LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas rice farmers in northeastern Arkansas were checking their fields for losses after storms on Thursday dumped more than 6 inches of rain; a less-than-ideal situation for a crop so near to harvest. Coming into the week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service listed Arkansas’ rice crop at 10 percent mature, well ahead…
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Warren Elementary ribbon cutting ceremony set for Tuesday; event hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce
Warren Lumberjack Booster Club hosts successful Football Meet and Greet Dessert Auction Thursday night ahead of the 2023 season
WARREN, Ark. – In a spirited gathering that united the community around a shared love for football, the Warren Lumberjack Booster Club hosted a Lumberjack Football Meet and Greet Dessert Auction on Thursday, August 10. The event took place at 6pm at the Immanuel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, drawing a substantial crowd of eager supporters…
Mayor Gregg Reep declares Community Health Center Week: Recognizing Mainline Health Clinic’s Dedication to Public Health
WARREN, Ark. – Mayor R. Gregg Reep of Warren issued a proclamation on August 6, 2023, designating the week of August 6th through 11th as “Community Health Center Week.” The proclamation highlights the significant contributions of community health centers in providing accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved populations. Mayor Reep specifically recognized Mainline Health Clinic…
Warren High wins Founder’s Award at annual EAST Initiative Conference
LITTLE ROCK – More than 248 EAST programs from Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma gathered at the Hot Springs Convention Center the week before Spring Break to pick up awards and celebrate wins during the EAST Initiative’s annual conference. EASTCon23, as it was colloquially known by the students in attendance, kicked off the week with a…
Pryor Center Executive Director John Davis presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 8 with Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling introducing the program of John Davis. Davis is the Executive Director of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas. He is also serving as a professor in the college’s Department of Political Science.…
Bradley County 4-H Archery Team shines at State Shooting Sports Competition
FERNDALE, Ark. – The Bradley County 4-H Archery Team showcased their exceptional skills and marksmanship at the recent State Shooting Sports Competition held at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Ferndale. Leading the charge for the senior division was a triumphant trio – Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and Mayli Castleberry. Their combined efforts earned them the…
Warren High wins award at EAST Initiative annual conference
More than 248 EAST programs from Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma gathered at the Hot Springs Convention Center the week before Spring Break to pick up awards and celebrate wins during the EAST Initiative’s annual conference. EASTCon23, as it was colloquially known by the students in attendance, kicked off the week with a blacklight dance party on Tuesday night and…
Jefferson Regional welcomes otolaryngologist
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional is pleased to welcome Otolaryngologist Christine Mirabal, MD to the team at Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Dr. Mirabal received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She previously served as…
Nephrologist joins Jefferson Regional Clinic
Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce the association of Nephrologist Sheheryar Shah, MD who will be seeing patients at Jefferson Regional Nephrology Associates. Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He then served as an Intern at Jilani Hospital, a Medical Extern…
Local churches hosting back to school revival and supplies donation drive
WARREN, Ark. – In an effort to ensure a successful start to the upcoming school year, several local churches in Warren have come together to host a Back to School Revival event. The event, scheduled to take place from August 14th to 17th, will feature nightly gatherings at 7pm and aims to provide much-needed school…
Lumberjack head coach Bo Hembree gives annual talk at Warren Lions Club
Warren head football coach and athletic director Bo Hembree, center, spoke to Warren Lions Club on Wednesday about the upcoming season. Also shown are Lion Delbert Zimmerly and Lions President Neeley Vance. Photo by Tim Kessler.
High school scholars plant conservation roots in Pine Bluff Harbor
PINE BLUFF — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with the American Fisheries Society, led 30 prospective future fisheries biologists in establishing more than 300 yards of aquatic habitat in the Arkansas River in July. The project, coordinated by Jamie Kindschuh, Arkansas River/commercial fishing Biologist for the AGFC, was part of the agency’s…
Jacks to face old foe Fordyce August 18 in preseason scrimmage
Complete Warren School District orientation and open house info for all schools
Free medical and dental clinic happening this Saturday
Rufus E. Peek, 1937-2023
Rufus E. Peek, age 85 of Warren, AR passed away on August 8, 2023 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born on August 15, 1937 in Warren, AR to the late Henry Franklin Peek and Mary Jane Oakley Peek. He was an ironworker; he served two tours in the Korean War…
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ Pastoral Anniversary celebration set for August 27
Maka Spraggins Millican, 1971-2023
Maka Spraggins Millican age 52 of Wills Point, Texas died Saturday, July 29, from an automobile accident. She was born July 19,1971, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of the late Richard Spraggins and Georgene Gebhart Parks. She is survived by her sons, Blake Wilson and Benjamin Millican of Texas and sister Theresia Spraggins also of…
William Lawrence Wilkinson
William Lawrence Wilkinson was born October 4, 1947 in a tent, in the logging woods in Drew County, AR. He was the son of William Dean Wilkinson, Jr. and Evelyn Lloyd Wilkinson. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister, Rose Goza. He is survived by his…