WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church in Warren. As part of the gathering, the organization will host its annual silent auction, which helps fund college scholarships for graduating seniors from…
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Warren Drops 10-Inning Contest at Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. (4/29/25) – The Warren Lumberjacks lost its conference finale at Hamburg in heartbreaking fashion by a score of 8-7 in 10 innings. However, the loss didn’t affect Warren’s standing in the league as the Jacks finished second. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Warren (15-6…
Pintail bag limit increased for 2025-26 waterfowl season, special teal hunt shortened
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas duck hunters will be able to put a couple of extra pintails in their daily bag if the opportunity presents itself this winter, according to an interim harvest strategy being implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the four Flyway Councils. Arkansas’s 2025-26 waterfowl season will be…
Lumberjack Bands to Present Spring Concert Program April 29
WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack Bands will present their annual Spring Concert Program on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 701 West Pine Street in Warren. The event promises an evening of musical performances featuring students from the Lumberjack Bands program. Family,…
UAM To Hold Spring Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 9
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will hold its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, in the Steelman Field House. Commencement will be split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony and 1 p.m. for the 2…
Carter Wilkerson and Stella Huitt Lead Hermitage High School Class of 2025
HERMITAGE, Ark. – 4-28-25 – Hermitage High School has announced its Class of 2025 graduates, with Carter Wilkerson and Stella Huitt leading the class with Highest Honors. Carter Wilkerson, son of David and Gena Wilkerson, plans to attend Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. Stella Huitt, daughter of Blake and Jade Huitt, will continue her education…
Commercial Bank Supports Warren High School EAST Program’s Operation Baby Box
WARREN, Ark. – Commercial Bank has announced its sponsorship of Warren High School’s EAST program as they work on an important initiative known as Operation Baby Box, a project focused on installing a local Safe Haven Baby Box in the community. Operation Baby Box aims to provide a safe and anonymous way for individuals to…
Copper Flats to Headline Friday Night Entertainment at Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival has announced that Copper Flats, an Arkansas-based country music trio, will headline Friday night’s entertainment during the 2025 festival. Formed in late 2024, Copper Flats is made up of Brandon Kelly (lead vocals), Jeremy Castaldo (keys, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and background vocals), and Drew Smith…
Colvin Presents ‘Treehouse Warren’ Program to Block Builders Quilt Club
Warren, Ark. – Tammy Colvin, a new resident of Warren and a member of the Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club, recently presented a program titled “Treehouse Warren” to fellow club members during a meeting. Colvin shared that Treehouse Warren is part of a national organization and meets weekly at the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA in…
FIRST ON SRN: Dutch Oven Cooking Class Scheduled at Bradley County Historical Museum
WARREN, Ark. – A free Dutch oven cooking class will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Bradley County Historical Museum, located at 200 West Ash Street in Warren. The class, led by Chef Doug Thornton of The Redneck Gourmet, will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged…
Sunny Monday Forecast; Some Chance of Showers Throughout the Week
Monday Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph, with…
Warren to Host Dedication Ceremony for Newly Named Airport Honoring John B. Frazer Jr.
WARREN, Ark. – A dedication ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. to officially recognize the renaming of the Warren Municipal Airport to the Warren Municipal Airport–John B. Frazer Jr. Field. The ceremony will take place at the airport, located just south of Warren. Formerly known simply as the Warren Municipal Airport,…
Warren School District Acts on Personnel Hires During April Board Meeting
Warren, Ark. – The Warren School District Board of Education approved a number of personnel matters during its regular meeting held Monday, April 14, 2025. Among the certified hires, Nate Davis was officially named the new Warren High School Head Boys Basketball Coach and Golf Coach. He will also serve as the WHS Virtual Lab…
First on SRN: Warren Woman’s Club Leads Bradley County’s 2025 Arbor Day Celebration at Brunson Elementary
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County’s annual Arbor Day celebration took place Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. on the campus of Brunson Elementary School in Warren. The event was organized by the Warren Woman’s Club in partnership with the Warren School District and the City of Warren. Warren Woman’s Club member Jenelle Lipton served…
Nate Davis Named Head Coach of Lumberjack Men’s Basketball Team
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced the hiring of Nate Davis as the new head coach of the Lumberjack Men’s Basketball program. The decision was finalized during the Board of Education meeting on April 14, 2025. Davis steps into the position with a strong background at both the high school and collegiate…
Bradley County 4-H Holds Broiler BBQ Contest; Participants Advance to District Competition
WARREN, Ark. – 4-25-25 – Bradley County 4-H recently hosted its Broiler BBQ Contest, offering young grillers the opportunity to showcase their skills. Participants prepared grilled chicken, which was judged by a panel based on cooking techniques and overall taste. All of the participants pictured have earned the opportunity to advance to the District Competition,…
Warren Branch Library Launches “Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library is inviting children and families across Bradley County to dive into a world of imagination, creativity, and learning with its 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.” Registration officially opens Tuesday, June 10, with kits available that include everything participants need to get started–at-home learning exercises, program…
Warren Holds On to Defeat Monticello 6-5
MONTICELLO, Ark. (4/24/25) – The Warren Lumberjacks broke a 1-1 tie with five combined runs in the fourth and fifth innings and held on to defeat Monticello by a score of 6-5 Thursday evening at Billie Field. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks improve to…
Milton’s Blast Highlights Lady Jacks’ Grit in Road Battle at Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened Thursday night’s conference matchup with fireworks but ultimately fell to the Monticello Lady Billies, 15-5, in five innings. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Raeleigh Milton got things rolling for Warren in the top of the first. After a…
David Alan Roberts, 1947-2025
David Alan Roberts, age 77, of Star City, AR passed away on April 22, 2025, at home. He was born on October 6, 1947, in Monticello, AR to the late Franklin Cary Roberts and Lunetta Jean Price Roberts. David was a 1970 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. He was in the…
The Flying Tomato Resale and Mercantile Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Downtown Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The Flying Tomato Resale and Mercantile, a boutique offering stylish clothing and more, celebrated its official ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. The event was held at the shop’s location at 233 South Main Street and was sponsored by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. Owner Bonnie Hayes, who…