Local author Tim Kessler, far left, spoke to two criminal justice classes at SEACBEC on Friday. Jessica Johnson Jones is the teacher. Kessler is the author of “A Long Road To Nowhere” and “Death of the Blue Light Rapist.”
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Cynthia LaJoyce Broughton, 1972-2023
Cynthia LaJoyce Broughton, 50, of Banks, passed away January 31, 2023. Born February 19, 1972, she was a daughter of Charles and Brenda Gilbert. She confessed Christ at an early age and enjoyed attending church until her health started to fail. She loved to be with her family and friends. She was employed with Home…
Warren arrest report for February 6-13, 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.
Lumberjacks notch fourth Conference win in a row with 14-point win over Hamburg
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks took down the Hamburg Lions Friday night by the final of 74-60 in what is their fourth 8-4A Conference win in a row as well as their fourth win in a row at home to remain undefeated at Lumberjack Arena so far this season. Top photo: Jalin Lee backs…
Lady Jacks fall to Hamburg in final game of the week
WARREN, Ark. – Four Lady Jacks were on the scoresheet Friday night in a 62-20 loss to the Hamburg Lady Lions at Lumberjack Arena in Warren. On senior night, Warren senior’s Tessa Andrus and Raven Harris each sank the first two baskets of the ballgame for the orange and black. Another Warren senior Paris Wright…
Aviation Commission discusses ramp apron project and more at Thursday meeting
Warren’s Aviation Commission met Thursday and discussed several items pertaining to Warren Municipal Airport. Present were Chairman Joe “Hank” Wharton and Commissioners Vernon “Bubba” Colvin II and Rick Stracner. Not present were Commissioners Bryan Martin and Rob Reep. Also attending were Mayor Gregg Reep and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. A ramp apron project was discussed.…
Shirley Rice Simmons, 1939-2023
Shirley Rice Simmons, age 84, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born January 14, 1939 in Bradley County, Arkansas to George and Beadie Cathey Rice. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe Simmons, and siblings, Donny Ray Rice, Erma Denton, and Cornelia Williams. She is survived…
Warren Lions Club hosts guest Lions from Crossett
Members of Crossett Lions Club met with Warren Lions Club in Warren on Wednesday. Shown, from left, are Warren President Neeley Vance, Warren Secretary-Treasurer James Wells, Crossett Lions Roger Reves, Crossett President Sherri Hendrix, Warren Lion Terri White and Zone Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren Lions. Photo by Judy Reves.
McDonald’s provides pregame meals to Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks before recent games
The Warren Lady Jack and Lumberjack Basketball teams were treated to a pregame meal of McDonald’s prior to two nights of games recently. In the top photo, members of the Lady Jack team are shown with McDonald’s General Manager Aviva Thomas. Photo by Tim Kessler. Warren senior boys basketball team was treated to a pregame…
Boil order lifted for the town of Banks
Banks Waterworks announced Friday in a statement that the Department of Health has lifted the recent boil order in the town of Banks that has been in place since the freezing rain storm that caused major power outages around the region. The Department of Health has released the ‘BOIL WATER’ notice issued on 2/3/2023 by…
Pastime: Chimes, bells introduced to concert band
This Pastime has such a range of tones from the tinkling of a tiny, tinny sounding bell to the deep throated bong of a deep, deep chime. It is about the first set of concert chimes purchased by the Warren High School Lumberjack Concert Band (circa 1970-71). Of all the printed band programs that survive…
Mardi Gras celebration at the Warren Library February 21
We are celebrating Mardi Gras at the Warren Branch Library! Join us for a fun STEM program where you will build your very own Mardi Gras Mini Float! This FREE program is for ages K-12th grade. (10 & under must be accompanied by an adult) No registration required. For more information, call the library at…
Khali Pree reaches milestone in Library reading program
Khali Pree has reached 100 books in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Warren Branch Library! Awesome job Khali! For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536.
Recipe from the AGFC: Buttermilk fried goose with Bluewing Syrup
STUTTGART — With another end of duck season leaving most duck-hunting die hards in a slight state of depression, what could be better than a little comfort food using some of the geese you brought home during the last few months? This play on the classic chicken and waffles recipe uses goose but can be…
Several downtown Warren properties discussed in detail at Tuesday Ways and Means Committee meeting
Several downtown cleanup projects were discussed by Warren City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Tuesday which could change the look of the downtown area and effect the Warren City budget. Chairwoman Dorothy Henderson, Alderwomen Memory Burks Frazer, and Emily Moseley met with Mayor Gregg Reep and Building Official Rob Johnson to discuss the City’s options.…
Another electric night of celebrations after Jacks beat Ricebirds in double overtime thriller
WARREN, Ark. – The roar of victory was heard in the northern reaches of Warren Thursday night, February 9 coming from Lumberjack Arena as Antonio Jordan buried a game-winning shot to cement a Warren Lumberjack triumph over 8-4A opponent Stuttgart in another must-win game this week. Thursday was Student Night at Lumberjack Arena, meaning students…
Economic Development Committee hears Mayor’s recommendation for demolishing dilapidated Bryant’s building
Warren City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee met for the first time since October 2022 on Wednesday and discussed going in a new direction on economic development. Mayor Gregg Reep recommended taking $75,000 that was earmarked for economic development and amending the budget to allow it to be used with other city funds to…
“Something special is being built here, and I’m not just talking about the Arena”-Rob Reep
Please forgive me if this article has a typo or two. I’ve tried to look it over as closely as I can, but after working up a couple of Lumberjack basketball game reports tonight, I’m sitting at my desk typing this editorial at 2:00 a.m. to make sure it gets out ahead of Friday’s Warren…
Early sparks can’t sustain Lady Jacks in loss to Stuttgart
WARREN, Ark. – Once again there were bright spots and moments when Warren looked a much improved team, however the Lady Jacks dropped another 8-4A Conference game Thursday night to Stuttgart by the final of 52-23. Top photo: Warren point guard Cherish Dooley sets up in defense Thursday night vs. Stuttgart. Photo by Saline River…
Warren City Council Police Committee tours Department
Warren City Council’s Police Committee met Wednesday night and toured the Police Department. Committee members are Chairwoman Memory Burks-Frazer, Alderwomen Latanza Atkins and Emily Moseley. Mayor Gregg Reep, Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown, Police Chief Shaun Hildreth and Communications Supervisor Val Correll also attended the meeting. Top photo: Warren’s Police Committee met Wednesday. Shown, clockwise, from…
Donald Howard Whittemore, 1952-2023
Donald Howard Whittemore, age 71, of Warren, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2023, in the presence of his beloved bride. Donald, known to many as Coach Whittemore, was born on February 2, 1952 in Davenport, Iowa to Dr. Joe David and Marguerite Whittemore. Coach Whittemore, played football at and graduated…