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…
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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.
Tune in for a ‘WildTail’ on YouTube
BOGART, Ga. – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in partnership with the National Deer Association and the Southeast Deer Partnership, is proud to announce the release of “Wildtail: America’s Wildest Conservation Success Story,†a new documentary focused on the role of white-tailed deer to the economy and conservation community. The feature-length documentary, now available…
Danita Kay Baker, 1958-2024
Danita Kay Baker, age 65, of Hermitage, AR died February 6, 2024 at home. She was born February 18, 1958 in Oakland, CA to the late John Youngwirth and Alene Watson Youngwirth. She was a graduate of Hermitage High School class of 1976 and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her soulmate, Mackel Hays…
Fridays on the Farm: A Journey to Food Equity and Community Building
Meet Armondo White, a veteran and Black farmer in Marvell, Arkansas. Amidst the sprawling fields of the Delta, Armondo works with his wife, Andrea, and their two daughters, Madam and Ava, to combat food insecurity by bringing fresh, healthy produce to their community. Top photo: Armondo and his daughter, Madam, inside their hoop house. Photo…
Warren’s Terence Roberson signs to play football at Ouachita Baptist University-VIDEO INCLUDED
WARREN, Ark. – In a ceremony held at Warren High School on Wednesday, Feburary 7, Warren High School’s star lineman, Terence Roberson, inked his commitment to continue his football journey with Ouachita Baptist University. The National Signing Day event was nothing short of a jubilant celebration as Roberson was joined by his family, friends, coaches,…
Warren High School FBLA Team excels at District III Spring Conference
The Warren High School FBLA team stood out at the District III Spring Conference on February 7, 2024.
Hermit Hayden Cathey breaks all-time scoring record at Hermitage
In a memorable night on the court, junior Hayden Cathey of Hermitage High broke the school’s career scoring record previously held by Cade Wilkerson. Cathey has scored 1059 points in his high school career at Hermitage. Cathey’s outstanding performance, scoring 38 points, led the Hermitage Hermits to a 70-63 victory over Hampton. Additionally, the Hermitage…
Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) welcomes new CFO, Elyse Knobloch
MONTICELLO, AR – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently announced that Elyse Knobloch has been named the Chief Financial Officer of Mainline Health Systems Inc. Knobloch, who joined the Mainline team in 2023, will succeed long-time CFO Tafta McCain. Elyse Knobloch brings nine years of finance experience in healthcare to the position, having worked previously…
Rotary Receives Presentation on BCMC Community Connect Event and hears musical performance from Langford
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6 inside First Methodist Church. The group heard from Junior Rotarian Avery Langford to begin the program. Langford made a short speech before performing a song on the guitar with vocals which really impressed the crowd. Then Rotary President Dennen Cuthbertson made a…
Jacks dig deep for gritty win on the road over Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – In the first of important road games this week, the Warren Lumberjacks got the job done agains the Star City Bulldogs Tuesday night, February 6, winning by the final of 69-64 to move to 8-3 in the 8-4A Conference. Top photo: Antonio Jordan led the Lumberjacks with 30 points vs. Star…
Warren Lady Jacks fall to Star City on the road
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks fell to the Star City Lady Dogs by the final of 50-30 on the road at Star City Tuesday evening, February 6, 2024. Top photo: Warren’s Bailey Miller posted 11 points vs. Star City Tuesday. To view the complete photo album and purchase prints or digital copies…
Boating-related fatalities in Arkansas drop to single digits in 2023
HOT SPRINGS — The number of people who died in boating accidents in Arkansas dropped to a five-year low last year, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 2023 Boating Accident Year-End Report. Only nine fatalities resulted from the 61 boating accidents compiled by Cpl. Sydney Grant, Boating Law Administrator in the AGFC’s Hot…
Moro Bay State Park reopens after temporary closure due to flooding
MORO BAY, Ark. – Moro Bay State Park has resumed full operations after a temporary closure due to flooding caused by the Ouachita River reaching significant levels. As of Monday morning, the Visitor Center, campground, cabins, Deer Run Trail, playground, bathhouse, and pavilion are all accessible to visitors. However, some amenities remain closed due to…