Arkansas Wildlife Federation contest connects youth to the outdoors through art

Arkansas Wildlife Federation contest connects youth to the outdoors through art

LITTLE ROCK – Once again, the Arkansas Wildlife Federation and Creative Ideas have come together to promote wildlife education through the arts in the annual Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Contest. For the 2023 contest, students from kindergarten through 12th grade will submit artwork online through a portal on the AWF website, www.arwild.org. Top photo:…

Youth cooking program CrEATe Lab returns to Pine Bluff Feb. 4

Youth cooking program CrEATe Lab returns to Pine Bluff Feb. 4

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center’s (ASC) hit cooking series CrEATe Lab is back, not only teaching students how to prepare nutritious meals but also the importance of choosing something nutritious. Open to ages 10-17, the program aims to teach several life skills through cooking, including confidence, dealing with the unfamiliar, and…

Paint and craft program added to Library fall schedule, plus date correction for Lego Club

Paint and craft program added to Library fall schedule, plus date correction for Lego Club

Another program has been added to the Warren Branch Library’s slate of fall offerings for youth in the community with Creation Jungle to be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m for ages nine and up. Creation Jungle invites participants to “bring your imagination and come paint and craft with us,”…

Another tournament Championship for local basketball team

Another tournament Championship for local basketball team

Local youth basketball team Neaux Limit Lakers took first place in the senior boys division of the Game Changers basketball tournament held in Little Rock, AR July 2. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello and Rison. Members (front left to right) Neon’Dre Thomas, Tramond Miller, Jr, Tra’Bennett Fuller, (back left to right)…

Girls youth basketball team competes in weekend tournament

Girls youth basketball team competes in weekend tournament

Team Showtime, a local youth girls basketball team, placed second in the Game Changer tournament held in Little Rock, AR July 2. Members (front left to right) Alaina Green, Willa Jordan, Jayce Courtney. (Back left to right) Sariah Bowser, Bayleigh Miller, Kamari Davis, Alyssa Calbert. (Not pictured: Coaches: Marleshia Pickett and Deja Washington).

Neaux Limit Lakers win another tournament

Neaux Limit Lakers win another tournament

The Neaux Limit Lakers were crowned senior division champions of the M40 Sports Game Changer Tournament held in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, June 18th. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello, and Rison. Members (front left to right) Chandler Reeves, Tramond Miller Jr, Deuce Jordan, and Tra’Bennett Fuller; (back) LaJerren Jones, Antonio Jordan, Sha’Quan…

Local basketball teams wins championships recently

Local basketball teams wins championships recently

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…

Jordan and Miller named tournament co-MVPs

Jordan and Miller named tournament co-MVPs

Antonio Jordan of Warren and Tramond Miller of Hermitage were named Co-MVPS of the 11th grade division in a recent youth basketball tournament. Tramond Miller Jr. was named championship MVP, scoring tournament high 36 points. Antonio Jordan was division’s leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker. He was also named player of the game a division…

Local youth enjoy Great Outdoors Day

Local youth enjoy Great Outdoors Day

The Great Outdoors Day returned to Bradley County Park on Saturday after a two-year absence due to COVID-19. Cooperative Extension Service agents from Bradley, Dallas and Calhoun counties put on demonstrations for about 125 youths and adults. Door prizes and lunch were provided by L’Anguille Conservation District. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission stocked the pond…

Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 7 at the County Park

Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 7 at the County Park

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…