Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce executive secretary Brenda Bryant has been named the Employee of the Month for June. Her nomination said: “Brenda Bryant went above and beyond in coordinating BCMC’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. She worked diligently with multiple departments, staff, and community members to organize the event, ensure all areas were…
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SEACAC Summer Electric Assistance Program Opens July 6 Across Southeast Arkansas
The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program on July 6, providing qualifying households with help paying electric utility bills. The program, commonly known as LIHEAP, will be available to income-eligible residents in Bradley, Drew, Ashley, Chicot and Desha counties. SEACAC officials encourage…
BCMC is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
WARREN, Ark. (6/24/26) – Bradley County Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and…
Town of Banks Reminds Residents of Dog Ordinance Following Complaints
BANKS, Ark. — The Town of Banks is reminding residents to keep dogs leashed, confined or supervised outdoors following what town officials described as several recent complaints across the community. In a social media post Tuesday, the town said Banks has an ordinance addressing dogs running at large, along with a limit on the number…
Priscilla Harding Leonard, 1960-2026
Priscilla Harding Leonard, 65, of Tucson, AZ., passed away June 5, 2026. Born November 27, 1960, to Joe and Easter Mae Harding. She was a woman of faith, strength, humor, honesty and kindness. In 1981, Priscilla’s family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, due to an Air Force assignment. She later made her home in Tucson, AZ.,…
UAM Awarded $1.4 Million for Music Building Restoration Project
The University of Arkansas at Monticello was recently awarded a $1,405,759 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to renovate the Music Building, formerly known as the Fine Arts Building. The Music Building is located on UAM’s Monticello campus and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2025. The…
Arkansas State Parks Announces New Teaching Farm Partnership at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas State Parks announced a new partnership with Apple Seeds, a nonprofit nutrition education organization, to establish a Central Arkansas Teaching Farm at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The project, in partnership with the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, is made possible through a new Concessionaire Lease Agreement approved May 1, 2026. The…
Tracey Dwight Sutherland, 1965-2026
Tracey Dwight Sutherland, age 60, of Hermitage, Arkansas, passed away at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, Arkansas, on June 22, 2026. Born on August 16, 1965, in Houston, Texas, Tracey was the son of the late Teddy Sutherland and the late Norma Williams Sutherland. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harvey…
County Line Volunteer Fire Department Sets Annual Member Meeting for July 7
The County Line Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual member meeting on Monday, July 7. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Station 1 on Highway 8. For more information, contact Secretary David Harper at 870-952-9692.
Canning 101: Tips for Safe, Healthy Food Preservation at Home
LITTLE ROCK — For Arkansans interested in preserving fresh produce, extension experts encourage home canners to follow research-based guidelines to ensure the results are safe. Quad Whitson, extension culinary nutrition and food safety program associate for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said that for home food preservation, “canning” is an umbrella term that…
SAU Dean’s List Spring 2026
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/22/2026)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 560 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2026 semester and have been named to its Dean’s List. Raylee A. Clark is a sophomore Business Administration: Supply Chain Management major from Hermitage, AR. Trestan Eric Greene is a sophomore Business Administration: General Business…
SAU President’s List Spring 2026
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/22/2026)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 432 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the spring 2026 semester and have been named to its President’s List. Angela Lee Barnes is a senior Elementary Education STEM major from Warren, AR. Aislin Grace England is a junior Nursing major from Jersey, AR. Tabitha Nicole White…
Bradley County Historical Museum Launches YouTube Channel
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Historical Museum has launched a new YouTube channel, creating another way for residents, former Bradley County citizens and history enthusiasts to explore the people, places and stories that helped shape the community. The channel, titled The Bradley County Historical Museum, is still in its early stages but already includes…
Weevil Jumpstart Program Applications Open at UAM
Applications are open for the Weevil Jumpstart Program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. First-time freshmen who enroll in six credit hours during the Summer II session are eligible for the program. Classes run from July 1 to August 3. Now entering its third year, the program continues to provide first-time freshmen with a…
Kingsland Council Appoints Mayor-Elect to Complete Term as Amphitheater Fundraiser Launches
KINGSLAND, Ark. – The Kingsland City Council has appointed Mayor-elect Samantha Johnson to complete the remainder of Mayor Karen Wiscaver’s term following a meeting Thursday night, according to reporting by the Cleveland County Herald. Johnson, who was already elected to serve as Kingsland’s next mayor, will complete Wiscaver’s term through Dec. 31, 2026. Her elected…
Warren Country Club Announces Two-Lady Pink Tomato Scramble
Warren Country Club is inviting golfers to take part in one of its popular Pink Tomato Festival traditions next month. The club’s annual Two-Lady Pink Tomato Scramble is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at Warren Country Club. The event will feature two-player ladies teams competing in a scramble-format tournament. Entry is $80 per player and…
Bradley County Fair Pageant Set for Aug. 8
WARREN — The Bradley County Fair & Livestock Show will hold its 2026 Bradley County Fair Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 8, offering local and regional contestants an opportunity to take the stage as part of a longtime hometown tradition. Organizers say the pageant is being held under new directorship and is open to contestants from…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Opens Facilities to Warren and Hermitage Athletes During AAA Dead Period
WARREN, Ark. — The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is offering local student-athletes an opportunity to train and stay active during the AAA-mandated dead period for high school athletics. Athletes from Warren and Hermitage who are 16 years old and older may sign in at the YMCA’s front desk to use…
Gwen Bullard Appointed to Bradley County Historical Museum Board
The Bradley County Historical Museum Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Gwen Bullard to the museum’s board. “We are thrilled to welcome Gwen to our board,” said Mark Deal, president of the Museum Board. “She brings a wealth of knowledge about Bradley County history to our board and our patrons.” Bullard joins a…
Banks Waterworks Customers Under Precautionary Boil Order
BANKS, Ark. — A precautionary boil-water order has been issued for all customers served by Banks Waterworks following a pump malfunction that caused a loss of normal system pressure. The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed the notice Saturday, June 21. The order was issued as a precaution because contaminated water may have entered the distribution…
Red Bull Skydiving Team Coming to El Dorado July 2
EL DORADO, Ark. — The Red Bull Skydiving Team is scheduled to make an appearance in El Dorado on Thursday, July 2, as part of the city’s 250-themed celebration. According to a promotional graphic for the event, the skydiving team will perform at 8:45 p.m. at MAD AMP in El Dorado. The event is expected…