Domestic violence is often shrouded in silence and stigma. It transcends age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and geography. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This time of awareness stands as a call to action and a promise of support for those affected. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other…
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Acts 1:8 Missions Experience happening today
This is a rerun of an article we ran several days ago. One minor correction has been made: The Block Party that was scheduled to be held at the Warren City Park will be held at Westside Baptist Church at 1328 South Martin in Warren. PLEASE DISREGARD THE ABOVE FLYER ABOUT THAT EVENT. WARREN, Ark.…
Second-half surge delivers Lumberjacks big win over Dumas on Homecoming
WARREN, Ark. – In a football game that unfolded as a tale of two halves, the Warren Lumberjacks delivered a resounding 49-6 victory over the Dumas Bobcats at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on the campus of Warren High School Friday evening, October 6, 2023. This electrifying homecoming clash provided a stark contrast between the first…
Local banks help support Saturday mission event
Local banks are joining forces to support the “One Day” mission event taking place this Saturday at Hope Place. Union Bank, Warren Bank, and First State Bank have generously contributed to the diaper drive by donating diapers. In the accompanying picture, you can see Pat Newton from First State Bank, Kelly Ashcraft from Warren Bank,…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for October 6, 2023
CLASS 7A Bryant 45, LR Central 6 Conway 52, Cabot 14 Jonesboro 55, FS Northside 41 North Little Rock 44, LR Southwest 13 Bentonville 84, Heritage 0 Fayetteville 45, FS Southside 31 Bentonville West 31, Rogers 25 Har-Ber 41, Springdale 24 CLASS 6A Benton 63, Greene Co. Tech 7 LR Catholic 28, Sheridan 14 West…
Robert Broughton, 1968-2023
Robert Broughton was born on March 7, 1968 to Billy Joe Warner and Ceola Broughton-Warner in New Edinburg, AR. He departed his life on October 4, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. He was also preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Warner; two brothers, Billy G. Warner and James H.…
Watch Warren vs. Dumas live
The Warren Lumberjacks return to Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium for the 2023 Warren High School Homecoming game, Friday, October 6, 2023. The Jacks play host to 8-4A Conference opponents Dumas. To watch the game live, see the video player below. Please note that this is a school broadcast that is not affiliated with Saline River…
The latest from Re-Newing Edinburg: Rodeo date correction and community events update
The following are the minutes of the September 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg Meeting. Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order and stated that the minutes of the August meeting were previously emailed to members. A correction to those minutes were that the Cleveland County Rodeo is September 29-30 rather than the stated October 29-30. …
Neon’dre Thomas named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Neon’dre Thomas for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week. In the win over Crossett, he had 10 receptions for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 4 tackles and 3 pass breakups. CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Warren Municipal Building to be closed October 9 for Columbus Day; Council to meet October 10
The City of Warren announced Thursday that the Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October each year, commemorates Christopher Columbus’s historic arrival in the Americas in 1492. As a federal holiday, it leads to the closure of government…
ADH reports Saline County resident acquired malaria in Arkansas
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Department of Health. LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of locally acquired malaria in an Arkansas resident. The person resides in Saline County and has not traveled out of the country. This is the only known locally acquired case…
Free CWD tests for hunter-harvested deer may land lifetime hunting and fishing license
LITTLE ROCK — With cooler weather on the horizon and archery deer season underway, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all hunters to help monitor chronic wasting disease in the state by using one of the AGFC’s free CWD testing locations. All resident hunters who submit a sample for testing also will…
A high-profile benefit partnership and refreshed plans for 2024
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Press Association Paid News Distribution Service. LITTLE ROCK – When the 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15, Arkansas Blue Medicare will debut a new benefit partnership and a variety of plan options for Medicare beneficiaries. Arkansas Blue Medicare has partnered with Walmart to offer…
Anthony Marvin Braswell, 1943-2023
Anthony Marvin Braswell, age 80 of White Hall, AR passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 1, 1943 in Hermitage, AR to the late Marvin H. Braswell and Roxie Mae Braswell (Forrest). Other than his parents he is preceded in death by son, Michael Braswell; brothers, Troy Braswell and…
Pesticide applicator training set for October 17
The following is a submitted article from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service. The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Tuesday, October 17th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified…
Meet the 2023 Warren High School Homecoming Court
The following article was submitted by Warren High School. Senior Victoria O’Neill was elected the 2023 Warren High School Homecoming Queen by her student body, grades 10th through 12th. Queen Victoria is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky and Anne O’Neill. She will be crowned during the Homecoming Coronation on Friday, Oct. 6th, at…
Braden Jones wins 2023 Prism Award
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Braden Jones, a graduate alumnus of Warren High School and a current student at Arkansas Tech University, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Prism Award by the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The 2023 Prism Award recognizes excellence in public relations and celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional…
Warren Lumberjacks finish successful season at 4A State Golf Tournament
JONESBORO, Ark. – In a highly competitive showdown at the Sage Meadows Course in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Warren Lumberjacks earned a very respectable 4th place finish out of a field of 12 talented teams at the 4A State Golf tournament held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. With the picturesque backdrop of the Sage Meadows Course,…
Mainline Health Systems Inc. receives $1,500 grant from Arkansas Community Foundation
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently received a $1,500 grant from the Giving Tree program through Arkansas Community Foundation. Giving Tree is Arkansas Community Foundation’s signature grant program. Giving Tree endowments are pooled charitable funds at the local and state levels that make annual grants through two competitive grant cycles. These funds…
Watch the Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show ahead of Warren’s homecoming game vs. Dumas
Community celebrates the restoration of Bradley County Courthouse Bell Tower
A large crowd was present on the courthouse lawn Tuesday morning as the renovated Bradley County Courthouse bell tower was dedicated. Among those present was Blake Dunn, architect with CADM Architectural of El Dorado; Heather Carter, grant analyst with Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and Katherine Nash, AHPP technical services. Top photo: From left, Bradley County…