WARREN, Ark. – Warren faced a barrage of severe weather on Friday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The storms, characterized by strong winds and heavy rains, struck between 5 am and 6 am, causing the most significant damage on George St. and Glover St. Top photo: A home on George Street lies in…
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Community Alert: Banks Residents advised to prepare for extended power outages
BANKS, Ark. – The Town of Banks issued an announcement on Friday morning, following a series of powerful storms that swept through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Top photo: Trees down along the highway near Banks. Photo courtesy of the Town of Banks. In a statement released by town officials,…
Warren Schools closed Friday due to storms
The following is a public announcement from the Warren School District: Due to the recent storm this morning, Warren School District will be dismissed today, Friday, January 12, 2024.
2023 hit and run death ruled suicide by State Medical Examiner, but Warren PD reveal they believe the body was moved
The Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office has officially ruled the death of Eli Perrin on August 15, 2023, in Warren as a suicide, as per information released on Thursday by the Warren Police Department. As initially reported by Saline River Chronicle, the Warren Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible deceased man in…
Birth Announcement: Waylyn Jolee Forrest
William and Christina Forrest announce the birth of their daughter, Waylyn Jolee Forrest, on January 8, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 and 1/4 inches long. Waylyn is welcomed home by her loving family and especially her big sister Vivian.
BCMC Home Health earns CAHPS Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction
WARREN, Ark. (1/11/24) – The Bradley County Medical Center Home Health department has been presented a Home Health CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction by WellSky for 2023. This award is given to home health departments that have exhibited superior performance in patient satisfaction during the 2022 calendar…
Warren Lions Club hosts Southeast Community Action Agency’s Executive Director, Michael Jones
The Warren Lions Club gathered on January 10, 2024, for their regular meeting, featuring an insightful presentation by Michael Jones, the Executive Director of the Southeast Community Action Agency (SCAA). The meeting was sponsored by Lion Keeton Hudson, and Lion Neely Vance was also present and pictured in the above photo. As the head of…
Arkansas comes up short Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. – Arkansas battled its way to get to within three points on three occasions in the second half but a Silas DeMary Jr., 3-pointer with 1:03 left put Georgia up eight before closing out the Razorbacks for a 76-66 victory Wednesday night at Stegman Coliseum. Arkansas only scored 24 first-half points but rallied with…
Mary Knowles, 1958-2024
Mary Knowles age 65 of Hot Springs, AR died Monday January 8,2024 at her home. She was born November 21, 1958 in El Paso, TX a daughter of Tina Harrod Ray of Hot Springs, AR and the late Claude Knowles. She was an administrative assistant, a Methodist and a graduate of the Warren Public Schools…
UAM Food Drive happening now through January 31
Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation
LITTLE ROCK — Backyard chicken flock owners preparing for the wave of extreme cold need to be sure their coops are not only warm, but also well-ventilated, said extension poultry experts for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture On Wednesday, the National Weather Service at…
Tunica Chapter of Arkansas Archaeological Survey plans business meeting to chart future course following loss of key members
In a solemn announcement Wednesday, the Tunica Chapter of the Arkansas Archaeological Survey disclosed plans for a crucial business meeting scheduled for Friday, January 12, at 5:00 PM. The meeting, to be held at the archaeology lab on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus in Visual & Performing Arts, Room #117, is aimed…
Patricia Ann Williams Ethridge, 1954-2024
Patricia Ann Williams Ethridge, age 69, of Warren, AR passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at home. She was born on March 27, 1954 in Warren, AR to the late TQ Williams and Bernice Smith Cannon. She was a CNA and attended Trinity New Beginnings in Monticello, AR. Other than her parents she is…
Lake Chicot drawdown meeting planned
LAKE VILLAGE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Lake Village Fire Station at 2017 Arkansas Hwy 65. The last scheduled drawdown at Lake Chicot was coordinated by the AGFC and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2019. The lake’s fishery management plan…
Habitat and fish added to Arkansas waters by the truckload in 2023
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists created nearly 200 semi-truckloads of fish attractors in 2023, and hatchery trucks kept up the pace, pumping more than 9.1 million gamefish and baitfish into Arkansas waters to enhance angling efforts. According to Matt Schroeder, fisheries district coordinator for the AGFC, habitat crews placed or enhanced…
Arkansas Foodbank marks 40 Years of service with renewed commitment to fighting hunger
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Foodbank, the largest food bank in the state, is celebrating its 40th year of service with a reinvigorated mission to tackle food insecurity and hunger stereotypes in Arkansas. As the state leads the nation in food insecurity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Foodbank is intensifying its efforts…
Jostens awards Warren School District $150,000 Epic School Revamp Grant
In an exhilarating ceremony held at Lumberjack Arena, Jostens, a leading provider of school products and services, announced the Warren School District as the grand prize winner of their coveted $150,000 Epic School Revamp grant. The event brought together hundreds of students from across the district, enthusiastic community members, and Warren School District (WSD) staff,…
Lady Jacks dominate Crossett on the road to pick up first Conference win of the season
CROSSETT, Ark. – In a stellar performance, the Warren Lumberjack Women’s Basketball team claimed a decisive victory on Tuesday evening, triumphing over Crossett with a final score of 65-37. This marked their first triumph in the 8-4A Conference, elevating their overall record to 2-7 and conference standing to 1-2. Top photo: Warren’s Bailey Miller scored…
Lumberjacks drop 72 on the Eagles for important road win
CROSSETT, Ark. – In a commanding display, the Warren Lumberjack Men’s Basketball team dominated the Crossett Eagles, securing a decisive 72-43 victory during their away game at Crossett on Tuesday, January 9. Top photo: Antonio Jordan hits a shot during the second half in Warren’s win at Crossett. To view the complete photo album and…
Property Planning Committee asking the public for input on future of downtown lot
Press release from the Property Planning Committe: Almost one year has elapsed since the demolition of the structurally unstable buildings across from the Bradley County Courthouse and much has taken place during that time. Much debate regarding the future of the property ensued prior to and following the removal of the debris from the location.…
Warren Track and Field Coach Janice Reddick speaks to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of the new year after a couple of weeks off for the holidays. The crowd heard from Junior Rotarians from Warren High School to begin things with Jolie Trussell and Kamdyn Simmons both presenting.…