Shelly Wolfe, LPC will join the new MHSI Warren School-Based Health Center as the primary behavioral health provider, alongside primary health care provider, Karen Richardson, APRN. Mrs. Wolfe is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing since 2013. Shelly’s career experience includes eight years as a classroom teacher, four years as a school-based mental health…
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Entergy Arkansas gets green light for commercial customers to Go ZERO
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Public Service Commission recently approved Go ZERO, a new offering that gives commercial and industrial customers customizable options for clean energy. Go ZERO, which stands for Zero Emissions Resource Options, allows customers to acquire clean energy attributes associated with the output of Entergy Arkansas’ existing emissions free resources, as…
Dove field applications available Aug. 1-15
LITTLE ROCK — The opening weekend of dove season is celebrated throughout The Natural State as the unofficial celebration of fall hunting. Although most dove hunting takes place on private agricultural land, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has some special opportunities hunters should take an interest in. Top photo: Apply to be one of…
WPD officer John’Niqua Libbett leads back-to-school supply drive to help local students
A community policing project is currently underway in Warren as a group of Warren Police Department officers banded together to purchase and distribute school supplies to children in town. Top photo: Warren police officer John’Niqua Libbett shows the school supplies purchased by her and fellow officers to distribute to local students. Photo by Tim Kessler.…
Lumberjack Golf 2023 season schedule released; District tournament to be held at Warren in September
Lumberjack Tennis takes to the court August 21st to start the new season
Biologists band together to monitor Arkansas’s Canada goose population
ROGERS — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists teamed up in late June with several partners in northwest Arkansas, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Watershed Alliance and Northwest Arkansas Land Trust to herd and band roughly 280 Canada geese that had taken up residence on Beaver Lake. Top photo: Biologists use boats to…
Bobbie Jean Hedger, 1931-2023
Bobbie Jean Hedger age 91, of Warren, AR died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Bradley County Medical Center. She was born November 20th, 1931 in Snyder, OK a daughter of the late Ezekiel Robinson and Essie Hargrove Robinson. She was a retired florist, she owned and operated Warren Floral Company for 24 years, was…
Carla Gill, 1943-2023
Carla Gill, age 79 of Warren, AR passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on October 8, 1943, in Bossier City, LA to the late Vance Ozment and Evelene Brown Ozment. Carla was an elementary school teacher for 38 years, who touched the lives of many children…
Betty Mae Clark Roe Douthit
Betty Mae Clark Roe Douthit a crossed over into heaven Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at JRMC in Pine Bluff, AR. Dear friends, at last I am home in heaven, not only with God but mom and dad (Mutt and Louis Clark) brothers MV, Shelton and Jimmy Clark, and grandson Michael Wilson. To those I leave…
Mateo Franco Charicata
Mateo Franco Charicata was born on July 29, 2023 in Little Rock Arkansas at UAMS and passed away on August 1, 2023 in his mother’s arms. He is survived by his parents, Francisco Charicata & Jasmin Cruz; Grandparents Victor Tapia Charicata, Guadalupe Servín Charicata, Seferino Cruz & Aida Queriapa. Along with a host of uncles, aunts…
Taco salad sale this Friday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
WARREN, Ark. – The WMU Department of Mt Carmel Baptist Church is set to host a delightful Taco Salad Sale on Friday, August 4, 2023, starting at 10 am until supplies last. The event promises a mouthwatering experience for all food enthusiasts in the Warren community. Located at 510 N. Walnut St., Mt Carmel Baptist…
Warren Lumberjacks Booster Club to host “Meet & Greet” desert auction fundraiser
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks Booster Club has exciting news for all fans and supporters! On August 10, 2023, at 6 pm, they will be hosting a lively and fun-filled “Meet & Greet” Desert Auction at the Immanuel Baptist Church. The event aims to raise funds for the upcoming season and promises to be…
Local businesses raise funds to purchase new jerseys for the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club’s 2024 season doesn’t commence until next spring, but the team will have a fresh look on the field. Thanks to the unwavering support of several local businesses, the team will be sporting brand new Nike jerseys featuring a vibrant orange and white chevron pattern on the front,…
University of Arkansas Monticello launches new graduate forest certificate program
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is proud to introduce its latest offering: the Graduate Certificate in Forest Business. Designed to equip graduates with practical skills and knowledge, this program opens up exciting job opportunities in the dynamic forest industry. The Graduate Certificate…
Back to School: Shop smart during Arkansas’ sales tax holiday
LITTLE ROCK — The annual Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday can be a help to families sending children back to school, but a little planning can help shoppers save more and prevent unwelcome surprises at checkout, said extension family and consumer science experts This year’s sales tax holiday begins Saturday, Aug. 5, at 12:01 a.m. and…
Sweat the details for summer angling safety
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission often talks about caring for fish during hot weather to prevent their mortality, but we’re just as concerned with angler health during the dog days of summer. The three most common issues AGFC game wardens run across during the heat of summer are life jacket use,…
Learn about birds and more at the Little Rock Audubon Center
For those into birding and nature, the Little Rock Audubon Center is an interesting venue to visit in Little Rock. “The Little Rock Audubon Center is a destination for birders and naturalists in central Arkansas who want to explore birds, wildlife, plants and more in the unique habitats at our site,” said Uta Meyer, center manager…
Moro Bay State Park hosts successful Bass Shootout
The serene surroundings of Moro Bay State Park in Bradley County, Arkansas, came alive with excitement on Saturday, July 29th, as anglers gathered for the Moro Bay Bass Shootout, a memorable tournament organized by Chad Herman and Chad Herman Fishing in honor of Becky. The event not only showcased skilled anglers but also provided a…
Banks native Charles Jones inducted into SAU Sports Hall of Game
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas University Department of Athletics has proudly revealed the names of eight exceptional individuals who will be inducted into its esteemed Sports Hall of Fame as the 20th class. This selection was made by the Hall’s induction committee earlier this summer. The official induction ceremony for the 2023 class will take…
Lazano-Aguilar family awarded August Yard of the Month by Revitalize Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In a bid to promote community beautification efforts, Revitalize Hermitage proudly announced the recipient of the August Yard of the Month award – the Lazano-Aguilar family. The recognition celebrates the family’s dedication to maintaining a picturesque yard, enhancing the overall charm of the town. The Lazano-Aguilar family’s residence, nestled in the heart…