The Bradley County Extension Office is inviting young cooks to put their culinary skills to the test during its upcoming Kid Chef Challenge. The cooking contest will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and is open to children and teenagers ages 5 to 19. Participants should pick up a challenge packet from the…
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Commercial Bank Donates $4,000 to Warren YMCA
Commercial Bank is continuing its strong tradition of community support with a $4,000 donation to the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County. The contribution represents the bank’s annual support of the local YMCA, an organization that serves children, families and residents throughout Warren and Bradley County through youth programs, recreation, fitness opportunities…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Elects New Officers, Cancels Back-to-School Splash
Re-New-ing Edinburg elected a new treasurer, adjusted its upcoming meeting schedule and discussed several community events during its July 21 meeting at the New Edinburg Community Center. President Trenna Kemp opened the meeting, and members approved the minutes from the previous gathering. Kemp informed the group that Linda Hornaday had resigned as treasurer. Members unanimously…
UAM Pilots Groundbreaking Collegiate Academy, Free Associate Degrees for High School Students
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to make history with the launch of its innovative UAM Collegiate Academy, which will be piloted in partnership with Drew Central High School. This initiative marks the first time in Arkansas that a four-year university has partnered with a public school district to offer high school…
Are meal kits right for you? Five questions to ask yourself before signing up
By Mary HightowerUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — We’ve all been there. You want to eat healthier, but cooking dinner after finishing a long, hard day of work sounds impossible. Signing up for a meal kit service suddenly seems like a good solution. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Meal kits…
BCMC Names Britney Harris, RN, July Employee of the Month
Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce that Britney Harris, RN, of the Home Health department has been named the organizations Employee of the Month for July. The nomination for Harris stated: “Britney completes all required paperwork accurately and on time, helping ensure smooth daily operations and compliance within our facility. During our recent…
Hermitage Encourages Residents to Sign Up for City Text Alerts
The City of Hermitage is encouraging residents to sign up for its text messaging service to receive important city announcements and report local issues. Through the TextMyGov service, residents can receive alerts concerning water problems, trash pickup schedules, burn bans and other city information. To subscribe to city alerts, residents should text “HERMITAGE” to 91896.…
AGFC Dove Fields Available for Permit-Based Hunting; Apply Aug. 1-15
Although summer heat is in full swing across The Natural State, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff are already paving the way for the kickoff to fall. Applications for AGFC permit-based dove fields open Saturday, Aug. 1, and will close Saturday, Aug. 15. By Randy Zellers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Most WMA-based dove fields…
Chasing Cats After Hours: Passive fishing offers sweat-free summer angling opportunity
Arkansas weather has finally reached the melting point for even the most dedicated daytime anglers, but there’s still a way to supply a late-summer fish fry with tasty fillets. Running trotlines and jugs at night may seem lazy to some, but those people have never spent a night running lines, rebaiting and bringing in their…
Kingsland to host free grant readiness class Aug. 20
The City of Kingsland is partnering with Communities Unlimited to offer a free Grant Readiness Class for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, small businesses, churches and others interested in pursuing grant funding. The class will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Kingsland City Hall, located at 421 Main Street. Participants…
Warren officials actively monitoring fire, smoke concerns at old Bradley Mill site
Warren Mayor R. Gregg Reep said Thursday that city officials are continuing to monitor a fire involving a large volume of wood waste at a manufacturing plant located on the old Bradley Mill site. According to a July 30 news release, the company has been working with the Warren Fire Department and private contractors to…
Sisk’s AGFC Career Concludes With Meritorious Service Award; Other Honors Bestowed to Officers
Ben Sisk, who recently retired after a 30-year career as a captain in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Enforcement Division, was one of many game wardens honored at the AGFC’s annual Enforcement Awards banquet July 16 at North Little Rock’s Wyndham Riverfront. By Jim Harris, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Maj. Brian Aston joined…
District 6170 Governor Shawnee Cooper Visits Warren Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, July 28 inside Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County for its final meeting of the month. The meeting was very important as it was Rotary District 6170’s Governor Shawnee Cooper’s scheduled visit. Cooper met with members of the Warren Rotary Club board for around half…
Senate District 1 special primary set for Aug. 18 as candidates seek vacant seat
Voters across Arkansas Senate District 1 will return to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the process of selecting a new state senator for southeast Arkansas gets underway. The special election was called following the resignation of former State Sen. Ben Gilmore of Crossett, who left the Senate at the end of June to accept…
City of Warren Mourns Death of Animal Control Officer Robert Patton
The City of Warren is mourning the death of Robert Patton, who served the community as an animal control officer. In a statement issued on behalf of the city, the Warren City Council and the Warren Police Department, officials extended their deepest sympathy to Patton’s family and loved ones. City officials remembered Patton as a…
AGFC Offers Special Rates to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month
August is National Shooting Sports Month, and there’s no better time to get out and get on target before hunting seasons kick off with the annual September dove hunting opener. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a host of special offers at its Dr. James E Moore Jr. Shooting Range in Mayflower and the…
Mrs. Easter Mae Harding, 1942-2026
Mrs. Easter Mae Harding, 84, of Warren, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Chapel Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Arkansas. Born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Johnville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Artie Terry. Easter found joy in life’s simple blessings.…
Reminder: Save on back-to-school spending during tax-free weekend starting Aug. 1
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas families planning for back-to-school shopping can take advantage of the 2026 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday, which runs Aug. 1-2. This year’s sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. All…
Kingsland welcomes new employees, announces public works promotion
The City of Kingsland has welcomed two employees to its municipal team while also announcing a promotion within the public works department, according to Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson. Ty Gonzales has joined the city as its new office manager. Johnson said the position was created by combining the previously advertised part-time water clerk and part-time…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep Files for Re-election
To the people of Warren, Warren is a town built on hard work, strong families, and the same determined spirit that has long defined our Lumberjack tradition. It is that spirit, and my continued belief in the future of our city, that has led me to decide to seek another term as Mayor of Warren.…
Hermitage School District Earns AAA 2025–2026 Class 1A Sportsmanship Award
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage School District is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) 2025–2026 Class 1A Sportsmanship Award, an honor that reflects the outstanding character, integrity, and respect consistently demonstrated by Hermitage student-athletes, coaches, students, and fans throughout the school year. The award was recognized during…