Midwinter Survey Coming; Anecdotal Reports Not Promising Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists were able to survey the waterfowl landscape last week with no significant delays (unlike December’s aerial survey attempts), and the results from those flights and counts for the annual midwinter survey will be out in the coming days. But from anecdotal reports…
SPRINGFIELD, MO (01/13/2026)– Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Hayley Mckinley from Hermitage (71647) made the list.…
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind. New Year’s Day Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a…
Lola Butler was born on February 20, 1955 to the late Lessie Pearl and Louis Ware in Hampton, Arkansas. She passed away on December 26, 2025 after recent medical complications. She was a devoted caregiver, a loving mother, and a protective grandmother. Lola dedicated her life to hard work, service, and protecting those she loved…
GEORGETOWN — Cayce Guy is waiting with anticipation for the peak of the waterfowl migration at Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area — maybe a little more intently this year than any other. In addition to being an avid waterfowler, Guy is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife biologist at the…
WARREN, Ark. — Warren High School is reminding fans that all tickets for tonight’s 4A State Football Playoff game between the Warren Lumberjacks and the Gentry Pioneers must be purchased online. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. tonight (Friday, November 14) at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. No paper tickets will be sold at the gate.…
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council met Monday evening, November 10, 2025, at the council chambers of the Warren Municipal Building, with Mayor Gregg Reep presiding. All council members were present, including Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Latanza Atkins, Emily Moseley, Joel Tolefree, and Chanel Hooper. The Warren City Council Monthly Meeting Report and video…
WARREN, Ark. (11-8-25) — The Warren Lady Jacks’ highly anticipated basketball season got unofficially underway Saturday as they hosted the talented, state-contending Pulaski Academy Lady Bruins at Lumberjack Arena for a preseason benefit game. The matchup gave Warren an early opportunity to test its depth and rotations before the regular season tips off next week.…
LITTLE ROCK — Many Natural State deer hunters will head to the woods for the first time on Saturday with a new shooting iron in their hands for the state’s alternative firearms season. Introduced last deer hunting season, the alternative firearms season expands muzzleloading season to include a few new options for hunters to carry.…
Article submitted MONTICELLO, AR – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI) has received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition of its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence-…
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and its conservation partners have completed initial revisions to the Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan, the guiding document for conserving Arkansas’s most at-risk species and their habitats in The Natural State. As part of the revision process, the AGFC is asking for public comments on the plan,…
While not local to South Arkansas, we felt this press release from the Arkansas State Police warranted publication to get in front of as many eyes as possible. WEST FORK, Ark. – On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at about 2:40 p.m., Arkansas State Police was notified of a double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park…
WARREN, Ark. – Families across Bradley County gathered at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA Saturday for the “Cruisin’ Into a New School Year” Education & Health Fair, an event that proved to be a major success for local students and parents preparing for the upcoming academic year. Hosted by Bradley County Parent Voice, the fair…
Gary Max Best age 85 of Hermitage, AR died Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born Sunday, December 24th, 1939 in Ingalls, AR a son of the late Andrew W. Best and Lillie Mae Morgan Best. Gary Max was retired from Potlatch Lumber Company, Warren, AR and Georgia…
WARREN, Ark. – As of Thursday night, the entire state of Arkansas is at a high or extreme risk for wildfires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Division. Bradley County has been classified as an extreme risk—the highest level—underscoring the urgent need for caution. Burn bans are now in effect for all but 26 counties, including…
Jimmy Smith, age 70, of Warren, AR passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 5, 1954 in Drew County, AR to Ray Smith and Alice Sloan. Jimmy was an 18-wheeler driver and loved his job, but due to health reasons he had to retire. He loved riding…
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School is set to host a FAFSA Workshop and Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, February 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the WHS Library Media Center. This event is geared toward high school seniors and their parents or guardians who need help completing the Free Application for Federal…
Vivian Juanita Colen, 91, of Warren, passed away November 30, 2024. Born July 15, 1933, to the late John and Velma Hamilton Sr. She was educated in the Marvel Public Schools, a high school graduate of Tate High School. After graduating from high school, she completed her B.S. degree at Arkansas A.M. & N. College…
Phyllis Burns, age 80, of Warren, AR died Friday, September, 13th, 2024 in Monticello, AR. She was born Wednesday, November 24th, 1943 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Roy Adams and Amy Lowry Adams. Also preceding her in death was her brother Richard Adams and sisters Pat Temple and Roxene Dean. Phyllis was…
Rufus Billy “Bill” Baggett, Sr age 76 of Warren, AR died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born May 20th, 1948 in Little Rock, AR a son of the late Samuel Bruce Baggett, Sr and Willie Mae Edwards Baggett. Bill was owner and operator of Baggett…
Monday Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast…
