BCMC CEO/CFO Leslie Huitt and Director of Human Resources Brooke Hatch recently attended the Rural Hospital Strategy Summit in Bethesda, Maryland as a part of the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program. Bradley County Medical Center recently completed the three-year initiative and received a Certificate of Completion at the summit. This summit was an…
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Bigham Announces Re-Election Bid for Bradley County Assessor
WARREN, Ark. – Stephanie Bigham has formally announced her candidacy for re-election as Bradley County Assessor in the upcoming 2026 election. In her announcement, Bigham shared the following statement: “I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as the Bradley County Assessor in the upcoming 2026 election.These past 3 years serving you has been…
HOLIDAYS: Tips for holiday shopping on a budget
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — As the holiday season approaches, the cost of gift giving can add stress to already-stretched household budgets. To help Arkansas families avoid overspending, an expert with the Cooperative Extension Service offers tips and tricks for shopping wisely. The Cooperative Extension Service is the…
Allen Ray Marcantel, 1943-2025
Allen Ray Marcantel was born to Allen and Lou Marcantel on September 15, 1943, in Iowa, Louisiana. He passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at JRMC in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He attended school in Fenton, Louisiana and McNeese University. Ray was a rice farmer, farmed tomatoes and a logger. At one time he owned…
Ivey Wins First Place at Buck Fever Chili Cookoff
BANKS, Ark. – Winners have been announced for the Buck Fever Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Taylor Danley Trucking LLC. Taking home first place was Tesa Ivey, who received $100, a ribbon, and a handcrafted cutting board. Rosemary Carrington earned second place, receiving a ribbon and cutting board, while Lea Via placed third, also receiving a…
Lewis Arrested in Warren on Drug Charges Following Search
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Sheriff’s Department announced that a search conducted on October 29, 2025, at the residence of Leotis Lewis in Warren led to the discovery of suspected illegal narcotics and drug-related materials. According to the Sheriff’s Department, officers located suspected methamphetamine, suspected crack cocaine, digital scales, boxes of empty baggies, and…
Warren Elementary Student Wins 2025 C&L Holiday Art Contest
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School 3rd grader Maisyn Milton has been named the winner of this year’s C&L Electric Cooperative Holiday Art Contest. Maisyn’s colorful Christmas-themed penguin illustration earned her first place honors, a $25 Amazon gift card, and printed copies of her winning design featured on C&L Electric’s official 2025 holiday cards. Each…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week 9, 2025
Week 9 Final Scores – October 31, 2024 Hazen 16 – 44 Hampton LR Central 21 – 42 Cabot LR Christian 17 – 55 Conway Pulaski Academy 49 – 22 LR Southwest Bryant 38 – 7 North Little Rock Fort Smith Northside 0 – 56 Bentonville West Heritage (Rogers) 7 – 51 Fayetteville Har-Ber (Springdale)…
Warren Air Attack Overwhelms Central in 58–34 Home Victory
The Warren Lumberjacks bounced back in emphatic fashion Friday night, rolling past Central High of Helena-West Helena, 58–34, at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium to improve to 6–3 overall and 4–2 in 8-4A conference play. This game report is brought to you by First Quarter: A Lightning-Fast Start After Central won the toss and deferred, Warren…
Small electrical fire at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium causes minor disruption
WARREN, Ark. — An electrical fire at one of the stadium lights on the northwest side of Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium caused a brief evacuation of the north side of the home bleachers Friday night. The incident occurred during the football game and resulted in a short delay as safety crews responded. The malfunctioning light…
Goodwin Found Not Guilty in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case
WARREN, Ark. (10-31-25) — Local Pastor Rocky Goodwin has been found not guilty on all charges related to child sexual abuse materials, according to THV11 News. The verdict came Thursday following a two-day trial that began the day before. The jury’s decision was unanimous and cleared Goodwin of all charges he had faced. During the…
Local Scholarship Opportunity Encourages Students to Apply
A new scholarship opportunity has been announced for local high school seniors, encouraging students to apply for financial assistance toward their college education. According to the flyer, the scholarship is open to graduating seniors planning to pursue higher education at a college, university, or trade school. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined in the application…
Senior Athlete Night Set for October 31 at Warren High School
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School will host Senior Athlete Night on Friday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Jim Hurley Jr. Field. The event will honor the school’s senior cheerleaders, football players, golfers, tennis players, cross country runners, and band members for their dedication and achievements throughout their high school careers. Family, friends, and…
Peggy Naomi Harton, 1938-2025
Peggy Naomi Harton, 87, of Sherwood died Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock a few long months after a cancer diagnosis she fought valiantly to overcome. She was born June 16, 1938, in the Rye community in Cleveland County, the youngest of seven siblings born to Mamie Ashcraft and Walter Furn…
Shelby Jean Kiersey, 1938-2025
Shelby Jean Kiersey, age 87, of Banks, AR passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at Chapel Woods Nursing Center in Warren, AR. She was born June 15, 1938 in Banks, AR the youngest daughter to Frank Hooks and Maude Mosely Hooks. After graduating from Banks High School Shelby moved to Booneville, AR. There she…
Bradley County Sheriff Releases Halloween Safety Notice and Restricted Addresses
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office reminds families to stay alert and informed as Halloween approaches. In accordance with the Arkansas Sex Offender Registration Act (Ark. Code Ann. 12-12-901), the Sheriff’s Office is releasing the official “Do Not Trick or Treat” list for Bradley County. The list includes Level 3 (High Risk) and Level 4 (Sexually…
Rotary Club Hears Presentation on SEACBEC and UAM-CTC High School LPN Program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Oct. 28 for its second and final meeting of the month of October at noon inside First Methodist Church. The crowd heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Chloe Sanders and Brian Garcia to kick things off before Rotarian Donna Lawhon introduced her program which included a number…
Bradley County Americorps Serve Local Families
Article submitted HopePlace Warren extends its heartfelt thanks to the AmeriCorps members of the Southeast Education Service Cooperative and the students of Bradley County schools for their generous service project, which benefits local families. Throughout September and October, students collected diapers, wet wipes, infant formula, baby food, and other essential items to support the work…
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Former Bradley County High School Site Undergoes Controlled Burn
WARREN, Ark. – The remains of the old Bradley County High School in Warren were burned Saturday in a controlled and planned process overseen by the property’s private owner. The structure had been torn down prior to the burn. The school once served as the African American high school in Bradley County during the era…
Trunk or Treat Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather Threat
WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s annual Trunk or Treat festival brought together hundreds of families on Saturday evening, filling the Warren tomato sheds with Halloween fun after weather concerns prompted a change in location. Originally planned for Main Street, the event was moved to the covered area of the tomato sheds due to the threat of…