EDMOND, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team sits in first place after round one of the 2026 Grace Shin Invitational at The Golf Club of Edmond in Edmond, Oklahoma on Monday. The Blossoms posted a team score of 291 (+7) in the opening round, placing them atop the leaderboard in first place…
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Arkansas-Monticello Volleyball Falters Against Arkansas-Fort Smith, 3-0
Fort Smith, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team continued its road stretch Monday evening with a match-up against the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The Boll Weevils fell to the Lions in three sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-20. FIRST SET (25-16 UAFS, UAFS leads 1-0) Arkansas-Monticello battled early in the opening set, with Jalen Scroggins recording…
Warren School District to hold flu shot clinic Oct. 13
The Warren School District will hold a flu shot clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to an announcement from the district. Consent forms for the clinic will be sent home with students this week. Parents and guardians who would like their child to participate are asked to complete the form and return it to the…
UAM Names 12 Women to 2026 Homecoming Court
Twelve women have been named to the 2026 Homecoming Court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The 2026 UAM Homecoming Queen will be selected by a vote of the student body and announced during a pre-game coronation ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. on October 10, prior to the 2 p.m. kickoff of UAM Football’s…
Snowden Waterfowl Center to host inaugural symposium, student showcase Tuesday
The Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will host its inaugural Symposium and Student Showcase on Tuesday, Oct. 6, highlighting current waterfowl research and the work of UAM students. The event will be held at the Spivey Conference Center at the UAM Forest Health Research Center. Doors will open…
Southeast Bradley County Water asks customers to report low or no water pressure
Southeast Bradley County Water is asking customers experiencing low or no water pressure to report the issue as the utility works to identify affected areas. Customers who are having pressure problems may contact the water operator directly at 870-820-1846. Reports may also be made through the Southeast Bradley County Water office at 870-463-2750. Callers can…
Weevils Fall to Southern Nazarene in Overtime, 40-34
BETHANY, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team returned to the road Saturday afternoon, traveling to a Great American Conference matchup with Southern Nazarene University. The teams battled through four quarters before SNU ultimately claimed the 40-34 victory in overtime. Arkansas-Monticello produced a season-high 491 yards of total offense, rushing for 282…
Hermitage, volunteer fire department awarded $160,600 FEMA grant
The City of Hermitage and the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department have been awarded a $160,600 grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. City officials announced the award Monday, saying the funding will provide new equipment and additional resources for the department’s volunteer firefighters. The grant is expected to strengthen the…
Queen Blythe Callaway, court kick off Warren High School Homecoming week
Warren High School is celebrating Homecoming this week, with Queen Blythe Callaway and her court helping kick off the school’s 2026 Homecoming festivities Monday, Oct. 5. Callaway will lead the 2026-27 Warren High School Homecoming Court, which also includes Ava Denton, Breize Fellows, Julisa Jaimes, Livi McKinney, Bayleigh Miller, Raeleigh Milton, Makensy Roberson and Lakari…
Warren’s annual Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 31 in downtown
One of Bradley County’s biggest fall traditions is returning to downtown Warren later this month, as the annual Trunk or Treat is set for Saturday, Oct. 31. The community event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. along Main Street, where local churches, businesses and organizations will set up stations and hand out candy to…
Hermitage students bring home top honors from Southeast Arkansas District Fair livestock shows
Hermitage School District students turned in an impressive showing during livestock competition at the Southeast Arkansas District Fair this week, earning a number of class wins, reserve championships and top overall finishes. Emma Parker led the way with several strong finishes in the swine competition. Parker placed second and first in market classes, finished third…
Hermitage Plans Christmas Ornament Workshop Ahead of December Tree Lighting
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The City of Hermitage is inviting local children to help prepare for the Christmas season with a community ornament workshop planned for November. The Christmas Ornament Workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Hermitage Community Center. All Hermitage children are invited to attend and spend the evening…
Warren generates timely offense, clutch defense in 17-7 rivalry win over Monticello
A walk in the park can get complicated for visitors to Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium. Monticello was reminded of that Friday night, as Warren’s defense repeatedly shut the door in critical moments, holding the Billies scoreless for the final two-and-a-half quarters and grinding out a 17-7 victory to retain the Union Bank Saline River Shootout…
The Doctor Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard – October 2, 2026
Below are Arkansas high school football scores from Week 5 action. 7A LR Christian 25, Bryant 22 Fort Smith Northside 3, Cabot 29 Conway 49, North Little Rock 20 Pulaski Academy 14, LR Central 13 Shiloh Christian 42, Bentonville 15 Bentonville West 35, Springdale 9 Rogers 26, Fayetteville 42 Har-Ber (Springdale) 42, Heritage (Rogers) 12…
Buck Fever Festival to Host Halloween Bingo Night and Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 24
The Buck Fever Festival will host a Halloween-themed Bingo Night and spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Banks Community Center. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the community center, located at 218 North Pine Street in Banks. Spaghetti plates will be available for $15 and will include spaghetti, bread, a…
San Lucas Warren Champions League Grand Final Set for Sunday at Axley Field
WARREN, Ark. — The San Lucas Warren Champions League will wrap up its 2026 season Sunday, October 4, with a morning of soccer at Axley Field on Bond Street in Warren. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with a women’s match between Warren and Hamburg. The league’s Grand Final is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.,…
UAM Names 12 Women to 2026 Homecoming Court
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Twelve women have been named to the 2026 Homecoming Court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The 2026 UAM Homecoming Queen will be selected by a vote of the student body and announced during a pre-game coronation ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. on October 10, prior to the 2 p.m.…
Historic Arkansas Museum hosts P. Allen Smith talk and book signing
On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, Historic Arkansas Museum will host a talk and a book signing with P. Allen Smith. Books are available for purchase in the Museum Store. From 10 – 11:30 a.m., visitors can listen to Smith talk about the essentials of fall planting in Arkansas and at his home, Moss Mountain. Afterward,…
ACCESS Portal Opens for Applications, Arkansas Applied Campaign Launches
ACCESS Portal opens alongside statewide campaign connecting students to pathways of enrollment, enlistment, and employment LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is pleased to announce the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, Arkansas’ single, universal college application, is now accepting applications from high school seniors. The announcement comes as ADE is once again launching…
Union Bank Saline River Shootout set for Friday
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IT’S ALMOST GAME TIME! Tomorrow night, one of South Arkansas’ greatest rivalries takes center stage — the Union Bank Saline River Shootout! The Warren Lumberjacks and Monticello Billies will battle it out for bragging rights and the Union Bank Saline River Shootout Traveling Trophy! This game is about more than football. It’s about tradition, community,…
Hermitage Set for Pink Out Game Friday Against Strong
Hermitage High School is reminding fans that Friday night’s football game against the Strong Bulldogs will be a Pink Out game. Fans attending the October 2 matchup are encouraged to wear pink as the Hermits take the field against Strong.