By Dennen Cuthbertson BEARDEN, Ark. (3/17/26) – The Warren High School baseball team won its first game of the 2026 campaign with an 11-0 victory at Bearden in six innings Tuesday evening. This game report is brought to you by The Lumberjacks are now 1-4 on the season, while the Bears fell to 3-3. Warren…
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Warm temps to return soon
Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Wednesday Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear,…
Three Dogs Found on South Main Street; Owners Sought
WARREN, Ark. — Three dogs found on South Main Street are currently being cared for after being picked up by the City of Warren Animal Control, ,according to a social media post shared Tuesday by the Bradley Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC). The organization reported that the dogs were recently collected from the area and are…
PAC to Host Disability Resources Expo and Family Bistro Conference April 11 in Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Parent Advisory Council Inc. (PAC) will host its 13th Annual Disability Resources Expo and Family Bistro Conference on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Southeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative. The event is designed to connect families of children with special health care needs to valuable resources and support services available across the…
9AA CASE Battle of the Best Shootout Champions
The South Arkansas Aces competed against 16 teams in Conway, AR this past weekend. The team went 6-0 for the weekend, defeating their opponents by a total of 63-33. Following a brief delay for a tornado warning, they defeated The Naturals in the championship game by a score of 10-5. Team members include Bradley McCollum,…
Warren players earn postseason honors from Arkansas Activities Association
WARREN – The Arkansas Activities Association has announced its postseason basketball honors, with several members of the Warren Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks recognized for their performances during the 2025–26 season. On the men’s side, Bleyze Fellows earned multiple distinctions, being named 4A All-State, 8-4A All-Conference, and an All-Star nominee. Teammate Colton Steen was also honored…
Warren Choir Earns Superior Rating at ArkCDA Region 3 Festival
WARREN – 3-16-26 – The Warren Middle and High School Lumberjack Combined Choir earned a Superior Rating at the Arkansas Choral Directors Association Region 3 Solo and Ensemble Festival held February 28 at Benton High School. The Lumberjack Combined Choir, made up of students in grades 7 through 12, received the top rating during the…
Archaeologist to present recent Plum Bayou Mounds excavations at University of Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The public will have an opportunity to learn about recent archaeological work at one of Arkansas’ most significant prehistoric sites during a free lecture later this month at the University of Memphis. Dr. Paige Ford, an archaeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey stationed at Plum Bayou Mounds Archaeological State Park in Arkansas,…
Lady Hermits defeat Strong 24–1 in three innings
HERMITAGE, Ark. — The Hermitage Lady Hermits powered past Strong with a 24–1 victory Thursday night, ending the game after three innings. The Hermitage School District shared the result in a social media post following the game, noting the team’s strong performance. “The Lady Hermits powered past Strong tonight with a 24–1 victory in three…
Hermitage senior Madison Outlaw signs with U of A–Rich Mountain livestock judging team
HERMITAGE — Hermitage High School senior Madison Outlaw has signed with the University of Arkansas–Rich Mountain Livestock Judging Team. Hermitage School District announced the signing in a social media post on March 13. “Hermitage High School is proud to celebrate Senior Madison Outlaw as she signs with the University of Arkansas–Rich Mountain Livestock Judging Team!”…
Warren High School students recognized for interior design project
WARREN – 3-16-26 — Students in Mrs. Hogue’s Family and Consumer Science classes at Warren High School recently showcased their creativity through a hands-on interior design project that challenged them to design miniature rooms inside shoeboxes. The assignment asked students to plan and construct detailed room designs, allowing them to apply principles of interior decorating…
Warren student signs with SAU Bands
Warren, Ark. (3-16-26) — A Warren High School student has announced plans to continue her musical career at Southern Arkansas University this fall. According to a social media post from the Southern Arkansas University Bands program, Jaretsy Torres, a clarinetist from Warren High School, has signed to join the university’s band program and will major…
Junior Auxiliary of Warren to host cornhole tournament and free movie night
WARREN, Ark. – (3-15-26) — The Junior Auxiliary of Warren will host two community events on Saturday, March 21, at the YMCA, offering residents an opportunity to enjoy both friendly competition and a family movie night. The organization will first hold a cornhole tournament inside the YMCA gym beginning Saturday afternoon. Registration and check-in will…
Tucker McDiarmid named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Tucker McDiarmid was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 8-14, 2026. He had two hits and hit the ball hard in other plate appearances. He also saw action on the mound and made a couple of great defensive plays at shortstop. Be sure to…
Caritina Zendejas, 1937-2026
Caritina Zendejas was born on October 15, 1937, in Las Canoas in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. She was a resident of Warren, Arkansas, where she passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2026. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life and was always by the side of her family. For many…
Marquez, Adams Spark Warren in 3-0 Victory Over Arkadelphia
WARREN, Ark. – (3-13-26) — The Warren Lumberjacks turned in a complete performance Friday night, defeating the Arkadelphia Badgers 3-0 while controlling the match on both ends of the pitch at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium. This game report is brought to you by Warren showed attacking intent from the opening minutes, creating early pressure down…
Warren Drops Home Opener to Magnolia
By Dennen Cuthbertson WARREN, Ark. (3/13/26) – The Warren High School baseball team dropped its 2026 home opener by a score of 11-2 to Magnolia Friday evening in a nonconference clash at the Warren City Complex. This game report is brought to you by The Lumberjacks (0-4) continued an early-season theme of not being able…
Late Goal Lifts Arkadelphia Past Lady Jacks 3-2 in Hard-Fought Match
WARREN, Ark. – (3-13-26) — The Warren Lady Jacks battled back from a two-goal deficit but ultimately fell just short Friday night, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Arkadelphia Badgers at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium. This game report is brought to you by Arkadelphia applied pressure early in the opening half, forcing Warren goalkeeper Allie…
City of Warren releases information about upcoming transition to automated trash collection
WARREN, Ark. – (3-11-26) — The City of Warren released an announcement to residents this week providing initial information about the city’s upcoming transition to automated residential trash collection using 96-gallon brown roll carts. City officials noted that the brown carts referenced in the announcement are the same carts that were distributed to Warren residents…
$1.9 Million Awarded to Study Use of Biochar on Water Quality
The EPA award will examine how adding biochar to poultry litter can limit runoff of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to improve water quality. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Environmental Protection Agency awarded almost $1.9 million to Shannon Speir, an assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas, to study how…
Randall ‘James’ Lewis, 1983-2026
Randall “James” Lewis, age 42, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 6, 2026. James lived a life that touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. Though he faced profound physical challenges from birth, those who loved him understood that his life carried a quiet and powerful purpose. Through James, family,…