MONTICELLO, Ark. – Episode 8 of The Huddle with Hud Jackson is available now on all UAM Athletics platforms. On episode eight of the podcast, UAM Athletics Director Hud Jackson sits down with head women’s volleyball coach Arlicia Ortiz to take a deep dive into her history as a player and now a coach. They also discuss…
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COSL announces regional tax auction results: Drew, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Lincoln Counties
LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Drew and surrounding counties raised almost $402,000 the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 91 registered bidders, who purchased 136 of 242 available parcels for $402,723.38. Results were as follows: Drew County: 18 parcels offered;10 parcels sold; $163,701.73 total; $8,081.85taxes collected Ashley…
Warren School District Seeking Substitute Teachers Through ESS
WARREN — The Warren School District is looking for substitute teachers to serve local classrooms, with substitute staffing handled through ESS. According to information released by the district, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to pass a background check. Those interested in becoming a substitute teacher can apply online…
Hermitage School District announces Fall Picture Day
The following is from the Hermitage School District: Hermitage School District fall picture day for Pre-K, Elementary and High School will be on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Charles Richard ‘Charlie’ Funderburg, 1964-2026
Charles Richard “Charlie” Funderburg, age 61, of Banks, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Chapel Woods Nursing Home in Warren, Arkansas. He was born August 17, 1964, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a son of the late Coy Funderburg and Nesia Lowman Funderburg. Charlie worked in the construction field for many years. He loved his…
Warren Fire Department Warns Burn Ban Violators: $500 Citations Coming
The Warren Fire Department issued a warning Friday that it is preparing to begin writing citations to people who violate the current burn ban, with fines set at $500. The warning comes as wildfire conditions across Bradley County and much of South Arkansas have become extremely dangerous amid prolonged heat and dry weather. The entire…
Arkansas’ College of Veterinary Medicine Opens its Doors at A-State
JONESBORO – A historic moment for the state was witnessed Tuesday at Arkansas State University as the doors officially opened on Arkansas’ College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). “The future of veterinary medicine will be shaped by the students who study here, the faculty who teach here, and the research that emerges from this college,” said…
Arkansas-Monticello 2026 Cross Country Schedule Announced
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s and women’s cross country schedule for the 2026 season includes five meets, with the Great American Conference meet scheduled for November 7 in Enid, Oklahoma. In the first season under head coach Peyton Higgins, UAM will open the season with a trip to Conway, Arkansas, to compete in…
Holy Deliverance COGIC to Celebrate Pastor and Wife’s Fourth Anniversary Aug. 23
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ in Warren will celebrate the fourth anniversary of Pastor Terry Correll and Lady Ruth Correll with a special service on Sunday, August 23. The anniversary celebration will begin at 3 p.m. at Holy Deliverance COGIC, located at 1109 South Myrtle Street in Warren. The service will commemorate four…
LifeShare Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (8/12/26) – Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce an upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E Central Streetacross from the hospital. This crucial event aims to support local hospitals and patients in need…
Mary J. Wallace Wooley
Mary J. Wallace Wooley of Warren, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 9, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. She was born in Monticello, Arkansas, to the late Max and Fannie Bradley Wallace Burks. The family moved to Warren when Mary was five years old. After high school, Mary and her husband, Ralph…
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Bernice Johnson Martin April 3, 1920 – August 12, 2026
Bernice Johnson Martin was born on April 3, 1920, in Wilmar, Arkansas, to the late Oliver and Susana James Johnson. She was blessed with a long and meaningful life filled with family, hard work, faith, and cherished relationships. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ollie Mae Johnson; and two brothers, Robert…
Wilmar All-School Reunion Set for September 5
Former Wilmar students and alumni will have an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and classmates when the Wilmar All-School Reunion is held Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Wilmar Community Center. This year’s reunion will carry the theme “All American – All Longhorn,” with organizers also encouraging attendees to celebrate “Red, White & YOU!” Doors…
Rice Research and Extension field day takes frank look at the road ahead
By Ryan McGeeneyUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture STUTTGART, Ark. — Between high stocks, higher input prices and low market prices, rice farmers in Arkansas and elsewhere are feeling the squeeze, as evidenced by the lowest planted acreage in about 50 years. At the 2026 Rice Research and Extension Center field day on Aug. 6, researchers…
AGFC’s Waterfowl Habitat Program Featured in Latest USDA Grant Approvals
Arkansas rice producers will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement program, thanks to the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service of the AGFC being awarded a grant through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program.…
Warren Street Committee to Hold Public Hearing Thursday on Street, Drainage Needs
The Warren City Council Street Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. to hear from residents about street and drainage improvement needs across the city. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at the Warren Municipal Building, located at 104 N. Myrtle Street. Individuals and groups interested in…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire risk increases across the state. The Department has designated all 75 counties at moderate wildfire risk, and 30 counties are under burn bans issued by county judges. The National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services forecasts above-normal significant fire…
Large Crowd Turns Out for YMCA Back-to-School Bash
The YMCA’s Back-to-School Bash last weekend drew a large crowd of children and families for an evening filled with activities, demonstrations and giveaways as the community celebrated the beginning of a new school year. The event featured a wide variety of activities for children, including a climbing tower that gave participants a rock-climbing-style experience, along…
Rotary Hears from WHS Football Coach Bo Hembree and Inducts New Member
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, August 11 at noon inside the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County for its first meeting of the month. The club members enjoyed lunch before Rotarian Carlton Davis inducted Lena Lambert of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation as its newest member. After the induction, Rotarian…
Arkansas 250 historic marker honoring Chief Saracen, Quapaw history to be unveiled in Pine Bluff
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A new state historic marker recognizing Chief Saracen and the history of the Quapaw people in Arkansas will be unveiled later this month in Pine Bluff, adding a permanent reminder of a pivotal and difficult chapter in the state’s history. The Arkansas 250 historic marker will be dedicated Monday, Aug. 24,…
Shelby Jeffers, 1938-2026
Shelby Jeffers, 88, of Crossett, died Monday, August 10, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Jeffers was born February 19, 1938, in Banks. She was a resident of Crossett for the past 14 years, having previously lived in Conway for seven years and in Pine Bluff for many years. Mrs. Jeffers was known as a hard…