Willie Mae Thomas, 75, of California, formerly of Banks, died December 26, 2022. Born June 10, 1947, a daughter of the late John Willie ‘Jake’ and Mamie Lee Turner. She was also preceded in death by four siblings, John Wille Turner Jr., Alma ‘Gooby’ Turner, Chester Lee Turner and Shirley Mae Cobb. She is survived…
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Warren arrest report for January 9-16, 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 FD and BC Rural fire crews battle Saturday grass fire
Firefighters from the Warren Fire Department were assisted by the Bradley County Rural Fire Department Saturday afternoon as they fought a grass fire on McClemore Lane off Hill Rd in the eastern section of town south of Cloverdale. All photos are courtesy of the Bradley County Rural Fire Department.
Look north and you may be able to see a recently discovered comet
A comet first discovered back in March 2022 is approaching Earth and could become visible without the use of binoculars or a telescope. Currently, the best time to see the comet is during the early morning hours looking in the north to northeastern sky.
Vanderbilt run too much for Razorbacks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt used a 20-3 run midway through the second half, including a 12-0 spurt, to take a 97-84 victory from #15/16 Arkansas Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. Vanderbilt led by as many as 14 (73-59) with 7:43 left. The Razorback worked their deficit to seven (78-71) after an old-fashion 3-point play from…
Willie Mae Owens, 1926-2023
Willie Mae Owens, 96, of Warren, passed away January 2, 2023. Born August 1, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Willie Rogers. She moved to Oakland, CA. in 1960. She relocated to Kansas City, KS in 1982, after being transferred by General Motors. She happily retired in 1985, after 18 years…
Momentum builds as Jacks beat Star City by 13 for second road win of the week
STAR CITY, Ark. – Warren moved to 2-2 in 8-4A Conference play Friday night after defeating the Star City Bulldogs in impressive fashion by the final of 71-58. Taking to the court in a hostile atmosphere, Warren looked to pick up their second Conference win in a row after having beat Crossett Tuesday night of…
Strong Lady Bulldog team defeats Warren
STAR CITY, Ark. – With a depleted roster the Warren Lady Jacks fell to a very talented Star City Lady Bulldog team Friday night 75-13. Facing a program with such a rich tradition and such a well seasoned squad, Friday night’s road trip to Star City was always going to be an uphill task. Warren…
Three new officers join Warren Police Department
Three new officers were hired during Warren’s Civil Service Commission meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Warren Municipal Courtroom. The Commission, made up of Chairman Phyllis Barnes, Janice Rochell, Nick Callaway, Terry Golden, and Vol Ford voted to hire Johnathan Benjamin Cox, Camry Dewayne Grant, and William Walter-Clark Morgan to join the Warren Police…
UAM: Insights on economics and soil health
MONTICELLO, Arkansas -Renovation, and rejuvenation of UAM Agriculture continues! The University of Arkansas at Monticello will be hosting a Row Crop Symposium on January 21, 2023, from 8:30 am-12 pm at the newly renovated Agriculture Building on Scogin Road. The symposium will include guest speakers Dr. Brian Deaton from UAM, Dr. Hunter Biram from the…
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Jackson Dawkins reaches 500 book milestone in Library reading program
Congratulations to Jackson Dawkins, who has read 500 books in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Warren Branch Library! Photo by the Warren Branch Library.
Two local children need your prayers
Sometimes in our search for news we come upon, or are brought stories, that simply tug at our hearts. So today we are passing along a prayer request for two South Arkansas children, both currently battling brain tumors. The following information is limited, as we want to give both families the privacy they deserve while…
Alabama pulls away late to defeat Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas was down two, 65-63, after a Jalen Graham basket with 4:54 left before #4 Alabama went on a 13-0 run to hand the #15/16 Razorbacks an 84-69 loss Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas, playing its third-straight ranked opponent for the first time since 2003-04, falls to 12-4 overall and 1-3…
Civil Air Patrol, Arkansas Wing host statewide open house
Little Rock, Ark. – Local squadrons of Civil Air Patrol’s Arkansas Wing, from across the state will host an open house this Saturday, January 14th. “We have units in all four corners of the state: Texarkana, Monticello, Jonesboro, and Rogers, as well as Fort Smith, Mountain Home, and West Memphis. In the center of the…
Annual WFD Fireman’s Ball tickets available for February 25 event
City of Warren announces observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
The Municipal Building will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. There will be garbage pickup on this day.
Successful UAM Ag Alumni Society Dinner continues growth
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — Last year, the UAM Ag Alumni Society planted the seeds for annual get-togethers of UAM’s agriculture alums with the Inaugural Aggie Comeback weekend. The special homecoming for UAM Ag Alumni and friends has grown like wild weeds. The UAM Aggie Comeback weekend was so successful that the UAM Ag Alumni Society is…
David King addresses Warren Lions Club on local Foodbank
David King, director of the Warren office of Arkansas Foodbank, updated Warren Lions Club members on Wednesday about the program. King, a Lions Club member, said that Arkansas is second in the nation for food insecurity. About 549,000 people or 1 in 5 Arkansans don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Warren schools…
Upward mallard trend continues in midwinter survey
LITTLE ROCK – The best mallard numbers seen in Arkansas in recent years from last month’s aerial survey estimate continued with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual midwinter waterfowl survey released this week. The number of mallards in the Delta region of Arkansas hit a four-year high during aerial observations conducted in December, and that…
A-State Athletics announces season ticket renewal information, 2023 football season tickets on sale
JONESBORO, Ark. (1/11/23) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that season tickets for the Red Wolves’ 2023 football campaign are on sale now, and the renewal period for current football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball season ticket holders is underway. The early renewal period for football season tickets ends March 17, and…