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…
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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.…
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 supporter,…
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…
Winners Announced in 2025 Bradley County Art Contest Sponsored by Warren Woman’s Club
WARREN, Ark. – 3-24-25 – The Warren Branch Library recently hosted the 2025 Bradley County Art Contest, with entries on display through April 5 and an Open House held Saturday, March 29. The event was coordinated by Sandra Gatling and sponsored by the Warren Woman’s Club, with Jonalyn Reep serving as president and Glenda Cross…
Arkansas frog-gigging season adjusted to protect breeding season
LITTLE ROCK – Frog-gigging can be one of the most exciting adventures available for outdoors enthusiasts on a late spring night, but froggers will have to wait a little longer as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has reset the opening night of the season to June 1, instead of its traditional April 15 opener.…
K-12 Regional Art Exhibit on Display at UAM
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Student artworks from the Arkansas Art Educators’ 2025 Southeast Arkansas Regional Art Exhibit are on display in the Spencer Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) through April 13, 2025. A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 13, at 2…
Moro Bay State Park Temporarily Closed Due to Ouachita River Flooding
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-10-25 – Moro Bay State Park in Bradley County has been temporarily closed due to rising floodwaters from the Ouachita River, according to a public announcement shared Thursday morning. Park officials reported the river had reached 85 feet at the Bay earlier in the day, with a concerning rise of nearly…
Warren Men and Women Draw with Star City Tuesday Evening
Warren, Ark. – 4-9-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks soccer teams were in action Tuesday evening, each battling Star City in a pair of hard-fought matches on their home turf. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks played to a scoreless 0-0 draw, remaining unbeaten in conference play. With…
Firefighters Respond to Chicken House Fire on Highway 63N
Bradley County, AR (4-9-25) – The Bradley County Rural Fire Department (BCRFD) responded to a fire at a chicken house on Highway 63 North on Tuesday afternoon. According to a statement posted on social media by BCRFD, crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 4:12 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the…
Warren Walks Off Monticello in Dramatic 11-Inning Contest
WARREN, Ark. (4/8/25) – Bryson Harris stepped to the plate in a 1-1 game with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning and hit into a walk-off fielder’s choice to score AJ Jordan to propel the Warren High School baseball squad to a 2-1 win over Monticello Tuesday evening…