Press Release from SARH: El Dorado, AR – August 19, 2024- Southern Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) proudly announces the latest addition to its state-of-the-art facility upgrades – the Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot by Intuitive. With the installation of this cutting-edge robotic-assisted surgical unit, SARH continues its vision to be the trusted provider of superior healthcare, dedicated…
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Market on Main Returns September 21, 2024, in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The eagerly anticipated “Market on Main” event is set to return to Warren on September 21, 2024, promising a day filled with exciting activities for the entire community. The event will take place on Cypress Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering a variety of attractions, including a truck and car…
Fall Baseball Registration Now Open for Monticello Youth Sports
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Monticello Youth Sports has officially opened registration for its 2024 Fall Baseball season, welcoming players aged 5 to 12 years. The season kicks off in September and runs for four weeks, during which each team will play a total of eight games. This year’s fall season is crucial for players transitioning between…
Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) Provider Nominated for “Best of the Best Top 5” by Arkansas Democrat Gazette in the Category of Medical General Practitioner
Press Release from Mainline Health: Rison, AR (August 16, 2024) – MHSI is thrilled to announce that Dr. Kimberly Golden, a distinguished medical professional at Mainline Health Rison Clinic, has been nominated for the prestigious “Best of the Best Top 5” award by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. This recognition places Dr. Golden among the top…
Local Pilot Rick Stracner Receives Prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
WARREN, Ark. – In a ceremony marked by a unique celebration, local pilot Rickey (Rick) Stracner was honored with the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award on Thursday evening at the Warren Municipal Building. This award, presented by Chad Simpson and Jamie Black of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Arkansas, recognizes Stracner’s 50 years…
Union Pacific’s Iconic Big Boy to Stop in Pine Bluff, Kingsland During Heartland Tour
FORDYCE, Ark. – Union Pacific Railroad’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is embarking on a highly anticipated “Heartland of America Tour,†with multiple stops planned across Arkansas, including notable visits to Pine Bluff and Kingsland. Photo courtesy of Union Pacific The tour, which kicks off on August 28 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, will see…
A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand
JONESBORO, Ark. – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium. Tailgate…
Large-Scale Tapestries Shine in Heidi Carlsen-Rogers’ Exhibition ‘Glimmer’
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The ARTx3 Campus invites the public to a free opening reception for the exhibition “Glimmer” by Heidi Carlsen-Rogers from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. Top photo: Heidi Carlsen-Rogers, “Glimmer – Daylight,” consists of five 12-inch…
Arkansas State Police ICAC Arrests Warren Man on Child Porn Charges
The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: WARREN, Ark. — On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Special Agents arrested Rocky Goodwin, 86, of Warren, for distributing, possession, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. In May of 2024, agents with ASP’s Internet Crimes Against Children…
Warren Jr. Jacks Ready for 2024 Football Season
The Warren Jr. Jacks football team is set to kick off their 2024 season under the leadership of Head Coach Jacob Roberts. Below is the full schedule for the Warren Jr. Jacks: 2024 Warren Jr. Jacks Football Schedule: Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Jr. Jacks as they embark on what promises…
Cleveland County Fair and Livestock Show Set for September 10-14
RISON, Ark. – The Cleveland County Fair and Livestock Show is returning to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison, Arkansas, from September 10-14, 2024. This annual event promises a fun-filled week of activities for the whole family, celebrating the best of Cleveland County’s agricultural heritage and community spirit. The fair kicks off on Tuesday, September…
Jackson Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
HOUSTON– Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has been named to the 2024 Lombardi Award Watch List. The Lombardi Awardâ„¢ was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize their values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watchlist…
LifeShare Blood Drive Scheduled in Warren to Address Summer Donation Slump
WARREN, Ark. – LifeShare Blood Center is organizing a crucial blood drive in Warren to address the significant decrease in blood donations typically experienced during the summer months. The event will take place on Monday, August 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the BloodMobile located at 104 Myrtle Street in Warren, Arkansas.…
Rhett Clanton Takes 2nd at Magnolia Golf Tournament
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Warren High School’s golf team had a strong showing at the Magnolia High School Golf Tournament this week, with Lumberjack Rhett Clanton finishing 2nd overall in the competition. Clanton impressed with a score of 75, securing his place among the top golfers in the tournament. WHS freshman Nash Crawford also represented the…
Commission offers $682,000 to Arkansas schools for conservation education
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously voted at Thursday’s meeting to transfer $682,487 to the Arkansas Department of Economic Development’s Rural Services Division to fund grants available to schools throughout the state. Top photo: Mary Beth Hatch, AGFC chief of education, presented a minute order at today’s meeting to transfer nearly…
Razorback Soccer: Hogs post big number in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE – No. 16 Arkansas soccer continued its August dominance with a 7-1 victory over John Brown in the 2024 season opener. The Hogs (1-0-0) netted 27 goals against their three exhibition opponents: Kansas, Kansas State and Seminole State, earlier in the month. Despite a slow start, Arkansas added goal after goal for the remainder of…
Power Company Trucks Staged for Hurricane Ernesto at Warren Municipal Airport
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Municipal Airport has recently played a small role in precautionary regional disaster preparedness efforts, as a small fleet of maintenance trucks from Tradewind Controls, a power operator based in Midland, Texas, was stationed there over the past few days. This strategic staging was part of a larger regional plan in…
BCMC’s Latest Employee of the Month Awards go to Chris Gean and Sri Baker
Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce that Chris Gean earned the Employee of the Month award for July, while Sri Baker was named the August Employee of the Month. Gean is a physical therapist in the BCMC Outpatient Therapy Department. Chris’s nomination stated, “Chris exemplifies the ideal employee. He is always willing to…
Cayce’s Charities to Host Food and School Supply Giveaway in Thornton
THORNTON, Ark. – Cayce’s Charities is set to make a positive impact on the Thornton and Fordyce communities with a generous food and school supply giveaway event on Saturday, August 24. The event will take place at Cayce’s Food Bank, located by Cayce’s House at 403 South Second Street. The school supply giveaway, aimed at…
Reminder: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: From August 16 through September 2, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be teaming up with Arkansas law enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The…
Food Truck Friday to Bring Flavor and Fun to Rison on August 16
RISON, Ark. – Get ready for a delightful evening of food, fun, and live entertainment as Pioneer Village hosts its monthly Food Truck Friday on August 16 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 200 Yaney Drive in Rison, Arkansas. This month’s event promises a diverse culinary experience with several food trucks offering a range…