WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened on Monday evening, May 13, 2024, at the Warren Municipal Building to address crucial matters concerning the city’s governance and upcoming events. Chaired by Warren Mayor Gregg Reep, the meeting saw active participation from council members and significant decisions that will impact the city’s future. Five council…
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Unveiling of Daisy Bates statue celebrated in US Capitol’s Statutory Hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, a significant moment took place in the US Capitol as a statue of civil rights activist Daisy Bates was unveiled in Statutory Hall. Among the distinguished guests present were Representative Jeff Wardlaw, along with his wife Missy Wardlaw, Former Mayor Bryan Martin, and Dr. Sue Martin. Representative Wardlaw played a…
WHS Sports Awards Ceremony slated for May 20th
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School is gearing up for its highly anticipated Sports Awards Ceremony scheduled for May 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The event will take place at the prestigious Lumberjack Arena, where exceptional athletes from various sports disciplines will be honored and celebrated for their outstanding achievements throughout the academic year. This…
Harrod and Johnson families named 2024 Bradley County Farm Family of the Year
WARREN, Ark. – Mr. Nathan and Mrs. Jodi Harrod, (along with James and Barbara Johnson), owners and operators of Spring Branch Farms, LLC, were recently honored as the 2024 Bradley County Farm Family of the Year. With an operation that is growing each year, the 40-plus acre business owned by the couple and Nathan’s grandparents…
Jimmy Buster Wiggins, 1937-2024
Jimmy Buster Wiggins, age 87, of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born February 24, 1937 in Bradley County, AR to the late Buster Wiggins and Grace Kight Wiggins. Jimmy was owner and operator of Wiggins Logging since 1959, a member…
Donald W. Reynolds YMCA opens cheerleading registration for 2024 football season
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County has announced the opening of registration for cheerleading for the upcoming 2024 football season. The registration is available for students entering 3rd through 7th grade. Parents of aspiring cheerleaders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, as registration will close on…
Byrd Earns first GAC Pitcher of the Week honor
We apologize that we are a bit behind on getting this published to our readers, but former Warren Lumberjack Baseball standout Payton Byrd was named the GAC Pitcher of the Week in late April. The following is a press release from Henderson State: RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Following a big series win over Ouachita Baptist this…
Prime Time Riders Club to host “The Cook Off” event Saturday
WARREN, Ark. – The Prime Time Riders Club is gearing up for an exciting event that promises fun for the whole family. “The Cook Off” will take place on Saturday, May 18, at Westside Field in Warren, AR, from 11 am to 6 pm. Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring their tents and lawn…
Warren arrest and confinement record for May 8-12, 2024
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.
Winners announced for Bradley County Creative Art Contest
WARREN, Ark. – The artistic talents of Warren and Hermitage School students shone brightly as they participated in the Bradley County Creative Art Contest, sponsored by the Warren Woman’s Club. The contest, held in April, concluded with a showcase of exceptional artworks at the Warren Branch Library on May 3rd and 4th, 2024. Judged by…
Warren’s 4A State Tournament run ends with 3-0 loss to Lonoke
GRAVETTE, Ark. – The Warren baseball team received a valiant pitching performance from senior Ervin Rivera but could only muster two hits as the Lumberjacks’ 4A State Tournament run ended with a 3-0 loss to Lonoke Friday afternoon in Gravette. Dennen Cuthbertson Saline River Chronicle Sports Contributor This Lumberjack Game Report is brought to you…
Mayor Gregg Reep presents contribution to Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep made a contribution to the upcoming 2024 Pink Tomato Festival. This contribution was presented to Nora Pocheco, representing Warren Bank & Trust Co., in anticipation of the festival’s grand events. The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is set to kick off on…
Bike decorating contest Announced for Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – On Friday, May 10, 2024, Judge Bruce and Lou Anne Anderson announced their sponsorship of a Bike Decorating Contest set to take place during the upcoming Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The contest is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, with registration starting at 8:30 am and judging commencing at 9 am. The…
BCMC Auxiliary sews items for use at Hospital
The BCMC Auxiliary volunteers are sewing bibs, busy placemats, fidget sleeves, bags for individuals using a walker, crocheted hats, gloves, scarfs for cancer patients, plus dolls that have a washable marker to be placed in ambulances and the Emergency Room. The dolls are so a child can draw on the doll where they are hurting.…
Watch the 4A State Baseball Quarterfinals, Warren vs. Lonoke at 3:00 p.m.
Pope hurls complete game as Jacks topple Morrilton 3-1 at 4A State Tournament
GRAVETTE, Ark. – The Warren baseball team scored a couple of early runs and that was all Kolby Pope needed as the Lumberjacks defeated Morrilton by a score of 3-1 in the first round of the 4A State Tournament Thursday afternoon in Gravette. Warren, the fourth seed from the 4A South Region, runs its record…
Lady Jacks end season with State Tournament loss to Brookland
LITTLE ROCK – Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Little Rock the Warren Lady Jacks faced off against the Brookland High soccer team in the first round of the 4A State Soccer Tournament, falling to the Lady Bearcats by the final of 6-1 to end the orange and black’s 2024 season. Top photo: Warren’s Azul Garcia…
First half Wynne penalty sinks Jacks in opening round of 4A State Tournament
BAUXITE, Ark. – In a hard-fought first-round match of the 4A State Soccer Tournament on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Bauxite, the Warren Lumberjacks fell to the Wynne Yellowjackets by the final of 1-0, brining an end to the 2024 season for the orange and black. Top photo: Warren’s Aaron Romero battles down the left…
2nd Annual Hermit Daze Festival happening May 18th
Attendees are encouraged come see Josie at 5pm on Main Street, and bring a lawn chair!
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UA Little Rock honors Emily Wells as Whitbeck Award Winner
The following is a press release from UALR: LITTLE ROCK – Emily Wells, a mass communication major and theatre arts minor from Warren, has been named the winner of the 2024 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Frank L. and Beverly Whitbeck established the top graduating senior award in memory…