COVID cases increasing locally, (full BCMC Board report)

COVID cases increasing locally, (full BCMC Board report)

COVID-19 positive cases as handled by Bradley County Medical Center have increased significantly recently, BCMC board members were told at their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Chief Nursing Officer Jamie Wolfe said there were 10 positive cases in May but in June, those cases increased to 27. Two cases were treated as…

UAM announces Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List for Spring 2022 semester

UAM announces Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List for Spring 2022 semester

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 259 students to the Dean’s List and 188 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12…

Cleveland County man charged in January vehicle crash death

Cleveland County man charged in January vehicle crash death

Stephen Clark, 60, of the Woodlawn community in Cleveland County, was arrested Thursday (June 16th) by a Special Agent of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Clark is charged with negligent homicide in connection with a January 2, 2022 single vehicle crash. Clark was the driver of a late model Jeep traveling northbound on…

2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest results

2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest results

The following are the results from the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest: 0-5 month Girls: Winner-Mae Louise Stone 1st runner-up-Rylee Mae Book 2nd runner-up-Tinsley Kate Miracle 0-5 month Boys: Winner-Liam Alexander Martinez 1st runner-up-Owen Barnett 5 month 1 day-9 months Girls: Winner-Willow Timberleigh Starr 1st runner-up-Harlyn Rhodes Clark 2nd runner-up-Halsyn Rae…

Keepin’ it juicy! World famous Tomato Eating Contest held this past weekend(winners announced)

Keepin’ it juicy! World famous Tomato Eating Contest held this past weekend(winners announced)

On Saturday, the annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Tomato Eating Contest was held, with three divisions, a celebrity division, a 12 and under division, and a professional division. Celebrities included Bryan Sanders for his wife, gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who was also present; state Land Commissioner Tommy Land; District 94 state Rep. Jeff…

Locals compete in annual tomato packing contest(winners announced+photos from the event)

Locals compete in annual tomato packing contest(winners announced+photos from the event)

The 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s annual Tomato Packing Contest was held Friday, June 10, 2022 on the court square in Warren, featuring the best of the best tomato box speed packers from the world capital of tomato farming. Winner’s included the following(Photos by Tim Kessler.): More photos from the event:

Goodness gracious “Great Bowls of Fire Contest” features the best salsa in Arkansas(winners announced)

Goodness gracious “Great Bowls of Fire Contest” features the best salsa in Arkansas(winners announced)

There is simply no greater salsa competition than right here in the home of the South Arkansas Vine Ripened Bradley County Pink Tomato! The Great Bowls of Fire Salsa Contest, sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust, was held this weekend during the annual Festival in Warren. Winners were: Lauren Bryant, best looking; Holley McVay, best…

Tomato Festival ‘storms’ back in style: 2022 Festival a big success

Tomato Festival ‘storms’ back in style: 2022 Festival a big success

The 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival came in with a bang long before the last fireworks exploded. Hurricane-strength winds blew through the Arts and Crafts shed where over 80 vendors were assembled, sending tables flying and torrential rain. Booths were literally ripped apart but the vendors soon recovered. Several tents with other vendors around…

Razorback Basketball season ticket renewals start June 6

Razorback Basketball season ticket renewals start June 6

After back-to-to-back historic seasons for both programs, there is even more excitement on the horizon for Arkansas men’s and women’s basketball this coming year. Fans can renew their season tickets for the 2022-23 campaign starting Monday, June 6. Season ticket holders should receive an email starting Monday, June 6, with details on how to renew.…

Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School announces 2nd semester honor roll

Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School announces 2nd semester honor roll

4th Grade All A’s-2nd Semester David Alor Ava Brown Kannon Crawford Miley Daniell Antonia Davis Grayson Gorman Keegun Goudelock Addison Hoskins Trinity Jackson Gabriel Jimenez Sophie Mann Mijae Martin Evan McDougald Teague Milton Cambree Moody Ambria Newhouse Madelyn Raines Salvador Romero Callie Sanders Roy Sandoval Erin Simmons Emma Spears Lillian Strickland Kennedy Uribe Ridge Vickers…

Warren Middle School announces 2022 4th nine weeks honor roll

Warren Middle School announces 2022 4th nine weeks honor roll

ALL A – 9 WEEKS – Grade 6: Christopher Alford Luke Cathey Jaycee Courtney Nash Crawford Christopher Danley Amy Dominguez Natalie Gregorio Caroline Harton Mylee Henley Khourtni Johnson Marques Johnson Aden Muniz Adan Navarrete Addysen Powell Genesis Quintanilla Karley Reep Sosie Rodriguez Briana Stanfill MaKayleigh Wilkerson Huck Williams ALL A – 9 WEEKS – Grade…