Wrapping up their participation in the Mini State Classics Tournament hosted by Drew Central, the Warren Lady Jacks fell to the Dermott Lady Rams by the final of 63-26 Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2022. Warren took a very early lead in the first quarter from an Aniyah York basket. Dermott responded well however by sinking…
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Family still searching for answers six months after Martha Bradford’s disappearance
The family of a missing Bradley County woman is still searching for answers in the disappearance of their mother, Martha Bradford, who was last seen Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the Blue Springs community near Banks. Saturday, December 3, 2022, is the birthday of missing Bradley County woman Martha Bradford. Born December 3, 1969, Bradford’s…
Season underway as Lady Jacks fall to Drew Central
The Warren Lady Jack Basketball team launched their 2022/23 season Friday night, December 2, 2022 with a loss to the Drew Central Lady Pirates in the Mini State Classics Tournament hosted by Drew Central. This year’s Lady Jack squad features several new faces and plenty of youth. Friday also marked the era of new head…
2023 Warren City budget discussed at Ways and Means Committee meeting
Warren Ways and Means Committee members met Thursday in an attempt to finalize the 2023 city budget but the meeting ended with several unanswered questions. Several items were discussed but no recommendations were made, instead deferring action to the full council. The committee consists of Chairwoman Dorothy Henderson and Alderwomen Memory Frazer and Emily Moseley.…
Lady Jack basketball season tips off Friday, with another game Saturday in Drew Central mini-tourney
EAST Night Out set for December 13
DeWana Holley Runion, 1966-2022
DeWana Holley Runion passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Warren, AR. She was born on March 10, 1966 in Warren, AR to Patsy Henderson Holley and the late Jimmy Joe Holley. Other than her mother she is survived by her son, Justin Wright; daughter, Larra Wright Compton and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements are by…
Bunson Elementary holds spelling bee
Several 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented students recently participated in the Brunson Elementary Spelling Bee. First and second place winners will move on to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee later this year. Top photo: First Place: Mariah Partman, Second Place: Rebecca Rojo, Third Place: Lex Lynch
Pastime: Delicious cheese straws from a cookie exchange
A tasty Pastime of my past surfaces each and every Christmas. It is more about an event and yet the culinary treat that came my way for simply moving a few card tables and pieces of furniture around, makes me write this after a half century of memories. Of my many duties as a Printer’s…
Immanuel Baptist Church Christmas cantata set for December 11
Immanuel Baptist Church will present the Christmas cantata, “All Is Well,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 11, involving school choirs, and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12, as a community presentation. These performances are free to the public, but another performance will be held at 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello…
Jessica Foxworth named UAM Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement and Dean of Students
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Jessica L. Foxworth as the associate vice chancellor for Student Engagement and dean of students. Foxworth joins the Student Engagement leadership team at UAM with over twenty years of experience in higher education. Her experience in student affairs is broad,…
Don’t miss the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights
The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights continues now through the end of the year with a statewide celebration of the holiday season. Towns across The Natural State are taking part with events and activities. Displays in many locations will be lit into the new year, offering a fun way to hit the road and spend…
Peanuts-December 1
BCMC Board approves budget for new year
Bradley County Medical Center board of directors held several annual meetings on Tuesday as it finalized its work for the year. A new budget for the fiscal year Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023 was approved, with $25.5 million in operating expenditures and $1.86 million in capital expenditures. CEO Leslie Huitt explained that while countywide sales…
Rotary Club hosts Hermitage and Warren Junior Rotarians
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 29. The group heard from a couple of Junior Rotarians and also announced that the club had received its first portion of grant money for its project. Braniya Davis, Junior Rotarian from Warren High School spoke first as Reece Reep from Hermitage High…
Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
LITTLE ROCK — As many families resume in-person gatherings this holiday season, it’s important to follow health guidelines that keep everyone safe from COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory diseases. Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor and health specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the first step in staying safe and…
Jerry Lindsey Lawrence, 1938-2022
Jerry Lindsey Lawrence, age 84, of Little Rock, AR died Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born March 17, 1938 in Warren, AR, son of the late Herbert Lawrence and Velma Bradford Lawrence. Jerry was a contractor salesman and was owner of Jerry’s Windows and Doors since 1997. He loved to feed the birds, watch…
Brenda Joyce Slaughter, 1964-2022
Brenda Joyce Slaughter, age 58 of Warren, AR passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 in Warren, AR at her home. She was born on February 10, 1964 in Warren, AR to the late Mack Clay and Elvia Marie Raney Nutt. She was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel. Survivors include her husband, James Slaughter, Sr.…
Broadband internet access takes center stage at Monday’s BCEDC meeting
A discussion about Internet access in Bradley County came with the bold claim by County Judge Klay McKinney that with an additional grant, the county could become the first one in the state to be fully covered. Glen Howie, state broadband director of Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and Mark Golden, director of external and governmental…
WHS and WMS Bands to present Christmas concert December 4
Arkansas pulls away to beat Troy
FAYETTEVILLE – Ricky Council IV scored 11 points during a decisive 17-0 run to lead #11 Arkansas (6-1) to a 74-61 victory over Troy (6-2) Monday night at Bud Walton Arena. Overall, Council pumped in a game-best 27 points – his second-best career effort – going 12-of-18 from the field. Key among those were back-to-back layups…