Warren High School Esports Team Secures Victory in Fortnite Match

WARREN, Ark. – Members of the Warren High School Esports team brought home a win this week, earning recognition in competitive gaming. Javarion Blueford and Dontavius Ross claimed victory in a Fortnite match against University View Academy, representing Warren High School in the fast-growing world of scholastic esports. Also finding success were teammates Jaxson Hammons…

UAM Professor Receives Second Consecutive National Recognition for Newsletter

MONTICELLO, Ark. — Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), recently received national recognition for the second consecutive year for her work as the editor of The English Pub, a professional academic association newsletter for literacy enthusiasts. The National Council of…

UAM Sees Fall 2025 Enrollment Growth in Multiple Areas

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has reported a 23% increase in overall headcount from fall 2024 to fall 2025. This fall, UAM has matched its fall 2024 undergraduate enrollment numbers and seen significant growth in multiple areas. Concurrent student enrollment has increased by 136% during this same period. The University of…

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Launches New Cost-Share Program to Support Reforestation Efforts in Southeast Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is opening enrollment for a new cost-share program aimed at helping landowners in Southeast Arkansas address forest health issues in intensively managed pine plantations. Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2025.  In recent years, many pine plantations in this region have experienced a decline in…

City of Warren to Begin Delivering New 95-Gallon Trash Cans October 6

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren Sanitation Department announced it will begin delivering new 95-gallon trash cans to residents starting Sunday, October 6. City officials are asking residents to allow up to two weeks for delivery. Anyone who has not received their trash can by Thursday, October 17, should call the Sanitation Office at…

BCMC Board Approves Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year

WARREN, Ark. (9/25/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 25 in the hospital’s conference room for its monthly meeting with the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, financial reports, and executive updates among the subjects covered. Minutes from the August meeting were approved first before transitioning to Controller Matt…

Hermitage School to Host Annual Fall Festival October 23

HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District will host its Fall Festival on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hermitage Football Field. The event will feature games, food, candy, and door prizes, with activities planned for children and families. Organizers encourage the community to come out, bring the kids,…

Lumberjacks Hang On to Defeat DeWitt in Conference Opener

Article by Dennen Cuthbertson WARREN, Ark. (9/26/25) – The Warren High School football team forced a late turnover and converted a crucial fourth-and-7 with just over a minute remaining in the final quarter to hang on to defeat DeWitt 28-26 in the 4A-8 conference opener for both squads. Warren improves to 3-1 on the season…