The Fifty-Six Lakers were crowned the 11th grade Gold division champions of The Insider Exposure Memorial Day Tournament held in Monroe, Louisiana May 28-30, 2022. The Neaux Limit Lakers took the 12th grade Silver division championship as well. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello and Rison. Top photo: The Fifty -Six Lakers…
The 2022 Little Miss Pink Tomato competition will be held on Saturday, June 11th during the 66th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The popular Little Miss pageant began in 1959 and will be crowning the 62nd Little Miss Pink Tomato during the Pink Tomato Festival in June. The reigning Little Miss Pink Tomato is Mya…
Jacob Smith, Section Chief for the Substance Misuse Branch at the Arkansas Department of Health conducted training Tuesday, May 17 on what Narcan is, how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer. This was a grant opportunity that provided Narcan kits to law enforcement and firemen in Bradley County. The Warren Police Department,…
The FBI has received numerous reports of predators posing as children on social media to coerce minors into sending sexual videos of themselves and then extorting money from these underage victims. The FBI Little Rock Field Office has noted an alarming uptick in these schemes targeting children in areas around El Dorado, Magnolia, and Monticello,…
A boil order has been issued for the town of Banks until further notice, Sunday, April 24, 2022. A water main has been repaired and pressure restored according to a statement from the Town of Banks. “We are issuing a boil order to be safe and will send samples in Monday to labs to be…
As a reminder, the Bradley County Cleanup event is set to be held Saturday, May 7, with volunteers and County staff gearing up to tackle a number of clean-up efforts throughout the County. The landfill will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. that Saturday, and drop offs will be free. Please note that…
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension service, in partnership with the Calhoun and Dallas County Extension Services, will host The Great Outdoors Youth Day May 7, 2022 at the Bradley County Park in Warren. The event is for all youth ages five to fourteen years old. Parents are also encouraged to attend. 9:00 a.m. – Registration…
According to Banks town officials, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire during the storms Tuesday evening. “The home was a total loss.” The residents were able to escape the blaze, but lost everything. They are requesting assistance from the community to help the family get back on their feet. Items needed…
Banks is set to host an Easter event Saturday, April 16, 2022, Breakfast with the Bunny at the Banks Community Center at 218 N. Pine St. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring the kids and let them get their picture made with the Easter Bunny. The Food Bank will also host a food distribution…
Bradley County is expected to experience a late burst of cool temperatures Saturday morning, with lows forecast to be around 36 degrees. Northern Arkansas will see some areas fall to or below freezing. In southern Arkansas, the weather is supposed to once again warm Saturday throughout the day, with sunny skies and a high near…
Stephanie Bigham would like to announce her candidacy for Bradley County Assessor. As a life long South Arkansas resident, Bigham graduated from Woodlawn High School and began her career working locally. She is currently employed in the Bradley County Assessor’s office where she has served as Deputy Assessor and Real Estate Clerk for the past…
WARREN, Ark. – The Eagle Democrat, Warren’s hard-copy newspaper, will cease publication next Wednesday, March 30, 2022 according to an article published in today’s March 23 edition. The closing will bring to an end one of the oldest businesses in Bradley County. Published since 1885, The Eagle Democrat has served the community of Warren and…
WARREN, Ark. – Multiple South Arkansas counties, including Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln, and Calhoun, are currently under a flood watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon as the potential for excessive rainfall is in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, most of Bradley, Cleveland, and Calhoun Counties could receive between three to four…
BANKS, Ark. – Buzz is building in Banks, as a new food truck is coming to the City Park in Banks Thursday, March 17, 2022. Kountry Boy Kookin, a BBQ mobile food truck, will be setup in Banks, Thursday, March 17 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The food truck moves occasionally throughout multiple communities in South…
