Congratulations to these three sixth grade students, Miley Daniell, Kennedy Uribe, and Cambree Moody, for being selected for the Discovering Excellence in Arkansas Award. After being nominated by the Gifted and Talented teacher, these students applied and were selected to participate in this year’s program. They are among only 100 students from around the state who were…
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Irma Jean Wolfe, 1933-2023
Irma Jean Wolfe, age 90, of Banks, AR went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at home. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Knox, PA to the late Rell Mays and Iva Bell May. She worked for Lyondell in Houston for 38 years. Jean was a faithful member of…
Rare dual brood emergence of cicadas coming this spring
LITTLE ROCK — 2024 is gonna get loud. Entomologists say two broods of periodic cicadas will be making a rare simultaneous emergence this spring. The last time this happened in the U.S. was in 1803 and the next one won’t happen for another 221 years. Arkansas is home to brood XIX, a group whose adult…
Bertha Lee Ferguson, 1938-2024
Bertha Lee Ferguson, 85, of Harrell, passed away, January 18, 2024. Born November 15, 1938, to Jimmy Cross and Eula Lee Sumler. Bertha accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and served Christ faithfully with joy as she united with First Baptist Church in Harrell, AR. She worked hard on various jobs to provide for…
Loretta Louise (Groves) Bartrow, 1939-2024
Loretta Louise (Groves) Bartrow, age 84, of Pine Bluff, AR went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1939 in Drew County, AR to the late Jesse Groves and Evia Page Groves. She was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord. Other than…
Herbert Fulton Moring, 1929-2024
Herbert Fulton Moring, 94, of New Edinburg, AR, left the cares of this earthly home January 24, 2024, reuniting in Glory with his beloved wife, Ollie, whom he married on October 18, 1952. He was born in England, AR to the late Rev. Johnnie Columbus (Clum) Moring and Helen Pauline (Ponnie) Durden Moring on September…
Warren arrest report for January 18-28, 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.
Lumberjack Arena erupts in celebration following Lady Jack win over Monticello
WARREN, Ark. – In a nail-biting clash at Lumberjack Arena on Friday night, the Warren Lady Jacks emerged victorious in a fiercely contested battle against their rivals, the Monticello Lady Billies by the final score of 47-44 in front of one of the biggest crowds since the opening of the Arena a year ago. Top…
Jacks clutch in second win over Monticello this season
WARREN, Ark. – In a high-stakes showdown at Lumberjack Arena, the Warren Lumberjacks emerged victorious against the Monticello Billies with a final score of 63-57. The electric atmosphere was palpable as the two rivals battled it out in front of a packed crowd on Friday night. Top photo: Warren’s Antonio Jordan hits a three during…
Tramond Miller named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Tramond Miller for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! Tramond led the Lumberjacks with 26 points on Wednesday night vs. Hamburg. His excellent form at point guard helped the Jacks secure an 81-60 win over the Lions. He also sank four threes and posted 18 points in Warren’s Friday night…
Charlee Wardlaw named State Farm Lady Jack of the Week
Congratulations to Charlee Wardlaw for being named the State Farm Lady Jack of the Week! Charlee featured in all three of Warren’s games this past week, totaling 12 quarter played in all. The sophomore was a bright spot in Warren’s loss to LR Mills Tuesday, scoring 15 points, including a three. Wednesday night Wardlaw led…
Patsy Jean Jankowski, 1940-2024
Patsy Jean Jankowski Savage, age 83 of Banks passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born June 9, 1940 in Bradley County, AR to the late Peter and Beatrice Jankowski. She was a home maker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,…
Council approves contract for new City of Warren solar farm to be built
WARREN, Ark. – In a special called meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024, the Warren City Council unanimously approved a groundbreaking solar contract with Scenic Hill Solar to construct a solar farm dedicated to powering Warren’s city government facilities. Top photo(left to right): Warren City Council member Emily Moseley, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep, Jeremiah Herman…
Boil order lifted for Warren Water and Sewer only; Other affected systems await tests
The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer: Warren Water and Sewer has lifted the boil order as of January 25th for Warren Water and Sewer customers only. Samples collected across the city have been tested by Arkansas Department of Health and have been found absent of bacteriological contamination. Currently, the department…
Six Bradley County students make SAU Dean’s List for Fall 2023
MAGNOLIA, AR (01/25/2024)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 593 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its Dean’s List.
Seven Bradley County students make SAU President’s List for Fall 2023
MAGNOLIA, AR (01/25/2024)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 495 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its President’s List. A total of 495 students were honored on this semester’s President’s List.
New board members elected during Annual Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Immanuel Baptist Church Family Life Center in Warren played host to the Annual Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The meeting witnessed the election of new board members, the re-election of current members, and the appointment of officers for the upcoming term. New Faces on the…
Parents invited to Hermitage Elementary’s 100th Day of School event
Hermitage Elementary will celebrate the 100th day of school on January 26th. Students may wear their favorite 100 day shirt. Parents are invited to watch the students release balloons at 2:00 by the elementary gym.
ARTx3 Campus to Host Auditions, Workshop in February for ‘Matilda The Musical’
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The theater program at the ARTx3 Campus is seeking performers ages 8 and older for its summer musical of 2024. Auditions for “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical” are set for Friday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 25. To help prepare performers, the ARTx3 Campus is hosting a free audition workshop on…
New Edinburg Community Updates: Great AR Junk Hunt, Volunteer of the Year, and exciting events ahead
The following are the complete minutes from the January 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg Committee meeting: Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order and minutes of the previous meeting were passed out plus previously emailed to members. Motion made by Trenna Kemp, seconded by Shelia Towery to accept minutes as presented. Linda Hornaday presented the financial…
Christian Fellowship Church hosting revival starting January 28
Christian Fellowship Church is excited to announce a week-long revival featuring Bro. Todd West, starting on Sunday, January 28. The revival kicks off with a morning service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, followed by nightly services from January 28 to January 31 at 6:00 p.m. Held at 805 West Pine St, everyone is welcome to…