HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Men’s Golf finished the last round of the Battle for the Belt tournament Tuesday in Hot Springs, Arkansas, finishing in ninth place with a final score of 881 (+17). Chase Kisver led the Boll Weevils firing a final round of 3-under par (69), to finish tied for sixth with a three-round score of…
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Coming or Going? Fall Flights Reach Beyond Waterfowl
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters may be consumed with questions of when the ducks will arrive; avid birders know there’s more to migration than mallards. Songbirds, wading birds and a variety of other species constantly flow through The Natural State; many make their fall travel plans well before the temperature clues us humans into the changing…
Red oaks take root in restoration of bottomland hardwood forests
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As trees begin changing colors this fall, a new generation of red oaks will be planted on 40 acres in eastern Arkansas, just a small part of a project that aims to re-establish 600 acres of hardwood forests in the state over the next three to five years. Over the next few…
Founder’s Day Celebration to Honor Mother Sarah Thomas on October 13
WARREN, Ark. – Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ (COGIC) will host a special Founder’s Day Celebration on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in honor of Mother Sarah Thomas for her 35 years of dedicated service. The event, titled “Giving her flowers while she lives,” draws inspiration from Proverbs 31:30-31 and will…
Zombies Come to Life in ‘Night of The Living Dead Live’ Oct. 17-20 at Arts & Science Center
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Just in time for Halloween, the ARTx3 Campus brings a classic zombie film to life with “George A. Romero’s Night of The Living Deadâ„¢ Live.†Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at the Arts…
Cynthia Camp, 1978-2024
Cynthia Camp age 45, of Pine Bluff, AR died Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born November 7th, 1978 in Pine Bluff, AR. A daughter of the late James Gifford and Richie O’Fallon Grifford of White Hall, AR. She worked in the admissions office at Baptist North…
Roy Steve Wiggins, 1947-2024
Roy Steve Wiggins, Jr., age 77 of Cedarville, AR passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Warren, AR to the late Roy Steve Wiggins, Sr. and Maudie Hamaker Wiggins. Steve was a devout Christian, a Baptist, he loved music, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He…
Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout Rivalry Between Warren and Monticello Set for Friday
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and Monticello Billies are set to clash once again in the Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout this Friday, October 4, 2024, at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout has been one of the most anticipated…
Week 5 High School Football Preview for South Arkansas
The high school football season is in full swing as conference play heats up in South Arkansas. With week five approaching, fans are eager to see how their teams fare in pivotal matchups on Friday, October 4. Here’s a rundown of some of the key games in the region, with both local and traveling teams…
Arts and Crafts Fair Set for October 5th at Monticello’s Market in the Park
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The popular Market in the Park will be hosting an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, October 5th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 104 S. Main Street, Monticello. Visitors will be able to find a variety of handmade and homemade items, with free booth spaces for vendors who are still…
October Planting Guide for South Arkansas Gardeners
WARREN, Ark. – While summer temperatures still linger in South Arkansas, October marks a critical time for gardeners to begin transitioning their gardens for the cooler months ahead. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension has released its October planting guide, specifically tailored for those looking to maximize their vegetable and flower…
Archeology in Pajamas: Arkansas Archeological Society Launches 2024-2025 Virtual Lecture Series
The Arkansas Archeological Society is bringing archeology to the comfort of your own home with its new virtual speaker series titled “Archeology in Pajamas.” The 2024-2025 series will be entirely online, allowing attendees to explore cutting-edge archeological research from anywhere in the world, all without the need to leave the house. This free virtual lecture…
Warren High School Set for 2024 Homecoming Parade on October 11th
WARREN, Ark. – The 2024 Homecoming Parade for Warren High School is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024, beginning at 2:30 PM. The lineup for the parade will start at 1:30 PM, with parade entries traveling west on Bryant and then south on Seminary Street, which will be a one-way street during the parade. The…
Hermitage High School Celebrates 2024 Homecoming with Queen Stella Grace Huitt and Her Court
HERMITAGE, Ark. -The 2024 Hermitage High School Homecoming was a memorable evening on Friday, September 20, as six senior maids and the newly crowned Homecoming Queen, Stella Grace Huitt, graced the field in a ceremony filled with joy and tradition. Karen Dominguez, daughter of Alfonso and Nati Dominguez, was one of the senior maids honored.…
Hermitage to Host Annual Fall Festival on October 24
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The 2024 Hermit Fall Festival is set to take place on October 24, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hermitage School District Football Field. This year’s theme is “Spooky Spooky School,†promising an exciting and family-friendly atmosphere filled with Halloween fun. Organized by the Hermitage School District, the event…
Hair Evidence Leads to Official Naming of Suspect in Morgan Nick Case
ALMA, Ark. – In a major development in the decades-old case of missing Arkansas child Morgan Nick, the Alma Police Department announced new evidence pointing to a primary suspect. During a press conference Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m., Alma Police Chief Jeff Horner named Billy Jack Lincks as a suspect in Morgan’s 1995 abduction, marking…
Reminder: HopePlace Warren to Host Ministry & Mingle Event October 8
This is the second time this article has run, but we are sharing it again in case you missed it. WARREN, Ark. – HopePlace Warren will be hosting a Ministry & Mingle event on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren. This event will take the…
Alma Police Set to Announce “Significant Developments” in Morgan Nick Kidnapping Case
ALMA, Ark. – Officials with the Alma Police Department are preparing to announce “significant developments” in the long-standing kidnapping case of Morgan Nick, according to multiple state-wide media outlets, including KARK 4 News. Alma Police Chief Jeff Pointer revealed that a media briefing is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Alma Police…
Union Hill Baptist Church to Host Homecoming Celebration
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Union Hill Baptist Church of Ingalls is set to host its annual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church, located at 121 Bradley Rd. 123 in Hermitage, Arkansas. Brother Chad Greenwood, pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, will lead the service, which…
Fatal Crash on U.S. Highway 63 in Jefferson County Claims Life of Pine Bluff Man
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – A single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 63 in Jefferson County tragically claimed the life of a Pine Bluff resident late Friday morning. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as Nathaniel Scott Jr., 59, of Pine Bluff. Scott was driving a 2014 Hyundai Sonata southbound on U.S. Highway 63, just north…
Arkansas Celebrates Farm to School Month: A Focus on Healthy Eating and Local Food
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – As October begins, Arkansas is gearing up for Farm to School Month, an initiative aimed at connecting schools, early childhood centers, and other organizations with local farms to ensure children have access to fresh, nutritious food. This effort is part of a broader national movement that seeks to create stronger ties…