WHITE HALL, Ark. – One week after falling to Greenbrier, the Warren Lumberjacks responded with a convincing performance on Friday night, defeating 5A opponent White Hall 28-14 on the road. This game report is brought to you by The Jacks overcame an opening-drive interception when the defense held firm, blocking a White Hall field goal…
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USFWS releases pond counts, population status for North American waterfowl
LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally released its annual Waterfowl Population Status report for the 2025 survey year on Tuesday, and hunters may see a familiar tone to last year’s report. According to the report, an estimated 34 million ducks were present in the traditional survey area across Canada and the…
Circuit Judge Laurie Bridewell Announces Bid for Second Term
Article submitted Judge Laurie Bridewell announced today that she will seek a second term as 10th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2nd Division, covering all of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties. Judge Bridewell was first sworn in on January 1, 2021 and hears all cases involving divorce, custody, visitation and domestic abuse, as well as…
2025 Hamburger Supper Scheduled for Sept. 26 to Support Bradley County Historical Museum
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Historical Museum announced this week the date for the organization’s annual Hamburger Supper. The supper is set for Friday, September 26, 2025. Take-out meals will consist of grilled hamburgers (with all the trimmings), the popular baked beans, chips and homemade brownies. The hamburger meals may be picked up at…
Warren Golf Captures Team Win, McGaha Shoots 67 for Individual Title
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School golf team claimed the overall victory Tuesday, topping the field in a multi-school match, while Rett McGaha earned individual honors with a standout score of 67. The Lumberjacks posted a team total of 223 to finish first. Monticello followed in second at 238, with Hamburg and McGehee tying…
Brunson Bass Busters Kick Off After-School Fishing Club
WARREN, Ark. – Thomas C. Brunson Elementary has introduced a new after-school program this year—the Brunson Bass Busters Fishing Club. The group, made up of students excited to learn the basics of fishing, will be meeting throughout the year to gain hands-on experience and enjoy time outdoors. Faculty members say the club is designed to…
BCMC Wound Care Clinic Hosting Sock Drive During September
WARREN, Ark. (9/3/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Wound Care Clinic is hosting an Every “Sole” Deserves a Sock Drive throughout the month of September in recognition of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Month. There will be three drop-off locations inside the hospital for donations of new socks that will be distributed locally to those…
WMAs offer dove hunters plenty of opportunity around state
LITTLE ROCK — Fast action and the excitement of wing-shooting during an Arkansas dove season as summer draws to a close are back again this weekend. Nineteen of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management areas will offer acreage dedicated to public access dove hunting when the season opens Saturday, Sept. 6. Another four…
Thomas Rex Larance, 1946-2025
Thomas Rex Larance (#44), age 78, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St Johns Place in Fordyce, AR. He was born September 26, 1946, in Warren to Fred C. Larance and Myrtle L. Rhodes Larance. Tommy grew up in Warren, AR excelling in multiple sports and earning a reputation of being…
Hermitage Huddle Reunion Set for October 4
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Former students, teachers, employees, and guests of Hermitage schools are invited to gather for the annual Hermit Huddle Reunion on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Hermitage Community Center. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m., with lunch served at noon. The cost is $25 per person attending, and reservations must be made…
Cook Street Closed for Repairs from Bradley to Hickory
WARREN, Ark. – Cook Street, from Bradley to Hickory, is shut down until further notice as crews work on road repairs. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes while the work is underway.
Josiah Steen named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Josiah Steen for being named the State Farm Lumnerjack of the Week! In the season opener against 5A Greenbrier, he had 13 receptions for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 11 tackles on defense. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: September 3, 2025
Weevil Football Set to Open 2025 Season at Southeastern Oklahoma State
Article submitted by UAM Sports MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team travels to Durant, Oklahoma, this week to take on Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the 2025 season opener. The campaign will mark the 112th season of program history. Coming off a 54-22 loss at home to school rival Southern Arkansas in the 99th annual…
BCMC Board Meets for August Gathering
WARREN, Ark. (8/28/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28 inside the conference room at the hospital with financial reports, executive updates, and policy approvals among the items discussed. The meeting began with the minutes from the July meeting approved unanimously followed by Controller Matt…
Small Chance of an Afternoon Shower Wednesday
Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night Clear,…
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. receives grant from Entergy Arkansas
Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. was recently awarded $465.00 in grant funding by Entergy Arkansas to support MHSI’s mission of Providing the Highest Quality Clinical Services to All by purchasing pediatric pulse oximeters specifically designed for young patients. These devices provide precise and non-invasive measurements of oxygen saturation levels and heart…
Virginia ‘Frisk’ Hampton, 1940-2025
Virginia ‘Frisk’ Hampton, 85, of Warren, passed away August 22, 2025. Born August 13, 1940, to the late Kenny Charles ‘KC’ and Esther Hampton. Virginia received her early education within Bradley County Public Schools and graduated from Bradley County High School in 1959. She joined Bethel AME Church at a young age. She was a…
Edna Faye Taylor, 1935-2025
Edna Faye Taylor, age 90, of Warren passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2025 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born on January 7th, 1935 to the late Clifton H. Rodgers and Irene Isbell Rodgers of Rye, AR. She attended Woodlawn High…
Missing Warren Man Rodney Riedel Found Deceased
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday that missing Warren man Rodney (Rod) Dean Riedel, 58, has been found deceased. “UPDATE: It is with the permission of the family, and with our deepest sympathy, to inform that Rodney Dean Riedel has been found,” the sheriff’s office stated. “Mr. Riedel was found North…
Warren School District Honors Warren Bank & Trust for Scoreboard Donation
WARREN, Ark. – At halftime of Friday night’s Warren Lumberjacks vs. Greenbrier Panthers game, the Warren School District recognized Warren Bank & Trust for their generous donation of the district’s new video scoreboard at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. Superintendent Bryan Cornish presented a plaque of appreciation to Thomas Frazer of Warren Bank & Trust, along…