WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District has announced plans to host a community-wide pep rally on Wednesday, May 20, at 1 p.m. inside Lumberjack Arena to celebrate the Warren Lady Jacks softball team’s historic run to the state championship game. The event will honor the first state championship appearance in the history of the…
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Five UAM-CTC Welding Students Dominate at 2026 SkillsUSA
Thirteen students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) competed at the 2026 Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference from April 13 through April 16. Two UAM-CTC welding students and three UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students from Crossett and Hamburg High Schools won medals. UAM-CTC sent a delegation of five college welding…
Arkansas Gas Prices Climb Above $4 Per Gallon, Experts Share Ways to Save
By Rebekah Hall University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas drivers are paying higher gas costs at the pump, and a financial expert with the Cooperative Extension Service says some households may need to adjust their spending habits to accommodate increasing gas prices. According to AAA, the average price of regular unleaded gas in Arkansas was $4.076 per gallon as of May…
Recent rain welcome on Arkansas farms, but more rain is needed to erase drought
By Mary HightowerUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture JONESBORO, Ark. — Amid a few rounds of rain, corn and rice planting are nearly complete in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Corn and rice are right at the finish line,” said Scott Stiles, extension program associate for economics. “There…
Foresters for the Future Scholarship Application Period Open Through June 1
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is now accepting applications for the Foresters for the Future Scholarship. The scholarship provides $4,000 per semester for four years to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources.…
Cross Roads Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 29
WARREN, Ark. — The Cross Roads Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1337 Highway 278 West. Organizers said everyone is invited to attend the meeting.
Lady Jacks Make History, Advance to First-Ever State Championship Game
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks are headed to the softball state championship game for the first time in program history after defeating Brookland 6-2 Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2026 4A State Tournament in Nashville. This game report is brought to you by With the win, Warren advances to the state…
UAM Holds Spring Commencement Exercises, Announces 2026 Hornaday Faculty Award Winner and 64th Distinguished Alumna
The University of Arkansas at Monticello held its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 8, in the Steelman Field House. Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, recognized graduates completing master’s degrees to associate degrees during the ceremonies. Commencement was split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. ceremony included the…
Lady Jacks Punch Ticket to State Semifinals With 3-1 Win Over Gentry-Full game report
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks are headed to the semifinal round of the 4A State Softball Tournament after defeating Gentry 3-1 Friday afternoon in Nashville. This game report is brought to you by With the win, Warren advances to face Brookland High School on Saturday at noon with a spot in the state…
Warren Lady Jacks Advance to 4A State Semifinals With Win Over Gentry
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks are headed to the semifinal round of the 4A State Softball Tournament after defeating Gentry 3-1 Friday afternoon in quarterfinal action. This game report is brought to you by With the victory, Warren advances to Saturday’s semifinal matchup where the Lady Jacks will face the winner of Brookland…
Violent Felon Receives Eight-Year Sentence
DREW COUNTY, Ark. — On May 13, 2026, a Drew County jury convicted Jimmie L. Foster of Dermott on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation conducted by the Arkansas State Police. The incident occurred Friday, May 17, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., when Arkansas State…
Reminder: Hermitage to Host City Clean Up Day on May 16
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Residents of Hermitage will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items during a citywide clean up event scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The all-day event will take place at the Hermitage Community Center, where two 30-yard dumpsters will be available for public use. The clean up effort is designed…
Warren Soccer Teams See Seasons End In 4A State Playoffs
HARRISON, Ark. — Warren’s boys and girls soccer teams saw their seasons come to an end Thursday in the opening round of the 4A State Playoffs in Harrison. This game report is brought to you by The Lumberjacks battled Dardanelle in a close first-round match before falling 3-2. The Lady Jacks also opened state tournament…
Pink Tomato Festival Releases Official 2026 Festival T-Shirt Design
WARREN, Ark. — With the 70th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival now just weeks away, festival organizers have officially unveiled the design for the 2026 festival T-shirt. The newly released shirt features a vintage-inspired design centered around several recognizable Bradley County and festival traditions, including the Bradley County Courthouse, carnival rides, tractors, classic pickup…
Wolfpack MC Warren to Host Juneteenth Motorcycle Show and Sound Competition in Wilmar
WILMAR, Ark. — Wolfpack MC Warren is set to host a Juneteenth Motorcycle Show and Sound Competition on Saturday, June 20, in Wilmar, Arkansas. The event is scheduled from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and will welcome motorcycle clubs and social clubs from around the region. Organizers say first- and second-place trophies will be awarded…
Wardlaw’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Sends Warren Past Clinton in 4A State Tournament Opener
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks opened the 4A State Softball Tournament with a dramatic 6-2 extra-inning victory over Clinton Thursday in Nashville, using a grand slam from Charlee Wardlaw to seal the win and advance to the quarterfinal round. This game report is brought to you by The game was tied 2-2 entering…
BCMC’s Tiffany White Speaks to Rotary About Hospital’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, May 12 inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church at noon for its first meeting of May. The group heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Kylon Cross and Anna Arroyo to start things off. Rotarian Marnette George introduced her program of Bradley County Medical Center’s Marketing…
Reminder: Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 16 at Bradley County Park
WARREN, Ark.- The Great Outdoors Youth Day will be held Saturday, May 16, at Bradley County Park in Warren. The event is open to youth ages 5 to 14, and parents are also encouraged to attend. Youth under age 9 will be required to have a parent present. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed…
Woodlawn Advances to 2A State Quarterfinals With 11-1 Win Over Sloan-Hendrix
FORREST CITY, Ark. – The Woodlawn Bears opened the 2A State Baseball Playoffs with a dominant 11-1 victory over Sloan-Hendrix on Thursday in Forrest City, advancing to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament. Woodlawn broke the game open with a five-run second inning and never looked back, improving behind strong pitching and timely hitting.…
Becker Hits For Cycle As Monticello Advances In 4A State Tournament
NASHVILLE, Ark. — The Monticello Lady Billies opened the 4A State Softball Tournament with a dominant 10-1 victory over Heber Springs on Thursday in Nashville, powered by a historic performance from Bliss Becker and a strong outing in the circle from Addi Frazer. Becker hit for the cycle in the win, finishing 4-for-4 with four…
Rauls Throws No-Hitter as Woodlawn Opens 2A State Tournament With Win Over East Poinsett County
PALESTINE, Ark. — Laci Rauls delivered a dominant performance in the circle Thursday as the Woodlawn Lady Bears opened the 2A State Softball Tournament with a 6-0 victory over East Poinsett County. Rauls tossed a complete-game no-hitter, striking out 16 batters across seven innings while allowing four walks. She threw 116 pitches, including 67 strikes,…