Farm Bill listening session draws interest from Southeast Arkansas Farmers and Businesses

MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Agriculture auditorium was near capacity on February 21 as farmers, businessmen, bankers, educators, and other stakeholders gathered for a listening session on the 2023 Farm Bill. The session was aimed at giving the public an opportunity to air their views and provide input on what should…

Fish fry fundraiser for the New Edinburg Community Center set for March 11, Josie Hargis to headline event

The New Edinburg Community Center will be be having its annual spring fundraiser on Saturday, March 11 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The center is located at 6590 Highway 8 in New Edinburg. This year there will be a fish fry with all the trimmings. Plates will be $15 each. This year’s entertainment will be provided…

4A South Regional tournament wraps up after successful week of big crowds in town for games

WARREN, Ark. – The 4A South Regional Basketball Tournament finished up Saturday, February 25, 2023 with two Championship games held at Lumberjack Arena in front of a large crowd. The Nashville Lady Scrappers were crowned the 4A South Regional Champs after defeating Star City 81-49. The Magnolia Panthers won the 4A South Regional boys title…

Ark-La-Tex feral hog damage assessment provides deeper understanding

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Managing feral swine — the land-damaging, disease-carrying wild hogs that roam throughout the country — starts with good data, according to Nana Tian, a forest economics researcher for the Arkansas Forest Resources Center. To serve as a baseline for feral swine damage assessments to private landowners and help guide management practices, the…

Roof repairs the subject of Thursday BCMC Board meeting, plus full meeting report

A lengthy discussion was held at Bradley County Medical Center’s monthly board meeting Thursday about much-needed infrastructure repairs weighed against the possibility of building a new hospital in the next few years. Extensive repairs are needed to the hospital roof, as it has leaked in several places. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders joined the discussion late…

Community members meet the 2023 Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer teams at supper event held Thursday evening

WARREN, Ark. – A preseason meet, greet, and eat event sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust was held for community members to meet the Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack Soccer Clubs ahead of the start of the 2023 season Thursday evening, February 23 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church(Iglesia Catolica San Lucas) with a meal provided…

Bradley County to hold pesticide collection event

Bradley County producers and commercial applicators will have the opportunity to dispose of their outdated and unused pesticides during a collection event on Tuesday, March 7. The event will take place at the Bradley County Fairgrounds. Inventory forms are due by March 1, and can be picked up at the Bradley County Extension Office or…

Lady Jack Track team wins 4A State Indoor Track Championship(team roster included)

We are running this article for a second time because we have received the teams’ complete roster. Congratulations to Coach Janice Reddick and the WHS Lady Jack track team for winning the 4A State Indoor Track Championship Saturday at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville! Another state title coming back to the trophy case! Back…

GFWC members wear blue hearts in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month

The GFWC members attending the January club meeting took time to have a photo made of each one wearing a ‘blue heart’ in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human Trafficking is a form of Domestic Violence, which is GFWC’s National Signature Project. The Signature Program’s goal is to increase awareness of and help prevent the…