Tuesday marks the 79th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy

Seventy-nine years ago, on June 6, 1944, the course of World War II was forever altered as the largest amphibious invasion in history took place along the shores of Normandy, France. This momentous event, codenamed Operation Overlord and popularly known as D-Day, marked a turning point in the war and ultimately led to the liberation…

Lassiter and Williams win second Tomato Festival Four-Ball Golf Tournament in a row

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Country Club played host to an exhilarating display of golfing skill this past weekend as it welcomed players and spectators for the highly anticipated Pink Tomato Four-Ball Golf Tournament. Held in conjunction with the top event this month in South Arkansas, the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, the tournament…

Three local youth compete at Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo finals

RUSTON, La. – Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association recently held its year end finals in Ruston, LA. Three local youth competed in this association and represented Bradley County. Wesley George, River Grice, and Erin Chambers. The association is made up of a talented group of cowboys and cowgirls from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. …

Kelli Jo Stain named 2023 Miss Pink Tomato; FULL PAGEANT RESULTS INCLUDED

The 2023 Miss Pink Tomato is Kelli Jo Stain of Monticello. She was crowned as pageants kicked off the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival on Saturday at Hermitage Community Center. Stain also won photogenic, sportswear and evening gown titles. Savannah Brown of Rison won interview and first runner-up. Malia Jade Keaton of Rison was second…

Local photographer recognized by Arkansas’s leading photography company for his stunning work

WARREN, Ark. – Local photographer Michael Weatherford has gained recognition in the photography community for his captivating nature shots. His talent recently landed him the prestigious spotlight in Bedford Camera and Video’s June 2023 Photographer Spotlight. Weatherford, a retired professional forester, has always been passionate about nature and photography. Over the years, he has worked…

Grice Farm delivers first box of tomatoes for 2023

WARREN, Ark. – The first box of tomatoes for 2023 was brought in today June 2nd by River Grice from Grice Farms of Warren Arkansas. The Grice Farm produces approximately 16 acres of tomatoes including varieties of Bradley, Cherokee Purple, Mtn Rouge, Red Mountains and grape tomatoes.  The Grice family also raise watermelons, cantaloupe, squash, and…