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Make those ‘first deer’ memories last with a certificate from AGFC
LITTLE ROCK — This weekend’s youth hunt will be a milestone in many young hunters’ lives as they harvest their first white-tailed deer in Arkansas. Reward their enthusiasm with a certificate they can display with pride. Keith Stephens, chief of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Communications Division, said the certificates serve as one more…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Club Plans Halloween Event and Community Activities
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of the Re-New-ing Edinburg organization met October 21, 2025, at the New Edinburg Community Center to discuss upcoming events and community projects. President Martha Tolano called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance. Minutes from the September meeting were approved following a motion by Linda Hornaday and second…
Warren Elementary Receives $5,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Youth Literacy
Article submitted WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) to support its youth literacy program, “Jacked Up on Reading.” The grant was accepted by Media Specialist Cassidy Cathey on behalf of the school and will be used to enhance reading instruction through the purchase of…
Reminder: Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic Starts Oct 27
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District will host its annual Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic from October 27–29 at Warren Elementary School. The event will run each day from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Open to WSD students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the clinic gives young cheerleaders a chance to learn cheers, chants, and routines…
City of Warren Announces Holiday Closures and Adjusted Garbage Pickup Schedule
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has announced several upcoming municipal building closures and adjustments to garbage pickup schedules for the remainder of 2025 in observance of upcoming holidays. The Municipal Building will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. No garbage will be picked up on this day.…
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ Celebrates 36th Anniversary November 2
WARREN, Ark. – Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ will celebrate its 36th Year Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Church that’s Built To Stand,” inspired by Jude 24:25. The celebration will feature guest speaker Superintendent Ronald Matheney of Johnson Memorial Church of God in…
Gingko Trees Planted in Downtown Warren
A project to restore shade and beauty to downtown Warren is underway. On Friday, October 24, Bemis Tree Farm began planting young gingko trees in designated areas where the original townscape trees were removed several years ago due to disease, damage, and other issues. The new trees are being donated to the town by Maribeth…
Pastime – The Carrol’s Amazing Frito-Chili-Pie
(Yes, Right There Made In The Bag of Golden Fried Corn Chips) By Maylon Rice A recent column about Mary Lou Martin’s fantastic chili dogs at Lumberjack football games got me thinking and somewhat challenged by the younger generation discussing the merits between Wayne’s Confectionary and The Corral. “Wasn’t Wayne’s and The Corral about the…
BCMC Board Holds First Meeting of New Fiscal Year
WARREN, Ark. (10/24/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 23 in the hospital’s conference room for the first time since the new fiscal year began at the start of October. Financial reports, executive updates, and policy approvals were among the items discussed. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved…
Buck Fever Fall Festival Set for November 1 in Banks
BANKS, Ark. – The town of Banks is preparing for the Buck Fever Fall Festival 2025: Racks, Snacks, and Halloween Tracks, set for Saturday, November 1. The event will feature a full lineup of activities, contests, and cash prizes for participants of all ages. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with a Chili Cookoff, offering a…
Ryan ‘Landen’ Rice
Ryan “Landen” Rice, 21, of Bryant, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born on June 23, 2004 in Warren, Arkansas to Maria Loera and the late Colby Rice. Landen lived life with a big smile, a kind heart, and an easygoing spirit that drew people in. Known for his…
Warren Middle School Announces 9-Week Honor Roll
Warren Middle School has released its Honor Roll for the nine-week grading period, recognizing students for their academic excellence. The following students earned distinction for their hard work and achievement. All A Honor Roll – 9 Weeks 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade A/B Honor Roll – 9 Weeks 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade…
Jo Ann Gavin, 1942-2025
Jo Ann Gavin, 83 of Star City passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born March 3, 1942 in Warren, Arkansas to the late, Henry David and Clara Swain Milburn. She was a homemaker, who loved dancing and socializing, and was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her companion of 25 years,…
Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner, age 96, of Miramar Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 after a brief but brave battle with complications from pneumonia. Born on September 16, 1929, in Little Rock, AR, Kathleen was the daughter of Ralph and Birdie Greenwood. A devout Christian, she was a loyal servant of the Lord,…
David Jay Brown
David Jay Brown, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Benton, Arkansas. He was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on November 8, 1950, son of the late D. J and Vera Louise Brown. He is survived by his loving wife Susan Renee Brown, son Drew Brown and spouse Amanda, stepdaughter…
Lumberjacks Suffer Narrow Defeat in High-Octane 8-4A Clash at Stuttgart
STUTTGART, ARK. – In one of the wildest games of the season, the Warren Lumberjacks came up just short in a back-and-forth contest against the Stuttgart Ricebirds on Friday night, falling 59–55 on the road in Week 8 play. This game report is brought to you by First Quarter Stuttgart opened the night with excellent…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week 8, 2025
Week 8 Final Scores – October 24, 2025
SEACBEC Students Build Pergola for Bradley County Chamber of Commerce
WARREN, Ark. – Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC) Construction students recently completed a hands-on community project by designing, preassembling, and installing a new pergola for the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Warren. The project, led by instructor Jeremy Groves, gave students the opportunity to put their construction skills into practice while…
Scammers Are Claiming to Be the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Article submitted Arkansans have seen a recent rash of texts and emails from senders claiming to be from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The texts or emails purport to be notifications of tax refund request approval, and they direct recipients to share bank account information at a provided link. What Arkansans Should Know These…
Free deer tags available for youth deer hunters
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’s first youth deer hunt of the 2025-26 hunting season is Nov. 1-2, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is reminding all hunters to update their mobile app and download their youth hunter’s free deer tags to ensure an enjoyable hunt and smooth game-checking experience after the shot. “Youth deer hunters…