MONTICELLO, Ark. – Guess who’s coming home? Renowned Jazz Trumper Rodney Block, a proud alum of Dumas High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is returning for a Valentine’s Day treat. On Feb. 13 at 7 pm, the UAM Gibson Center Green Room will be filled with Block’s smooth jazz vibes, setting the…
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BCMC Wound Care Clinic receives Clinical Distinction Award
WARREN, Ark. (2/5/24) – Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce the BCMC Wound Care Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction Award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national clinical benchmarks over a set period of time. RestorixHealth launched its Clinical Distinction recognition program to recognize wound centers that have demonstrated…
BCMC Board meets for first time in 2024
WARREN, Ark. (2/5/24) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 1 for its first meeting of 2024 with several topics covered including volumes, financials, MEDITECH go-live, ARPA funds, and updates from hospital executives. The previous meeting’s minutes were approved before Controller Matt Pace went into his report. Pace stated the…
Senior Lady Jack’s Track Team secures 4A 1st runner-up at Arkansas Indoor State Track Meet
The Senior Lady Jack’s track team emerged as the 4A 1st runner-up at the prestigious Arkansas Indoor State Track Meet held over the weekend at the Randal Tyson Track Center, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. The team, led by the seasoned Coach Janice Reddick, showcased their exceptional talents in a highly competitive environment, earning accolades…
School robotics team triumphs at Cabot Robot Rally Competition
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Middle School proudly announced on Monday, February 5, 2024, that the Rockybots Robotics team achieved victory at the Cabot Robot Rally Competition, securing the coveted Design award. This win propels them to the upcoming State Championship. The Design award is a recognition of the team’s outstanding approach to the design process,…
Warren ABC Pre-School receives 6-Star rating
Warren ABC Preschool is excited to announce that it has earned the 6-Star rating as an Arkansas Better Beginnings program. Better Beginnings is Arkansas’s quality rating and improvement system for licensed child care and early childhood education programs. Better Beginnings star-ratings signify the level of quality of child care for all Arkansas licensed child care providers. A star…
Arkansas Heritage seeks nominations for Food Hall of Fame
Food traditions often serve as cultural landmarks, preserving culinary heritage and connecting generations. Long-standing food establishments carry the flavors and techniques passed down through time, offering a taste of history on each plate. That is why in 2016, the Division of Arkansas Heritage launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame…
Dr. Rocky Lindsey named 2023 Arkansas Veterinarian of the Year
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – In a prestigious ceremony held at the Hot Springs Convention Center during the 117th Annual Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association (ArVMA) Winter Meeting, Dr. Rocky Lindsey was recognized as the 2023 Arkansas Veterinarian of the Year. The award, presented by ArVMA, commended Dr. Lindsey for his unselfish and tireless contributions to the…
Scarlett Minelee Ashcraft, 1945-2024
Scarlett Minelee Ashcraft Thompson, age 78, of Warren, AR passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Fordyce, AR. She was born on October 9, 1945 in Warren, AR to the late Everett Ashcraft and Minelle McClain Ashcraft. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in death…
Jerry Wilson Grider, 1944-2024
Jerry Wilson Grider, age 79, of Warren, AR passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at home. He was born on October 12, 1944 in Vick, AR to the late Jessie Wilson Grider and Rita Stanfield Grider. He was a millwright, a member of the Carpenters Local #576 and a graduate of Warren High School,…
Jr. Hermit boys clinch conference title
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In an exciting game last night, the Hermitage Jr. Hermit Boys secured the Conference 8-1A championship by defeating the Emerson Pirates 60-49. Ed Ramos was the star player, leading the Hermits with an impressive 24 points, while Josh Mitchell and Robin Carroll each added 12 points. The team is led by head…
Jacks drop Eagles with ease in 32-point victory
WARREN, Ark. – Tramond Miller, Antonio Jordan, and David Jordan each posted double figures as the Warren Lumberjacks dominated the Crossett Eagles with a final score of 76-44 in a high-energy matchup at the Lumberjack Arena in Warren on Friday night. Top photo: David Jordan posted 17 points in Warren’s win over Crossett. To view…
Warren Lady Jacks dominate Crossett in 30-point win
WARREN, Ark. – In a commanding performance, the Warren Lady Jacks finished off the week with a win over the Crossett Lady Eagles, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 55-25 at Lumberjack Arena. Top photo: Livi McKinney posted a season high 20 points and secured a double-double in Warren’s win over Crossett.…
Tramond Miller named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week for second week in a row
Congratulations to Tramond Miller for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! This is Tramond’s second week in a row receiving the honor. This week, he made it impossible to not award him the coveted nod as State Farm Lumberjack of the Week. The stand-out point guard was crucial on both of Warren’s…
Livi McKinney named State Farm Lady Jack of the Week
Congratulations to Livi McKnney for being named the State Farm Lady Jack of the Week! Livi featured in all three of Warren’s games this past week, and battled hard every single minute on the floor. The freshman posted 11 points and 8 rebounds vs. Stuttgart Tuesday, 5 rebounds at Watson Chapel, and a double-double Friday…
Danny Cooper, 1956-2024
Danny Cooper, age 67, of Rison, AR passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born on March 18, 1956 in Rison, AR to the late Willard Cooper and Velma Pullen Cooper. He attended Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. He was a logger, he enjoyed gardening, working…
Warren Elementary announces 2nd nine weeks honor roll
Kindergarten All A’s for 9 Weeks MaKinzey Aldy Novalee Alford Ashon Boswell Michael Bryant Paisley Burnett King Jayleen Capps Sion Castillo Kyndall Ferguson J’Marion Harrison Christopher Gonzalez Emma Grider Braxton Herring Marloni Jackson Sophia Humilde Ashton Jones Dakota Jones Ja’mariyah King Neymar Martinez Lecia McPheron Joshua Mendez Elijah Miller Jade Mitchell Ja’King Mitchell Maverick Moring …
Jonathan Cooper has artwork accepted to museum exhibition
Elementary Art Teacher, Mrs. Christle Pierce, submitted students’ work to “The Moon and Beyond” art contest at Windgate Museum of Art. 3rd Grader Jonathan Cooper’s art was chosen to be on display at Hendrix. There will be an exhibition opening reception to honor the artists on Saturday, February 3 from 1PM to 3PM. This reception is open…
Pesticide applicator training set for Thursday, February 15
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Thursday, February 15th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified by training to be eligible for a Restricted Pesticide License in order to…
HopePlace Director Wendy Curry presents program to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The group heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Erick Lazaro and Alexsavior Ayala to begin the meeting. Then the club listened to a presentation from HopePlace Warren Director Wendy Curry. She updated the crowd on everything happening at HopePlace Warren,…
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation award $268k grant to SBHAAR
SHERWOOD, ARK—The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation has awarded almost $268,000 to the School-Based Health Alliance of Arkansas for a new initiative to help expand access to dental care for K-12 students in rural parts of the state. The funding supports the state’s first school-based oral health learning collaborative. In partnership with three other government…