The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, July 25 at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian Dixon Platt arranged the program but was unable to present so Rotarian Bob Milton introduced David King of Arkansas Foodbank to the club. King explained his role with the Arkansas Foodbank warehouse here in Warren. The…
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Big turnout for New Edinburg All School Reunion
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The New Edinburg All School Reunion, which commenced in the mid 80’s, was held at the New Edinburg Community Center on July 8. Approximately 170 students, teachers and friends attended the event and enjoyed a delicious meal catered by the Golden Girl’s restaurant located in Warren, owned by New Edinburg alumni,…
Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson named to five year post on the Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation
Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson, captured in an image during the Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association(ACAAA) Board Training retreat, has been designated for a five-year tenure on the Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation, where he will serve as a representative of the elected official sector. Mayor Hudson is pictured far left, top row.
Bradley County 4-H gives back to the community with annual project
The Bradley County 4-H Sewing Club recently participated in their annual community service project. The members constructed dinner scarves for the residents at the Chapel Woods Nursing Home. They also provided personal care packets for the Blessing Box. Pictured are: Leader Kathy Williams, Michaela Stanley, Mayli Castleberry, 4-H Agent Michelle Carter, Nursing Home Administrator Gavin…
Maycell Clanton Boykin, 1931-2023
Maycell Clanton Boykin age 91 of Johnsville, AR died Monday, July 24, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born September 8, 1931 in Vick, AR a daughter of the late Elmon Clanton and Ollie Lowry Clanton. She was for many years an assistant administrator in the nursing home industry, a graduate of the Vick…
Warren Elementary School to hold Kindergarten Camp for incoming students
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School is all set to welcome its newest members this summer with a special Kindergarten Camp for incoming students. The school will host the camp on Tuesday, August 1st, and Wednesday, August 2nd, providing a fun and informative experience to prepare the little ones for their educational journey. The Kindergarten…
FIRST ON SRC: $20,000 winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – A $20,000 winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Warren. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has confirmed that the ticket, which was drawn on July 21, has yet to be claimed by its lucky owner. It was purchased at Cash’s at 111 E. Church St. The winning numbers were 29, 40, 47, 50,…
Columbia Southern University announces the graduation of Dana Harvey
Dana Harvey of Warren, Arkansas graduated from Columbia Southern University (CSU), one the nation’s top online universities, on July 13, 2023. Dana Harvey obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Degree. CSU, based in Orange Beach, Ala., offers online educational opportunities for working adults. The regionally accredited online university, which celebrates its 30th…
Allan David Thornton, 1967-2023
Allan David Thornton age 56 of Little Rock, AR died peacefully Tuesday, July18, 2023 in Saline County. He was born June 24, 1967 in Warren, AR a son of the late Wilburn “Junior” Thornton and Evelyn Gavin Thornton. He worked for many years in the restaurant business in the Little Rock area. He was a…
Moses G. Williams, 1925-2023
Moses G. Williams, 97, of Jersey, passed away, July 16, 2023. Born July 24, 1925, he was a son of the late James and Eula Williams. He was a faithful Christian and a member of Palestine AME Church in Johnsville, serving as Superintendent of Sunday School, Sunday School teacher and a Steward. Moses attended school…
WSD announces July hires and resignations
The following personnel matters were released after the recent July 2023 Warren School Board meeting:
Warren arrest report for July 17-23, 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.
Warren School Board explores District going solar; plus full School Board report
Warren School Board took the first steps toward possibly converting all school buildings to solar energy in a rare Thursday night meeting. Josh Meyer of Clear Energy gave a presentation about installation of a 1 megabyte solar array at an estimated cost of $2.26 million. Top photo: From left to right: Assistant Warren High School…
Elope at the Eclipse
Russellville, Ark. – Total solar eclipses occur when the New Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the umbra, on Earth. This creates a visually dramatic celestial display for those located in the path of totality. A total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. …
Statewide ACT Aspire results show little to no rebound from pre-pandemic levels
LITTLE ROCK – Statewide preliminary ACT Aspire results for Grades 3-10, released this week by the Arkansas Department of Education, show little to modest increases from 2022, with many grades and subject areas reflecting decreases. Due to COVID-19, administration of the assessment was cancelled during the spring of 2020. When using 2019 test scores as…
Patricia Ann Forrest Rauls, 1940-2023
Patricia Ann Forrest Rauls passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Pat was born July 16, 1940, to Dave Jefferson and Jimmie Garrison Breazeale in Warren, who preceded her in death. She also lost her first husband, Felton Forrest and children, Greg and Tasha and her second husband, Earnest…
Toxey Gage Simmons, 2002-2023
Toxey Gage Simmons, age 20, of Warren, AR passed away at Bradley County Medical Center on July 18, 2023. He was born on October 1, 2002 in Warren, AR to David and Karen Simmons. He is survived by his parents, David and Karen Simmons of Warren, AR; his sister Lani Gavin (Justin) of Pansy, AR and…
Mid-South artists honored at Rosenzweig Exhibition Awards Reception
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Vincent Marie’s mixed-media piece “I’m Tired” has been honored with the top award of the “2023 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition.” The awards were announced during the opening reception at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Juror Dr. Rachel Trusty, visiting assistant professor…
FIRST ON SRC: Work crews resume cleanup at old Bryant’s Furniture building lot
WARREN, Ark. – After a pause of several weeks, work crews have once again returned to the old Bryant Furniture Building lot on Main Street in Warren to resume the cleanup efforts. The site is seeing progress as additional work rigs arrived on Friday, July 21, to ramp up the cleaning process. Earlier in the…
Summer course keeps archers at full draw
MAYFLOWER – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Bowhunters Association will hold a special “Introduction to Bowhunting and 3-D Archery Tournaments” workshop from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 5, at the AGFC’s Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex in Mayflower (formerly known as the Camp Robinson Shooting Range). By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Otis Lambright, vice…
Presence of blight pathogen confirmed in Arkansas pine trees
MONTICELLO, Ark. — For months, foresters and researchers have been investigating reports of ailing pine trees in Arkansas. New diagnostic lab results help tell part of the story, but researchers are continuing to investigate the cases of loblolly pine decline. Top photo: PINE DECLINE — Loblolly pines showing brown and dropped needles, symptoms of a multi-factor ailment…