Springdale, Ark. (February 11, 2026) — The Fort Smith International Film Festival, Ozark Media Arts Festival, Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), and Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission will host a statewide video contest for high school students (grades 9–12) to create a video commercial of 30 seconds or less promoting environmental responsibility in Arkansas. The contest will…
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2026 Warren Lady Jacks Softball Schedule
March 3 – Dewitt (Home) – 5:00 PM March 5 – Bryant (Bryant) – 5:00 PM March 6 – Woodlawn (Woodlawn) – 5:00 PM March 9 – Beebe (Home) – 5:00 PM March 10 – McGehee (Home) – 5:00 PM March 13–14 – Central Arkansas Tournament (Conway) – TBD March 16 – Malvern (Malvern) –…
Dr. Bradley Biggers to Transition to Hospitalist and Family Practice at BCMC Rural Health Clinic
WARREN, Ark. (2/10/26) – Bradley County Medical Center is pleased to announce that Bradley Biggers, M.D., will move into a dual role on March 1 as hospitalist and begin seeing patients in the primary care setting at the BCMC Rural Health Clinic. Dr. Biggers, a staple at BCMC since 2017, will make rounds on patients…
Warren Rotary Club Hears from Joel Tolefree and Four Junior Rotarians
WARREN, Ark. – The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Feb. 10 for its first meeting of February and first time in around a month due to the winter weather causing the cancellation of the previous meeting. Due to that the club had four Junior Rotarians from Warren High School. They were Azul Garcia, Braxton…
Maddox Lassiter Named to University of Arkansas Dean’s List for Fall 2025
FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas has announced its Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2025 semester, recognizing undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement. Among those honored is Maddox Lassiter of Warren, who was named to the Dean’s List for the fall term. Lassiter is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in the…
Ryburn Family Gifts $125,000 to UAM Fund
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently received a $125,000 gift to the UAM Fund from Angelia, Bennie III, Margaret Anne, Marion and Ray Ryburn. Beyond their contributions to the UAM Fund, the Ryburn family and their businesses — Commercial Bank & Trust Company, Connect Bank and Ryburn Motor Company — have…
Welcome Reception Planned for New Bradley County Ag Agent Ericca Corker
WARREN, Ark. — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a welcome reception later this month to introduce Ericca Corker as the new agricultural agent serving Bradley County. The come-and-go reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Community members, producers…
Steven Glen Anders Sr., 1950-2026
Steven Glen Anders Sr., aged 75 of Warren, Arkansas, passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1950, to the late Arthur Calvin Anders and Iris Janet Reynolds Anders. After graduating from Hermitage High School, where he was seen as “one…
Byrd Named to University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Paige Byrd of Hermitage joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours…
Miller Surpasses 1,000 Career Points as Lady Jacks Defeat Star City 62-39, Improve to 6-0 in 8-4A
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks overcame an early deficit and turned in a dominant performance over the final three quarters Tuesday night, defeating the Star City Lady Bulldogs 62-39 at home. This game report is brought to you by With the win, Warren improves to an incredible 23-2 overall and remains unbeaten in…
Star City Pulls Away in Second Half to Defeat Warren, 73-56
WARREN – The Warren Lumberjacks battled early but could not keep pace down the stretch Tuesday night, falling to the Star City Bulldogs 73-56 at home. This game report is brought to you by With the loss, Warren moves to 3-13 overall and 2-4 in 8-4A Conference play . The game opened with energy on…
St. James A.M.E. Church hosts 32nd annual MLK Banquet
WARREN, Ark. — St. James A.M.E. Church hosted its 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 7, bringing community members together to honor the life, words, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The banquet, held at the church located at 915 St. James Street, carried the theme “Remembering His Words,”…
Richard Greenwood, 1947-2026
Richard Greenwood age 78, of Warren, AR died Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. He was born October 10th, 1947 in Warren, AR a son of the late Winfred “Slim” Greenwood and Sue Jenkins Greenwood. Richard was employed over the years with Burlington Industries, Robbins Hardwood…
Trout, Lake Monticello regulations most notable changes in 2026 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Fishing Guidebook is being delivered to bait shops and license dealers across Arkansas, but you can always ensure you have a copy of the regs at the ready by downloading your own copy to your phone. Downloadable versions of all AGFC regulations guidebooks are available at www.agfc.com/guidebooks. The guidebook covers all…
Warren City Council Approves New Food Truck Ordinance, Accepts Mowing Bids
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren City Council addressed several key issues Monday evening, including a revised food truck ordinance and mowing contract bids, during their regular meeting at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with council members Chanel Hooper, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley and Latanza Atkins in attendance.…
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church to Celebrate 18th Anniversary of Pastor Henry and Lady T’Angela Cox
WARREN — The officers and members of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 919 West Central in Warren, will celebrate Pastor Henry and Lady T’Angela Cox’s 18th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 15. The anniversary service is set for 2:30 p.m., and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Special guests will include the moderator…
Kathleen Claycomb named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 President’s List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/09/2026)– Kathleen Claycomb, of Warren, AR, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Gerald Thomas Mitchell, 1941-2025
Gerald Thomas Mitchell age 85, of Warren Arkansas departed this life on February 6, 2026 to join his loved ones who reside in heaven. He was born on February 3rd 1941 in Banks, Arkansas. He was the son of the Late Frank Mitchell and Ruth McMurry Mitchell. After graduating High School, he joined the National Guard…
Warren School District to Dismiss for Presidents’ Day Holiday
WARREN – 2-9-26 — Students in the Warren School District will not attend classes on Monday, February 16, 2026, as the district will be dismissed in observance of Presidents’ Day. All schools and district offices will be closed for the federal holiday, with classes scheduled to resume on the next regular school day.
Kolby Pope Completes Basic Military Training and Technical School
WARREN, Ark. – Kolby Pope, a 2025 graduate of Warren High School, has successfully completed both Basic Military Training and Technical School with the United States Air Force. Pope began his military career in October 2024 upon enlisting in the United States Air Force. He attended Basic Military Training in San Antonio, Texas, where he…
Warren School District parent-teacher conference schedule announced
WARREN, Ark. — Warren School District has announced its upcoming parent-teacher conference schedule, with meetings planned across all campuses over two days this week. Parent-teacher conferences for Warren Elementary School and Brunson Elementary School will be held on February 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. Conferences for Warren Middle School, Warren High School, SEACBEC, and…