The Bradley County 4-H recently competed in the annual Broiler BBQ Contest. Pictured are John Sawyer Murphy, Luke Cathey, Jack Chambers, Jake Castleberry, Asher Weaver, Emanuel Strong, Mayli Castleberry, and Michaela Stanley. In the junior division, Jack Chambers won first place, Luke Cathey won second, Asher Weaver won third, and John Sawyer Murphy won fourth…
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Bradley County 4-H Senior Shooting Sports Team takes second place in national qualifying event
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County 4-H Senior Shooting Sports Team recently made their debut at the national qualifying event held in Ferndale, Arkansas on March 22. The team, consisting of Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and Mayli Castleberry, made their mark by winning second place in the competition. This was the first time that the…
Bradley County 4-H holds annual awards dinner
The Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner was held recently at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren, celebrating the hard work and achievements of the county’s 4-H members and volunteers. Among the highlights of the evening were the naming of Asher Weaver as the 4-H Member of the Year and Mindy Castleberry as the 4-H Volunteer of…
Bradley County 4-H members visit Capitol to see government in action
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers were seeing green Tuesday when Arkansas 4-H members showed up en masse at the Capitol for a day of learning about the state government and meeting their legislators. Nearly 500 Arkansas 4-H members, agents, leaders and volunteers from 52 of the state’s 75 counties participated. There was widespread applause after…
Rotary hears program on Bradley County 4-H
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Jan. 31 for its weekly meeting inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. The crowd heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Raven Harris to begin the meeting. Rotarian Dana Harvey then introduced her program of Michelle Carter from the University of Arkansas Extension Office in Bradley County.…
Follow important safety guidelines to enjoy outdoor activities
LITTLE ROCK — During the cooler months in Arkansas, there are many opportunities for outdoor fun, such as hunting, camping and riding all-terrain vehicles. While enjoying these activities in the Natural State, it’s important to follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents and injuries. Jesse Bocksnick, extension 4-H outdoor skills coordinator for the University of Arkansas…
County 4-H Clubs reorganizing
The Bradley County 4-H clubs are reorganizing and seeking new members. The purpose of these clubs is to give youth an opportunity to participate in the youth development educational program of the University of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Youth in 4-H clubs will learn life skills, enhance leadership skills, and increase self-esteem while serving…
Cole Williams earns gold at 4-H State Shooting Sports Junior Championships
For the first time since 2019, the Arkansas 4-H State Shooting Sports Junior Championships were held July 13 through July 15, 2022 at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. Participants from counties across Arkansas were able to compete in shotgun, .177 air pistol, archery, .177 air rifle, .22 rifle and hunting skills.…
Ericca Corker receives 4-H Scott Tractor Scholarship
Ericca Corker was this year’s recipient of the Bradley County 4-H Scott Tractor Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. Ericca plans to attend UAM in the fall majoring in Pre-Veterinarian Medicine. Her ultimate goal is to become a livestock veterinarian. Pictured is John Gavin of the Cooperative Extension Service and Ericca Corker.
Local youth compete in 4-H District Broiler BBQ contest
Bradley County takes District Broiler BBQ contest in Arkadelphia with the 1st and 2nd placements in the Senior Division. Bradley County also took the 1st placement in the Junior Division that was held in Little Rock. Michaela Stanley won 1st place and Emmanuel Strong won 2nd in the competition held in Arkadelphia, and Jack Chambers…
Arkansas 4-H offers 2 camps to introduce youngsters to overnight camping — with parent or guardian
FERNDALE, Ark. — The Arkansas 4-H program is offering three-day camps meant to introduce children as young as 5 to the joys of camping — along with their parent or guardian. These camps are open to both Arkansas 4-H members and non-members: State Camp which has two sessions from July 7-9 and July 10-12. Cloverbud…
Drew County 4-H team wins third place at Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In communities with limited access to food or grocery stores, it can be difficult to create a nutritious meal on a tight budget. Four Arkansas teams tested this skill — and emerged victorious — at the Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition on Saturday, Feb. 26 as part of the 2022 Mid-South Farm…
4-H takes part in backpack program for Warren Schools
The Bradley County 4-H collected food and distributed seven complete food boxes to the Warren School District for the backpack program during the holidays. Photo by Cooperative Extension Service
Bradley County 4-H Clubs reorganizing
The Bradley County 4-H clubs are reorganizing and seeking new members. The purpose of these clubs is to give youth an opportunity to participate in the youth development educational program of the University of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Youth in 4-H clubs will learn life skills, enhance leadership skills, and increase self-esteem while serving…