The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Feb. 13 at First Methodist Church. The group received a speech from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Ashley Rodriguez to begin the program about her academic and extracurricular accolades. The meeting then transitioned to Warren High School Baseball Coach Jared Dutton. Coach Dutton gave a…
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Guanzon earns February BCMC Employee of the Month Award
Congratulations to Sherazade Guanzon, also known as Leng around BCMC, of the laboratory department for winning February’s Employee of the Month award! Her nomination said, “Leng is a loyal employee. She not only works hard but wants all aspects of her job done well. She cares about her coworkers and is always willing to help.…
Warren City Council receives presentation on potential land acquisition
WARREN, Ark. – In a bustling session convened at the Warren Council Chambers within the Warren Municipal Building, the city’s esteemed Council members congregated to deliberate on matters critical to the community’s growth and well-being. Present at the meeting were Council Members Angela Marshall, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins, with Council…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep presents his annual State of the City report
The following Warren Mayor Gregg Reep’s 2023 Annual Report as presented to the Warren City Council and the People of Warren Monday evening, February 12, 2024: It is my pleasure to provide a report on Warren Municipal Government for the year 2023. I believe our city made progress in 2023 and laid the foundation for…
Schools to be out February 19 for Presidents Day
Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball Senior Night set for Tuesday
EAST students launch follow-up survey seeking community input
The following is a press release from the Cedar Street Property Planning Committee which is currently working on how to move forward with the lot to the south side of the Bradley County Courthouse: Students from Mrs. Payton Reep’s EAST lab have created a follow-up survey for the Property Planning Committee to capture the community’s…
Warren arrest and confinement record for January 29-February 11, 2024
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty.
James Earl David, 1952-2024
James Earl Davis, 71, of Banks, passed away January 27, 2024. Born May 18, 1952, to the late Sinkfield and Lula Mae Davis. He attended Hermitage and Banks Public Schools, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Banks, AR. James was united in holy matrimony in 1996 to Beverly Rene’ Belin. To this…
Brenda Gail Wheeler Quimby, 1951-2024
Brenda Gail Wheeler Quimby, age 72, of Warren, AR passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 21, 1951, in Hermitage, AR to the late Richard F. Wheeler, Jr. and Frances Trotter Wheeler. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded…
John L Sullivan, 1941-2024
John L Sullivan, age 82 of Conway, AR formerly of Warren, AR passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, AR. He was born September 21, 1941, to John L. Sullivan, Sr. and Josephine P. Sullivan in Rye, AR. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeannie Sullivan…
Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Highlights Economic Development Strategies at BCEDC Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald recently spoke at the annual BCEDC Meeting held at First Baptist Church’s Family Life Center. He is pictured above with Warren City Council Member Dorothy Henderson, Council Member Emily Moseley, and Mayor Gregg Reep. McDonald’s presentation focused on economic development strategies crucial for Arkansas’ growth.
Jr. Hermits win 8-1A Junior District Tournament Championship
The Hermitage Junior Hermits secured the 8-1A Junior High District Tournament Championship by defeating Bearden 57-52 in a hard-fought contest Saturday, February 10, 2024. Josh Mitchell led the charge with 18 points, followed closely by Ed Ramos with 16 points and Chamar Tatum with 12 points. Congratulations to the Hermitage Jr. Hermits and Coach Collin…
Warren edges Hamburg to secure a top three finish in Conference 8-4A
HAMBURG, Ark. – Concluding a week that saw them embark on two road trips, the Warren Lumberjacks secured a hard-fought seven-point victory over the Hamburg Lions on Friday night, prevailing in come-from-behind fashion with a final score of 68-61 and guaranteeing themselves no worse than a third-place finish in the 8-4A Conference standings with two…
Antonio Jordan named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Antonio Jordan for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! Antonio had a massive week for the orange and black, leading the team in scoring in both games over the last four days. He scored 30 in Warren’s 69-64 win over Star City Tuesday, while also grabbing seven rebounds and blocking…
Lady Jacks fall Friday night to Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks faced a tough battle on the road as they clashed with the Hamburg Lady Lions, resulting in a decisive victory for the home team. The final score stood at 51-26 in favor of Hamburg, marking a challenging night for the Lady Jacks. Top photo: Bayleigh Miller hits a…
Bayleigh Miller named State Farm Lady Jack of the Week
Congratulations to Bayleigh Miller for being named the State Farm Lady Jack of the Week! Bayleigh has been a force all season for the Warren Lady Jacks, but she was a bright spot during a difficult week this week. The freshman posted 11 points at Star City Tuesday, had a rebound, and blocked a shot.…
Josie Hargis nominated for ACMA Inspirational Artist of the Year for second year in a row
The talented singer-songwriter was officially announced as one of the nominees for Arkansas Country Music Inspirational Artist of the Year after winning the award in 2023. WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County native Josie Hargis has once again been nominated for the prestigious title of Inspirational Artist of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Awards.…
Mountain Lion carcass found on Slyamore WMA in north Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – A mountain lion recently was found dead on Sylamore Wildlife Management Area in northern Stone County by a U.S. Forest Service employee. A necropsy was performed on the adult male Thursday. There was no evidence that the mountain lion died of a bullet wound and there were no injuries consistent with being…
Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee
Students from Hermitage School District and Warren School District recently came together to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. Warren Middle School 8th Grader Nash Crawford won first place, Warren Middle School 8th Grader Karley Reep placed second, and Hermitage Middle School 7th grader Roshell Crowell placed third. Nash will move on to represent…
Brunson Geography Bee winners announced
Several WSD 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented students recently competed in the Brunson Elementary Geography Bee. After Several rounds, 4th grader Bennett Hogue claimed first place, 5th Grader Azul Pedroza earned second place, and 5th grader Holt Williams placed third. Other participants included Zoe Greenwood, MaKailynn Broughton, Kamia Lewis, and Brock Morgan.