Lumberjack Baseball Defeats Watson Chapel 11-1 to Open Conference Play

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (3/20/25) – The Warren High School baseball team scored seven runs over the final two innings to run-rule Watson Chapel by a score of 11-1 in six innings in both teams’ conference opener Thursday evening in Pine Bluff. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by:…

Bradley County at Extreme Risk as Arkansas Faces Heightened Wildfire Danger

WARREN, Ark. – As of Thursday night, the entire state of Arkansas is at a high or extreme risk for wildfires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Division. Bradley County has been classified as an extreme risk—the highest level—underscoring the urgent need for caution. Burn bans are now in effect for all but 26 counties, including…

Spring Officially Begins Thursday

Officially arriving Thursday, March 20, spring is quietly beginning to unfold across Bradley County and the surrounding region. Local residents are noticing the first subtle signs of warmer weather, from buds appearing on dogwood trees to jonquils blooming along roadside ditches. The first official day of spring, known as the spring equinox, signals longer days…

WHS Class of 1977 establishes scholarships for JROTC cadet, graduating senior

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School Class of 1977 has announced the establishment of two inaugural scholarships aimed at supporting local students in their academic and career pursuits. The scholarships will be awarded to an outstanding JROTC cadet and a graduating senior who plans to pursue a trade or secondary education. The JROTC Scholarship,…

Hot Springs’ Historic Ozark Bathhouse to Become Interactive Family Attraction

Hot Springs, Arkansas – A new attraction, Mystic Ozark, is tentatively scheduled to open on May 17th in the historic Ozark Bathhouse, located at 425 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, AR. The immersive experience will highlight the geothermal waters of Hot Springs National Park through four themed environments featuring a water element, projection mapping, and historical…

2024 boating accident report shows continued issue of low life-jacket use among victims

HOT SPRINGS — According to the recently released 2024 Year-End Boating Accident Report compiled by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, life jacket wear continues to be one of the largest shortfalls among Arkansas boaters when it comes to enjoying the water safely.  Only 20 percent of the 207 individuals involved in boating accidents last year were…

The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, and Tolbert Scholarships are Available

The 2025 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships are now available. These scholarships were created by retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey- Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert- Warren. The $1,000 scholarships to be given at each school district were developed to assist students from low-income families…