WARREN, Ark. — City of Warren officials say employees will be on call throughout the weekend as winter weather moves into the area. In a public notice, Mayor R. Gregg Reep said city crews are prepared to respond to any problems caused by snow, sleet or icy conditions. The Warren Police Department and Warren Fire…
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Bradley County to Open Warming Center if Power Outages Occur
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County officials say a warming center will be opened if power outages occur as winter weather impacts the area. According to a statement shared by the Bradley County Courthouse, the Bradley County Services Building, located at 302 Smith Road, will serve as a warming center if electricity is lost. County officials…
ASP advises drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, prepare for hazardous winter road conditions
Article submitted As Arkansans monitor forecasts calling for winter weather Friday and over the weekend, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is urging motorists to stay off the roads when bitterly cold, freezing rain, or snow make highway travel unsafe. Staying home whenever possible helps reduce crashes, protects first responders, and keeps routes clear for road…
Warren closes strong to defeat Crossett 67-60
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Lumberjacks picked up their first conference win of the season Thursday night, defeating the Crossett Eagles 67-60 at home to improve to 2-12 overall and 1-2 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by Warren came out strong to open the contest, with Josiah Steen and Bleyze…
Lady Jacks Showcase Depth in Lopsided Win Over Crossett
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks delivered a dominant 70-15 victory over the Crossett Lady Eagles on Thursday night at home, improving their record to 20-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by Warren set the tone early, racing out to a 26-4 lead after the first…
3:26 PM Thursday, January 22 Forecast Update-Winter Warning in effect
Tonight Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Friday A slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of sleet after 5pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 40 by 9am,…
Colton Steen named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Star City
Congratulations to Colton Steen for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Star City. Colton was 6/10 from the field with 12 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Khourtni Johnson named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Star City
Congratulations to Khourtni Johnson for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs. Star City! Her relentless defensive energy led to 5 deflections and 3 steals, along with 10 points! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Zaydin Grider named State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel
Congratulations to Zaydin Grider on being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel! Zaydin finished 4/9 from the field, 2/4 from three, with 10 points and 2 assists. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Bayleigh Miller named State Farm Lady Jack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel
Congratulations to Bayleigh Miller for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Game vs. Watson Chapel. Bayleigh had a huge night, finishing with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals, making plays on both ends of the floor and bringing nonstop energy and leadership. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY…
UAM Modifies Classes On January 23 Due To Inclement Weather
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions and icy surfaces beginning on Friday, January 23, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTM) and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will operate on modified class schedules. On the UAM Monticello campus, all classes will shift to virtual…
BCMC’s Tarra Dean Earns January Employee of the Month
Bradley County Medical Center has named Tarra Dean of the Surgery Department as the January Employee of the Month. Dean’s nomination stated: “Tarra is always there to help whenever you need her. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has what they need, and the staff does not need any help before she…
Extremely dangerous temperatures expected with this weekend’s winter storm
Tonight Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Friday A slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of sleet after 5pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 40 by 9am,…
‘Fact or Fable’ book club to examine Christianity through investigative lens
WARREN, Ark. — The First Baptist Church of Warren will host a multi-month book club this spring inviting participants to examine the claims of Christianity using investigative reasoning, similar to how a cold-case detective evaluates evidence. The “Fact or Fable” Book Club will center on the book Cold-Case Christianity by former homicide detective J. Warner…
Arkansas hunters surpass $1 million in donations to fight hunger
LITTLE ROCK — Donations to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry from hunting and fishing license buyers officially topped the $1 million mark, thanks to more than $18,800 dollars collected in December. Donations, often gathered just a dollar or two at a time, are collected at checkout as an option when anyone purchases a license, magazine…
U.S. could lose measles elimination status; Eight cases in Arkansas in 2025
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — The United States is poised to lose its measles elimination status due to last year’s resurgence of the disease in 44 states, including Arkansas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2025, the CDC reported more than 2,200 confirmed cases of the…
All eyes on potential winter weather this weekend
Tonight Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 42 by 4am. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Wednesday Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half…
Union Bank and Trust announces Clint Horn as new board member
Article submitted Union Bank and Trust Company is excited to announce the addition of Mr. Clint Horn to the Union Bank Board of Directors! Clint and his wife Allana are the founders and owners of Timber Logistics in Warren, where they have been deeply involved and strongly committed to the prosperity of Warren and all…
Lady Jacks edge Star City on the road, improve to 19-2
STAR CITY, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks pulled off a thrilling 42-39 road victory over the Star City Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday night, improving their impressive record to 19-2 overall and 2-0 in Conference 8-4A. This game report is brought to you by Warren came out strong in the opening quarter, building an 8-4…
Warren falls to Star City on the road, 81-50
STAR CITY, Ark. — The Warren Lumberjacks faced a tough road test Tuesday night and came up short, falling 81-50 to the Star City Bulldogs. This game report is brought to you by The game opened competitively, with Bleyze Fellows scoring the Lumberjacks’ first basket to tie the game at 2-2. Zaydin Grider followed with…
Drew County Fair dates announced well in advance for 2026
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Organizers of the Drew County Fair are giving residents plenty of notice, announcing dates for the 2026 fair well in advance. According to a recent “save the date” announcement, the Drew County Fair is scheduled to return October 6–10, 2026. The early announcement is intended to give families, exhibitors, and community groups…