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Land surveying program at UAM offers hybrid learning
MONTICELLO, Arkansas – If you own property, are constructing a building, or simply wanting to know about whether your house is built in a flood zone, you’ve most likely used a land surveyor. Even though land surveyors play such an important part of our daily lives, most people have no clue what a land surveyor…
Catalon lands on Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt junior defensive back Jalen Catalon has been selected to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list, which is presented annually to the nation’s top defensive back. Catalon is one of 35 players to be named to the list and one of six selections from the SEC. The Mansfield, Texas, product…
Warren arrest report for July 18-25, 2022
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. Terrell Rogers / 809 Stepps St., Warren, AR / DOB 4-15-77 / warrant on 7-19-22 Cedric Calbert / 706 N Main St., Warren, AR / DOB 6-02-81 /…
Pool named to Butkus Award Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas senior linebacker Bumper Pool was named to the watch list for the prestigious Butkus Award on Monday, which is presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker. The Butkus Award watch list includes 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the award’s namesake, Dick Butkus, who was recognized by NFL…
Back to school sales tax holiday coming August 6
It is estimated that the average family will spend more than $600 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. This time of year can bring a financial burden to many families across Arkansas. That is why we want to remind you about the upcoming Arkansas Sales Tax holiday. This year, the event will begin at…
George Lee Vaughn, 1946-2022
George Lee Vaughn, 75, of Warren, died July 12, 2022. Born July 16, 1946, he was a son of the late Elder George and Ezell Broomfield Vaughn. After attending public school in Hermitage, he was drafted to serve a tour of war in Vietnam. He served with honor and was proud to be called a…
Kiersey Hicks reaches 800 book milestone in Library program
Kiersey Hicks has reached 800 books in Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536 or visit us in person at 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
Warren man arrested for stealing trailer from Winchester cotton gin
According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober’s office, a 39-year old Warren man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a utility trailer from a cotton gin in Winchester, Arkansas July 12, 2022. The next day, July 13, The Drew County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that the stolen trailer was located at…
Wessie Ann (Jones) Funderburk, 1926-2022
Wessie Ann (Jones) Funderburk, age 96 of Little Rock, AR passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 14, 1926 in Beulah, AR to the late Ercell Milton Jones and Wille Mae Wright Jones. She was a retired switchboard operator and was a faithful Christian…
Four Hogs Tabbed to All-SEC Team; Razorbacks Picked to Finish Third in West
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg, defensive back Jalen Catalon, linebacker Bumper Pool and offensive lineman Brady Latham were named to the All-SEC Team on Friday morning. Stromberg, who earned first-team honors at center, anchored Arkansas’ offensive line last season, starting all 13 games and blocking for an offense that led all Power 5…
C.A. Milton Lumberjack Golf Tournament right around the corner
The Annual C.A. Milton Lumberjack Golf Tournament, a three-man golf scramble, is set for July 30 and 31, 2022. Event organizers say there will be some great door prizes, good food, and lots of fun! To sign-up, contact the Warren Country Club.
Warren Waves swim team makes history with two titles
The Warren Waves Swim Team, part of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County, recently was crowned the 2022 Arkansas AAU State Championship, a first for the program, and then the 2022 SASA Conference Championship. The Waves swept the girls division, the boys division, and won the combined championship. The SASA title…
Vera Lloyd welcomes SeaArk Boats employees for a service project
MONTICELLO, AR (July 15, 2022) – In the past six days, 25 employees from SeaArk gathered at the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home for an employee service project. Employees were split into four groups to complete 4 special projects. Employee volunteers from SeaArk banded together to help the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home, a children’s home in…
Henry Noel Sawyer, 1953-2022
Henry Noel Sawyer, age 68 of Warren, AR passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas, AR. He was born on September 22, 1953 in Lake Village, AR to the late Owen Sawyer and Lois Edwards Sawyer. He was a member of Bayou Mason Baptist Church in Lake Village, AR. …
Portion of Cook Street currently closed to traffic
Extensive road work is being done by the City of Warren on Cook Street between Bradley and Cemetery Streets. City work crews are on site and the road is completely blocked to traffic on that select section.
UAM AASN graduates achieve 100% pass rate for second consecutive year
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The 2022 graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This marks the second consecutive year that AASN graduates of UAM have achieved a 100% pass…
Warren Lions Club growing as new members inducted
Warren Lions Club celebrated a renaissance Wednesday, July 13, 2022 as it inducted new officers and new club members at its monthly meeting at Molly’s Diner. Elected as officers for the 2022-23 term which starts in July were President Neely Vance, Vice President Wendy Curry and Secretary-Treasurer James Wells. Gregg Reep is past president. Tim…
Calvary Baptist Church hosting VBS starting July 24
Sanders tabbed to Doak Walker Award Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas sophomore Raheim Sanders has been named to the watch list for the 2022 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Wednesday. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back. Named for SMU’s three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, the award also requires candidates…