By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — As kids prepare to return to school, parents should talk to their children’s doctors about routine vaccinations, which can help keep children healthy and safe throughout the school year. “Back-to-school preparation is about more than buying supplies,” said Heather Wingo, extension immunization educator for…
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AGFC Adds Eight to List of State’s Smallmouth Bass Blue Ribbon Streams
To help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s staff better manage the state’s streams, regulations for Arkansas’s native smallmouth bass were approved by the Commission in April, and made effective July 1, 2026, that simplify the state’s smallmouth bass regulations, placing them into two clear categories. Here is what you need to know before you…
Drew County Gospel Singing Convention Set for July 24-25 in Wilmar
WILMAR, Ark. — Gospel music enthusiasts from across southeast Arkansas are invited to attend the upcoming Drew County, Arkansas Gospel Singing Convention, which will be held Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, at Greenhill Community Baptist Church in Wilmar. The convention will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 24, and continue at 10 a.m. on…
How to avoid fast fashion when back-to-school shopping this summer
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Though it can be tempting to buy inexpensive clothes from fast fashion retailers during the back-to-school shopping season, an extension expert suggests visiting thrift stores and preserving your existing wardrobe instead. “Fast fashion is a business model where clothing brands quickly mass-produce inexpensive, trendy…
Friday Night Lights Nearing for Warren Lumberjacks
WARREN, Ark. — The countdown is on for the Warren Lumberjacks’ 2026 football season, with Warren now just weeks away from returning to the field. The Lumberjacks will begin with a scrimmage against McGehee on Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. The regular season opener is set for Friday, Aug. 28, at Malvern. 2026 Warren…
Hermitage School District Open House 2026-2027
From the Hermitage School District: Join us for the 2026-2027 School Year Open House on August 6, 2026 at the Hermitage School District from 5:00p.m-7:00p.m.
COSL announces regional tax auction: Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln Counties
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced the upcoming auction of tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln Counties on Aug. 4. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Second Baptist Church of Monticello, located at 1032 Old Warren Road.…
Bradley County Medical Center Warns Public About Spoofed Phone Scam
The Bradley County Medical Center is warning area residents about scam phone calls that appear to come from BCMC and other trusted organizations. According to the medical center, scammers are using a technique known as “spoofing,” which allows a caller to make a phone number appear local or appear to belong to a legitimate organization.…
Warren Rotary Club Hears from Dr. Kyle Day as Meetings Move to YMCA
The Rotary Club of Warren met at its new meeting location of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County on Tuesday, July 14 at noon. The first meeting of July signifies the new Rotary Year, and previous president Andrew Tolbert has accepted the role of club president for the 2026-27 year. Rotarian…
Randolph Randall Burnett, 1944-2026
Randolph Randall Burnett, age 82, of Monticello, AR passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at The Woods at Monticello in Monticello, AR. He was born on May 25, 1944, in Monticello, AR to the late John W. Burnett and Velma Sawyer Burnett. Randall was a hard worker and held many job titles in his…
Judy Kay Wagnon Simmons, 1947-2026
Judy Kay Wagnon Simmons age 78, of New Edinburg, AR died Monday, July 13th, 2026 at her home. She was born September 26th, 1947 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Otis Wagnon and Leola Kitchens Wagnon. She was a member Calvary Baptist Church, supported Friendship Extension Club, Judy was a part of the…
Town of Banks seeks quotes for stage resurfacing, community center floor work
BANKS, Ark. — The Town of Banks is seeking contractors and service providers for two upcoming improvement projects. Town officials plan to resurface the upper portion of the BuckFever Stage, which has become uneven and unsafe. The town hopes to have the stage resurfacing completed before Oct. 1. The town is also seeking someone to…
Sandy Lynn Hollingsworth, 1962-2026
Sandy Lynn Hollingsworth age 63, born November 13th, 1962 of Gravelridge, Arkansas, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 13th, 2026, peacefully and at her home surrounded by loved ones. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, sister, GaGa, Memaw, and true friend to many. Sandy always put others above herself and had…
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Don’t ‘Treat’ Wildlife Like Livestock: AGFC urges public to report suspected screwworm or parasite cases rather than attempting DIY treatments on wild deer
LITTLE ROCK — Motorists and wildlife lovers are beginning to see more deer in the open, browsing at the edges of open fields and forests, prompting many questions about bare spots seen in their fur coat and ticks seen on their ears. Some wildlife watchers are also beginning to ask how they can help protect…
Tips for Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases This Summer
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans spending time outdoors this summer should take precautions to prevent tick bites and the illnesses ticks can carry. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, ticks cause more human disease in Arkansas than any other insect. Heather Wingo, extension immunization educator for the…
Warren City Council approves airport runway project, hears updates on industry, grants and city projects
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council approved an airport runway project and heard updates on economic development, grant opportunities, city infrastructure, and community programs during its regular July meeting held at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with council members Chanel Hooper, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Emily Moseley, and…
Woodlawn High School Student Council launches school supply drive
WOODLAWN, Ark. — The Woodlawn High School Student Council has launched a school supply drive to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. A collection box has been placed in front of the Woodlawn High School building for community members to drop off donations. Organizers are accepting new or lightly used school supplies, including…
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church to hold August revival in Warren
WARREN, Ark. — Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church will host a three-night revival Aug. 5-7 at its church building, 510 N. Walnut St. in Warren. Services are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. each evening. The revival will feature guest evangelist Rev. Michael Payne, pastor of First Baptist Higgins in South Little Rock. The event…
Don’t ‘Treat’ Wildlife Like Livestock
LITTLE ROCK — Motorists and wildlife lovers are beginning to see more deer in the open, browsing at the edges of open fields and forests, prompting many questions about bare spots seen in their fur coat and ticks seen on their ears. Some wildlife watchers are also beginning to ask how they can help protect…
Woodlawn Students Earn College Credit Through AP Exam Success
WOODLAWN, Ark. — The Woodlawn School District is recognizing a group of Woodlawn High School students who earned college credit by scoring a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the 2025-26 school year. The district congratulated the students in a social media post, praising their hard work and academic achievement. Students receiving…