WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Circuit Clerk Cindy Wagnon has announced that she will seek re-election to continue serving the citizens of Bradley County. Wagnon was first elected Circuit Clerk in 2011, following seven years of service as Chief Deputy in the Circuit Clerk’s Office. “Bradley County Circuit Clerk Cindy Wagnon is announcing that she…
BANKS, Ark. – Miss Buck Fever contestants that will compete for the scholarship on Saturday, November 8th, have been announced. Contestants: Addison Robinson, Alexis Thomas, Alyssa Grider, Ashlynn Crawford, Courtlyn Harrison, Emily Castillo, Laken Osgood, Madelyn Whiteside, McKinzie Adcock, Olivia Harrod, and Sidney Ballard. This is part of the 2025 Buck Fever Festival, an annual…
WARREN, Ark. — With the March 2026 primary elections just a few months away, several Bradley County residents have already filed to run for local offices. As of Tuesday afternoon, the following candidates had officially filed at the Bradley County Courthouse: Republican Filings Democratic Filings Nonpartisan Filing Note: Other prospective candidates have publicly announced intentions…
WARREN, Ark. – Stephanie Bigham has formally announced her candidacy for re-election as Bradley County Assessor in the upcoming 2026 election. In her announcement, Bigham shared the following statement: “I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as the Bradley County Assessor in the upcoming 2026 election.These past 3 years serving you has been…
BANKS, Ark. – Winners have been announced for the Buck Fever Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Taylor Danley Trucking LLC. Taking home first place was Tesa Ivey, who received $100, a ribbon, and a handcrafted cutting board. Rosemary Carrington earned second place, receiving a ribbon and cutting board, while Lea Via placed third, also receiving a…
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office reminds families to stay alert and informed as Halloween approaches. In accordance with the Arkansas Sex Offender Registration Act (Ark. Code Ann. 12-12-901), the Sheriff’s Office is releasing the official “Do Not Trick or Treat” list for Bradley County. The list includes Level 3 (High Risk) and Level 4 (Sexually…
BANKS, Ark. – The town of Banks is preparing for the Buck Fever Fall Festival 2025: Racks, Snacks, and Halloween Tracks, set for Saturday, November 1. The event will feature a full lineup of activities, contests, and cash prizes for participants of all ages. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with a Chili Cookoff, offering a…
On October 21, 2025, agents of the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant in Bradley County, at the known residence of Grady Burch. During the search, officers located 6 loaded firearms on the property. Officers located numerous prescription bottles with Burch’s name along with other…
BANKS, Ark. — Opening day of deer season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for one of South Arkansas’s most anticipated traditions — the 39th Annual Buck Fever Festival in the City of Banks. Hosted by the Buck Fever Festival Committee, this annual celebration takes place during opening weekend of rifle…
WARREN, Ark. (10-21-25) – The L’Aigle Creek and NRCS Local Information Expo for Landowners, originally scheduled for October 28, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date once NRCS staff return to work. The event, organized by L’Aigle Creek Conservation District, was intended to provide landowners, cattle and poultry farmers, and local…
WARREN, Ark. — Scott Clanton has formally announced his candidacy for the office of Bradley County Judge. In his statement, Clanton said, “I am honored to announce my candidacy for the office of County Judge of Bradley County. I pledge to lead with fairness, remain unbiased, and uphold the highest standards of integrity. My commitment…
Article submitted L’Aigle Creek Conservation Service is hosting a Community Information Expo in conjunction with NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service on Tuesday, Oct 28th, to give information to landowners & farmers about financial assistance and other ways they can assist landowners, cattle farmers, chicken farmers & family farmers with regenerative grazing practices etc., as…
WARREN, Ark. (10-13-25) — Members of the Bradley County Extension Homemakers Club recently made a special trip to Little Rock, bringing comfort and care to families at Arkansas Children’s Hospital through a delivery of handmade items. Throughout the past year, club members have crafted more than 100 NICU Bonding Hearts — a thoughtful project designed…
SOCIAL HILL, Ark. – A mountain lion struck and killed by a motorist late Wednesday near Social Hill in Hot Spring County marks only the third confirmed mountain lion death in Arkansas since 1975 — and the incident has brought renewed attention to Bradley County’s own rare encounter over a decade ago. In November 2014,…
WARREN, Ark. (10-13-25) — Ronnie Via has officially announced his candidacy for Bradley County Judge, sharing his intentions to serve the community with dedication and integrity in the upcoming election. Via released the following statement: “I, Ronnie Via am officially announcing my run for Bradley County Judge. From my roots in Banks to the heart…
The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association met Monday, October 6, in the Fellowship Hal of the First Methodist Church for its regular monthly meeting with 34 members and guests attending. Mary Alice Hughes, representing her firm of Insurance Advantage and Financial Services of Jacksonville and Springdale, spoke to the group about new services,…
WARREN, Ark. — Susanne Moseley Hines has announced her candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming March 2026 Election. In her official statement, Hines said, “I, Susanne Moseley Hines, would like to announce that I will be running for the office of County Clerk in Bradley County in the upcoming March 2026 Election. I…
WARREN, Ark. – After more than four decades of service within the Bradley County Courthouse, Bradley County Clerk Karen Belin has announced she will not seek re-election at the end of her current term. In a written statement, Belin said: “After over 45 years serving within the Bradley County Courthouse, I have made the decision…
Article Submitted WARREN, AR – Bradley County Sheriff Herschel Tillman has officially announced that he will seek re-election for another term as Sheriff & Collector. In a statement, Tillman said: “I am honored to have served as your Sheriff & Collector for the past three terms, and I’m excited to announce that I am running…
WARREN, Ark. – The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation (SEACAC) has announced that the FY 2025 Summer Crisis Assistance Program will officially close on September 30, 2025. After that date, the organization will no longer accept applications for crisis assistance. This program provides emergency utility assistance to eligible households in several counties across Southeast Arkansas.…
Article submitted CROSSETT, AR – Judge Robert B. Gibson, III today announced his campaign for re-election as Circuit Judge for Division 3 of the 10th Judicial District, which encompasses Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew Counties. Since first taking the bench in 2021, Judge Gibson has presided over a wide range of cases with impartiality…