HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage Lady Hermits powered past Strong with a 24–1 victory Thursday night, ending the game after three innings. The Hermitage School District shared the result in a social media post following the game, noting the team’s strong performance. “The Lady Hermits powered past Strong tonight with a 24–1 victory in three…
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Hermitage senior Madison Outlaw signs with U of A–Rich Mountain livestock judging team
HERMITAGE — Hermitage High School senior Madison Outlaw has signed with the University of Arkansas–Rich Mountain Livestock Judging Team. Hermitage School District announced the signing in a social media post on March 13. “Hermitage High School is proud to celebrate Senior Madison Outlaw as she signs with the University of Arkansas–Rich Mountain Livestock Judging Team!”…
Warren High School students recognized for interior design project
WARREN – 3-16-26 — Students in Mrs. Hogue’s Family and Consumer Science classes at Warren High School recently showcased their creativity through a hands-on interior design project that challenged them to design miniature rooms inside shoeboxes. The assignment asked students to plan and construct detailed room designs, allowing them to apply principles of interior decorating…
Warren student signs with SAU Bands
Warren, Ark. (3-16-26) — A Warren High School student has announced plans to continue her musical career at Southern Arkansas University this fall. According to a social media post from the Southern Arkansas University Bands program, Jaretsy Torres, a clarinetist from Warren High School, has signed to join the university’s band program and will major…
Junior Auxiliary of Warren to host cornhole tournament and free movie night
WARREN, Ark. – (3-15-26) — The Junior Auxiliary of Warren will host two community events on Saturday, March 21, at the YMCA, offering residents an opportunity to enjoy both friendly competition and a family movie night. The organization will first hold a cornhole tournament inside the YMCA gym beginning Saturday afternoon. Registration and check-in will…
Tucker McDiarmid named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Tucker McDiarmid was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 8-14, 2026. He had two hits and hit the ball hard in other plate appearances. He also saw action on the mound and made a couple of great defensive plays at shortstop. Be sure to…
Caritina Zendejas, 1937-2026
Caritina Zendejas was born on October 15, 1937, in Las Canoas in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. She was a resident of Warren, Arkansas, where she passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2026. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life and was always by the side of her family. For many…
Marquez, Adams Spark Warren in 3-0 Victory Over Arkadelphia
WARREN, Ark. – (3-13-26) — The Warren Lumberjacks turned in a complete performance Friday night, defeating the Arkadelphia Badgers 3-0 while controlling the match on both ends of the pitch at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium. This game report is brought to you by Warren showed attacking intent from the opening minutes, creating early pressure down…
Warren Drops Home Opener to Magnolia
By Dennen Cuthbertson WARREN, Ark. (3/13/26) – The Warren High School baseball team dropped its 2026 home opener by a score of 11-2 to Magnolia Friday evening in a nonconference clash at the Warren City Complex. This game report is brought to you by The Lumberjacks (0-4) continued an early-season theme of not being able…
Late Goal Lifts Arkadelphia Past Lady Jacks 3-2 in Hard-Fought Match
WARREN, Ark. – (3-13-26) — The Warren Lady Jacks battled back from a two-goal deficit but ultimately fell just short Friday night, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Arkadelphia Badgers at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium. This game report is brought to you by Arkadelphia applied pressure early in the opening half, forcing Warren goalkeeper Allie…
City of Warren releases information about upcoming transition to automated trash collection
WARREN, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The City of Warren released an announcement to residents this week providing initial information about the city’s upcoming transition to automated residential trash collection using 96-gallon brown roll carts. City officials noted that the brown carts referenced in the announcement are the same carts that were distributed to Warren residents…
$1.9 Million Awarded to Study Use of Biochar on Water Quality
The EPA award will examine how adding biochar to poultry litter can limit runoff of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to improve water quality. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Environmental Protection Agency awarded almost $1.9 million to Shannon Speir, an assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas, to study how…
Randall ‘James’ Lewis, 1983-2026
Randall “James” Lewis, age 42, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 6, 2026. James lived a life that touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. Though he faced profound physical challenges from birth, those who loved him understood that his life carried a quiet and powerful purpose. Through James, family,…
Lorraine Catherine Pritt, 1940-2026
Lorraine Catherine Pritt of Warren passed away Tuesday, March 10, peacefully in her sleep after a brief health struggle. She had been widowed the last seven years from the late Rev. Dr. Troy Lynn Pritt also of Warren. They were married sixty years and six months. She is survived by four sons Paul (Sandra), Mark…
Banks Receives Two Grants to Support New Fire Station and Volunteer Fire Department
BANKS, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The Town of Banks has recently received two grants aimed at improving fire protection and emergency response capabilities for the community’s volunteer fire department. The larger of the two awards is a $89,999.99 Rural Services Block Grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Rural Services Division. The funding will be…
Junior Rotarians from Warren and Hermitage Highlight Rotary Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 10 for its first meeting of March inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church. The group heard from five total Junior Rotarians with the first two being from Hermitage High School. Sarah Huitt spoke first and was followed by classmate Alayjah Strong. Both young women were…
Woodlawn Students Earn Recognition at Arkansas A.F.L.T.A. World Language Competition
WOODLAWN — Several Woodlawn High School Spanish students were recognized for their achievements at the Arkansas A.F.L.T.A. World Language Competition. According to information shared by the Woodlawn School District, students in Spanish I–III competed and were honored for their work in multiple categories. Award recipients included: School officials congratulated the students for their “tireless hours…
UAM Division of Music Professor To Give Public Lecture Recital
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Division of Music will host a lecture recital by Dr. Kylan Bigby, assistant professor of percussion at UAM, on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building’s Harris Recital Hall, Room 101, on UAM’s Monticello campus. The event is free and open to the public.…
Lady Jacks pick up first win of the season with shutout over McGehee
By David King WARREN, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The Warren Lady Jacks softball team picked up its first victory of the season Tuesday with a 6-0 win over the McGehee Lady Owls. This game report is brought to you by Warren jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the bottom of the…
Warren Falls in Road Contest at Little Rock Central
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (3/10/26) – The Warren High School baseball squad traveled to Little Rock Central, a member of Arkansas’s largest classification, Tuesday evening for a nonconference clash, but a defensive miscue led to a big inning as the Jacks lost by a score of 12-0 at Buddy Coleman Field in Little Rock. This game…
Hermitage Students Recognized in Bradley County Spelling Bee
HERMITAGE, Ark. — Students from the Hermitage School District recently competed in the Bradley County Spelling Bee held February 13. Addison Helms placed first in the first-grade division, while Avery Ledbetter finished second in the second-grade division. Helms later participated in the state Spelling Bee last Saturday. She advanced to the fourth round of the…