Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 113. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming…
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Warren Junior Jack Cheerleaders hosting online auction and bake sale
The Warren Junior Jack Cheerleaders are hosting an online auction and bake sale Tuesday, August 22 from 4PM-7PM. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AUCTION PAGE.
Warren School Board holds first meeting following beginning of new school year
WARREN, Ark. – Superintendent Bryan Cornish told the Warren School Board Monday that the first day of the 2023 school year was “exceptionally good.” All teachers and students were back in their assigned buildings after the new Warren Elementary School opened. For the first time since March 30, 2022, Warren High School students and teachers…
Holly Eschoff Threlkeld, 1944-2023
Holly Echoff Threlkeld, age 79 of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at home. She was born on January 23, 1944, in San Franciso, CA, to the late John B. Echoff and Helen Hayden Echoff. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Threlkeld, whom she married…
Re-New-ing Edinburg’s July meeting recap
The following are the full minutes from the recent Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting: Martha Tolano, President, called the meeting or order and minutes of the July meeting were passed out to those in attendance and also previously emailed. A correction to the minutes would be a change in the Historic Junk Hunt date from October 5,…
Entergy Arkansas helps customers beat the heat this summer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Summertime brings warmer temperatures, which can translate into financial stress for customers on a tight budget. Over the last several months, Entergy Arkansas has been committed to supporting Arkansans during the high-energy usage months of summer. Our “Beat the Heat” fan drive focuses on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool…
2023 Warren Lumberjack Football Roster
To view individual photos that are available for purchase, CLICK HERE. 2023 Warren Lumberjack Football Roster Away numbers may be different for some players Coaches:
Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department respond to log truck fire Monday afternoon south of Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Ark. – A log truck fire on Highway 63, approximately a mile south of Hermitage, caused traffic to grind to a halt late Monday afternoon. The Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene, effectively managing the blaze and ensuring public safety. Nine dedicated firefighters from the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department rushed to…
Friday Lumberjack game pushed back to 8PM kickoff; 7th grade and Junior Jack changes announced as well
WARREN, Ark. – In a Monday announcement from the Warren High School Athletic Department, significant changes to the football game schedule for this week have been unveiled. These adjustments will affect games for 7th grade, Jr. Jacks, and Senior High Lumberjacks, with matchups against Stuttgart. 7th Grade Game set for Thursday Night The 7th-grade football…
University of Arkansas at Monticello pre-vet students return from life-changing trip to Belize
Monticello, AR – On July 2, 2023, seven Pre-Veterinary Medicine students and two animal science professors from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, embarked on a trip to Belize as part of a Christian Veterinary Mission journey to provide medical supplies and aid to needy animals.…
Pastime: Pastimes of pep rallies and Lumberjack fight songs
The fall air in Warren is filled with excitement on Friday nights. It has always been that way, even back in the days of Mickey O’Quinn, Jamie Raper, and John Morris McGregor’s legions of Lumberjacks. And it’s true with the modern legion of Lumberjacks in 2023 as well. All week, the excitement was building and…
Cooperative Extension Service receives CDC High Obesity Program funding
LITTLE ROCK — In many rural Arkansas counties, access to healthy food, nutrition education and safe places for physical activity are limited, contributing to higher rates of obesity. To help improve these conditions, the Cooperative Extension Service has received a five-year, $4 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s High Obesity…
Warren arrest report for August 14-20, 2023
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.
Jacks take big win over old rival Fordyce in preseason scrimmage ahead of 2023 campaign
WARREN, Ark. – In the single preseason scrimmage for both teams ahead of next week’s start to the 2023 Arkansas High School Football season, the Warren Lumberjacks clashed with their old rival of many decades, the Fordyce Redbugs. Fans gathered at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren, Arkansas, on Friday evening to witness the action-packed…
Fish for free in Arkansas on Wednesday
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved a special free fishing day during today’s regularly scheduled meeting at AGFC Headquarters. Anyone will be able to fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout permit Aug. 23. By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The free fishing opportunity comes as…
Jefferson Regional opens urology clinic
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional announces the opening of a new urology clinic and welcomes two new physicians to Southeast Arkansas. Jefferson Regional Urology Associates is located in the Jefferson Professional Center 2, 1601 West 40th Avenue, Suite 301C, in Pine Bluff. The clinic features two physicians, Nathan Green, MD and Jordan Hanberry, MD. …
Preliminary autopsy determines man found dead in Warren was struck by a vehicle
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On August 16, 2023, the Warren Police Department received the preliminary autopsy result of Eli Perrin. Perrin, 21, was found deceased at the corner of Gannaway and Church St. in Warren Monday August 14. According to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, Perrin’s death was…
First State Bank provided lunch for WSD employees Thursday
As the Warren School District (WSD) gears up for the commencement of the 2023/2024 school year, employees were treated to a special box luncheon meal sponsored by First State Bank. The event took place Thursday at Brunson, fostering a sense of camaraderie and excitement among the district’s staff members. The generous support from First State…
Lumberjack Golf team takes top honors at Crossett Tournament to open the season
CROSSETT, Ark. – In a remarkable start to their season, the Warren High School (WHS) golf team secured a resounding victory on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The pristine fairways and greens of the Prairie Country Club in Crossett provided the backdrop for this impressive display of skill and teamwork. Standing out among the players was…
Warren bank sponsors Tuesday meal for Warren School District employees
As the new school year approaches, the Warren School District received a flavorful and heartwarming boost from their community. Warren Bank and Trust sponsored a delightful taco meal for the dedicated employees of the school district. The event took place on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, bringing together teachers, administrators, and staff members for a festive…
Property condemnations and an economic study one of many topics discussed during Warren’s August City Council meeting
The following article is sponsored by First State Bank: WARREN, Ark. – On the evening of August 14, 2023, the Warren City Council gathered at 5:30 PM for a session that delved into a multitude of topics, ranging from civic appointments and community concerns to proposed studies and infrastructural updates. The roll call confirmed the…