Preseason preparations continue for the Warren Lumberjacks as they traveled to Malvern Wednesday for the Malvern 7-on-7 tournament. The Jacks won game one 21-14 over Hot Springs, but dropped game two to Hot Springs Lakeside by the final of 28-21. The orange and black took down Little Rock Catholic in game three in a tight…
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Lows to fall near 70 Wednesday night
The National Weather Service is expecting some thunderstorms across southern Arkansas Wednesday evening. Overnight lows will range in the lower 70’s throughout Bradley County.
Summer Heat
The heat of summer makes work even harder. Rising temperatures and humidity drain away energy and make us wish for cooler weather and even winter. The Psalmist David used the stress of summer heat to illustrate God’s judgment on sin. “Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like…
Laura Rogers of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission visits Library summer reading students
Laura Rogers with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission recently led Mrs Sandy Doss’s group of 7-12 year-old Warren Library Summer Reading program students through the amazing water cycle. They talked about the journey that water makes and played a fun game to learn how it changes during the cycle. Everyone created their very own…
Hermitage Elementary summer camp students take field trips
Students participating in Hermitage Elementary School’s summer camp have been having a blast recently getting hand-on experience by traveling to a couple of different Arkansas State Parks, building their own river to learn about geographic water sheds, and opening crystals. The students have also had plenty of time for recreation, including at Bradley County’s Moro…
Last chance to sign up for Mulerider Football’s Youth Skills Camp
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – This weekend marks the final opportunity to sign up for Mulerider Football’s Youth Skills Camp which begins on Monday, July 11 at Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field. The camp will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day through Friday, July 15. The five-day camp is open for youth…
Summer reading program continues at the Hermitage Library
Lynda Greene, librarian at the Hermitage Public Library, reads “Big Beach Cleanup” by Charlotte Offsay to 9 children and adults during the Summer Library Program on Wed. July 6. Pictured also is Lexi Allen.
Library summer reading program students learn about coral reefs
Summer reading program students, ages 7-12, at the Warren Branch Library recently took a guided tour of the world’s coral reefs with Mrs. Sandy. “They learned that coral is an animal, not a plant, and that sea creatures use them to hide from both predators and prey,” says Sandy Doss of the Warren Library. The…
Join the Hermitage Library’s summer reading program
Grace Cowboy Church VBS set for June 12-15
Enjoy summer fun while practicing sun safety tips to avoid skin cancer, sunburn
LITTLE ROCK — As temperatures warm up and the school year winds down, Arkansas families are preparing to spend more time outside during the summer months. While the Natural State offers plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun, it’s important to practice sun safety by using sunscreen, avoiding prolonged sun exposure and wearing protective…
Summer reading program at Warren Branch Library
It’s time to register for the 2022 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities. All programming will be in-person this year. The Summer Reading Program is open to children ages 3-12. The programs will be divided into two age groups, 3-6 and 7-12. Tuesdays will be for ages 7-12 from June 21-July…
Help the Library help those in need during the summer months
“Our community was so helpful with the Backpack Blessing Program in December,” says the Warren Branch Library. With the hot summer months approaching, Warren Branch Library will be doing another backpack giveaway for our local friends experiencing homelessness. While the library is able to provide many of the needed items through generous contributions from our…
‘Lazy’ mower approach can help pollinators
LITTLE ROCK – Procrastination in the spring and a little less mowing in the summer may be virtues when it comes to helping pollinators, researchers have found. The University of Vermont suggests delaying spring mowing so flowers like dandelions can provide early season food resources to pollinators. Those food sources are important to pollinators such…