WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Sheriff’s Department announced that a search conducted on October 29, 2025, at the residence of Leotis Lewis in Warren led to the discovery of suspected illegal narcotics and drug-related materials. According to the Sheriff’s Department, officers located suspected methamphetamine, suspected crack cocaine, digital scales, boxes of empty baggies, and…
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Warren Elementary Student Wins 2025 C&L Holiday Art Contest
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School 3rd grader Maisyn Milton has been named the winner of this year’s C&L Electric Cooperative Holiday Art Contest. Maisyn’s colorful Christmas-themed penguin illustration earned her first place honors, a $25 Amazon gift card, and printed copies of her winning design featured on C&L Electric’s official 2025 holiday cards. Each…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week 9, 2025
Week 9 Final Scores – October 31, 2024 Hazen 16 – 44 Hampton LR Central 21 – 42 Cabot LR Christian 17 – 55 Conway Pulaski Academy 49 – 22 LR Southwest Bryant 38 – 7 North Little Rock Fort Smith Northside 0 – 56 Bentonville West Heritage (Rogers) 7 – 51 Fayetteville Har-Ber (Springdale)…
Warren Air Attack Overwhelms Central in 58–34 Home Victory
The Warren Lumberjacks bounced back in emphatic fashion Friday night, rolling past Central High of Helena-West Helena, 58–34, at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium to improve to 6–3 overall and 4–2 in 8-4A conference play. This game report is brought to you by First Quarter: A Lightning-Fast Start After Central won the toss and deferred, Warren…
Small electrical fire at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium causes minor disruption
WARREN, Ark. — An electrical fire at one of the stadium lights on the northwest side of Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium caused a brief evacuation of the north side of the home bleachers Friday night. The incident occurred during the football game and resulted in a short delay as safety crews responded. The malfunctioning light…
Goodwin Found Not Guilty in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case
WARREN, Ark. (10-31-25) — Local Pastor Rocky Goodwin has been found not guilty on all charges related to child sexual abuse materials, according to THV11 News. The verdict came Thursday following a two-day trial that began the day before. The jury’s decision was unanimous and cleared Goodwin of all charges he had faced. During the…
Local Scholarship Opportunity Encourages Students to Apply
A new scholarship opportunity has been announced for local high school seniors, encouraging students to apply for financial assistance toward their college education. According to the flyer, the scholarship is open to graduating seniors planning to pursue higher education at a college, university, or trade school. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined in the application…
Senior Athlete Night Set for October 31 at Warren High School
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School will host Senior Athlete Night on Friday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Jim Hurley Jr. Field. The event will honor the school’s senior cheerleaders, football players, golfers, tennis players, cross country runners, and band members for their dedication and achievements throughout their high school careers. Family, friends, and…
Peggy Naomi Harton, 1938-2025
Peggy Naomi Harton, 87, of Sherwood died Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock a few long months after a cancer diagnosis she fought valiantly to overcome. She was born June 16, 1938, in the Rye community in Cleveland County, the youngest of seven siblings born to Mamie Ashcraft and Walter Furn…
Shelby Jean Kiersey, 1938-2025
Shelby Jean Kiersey, age 87, of Banks, AR passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at Chapel Woods Nursing Center in Warren, AR. She was born June 15, 1938 in Banks, AR the youngest daughter to Frank Hooks and Maude Mosely Hooks. After graduating from Banks High School Shelby moved to Booneville, AR. There she…
Bradley County Sheriff Releases Halloween Safety Notice and Restricted Addresses
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office reminds families to stay alert and informed as Halloween approaches. In accordance with the Arkansas Sex Offender Registration Act (Ark. Code Ann. 12-12-901), the Sheriff’s Office is releasing the official “Do Not Trick or Treat” list for Bradley County. The list includes Level 3 (High Risk) and Level 4 (Sexually…
Rotary Club Hears Presentation on SEACBEC and UAM-CTC High School LPN Program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Oct. 28 for its second and final meeting of the month of October at noon inside First Methodist Church. The crowd heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarians Chloe Sanders and Brian Garcia to kick things off before Rotarian Donna Lawhon introduced her program which included a number…
Bradley County Americorps Serve Local Families
Article submitted HopePlace Warren extends its heartfelt thanks to the AmeriCorps members of the Southeast Education Service Cooperative and the students of Bradley County schools for their generous service project, which benefits local families. Throughout September and October, students collected diapers, wet wipes, infant formula, baby food, and other essential items to support the work…
Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show: October 29, 2025
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Former Bradley County High School Site Undergoes Controlled Burn
WARREN, Ark. – The remains of the old Bradley County High School in Warren were burned Saturday in a controlled and planned process overseen by the property’s private owner. The structure had been torn down prior to the burn. The school once served as the African American high school in Bradley County during the era…
Trunk or Treat Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather Threat
WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s annual Trunk or Treat festival brought together hundreds of families on Saturday evening, filling the Warren tomato sheds with Halloween fun after weather concerns prompted a change in location. Originally planned for Main Street, the event was moved to the covered area of the tomato sheds due to the threat of…
Tayshawn Edwards named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Tayshawn Edwards for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! In the game against Stuttgart, he had 6 receptions for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Make those ‘first deer’ memories last with a certificate from AGFC
LITTLE ROCK — This weekend’s youth hunt will be a milestone in many young hunters’ lives as they harvest their first white-tailed deer in Arkansas. Reward their enthusiasm with a certificate they can display with pride. Keith Stephens, chief of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Communications Division, said the certificates serve as one more…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Club Plans Halloween Event and Community Activities
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Members of the Re-New-ing Edinburg organization met October 21, 2025, at the New Edinburg Community Center to discuss upcoming events and community projects. President Martha Tolano called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance. Minutes from the September meeting were approved following a motion by Linda Hornaday and second…
Warren Elementary Receives $5,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Youth Literacy
Article submitted WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) to support its youth literacy program, “Jacked Up on Reading.” The grant was accepted by Media Specialist Cassidy Cathey on behalf of the school and will be used to enhance reading instruction through the purchase of…
Reminder: Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic Starts Oct 27
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District will host its annual Mini Jacks Cheer Clinic from October 27–29 at Warren Elementary School. The event will run each day from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Open to WSD students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the clinic gives young cheerleaders a chance to learn cheers, chants, and routines…