WARREN, Ark. – Chapel Woods Health And Rehabilitation has made a significant contribution to the Warren Elementary School District this week, donating over 60 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. This generous effort was a collaborative endeavor between the dedicated staff and residents of Chapel Woods, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the local community. All…
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Rivaldo Marshall, Scottie Vines join stellar incoming Razorback class
FAYETTEVILLE – Additional talent to the Razorbacks men’s program for the 2024-25 season will include Rivaldo Marshall, the 2024 NCAA Indoor 800m champion, and Scottie Vines, who broke the Colorado high school record in the high jump at 7-4.25 (2.24). Marshall, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, attended Calabar HS, Indian Hills CC, and Iowa. He set…
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Coming to Springdale Sept. 7
SPRINGDALE — Break out the shotgun and gather some ingredients now for the nuttiest cooking competition Arkansas has to offer. The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will take over the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 7. Top photo: The…
Two big events set for bowhunters before opening day
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas deer season officially kicks off this year with the new early buck archery hunt scheduled for Sept. 7-9, and that has many bowhunters chomping at the bit to get in the woods. If you’re looking for an early taste of the season to come, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas…
Rita Joyce Wiggins, 1950-2024
Rita Joyce Wiggins, age 74 of Clarksville, AR passed away on August 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born on January 30, 1950 in Camden, AR to the late Thomas and Joyce Launius Rateliff. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Roy Steve Wiggins, Jr.…
Geiggar and Hargraves Named NFHS Officials of the Year in Arkansas
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) announced on Tuesday that two members of the Arkansas Officials Association (AOA) have been recognized as National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Officials of the Year from Arkansas. Rickey Geiggar, a baseball official, and Brad Hargrave, a boys’ soccer official, were honored for their…
Bradley County Chamber Banquet Returns September 24 with Auctions, Awards, and Live Music at Warren Country Club
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce: WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the Chamber Banquet! The event will be held on Tuesday, September 24, at the Warren Country Club. The evening will kick off with a silent auction…
AGFC names Jackson Point 2024 Arkansas Deer Club of the Year
LITTLE ROCK – Jackson Point Hunting Club in Phillips County has provided incredible hunting memories to its members for more than 40 years. Its legacy of wildlife stewardship and responsible use of Arkansas’s natural resources highlighted the 2024 Landowner Conservation Awards Banquet held in late July and earned the group recognition as the Arkansas Game…
Bill management tools help Entergy Arkansas customers keep cool and save money this summer
The following is a press release from Entergy Arkansas: Little Rock, Ark. – Extreme heat can increase electricity use and costs, and the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures and higher electricity usage by our customers. Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with a variety of bill…
Warren arrest and confinement record for August 9-10, 2024
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
2024 Hermitage Hermit Football Schedule
September 6vs. MidlandJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 13vs. Southside Bee BranchJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 20 – HHS Homecomingvs. Cedar RidgeJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 27at BrinkleyJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 4at MarvellJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 11at WoodlawnJunior Game:…
Drew County Game Warden Wins AGFC’s Officer of the Year
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission: LITTLE ROCK — Going the “extra distance” was something Austin Powell strived for to be a college athlete, and putting that motto to use as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission game warden has helped him make several big cases in just…
City of Warren Denies Rezoning Request, Discusses Key Community Issues at Monthly Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren held its monthly City Council meeting on August 12, 2024, at the Warren Municipal Building, with Mayor Gregg Reep presiding over the proceedings. The meeting, attended by Council members Angela Marshall, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins, covered a wide range of community…
Coach Hembree Speaks to Rotary Club About Upcoming Football Season
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 13 at noon for its first meeting of August at the First Methodist Church. President Dana Harvey began the meeting with a presentation of a Rotary Gavel to past president Dennen Cuthbertson, who served as president from 2021-2024. After that presentation, Cuthbertson introduced his program of Warren…
Oaklawn President Louis Cella Announces $500,000 Donation to Razorback Foundation, Challenges Arkansas Businesses to Contribute
Calling it an example of one great Arkansas sports institution lending a hand to another, Louis Cella announced today that Oaklawn has made a $500,000 contribution to the Razorback Foundation at the University of Arkansas. In addition, he is asking for other Arkansas businesses to consider also making a contribution to support the Razorbacks. Cella, a…
Entergy Awards $10,000 Grant to The CALL in Southeast Arkansas to Launch Family Reunification Project Across Six Counties
The following is a press release from The CALL in Southeast Arkansas: Entergy recently awarded The CALL in Southeast Arkansas (SEA) with a$10,000 open grant to support the launch of the SEAFamily Reunification Project for Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties! For children and families separated in foster care, regular, positive visitation experiences…
Livestock Entries for the Bradley County Fair Due by August 25
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WARREN, Ark. – The deadline for submitting livestock entries for the Bradley County Fair is fast approaching. All entries must be submitted by August 25, 2024. A $10 entry fee will be required for each large four-legged animal, while rabbits and poultry will have a $1 entry fee per animal. Payments should be made at…
Warren School Board Approves Personnel Actions in August Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, August 13, at the District’s Administrative office. The board reviewed and approved several personnel actions during the session. The following personnel changes were made: Classified Resignation: Certified Hire Recommendations: Classified Hire Recommendations: Classified Rehire Recommendations:
2024 Bradley County Fair Queen and Junior Fair Queen Pageant Announced
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HERMITAGE, Ark. – The annual Bradley County Fair Queen and Junior Fair Queen Pageant will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Hermitage Community Center, located at 416 S. Hickory St., Hermitage, AR 71647. The event, open to contestants aged 14-23, promises to be a showcase of beauty, grace, and community spirit. Entry…
Pastime: 2024-Mary Culp and a good lesson
Remembering One Mary Culp and her very special lessons I’ve been gone from these Pastimes of yesteryear in Warren, but some true memories of the early 1970s came back to me with events of late. A lovely and literate classmate, Deborah Armstrong Carpenter who has been in Warren these 51 years since our graduation from…
Master Bike Builders Show Gears Up for a Spectacular Return to Bentonville
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Bentonville, Arkansas, is set to host the 2024 Master Bike Builders Show (MBBS) on September 14-15, promising an extraordinary weekend for cycling enthusiasts and custom bike aficionados. The event will showcase handcrafted bicycles from master builders worldwide, focusing on innovative design, craftsmanship, and the artistry of custom bike building. Held in the…