WARREN, Ark. – Former Warren High School basketball players and supporters gathered recently at the Warren Country Club for a special reunion honoring teams coached by George Jones in the early 1970s. The event served as an informal “basketball reunion of sorts,” bringing together familiar faces who shared stories and memories from their time on…
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Lady Jacks Dominate Hot Springs to Open Season
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened their 2025–26 basketball season in emphatic fashion Tuesday night at Lumberjack Arena, overpowering the Hot Springs Lady Trojans 64–36 in a statement win that highlighted Warren’s depth, defensive intensity, and balanced scoring attack. This game report is brought to you by Fast Start Sets the Tone Warren…
Judge Crews Puryear Certified as Candidate for Re-Election to 10th Judicial Circuit, Division 1
Article submitted: Circuit Judge Crews Puryear has been notified by the Arkansas Secretary that he has been certified as a candidate for re-election to the10th Judicial Circuit Judgeship, Division 1 in the March 3 election. The 10th Judicial District includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties. “I have thoroughly enjoyed serving as Circuit Judge…
Grinch Party Coming to Warren Branch Library Dec. 22
WARREN, Ark. — The Friends of the Warren Library are inviting the community to a special Grinch Party on Sunday, December 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warren Branch Library, located at 115 West Cypress Street. The festive event will feature a visit from Craig O’Neill, beloved Arkansas television and radio personality,…
De’Sean Adams named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to De’Sean Adams for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week. In the win over Crossett, he had 6 solo tackles, 2 assists and an interception! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Buck Fever Festival Celebrates the Opening of Modern Gun Season with Food, Fun, and Community in Banks
BANKS, Ark. – 11-9-25 – The community of Banks was bustling over the weekend as visitors gathered for the 2025 Buck Fever Festival — an annual celebration marking the opening of modern gun season in Arkansas. The festival blended small-town charm with family-friendly entertainment, food, and live music, drawing crowds from across the region. Rows…
Warren City Council Holds November Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council met Monday evening, November 10, 2025, at the council chambers of the Warren Municipal Building, with Mayor Gregg Reep presiding. All council members were present, including Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Latanza Atkins, Emily Moseley, Joel Tolefree, and Chanel Hooper. The Warren City Council Monthly Meeting Report and video…
Lumberjacks Host Gentry in Opening Round of 4A State Playoffs
WARREN, Ark. – The Arkansas Class 4A State Football Playoffs begin this Friday night, and the Warren Lumberjacks will open their postseason run at home inside Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium, hosting the Gentry Pioneers in the first round. Warren (7-3, 5-2 in 8-4A) enters as the No. 3 seed out of the 8-4A Conference after…
Jackson Transitions Focus To Guiding UAM Athletics Department
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced that William “Hud” Jackson, head coach of UAM Football, will step down from his coaching duties at the end of the 2025 season to focus on continuing his service as the director of athletics at UAM. Jackson became the head football coach at…
Share your favorite hunting story and earn a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Duckman Jam
LITTLE ROCK — Country music’s man of the marsh, Riley “The Duckman” Green, and a few of his fellow singers and songwriters are cranking up the sound at the Duckman Jam Nov. 22 at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, and you could find yourself backstage with a VIP experience by simply sharing your favorite…
Hermitage Spirit of Christmas Events Scheduled for December
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The City of Hermitage has announced plans for its annual Hermitage Spirit of Christmas celebration, featuring two festive community events in December. The Spirit of Christmas Pageant will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The following weekend, the Spirit of Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December…
Lady Jacks Use Pulaski Academy Test as Building Block for Season Ahead
WARREN, Ark. (11-8-25) — The Warren Lady Jacks’ highly anticipated basketball season got unofficially underway Saturday as they hosted the talented, state-contending Pulaski Academy Lady Bruins at Lumberjack Arena for a preseason benefit game. The matchup gave Warren an early opportunity to test its depth and rotations before the regular season tips off next week.…
Diane Wesson Announces Re-Election Bid for Bradley County Treasurer
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Treasurer Diane Wesson has announced that she will seek re-election in the upcoming 2026 election. “Bradley County Treasurer Diane Wesson would like to announce she will be seeking re-election in the upcoming election.“I am a lifelong resident of Bradley County. I graduated from Warren High School in 1989, and from…
Lumberjacks Finish Regular Season with Road Win Over Crossett, Bound for Playoffs
CROSSETT, Ark. – 11-6-25 — The Warren Lumberjacks closed out their regular season Thursday night with an emphatic 66–34 road victory over the Crossett Eagles, capping a high-scoring affair that showcased a relentless offensive rhythm led by quarterback Jackson Denton and running back Aaron Davis. The win moves Warren to 7–3 overall and 5–2 in…
Davis announces candidacy for Bradley County Clerk
WARREN, Ark. – Susan Young Davis has officially announced her candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming 2026 election. “I, Susan Young Davis, would like to announce my candidacy for Bradley County Clerk in the upcoming 2026 election. I was born and raised in Bradley County, graduating from Warren High School. I am a…
Wagnon Announces Re-Election Bid for Bradley County Circuit Clerk
WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Circuit Clerk Cindy Wagnon has announced that she will seek re-election to continue serving the citizens of Bradley County. Wagnon was first elected Circuit Clerk in 2011, following seven years of service as Chief Deputy in the Circuit Clerk’s Office. “Bradley County Circuit Clerk Cindy Wagnon is announcing that she…
UAM Jazz One To Perform Video Game-Inspired Concert
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Division of Music at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host a performance by UAM Jazz One, the university’s premier jazz ensemble, on Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. Directed by Dr. Kevin Bryson, director…
John F. Moseley, 1949-2025
John F. Moseley, 76, of Warren died Thursday, October 30 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born on August 17, 1949, in Warren, the son of the late James Ed Moseley and Sara Baker Sharpe. He was a graduate of the Warren Public Schools, Class of 1967. Also proceeding him in…
Miss Buck Fever Contestants Announced
BANKS, Ark. – Miss Buck Fever contestants that will compete for the scholarship on Saturday, November 8th, have been announced. Contestants: Addison Robinson, Alexis Thomas, Alyssa Grider, Ashlynn Crawford, Courtlyn Harrison, Emily Castillo, Laken Osgood, Madelyn Whiteside, McKinzie Adcock, Olivia Harrod, and Sidney Ballard. This is part of the 2025 Buck Fever Festival, an annual…
YMCA Radio Auction Set for Friday Morning on KWRF 105.5 FM
WARREN, Ark. — The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County will host its annual YMCA Radio Auction this Friday, November 7, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will air live on KWRF 105.5 FM. Listeners are invited to tune in and call one of the designated phone numbers to place their bids…
UAM Hosts Arkansas Supreme Court’s Appeals on Wheels
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted the Arkansas Supreme Court on October 30 as part of the court’s “Appeals on Wheels: Bringing the Courtroom to the Community” educational outreach initiative. The unique event provided students, educators and community members an opportunity to observe the state’s highest court in action as…