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,…

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…

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…

Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Announce Major Merger, Creating One of North America’s Largest Timber Companies

WARREN, Ark. – PotlatchDeltic Corporation, which operates a lumber facility in Warren, has announced plans to merge with Rayonier Inc. in an all-stock transaction that will combine two of the country’s leading timber and land resources companies. According to the joint announcement, the merger will create a company with an estimated $7.1 billion equity market…

Clanton Announces Candidacy for Bradley County Judge

WARREN, Ark. — Scott Clanton has formally announced his candidacy for the office of Bradley County Judge. In his statement, Clanton said, “I am honored to announce my candidacy for the office of County Judge of Bradley County. I pledge to lead with fairness, remain unbiased, and uphold the highest standards of integrity. My commitment…

L’Aigle Creek and NRCS host Local Information Expo for Landowners

Article submitted L’Aigle Creek Conservation Service is hosting a Community Information Expo in conjunction with NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service on Tuesday, Oct 28th, to give information to landowners & farmers about financial assistance and other ways they can assist landowners, cattle farmers, chicken farmers & family farmers with regenerative grazing practices etc., as…

Sumpter Rural Fire Department Member Honors 9/11 Heroes at Little Rock Memorial Stair Climb

SUMPTER, Ark. – Sumpter Rural Fire Department’s Fire Chief Tracy Glover recently participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb held at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, honoring the fallen heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The annual event challenges participants to climb the equivalent of 110 stories — the height of…

Arkansas’s alternative firearms deer hunting season opens Oct. 18

LITTLE ROCK — Many Natural State deer hunters will head to the woods for the first time on Saturday with a new shooting iron in their hands for the state’s alternative firearms season. Introduced last deer hunting season, the alternative firearms season expands muzzleloading season to include a few new options for hunters to carry.…

Holy Deliverance COGIC to Celebrate 36th Founder’s Day Honoring Mother Sarah Thomas

WARREN, Ark. – Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ, located at 1109 S. Myrtle Street in Warren, will celebrate its 36th Founder’s Day on Sunday, October 19 at 3 p.m. This year’s event will honor Mother Sarah Thomas for her enduring legacy of faith, commitment, and service to the church and community. The celebration’s…

“Small Works on Paper” Exhibition on Display in UAM Glassblock Gallery

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The “Small Works on Paper” exhibition, an annual touring visual arts show organized by the Arkansas Arts Council, can be viewed in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) through October 28. Now in its 38th year, “Small Works…

City Council Hears About Fiber Expansion, Discusses Attorney Vacancy and Sanitation Options

Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the Warren City Council’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening, where members addressed a range of topics including infrastructure updates, public events, and city operations. All six council members—Memory Burks Frazer, Emily Moseley, Dorothy Henderson, Chanel Hooper, Joel Tolefree, and Latanza Atkins—were present. This article is brought to you by: Before…