WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks closed out an historic regular season Thursday night with a dominant 65-33 victory over the Hamburg Lady Lions, finishing a perfect 10-0 run through 8-4A Conference play and wrapping up the 2026 conference championship in style. This game report is brought to you by Having already clinched the…
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Lumberjacks Fall to Hamburg to Finish 2026 Season
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks closed out their regular season Friday night with an 81-65 loss to the Hamburg Lions in 8-4A Conference action on Senior Night at Lumberjack Arena. This game report is brought to you by Prior to tipoff, the Lumberjacks honored seniors Bleyze Fellows, Colton Steen, and Chris Newton for their…
Bobby Payne, 1952-2026
Bobby Payne age 73 of Warren, AR died Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at the Chapel Woods Nursing Center. He was born March 7th, 1952 in Warren, AR a son of the late Jesse Lee (Bill) Payne and Ila Vickers Payne. Bobby attended Hermitage High School and attended Union Hill Baptist Church. Bobby was one of the last employees of C.W. Hankins and…
Market on Main Returns March 21; Vendors, Food Trucks Sought for 2026 Kickoff
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of Market on Main, set for Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Warren. According to a recent post by the Chamber, organizers are currently seeking vendors and food trucks to participate in the kickoff event for the…
Wardlaw Signs with North Arkansas College to Continue Softball Career
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Lady Jack softball catcher Charlee Wardlaw took the next step in her athletic career Wednesday afternoon, signing her Letter of Intent with North Arkansas College during a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of Lumberjack Arena. The signing marked a significant milestone for Wardlaw, who has been a standout performer…
Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees to Meet March 2 in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Retired Teachers’ and Employees’ Association (BCRTEA) will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Warren. The meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the church, located at 111 West Church Street. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and refreshments…
Warren High School FBLA Students Advance to State After Strong District III Showing
WARREN, Ark. – Students from Warren High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter turned in an impressive performance at the District III Spring Conference, earning multiple top-five finishes and advancing to state competition in April. WHS students competed in a wide range of business and career-focused events, showcasing their skills in areas from cybersecurity…
Reminder: Power House COGIC to Host Chili Supper Fundraiser Feb. 21 at Madea’s Restaurant
WARREN, Ark. – Power House Church of God in Christ (COGIC) will host its annual Chili Supper Fundraiser on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Madea’s Restaurant, located at 1439 South Main Street in Warren. The event will feature a variety of homemade menu items, including the “Mother Daniels Special,”…
Historic Arkansas Museum hosts annual Territorial Fair
Little Rock – Historic Arkansas Museum will hold its 53rd annual Territorial Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, on the grounds of the museum and their 1850s farmstead, located at 200 East Third St., in downtown Little Rock. The museum will be partnering with the Quapaw Nation for the…
Olivia Davidson of Warren has been named to the Fall 2025 President’s List at Delta State University
CLEVELAND, MS (02/17/2026)– Olivia Davidson, of Warren has been named to the Fall 2025 President’s List at Delta State University. Majoring in General Business, Davidson is among 337 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Each semester, Delta State University undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credits and a grade point average…
AGFC and Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to boost safe outdoor recreation
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have announced a three-year partnership to elevate outdoor recreation safety across the Natural State. The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will serve as the “Official Outdoor Safety Education Partner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission,” and work with the Arkansas…
Warren Library Book Club to Discuss ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ on February 24
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Library Book Club will meet Tuesday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Warren Library. The group will discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance as this month’s featured selection. Community members interested in reading and discussion are invited to attend.
Historic Run Continues as Warren Clinches Monticello Sweep, Improves to 26-2
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks, led by head coach Mary Beth Grant, added another major milestone to an already historic season Tuesday night, powering past Monticello 70-59 on the road to secure their second conference win over the Lady Billies and improve to 26-2 overall and a perfect 9-0 in 8-4A Conference play.…
Lumberjacks Drop Road Contest at Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks ran into a tough road test Tuesday night, falling to the Monticello Billies 51-35. This game report is brought to you by Warren slipped to 4-14 overall and 3-6 in 8-4A Conference play with the loss. Colton Steen got the Jacks off to a strong start, scoring the game’s…
Early Voting Begins Today in Bradley County for March 3 Primary Election
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues through Monday, March 2. Bradley County voters may cast their ballots in person at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren during the early voting period. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday,…
Lady Jacks Dominate Hamburg From Start to Finish in 59-30 Win
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks stayed hot Monday night, cruising past the Hamburg Lady Lions 59-30 on the road to improve to 25-2 overall and 8-0 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by With the victory, Warren remains unbeaten in league competition and now has just two remaining conference…
Warren Drops Conference Contest at Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks fell to Hamburg 60-32 on Monday night, dropping to 4-13 overall and 3-5 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by The game opened on even footing, with Warren trading baskets early. Bentley Nelson tied the contest at 4-4, and Colton Steen followed to even it…
BCMC Auxiliary Purchases Wheelchairs for Hospital
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently purchased 10 wheelchairs for use at BCMC. These wheelchairs are crucial as many patients need help around the hospital or after they are discharged. BCMC is happy to have an active auxiliary that supports many projects to support our mission of providing superior care to every patient every…
UAM-CTM Launches Digital Literacy Program, Provides Free Laptops To Students
MCGEHEE, Ark. — On January 21, the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) launched the UAM-CTM Digital Literacy Program in collaboration with Digitunity and AT&T. The launch event was hosted by UAM-CTM on its campus in McGehee and attended by representatives from Digitunity and AT&T. Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization committed to making computer ownership possible for all Americans. For over…
Lisa Sharon Curry Tooke, 1960-2026
“I have become a marvel to many, For You are my strong refuge.” Psalms 71:7 NASB1995 Lisa Sharon Curry Tooke was given by God to Robert Donald and Kay Carolyn Baker Curry in the Bradley County Hospital in Warren, Arkansas on July 19th, 1960. She is their second child, between her sister Donna K Curry and her brother,…
Hermitage Student Wins Bradley County Spelling Bee, Advances to State Competition
Addison Helms to represent Bradley County at Arkansas Spelling Bee in March Hermitage School District and Warren School District recently joined forces to host the Bradley County Spelling Bee, showcasing the spelling prowess of students from across the county. After several competitive rounds, Addison Helms from Hermitage School District emerged as the champion, earning first…