Warren Police Respond to Home Invasion and Assault on West Pine Street

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Police Department is urging residents to remain alert and secure their homes after officers responded to a reported home invasion and assault Wednesday morning. According to the department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:22 a.m. on September 10 to the 1400 block of West Pine Street. The suspect, described as…

Warren And Hermitage Students Help Make Kids’ Zone A Success At Bradley County Fair

WARREN, Ark. – Students from Warren High School and Hermitage High School came together last week to make the Bradley County Fair Kids’ Zone a success. Cheerleaders from both schools, along with members of the Warren High School JR-ROTC, volunteered their time and energy to help run the event, ensuring that children from kindergarten through…

Wesson Announces Candidacy for Bradley County Judge

WARREN, Ark. – Wayne Wesson has officially announced his intention to run for Bradley County Judge in the upcoming March Primary. Wesson, who currently serves as Chief Deputy with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department under Sheriff Herschel Tillman, made the announcement Monday, September 8, in a social media post. “I look forward to continuing my…

Bradley County Fair Showcases Champion Livestock and Poultry

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair once again showcased the dedication of local youth and families, with exhibitors presenting their best livestock and poultry. Judges awarded champions across multiple divisions, from poultry to swine, goats, sheep, and cattle. Below is the full list of winners: Poultry Market & Breeding Goats Dairy Goats Showmanship: Sheep…

Onward Lodge #149 and New Light #71 Donate Blankets to Chapel Woods Ahead of Colder Months

WARREN, Ark. — Onward Lodge #149 and New Light #71 delivered blankets to Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation on Saturday, Sept. 6, continuing an annual project the organizations have conducted in past years to help residents prepare for fall and winter. Members of Onward Lodge #149 participating were: Jason Mitchell, Donavan Thomas, Desmond Miller, Quincy…

Help focus the future of trout management in two of Arkansas’s famous fisheries

LITTLE ROCK –  The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is in the process of updating its management plan for trout in the Greers Ferry and Beaver lakes tailwaters and is starting the process with a survey to gauge public perceptions about these two trout fisheries.  The survey is available at www.agfc.com/troutsurvey and will remain open until Sept.…

Warren Native Champions Annual Showdown Between Red Wolves and Razorbacks

WARREN, Ark. – When Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Chair Steve Eddington, a Warren native, spoke in support of making the Arkansas State–Arkansas football matchup an annual tradition, he did so with both personal and statewide perspective. Eddington, who grew up in Warren before attending Henderson State University, said the first-ever meeting between…

Ferguson Wins First Annual Duck Calling Contest at Bradley County Fair

The Bradley County Fair & Livestock Show hosted its first-ever Duck Calling Contest on Saturday, drawing competitors eager to show off their calling skills in front of the community. Beau Ferguson earned first place in the contest, followed by Eric Corker in second place and Jase Cathey in third. Each winner received a custom wooden…

BC Retired Teachers and Employees Meet

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association met Monday, September 8, in the First Methodist Church of Warren for its regular monthly meeting with Marilyn Johnson as president. Nat Grubbs, Clinician of South AR Rehabilitation in Monticello, presented the program “Brain Health and Cognitive Function Across the Lifespan.”  He emphasized the…

Ordination Service for Deacon-Elect Rodney Carroll Scheduled at Union Hill MBC

WARREN, Ark. — Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church will host an ordination service for Deacon-Elect Rodney Carroll on Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 p.m. The service will be held at the church, located at 919 West Central in Warren. The congregation will be joined by special guest Rev. Larry Hines and members of Pleasant Hill…

Bradley County Fair Names 2025 Best of Show and Raffle Winners

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair has announced the 2025 Best of Show winners, celebrating community members across both senior and junior divisions for their outstanding entries in crafts, art, food, horticulture, and more. This year’s Educational Booth award went to the Block Builders EHC Club. Senior Division Highlights Junior Division Highlights Raffle Winners…

UAM Offers JROTC Courses Through Regional Partnerships

Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. — This fall, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) began offering Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) courses through a regional partnership with Watson Chapel Public Schools and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Beginning this semester, students from Watson Chapel High School can earn concurrent credit for…