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…
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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…
HopePlace Teatime and Cupcakes event inspires women with fellowship, learning, and fun
WARREN, Ark. – HopePlace hosted a heartwarming Teatime and Cupcakes event at the Immanuel Baptist Church this past Saturday, August 12, 2023. Attendees were treated to a delightful afternoon filled with a delectable spread of tea, coffee, cupcakes, and tea cakes. The highlight of the event was a captivating session led by the esteemed Mrs.…
Coach Hembree talks the upcoming 2023 football season at Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren heard from Warren High School’s Head Football Coach Bo Hembree during its weekly meeting Tuesday. Coach Hembree was introduced by Rotarian Andrew Tolbert and spoke about the upcoming high school football season. Coach Hembree said he has 47 players, which is the most they have had in a while, and…
Bradley County Fair catalogs now available
It’s Fair time in Bradley County and the 2023 Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show catalogs and entry tags are ready. Catalogs are available at the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Pre-registration for the Home Economics Division Exhibits is encouraged and may be done at the county…
Arkansas blackberry breeder will develop new tools to unlock consumer preference
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Despite leaps in Arkansas blackberry breeding over the past few decades, there is still room for advancement with the help of genomewide association mapping, consumer panels and a machine with a mouthful of a name — a gas chromatography-olfactometry-mass spectrometer. Margaret Worthington, associate professor of fruit breeding and genetics for the Arkansas…
Unexplained death and abandoned vehicle spark investigation in Warren
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On 15 August 2023, at approximately 5:12a.m., The Warren Police Department responded to a call of a possible deceased male in a parking lot on the corner of Gannaway & Church Street. Upon arrival Officers found the body of a white male who was…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks grand opening of state-of-the-art Warren Elementary School
WARREN, Ark. – The culmination of two years of construction was unveiled Tuesday as the new Warren Elementary School was formally dedicated. School personnel, Warren School Board members, Mayor Gregg Reep, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw and community members were present as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. By Tim Kessler…
Pet adoption event happening September 16
Warren Shelter Animal Rescue is hosting a pet adoption & fundraiser on September 16, 2023. This event will be located at 1115 CR-25N, Warren, Arkansas between 8am-5pm. Adoption fees will vary, there will be a dog food drop off box, and a donation jar available. Please join us and support the local animal rescue!
WSD unveils traffic and parking updates for 2023-24 school year: New map and guidelines
The following is a press release from the Warren School District: WSD would like to ask parents and community members to review the map above for traffic and parking updates for the 2023-24 school year. We hope the attached map helps everyone understand the flow of traffic for the new Warren Elementary, as well as…