WARREN, Ark. – 4-14-25 – The Warren City Council convened Monday, April 14, for its regular monthly meeting, with all members present and Mayor Gregg Reep presiding. This article is brought to you by: The Council approved the minutes from the March meeting before moving into a series of updates and action items. Mayor Reep…
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BCMC Board Meets for March Business
WARREN, Ark. (4/14/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held it’s March meeting, originally scheduled for March 27, on Thursday, April 10 after a quorum couldn’t be present at the original date. The meeting took place inside the Education Room at the hospital. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved before the…
Tuesday High Expected Near 72
Tuesday Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. …
Warren Soccer Teams Stay Strong on the Road Against Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks hit the road Friday evening for key conference matchups against the Hamburg Lions, returning home with solid results to maintain their strong positions in league play. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks secured a 2-0 victory, improving to 7-1-1 overall and…
Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives Hosts Free Workshop About Family Heirlooms
(Washington, Ark.) – The Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA) and Historic Washington State Park will host a workshop from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the 1914 School in Historic Washington State Park. “Preserving Your Family Treasures” will teach participants how to properly care for and preserve their family heirlooms.…
Foresters for the Future Scholarship Application Period Open Through June 13
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), is excited to announce that applications for the Foresters for the Future scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship will provide $4,000 per semester, for four years, to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at…
River Crest Reached at Moro Bay State Park, Flooding Lower Than Expected
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-13-25 – Officials at Moro Bay State Park reported encouraging news on Saturday as the Ouachita River appears to have crested at 87.70 feet. The water level, which has risen only a tenth of a foot since the previous evening, is now stabilizing. The crest comes in at two feet lower…
Dutch Oven Cooking Class Set for May 3 at Bradley County Historical Museum
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Historical Museum will host a Dutch Oven Cooking class and demonstration on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the historic Martin House, located at the corner of Walnut and Elm streets in downtown Warren. The class will be led by award-winning chef Doug Thornton, known as The Redneck Gourmet. Thornton…
Warren School District Reminds Families of Upcoming School Closures for Good Friday and Easter Break
Warren, Ark. – 4-14-25 – The Warren School District is reminding parents and guardians that there will be no school on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. The extended weekend allows students and staff time to observe the holiday and enjoy a short spring…
Easter Egg Hunt Brings Smiles and Sunshine to Warren City Park
Warren, Ark. – Laughter, sunshine, and brightly colored eggs filled Warren City Park on Saturday morning as families from across Bradley County gathered for the community-wide Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. From 10:00 a.m. to noon, hundreds of children ages 0 to 11 enjoyed a festive array of activities.…
Full Week Forecast
Monday Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind…
Mayor Reep Participates in ‘Get Real, Here’s the Deal’ Program at WHS
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep recently participated in Get Real, Here’s the Deal, a hands-on financial education program held at Warren High School. The initiative taught students how to manage real-world expenses such as purchasing vehicles, buying insurance, and budgeting within their income. Mayor Reep also spoke with students about the importance of voting and staying…
Jean Wolfe, 1943-2025
Jean Wolfe age 81, of Warren, AR died Friday, April 11th, 2025 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born Tuesday, September 13th, 1943 in Banks, AR a daughter of the late Frank Mitchell and Ruth McMurry Mitchell. Jean was a housewife and homemaker, a member of Good Hope United…
Peggy McNeer Saunders, 1943-2025
Peggy McNeer Saunders was born on Saturday, January 10, 1943, in Cleveland Mississippi to Doty and Bessie Jane (Robinson) McNeer. She passed peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 82, at Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation. She was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School. She was number seven of the eight McNeer…
Daniel A. Perry Jr., 1944-2025
Daniel A. Perry Jr. age 81, of Warren, AR died Thursday, April 10th 2025 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born Saturday, March 4th, 1944 in Warren, AR a son of the late Daniel A. Perry Sr and Claudia Vaughn Perry. He was a painter and a huge Lumberjack football…
Lady Jacks Defeat Hamburg 12-2 in Conference Matchup
Warren, Ark. – 4-11-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks earned a dominant 12-2 victory over the Hamburg Lady Lions on Friday, April 11, in a six-inning conference matchup at home. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Hamburg opened the game with a single in the top of…
Warren Drops Heartbreaker to Hamburg 4-3
WARREN, Ark. (4/11/25) – The Warren High School baseball team suffered its first conference loss of the season by a score of 4-3 to Hamburg after a seventh-inning run for the Lions Friday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor The Lumberjacks also saw their five-game win streak snapped as…
Charlie Wardlaw named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Charlie Wardlaw was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 4. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Bradley Medical and Health Foundation Adds Five New Members
The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation welcomed five new members at its April meeting. The new members are Bryant Stallings, Dixon Platt, Missy Wardlaw, Marnette George, and Jordan Biggers. The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation was established in 1994 and is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to helping Bradley County and Southeast Arkansas maintain the highest…
Moro Bay State Park Remains Temporarily Closed Due to Rising Ouachita River Levels
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-11-25 – Moro Bay State Park this week announced a temporary closure due to rising waters from the Ouachita River, which is currently at 87.00 feet and continuing to rise. According to the park’s statement, the National Weather Service is predicting the river could crest between Sunday and Monday, with an…
Warren Lions Club Hears Program on Safe Haven Baby Box Initiative
WARREN, Ark. – 4-9-25 – The Warren Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9, featuring a presentation by Wendy Curry on the proposed installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box in the community. Curry outlined the goals of the initiative, which aims to provide a safe and anonymous way for mothers in…