WARREN, Ark. – 11-19-25 — The Bradley County Courthouse has announced its schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, including closures and adjustments to trash pickup routes for county residents. According to the notice, the Bradley County Courthouse and the county landfill will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in observance of…
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Bradley County 4-H Explores Early Botanical Medicine Practices
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members stepped back in time this week as they explored how plants and natural extracts were once used for everyday medicine. During the educational session, instructor Jessica Green introduced students to the basics of botanical medicine, demonstrating how common herbs were historically prepared to treat minor ailments. Participants put…
Christmas Market on Main Returns to Warren on December 6
Editor’s Note: When this article was originally published, it stated the wrong day of the week. The date of the event is Saturday, December 6. We apologize for any confusion. WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to kick off the holiday season at this year’s Christmas Market on…
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Bradley County Voters Reject Proposed Jail Sales Taxes
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County voters have rejected both proposed sales tax measures aimed at funding a new county jail in Tuesday’s election on November 18, 2025. A proposed 1 percent sales and use tax, intended to generate $19 million for construction of a new jail, failed by a wide margin, with 696 voting against…
Lady Jacks Use 35–9 Second Half to Flatten Malvern at Home
WARREN, Ark. — Warren didn’t just separate from Malvern on Tuesday night — the Lady Jacks dismantled the Lady Leopards at home at Lumberjack Arena with a second-half surge that looked every bit like a team settling confidently into its identity. This game report is brought to you by If you would like to help…
Holiday Lights Installed in New Edinburg Thanks to the Wagnon Family
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — Christmas spirit is shining bright in New Edinburg once again as the community’s holiday lights were officially installed over the weekend, thanks to the volunteer efforts of the Wagnon family. Re-New-ing Edinburg shared that “The lights are up thanks to the Wagnon family!!!” as the familiar holiday displays returned throughout the…
Warren School District Choral Department to Present ‘The Gift’ Winter Concert on Dec. 4
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District Choral Department will present its annual Winter Concert, titled “The Gift,” on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Warren Elementary School Auditorium. The program, which is free and open to the public, will feature performances from students in the district’s choral program as they present…
Filmland: Arkansas Road Show to Promote Arkansas Filmmaking
EL DORADO, November 5, 2025 — The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) and the University of Central Arkansas Film Department are teaming up with the El Dorado Film Festival to present the Filmland: Arkansas Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 6:00 pm at Stars Cinema 6, located at 2600 W Hillsboro St. in El Dorado. This…
Jr. Lady Jacks Earn Third Place at El Dorado Tournament
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Jr. Lady Jacks brought home a third-place finish over the weekend, turning in a strong performance at the El Dorado Wildcat Junior High Tournament on Saturday. Warren navigated a competitive field to secure the third-place trophy, showcasing balanced scoring, steady defense, and a deep roster that continues to develop early…
Aaron Woodard named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Aaron Woodard for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week. In the win over Gentry, he had 5 solo tackles, 1 assist and a 4 pass break-ups. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Christmas Market on Main Returns to Warren on December 6
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to kick off the holiday season at this year’s Christmas Market on Main, scheduled for Saturday, December 6, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The annual market will line Main Street with local vendors offering gifts, treats, and seasonal items just in…
Community-Wide Thanksgiving Food Drive Underway in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – A community-wide Thanksgiving Food Drive is now underway in Warren, with donations being accepted November 10–21 at Immanuel Baptist Church. The drive is organized to support local families in need during the holiday season. Community members are encouraged to donate a variety of shelf-stable and holiday-focused food items. Needed donations include: Items…
Thanksgiving Break Set for Warren School District, Nov. 24–28
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District is reminding parents and students that Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 28. Classes will dismiss at the end of the regular school day on Friday, Nov. 21, and will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. District officials encourage families to plan accordingly and…
Donna Lynn Reddin, 1955-2025
Donna Lynn Reddin age 70, of Monticello, AR died Friday, November, 14th, 2025 in Monticello, AR. He was born October 10th, 1955 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Gilford Braswell and Virginia Temple Braswell. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and held a political science degree from the University of Monticello. She was…
George James Bershen(Jim), 1929-2025
George James Bershen (Jim), passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on July 12, 1929, in Alexandria, LA, and grew up in Shreveport, LA. He graduated from Centenary College at the age of 19 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and government. He worked his way through college…
Warren School District Announces No School on Friday
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District has announced that classes will be dismissed early on Friday, November 21, 2025, as the Warren Lumberjacks prepare to travel to Gosnell for Round 2 of the State Playoffs. According to the district, a significant number of students and staff are needed for team travel, and WSD buses…
Hurley Junior Slater, 1947-2025
Hurley Junior Slater, 78, of Warren, passed away November 3, 2025. Born October 13, 1947, to the late Reola ‘Marie’ and Floyd Slater. Hurley loved his red truck, fishing, telling jokes and hanging out with his brother, Bill. He was always laughing, and his laugh could make anyone smile. There was never a dull moment when…
Junior Lumberjacks Capture Championship With 57–35 Win Over DC Junior High
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Junior Lumberjacks capped off a dominant week by winning the championship on Saturday, November 15, defeating Drew Central Junior High 57–35 behind high energy, strong defense, and overwhelming work on the glass. According to head coach Micah Richey, Warren’s intensity and rebounding were the difference in the title game. The…
Johnson Announces Mayoral Run in Kingsland, Cleveland County
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Samantha Johnson has announced she is running for Mayor of Kingsland in Cleveland County, sharing the news in a public post on November 12. In her announcement, Johnson wrote, “This town has given me so much, and now it’s my turn to give back — because when you love your community, you…
Junior Lumberjacks Sweep Week With Wins Over Hope and El Dorado
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Junior Lumberjacks opened their season with a pair of strong performances last week, defeating Hope Junior High 34–19 on Monday before earning a 36–26 road win over El Dorado’s ninth-grade team on Thursday. Head coach Micah Richey said Monday’s game turned quickly in Warren’s favor after a dominant second quarter…