…
Straight talk on straight-walled firearms
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’s first alternative firearms season opens Oct. 19, and many hunters are excited at the increased opportunity to use a rifle with straight-walled ammunition this year instead of their old black-powder muzzleloader. Article courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Alternative firearms season, created this year to replace traditional muzzleloader season,…
Still No Rain in the Forecast
Columbus Day Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 75. Light east northeast wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust…