The 2022 “Walk through History” has been announced by the Bradley County Historical Museum. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022. Rachel Patton with Preserving Arkansas will be in Warren to lead the group along with some other special guests. Please make plans to be a part of this special event to learn…
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BC Historical Museum Hamburger Supper happening Friday
Tickets are still available for the Bradley County Historical Museum’s annual Hamburger Supper this week. The 2022 Hamburger Supper is on Friday, September 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., prior to this week’s football game between Warren Lumberjacks and Crossett Eagles. You may purchase a ticket from any Museum board member or call 870-226-5457. …
JeNelle Lipton presents program to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for their weekly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Heidi Taulbee and Hermitage Junior Rotarian John Robert Ellis first before Rotarian Denisa Pennington presented her program of JeNelle Lipton. Mrs. Lipton spoke about the Bradley County Historical Museum at…
Thompson receives South Arkansas Community College scholarship
EL DORADO—Airiona Thompson of Warren, a nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted an Alpha Xi Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall.The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.
WHS Band performs at Cabot Invitation Contest
The Warren High School Band recently scored a 2(an excellent score) at the Cabot Invitation Contest. Congratulations to the WHS Band on an excellent performance. You can watch the Band perform this Friday night at home during halftime of Warren’s football game which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. We are so proud of the WHS…
SEARK Reading Council meets at Warren Library
The Warren Branch Library hosted the Fall Meeting of the SEARK Reading Council on September 26. Sandy Doss, Warren Branch Manager, was the guest speaker. She shared the various programs and services offered to the community by the library. For more information on the SEARK Reading Council, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SEARK-Reading-Council-223428967695604
Warren Tennis honors seniors Henry and Andrus at Monday match
Monday, September 26 the Warren Lumberjack Tennis team celebrated senior night during their home match of the season as they hosted Drew Central on the Warren High School Campus. Seniors honored were Kailey Henry and Tessa Andrus. According to Coach Richey, “Henry won both of her singles matches with one of them being a sweep.”…
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Charles Brian, 1961-2022
Charles Brian age 61, of New Edinburg, AR (Scratchout) died Sunday, September 25th 2022 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Charles was born August 13th, 1961 in Shreveport, LA a son of the late Fred AG Brian and Gertie Lee Ashcraft Brian. Charles was owner and operator of Charles Brian Roofing, he loved…
Bradley County under a burn ban
As of September 27, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., Bradley County is now under a Burn Ban. That’s according to the Bradley County Courthouse official Facebook account. Dry conditions continue to persist, with no rain in sight. Currently, no surrounding county has implanted a burn ban, but we expect to see more in the coming hours…
Rural Health Clinic leadership guest speakers at BCEDC Board meeting
One of Warren’s best-kept secrets is the Rural Health Clinic, located across the street from the Bradley County Medical Center’s emergency room. Center Director Paulette Tolefree and Dr. Kristen Dent were the guest speakers at Monday’s Bradley County Economic Corp.’s monthly board meeting. Dent said she is a Mississippi native and Louisiana State University graduate.…
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas dispatch 64 line crews to Florida
Little Rock, Ark. — Sept. 27, 2022 — The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 64 line workers and utility vehicles, along with construction and right-of-way equipment, to assist Peace River Electric Cooperative of Wauchula, Fla. with anticipated power outages from Hurricane Ian. The 64 professional line workers are with Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI)…
No school for Warren students Monday, October 3
Southark Spotlight: Bob Ware, Vice Chancellor UAM McGehee
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Bob Ware, Vice Chancellor of UAM McGehee to discuss the programs and career opportunities available through the…
Arkansas at Mississippi State game time announced
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s week six matchup at Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Starkville will kick at 11 a.m. CT and air on SEC Network. The Hogs (3-1) lead the all-time series against the Bulldogs, 18-13-1, and defeated Mississippi State in Fayetteville last year, 31-28. This weekend, No. 20 Arkansas takes on No.…
Warren arrest report for September 19-26, 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. Eric Simmons / #24 Davenport Ave., Warren, AR / DOB 5-21-78 / Dom. battery 3rd on 9-23-22 Mario Hampton / 205 St. Paul St., Warren, AR / DOB…
Culvert repairs completed on two Warren roadways
According to the City of Warren, two Warren streets which have recently been undergoing culvert work, and have therefore had portions closed at various times, are once again open to traffic after the repairs were completed just prior to the weekend. Both Pennington Rd. and Childs St. are once again available fully to cars. City…
Hogs fall in close battle vs. A&M
ARLINGTON, Tex. – Falling for the first time this season in SEC play, the Arkansas Razorback lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Texas A&M Aggies Saturday evening, September 24, 2022 by the final of 23-21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Arkansas got of the mark quickly in the opening quarter courtesy of a 32-yard…
Weevils run through Tech on Parent and Family Day
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team took down Great American Conference foe Arkansas Tech University on Saturday for a Parent and Family Day victory. The 35-17 victory over the Wonder Boys push the Weevils to a 3-1 record on the season. UAM came out of the gate strong in Saturday evening’s GAC match-up, being the…
Arkansas House of Representatives recognizes September as Suicide prevention month
As Arkansas students head back to school, we want to take this week to remind drivers to be mindful of student safety when approaching school buses. It is estimated that close to 350,000 students in our state ride a bus to school. Those buses make stops in every community. It is illegal to pass a…
Second road win in a row logged for Lumberjacks
MCGEHEE, Ark. – Taking to the road in another tough 8-4A Conference matchup, the Warren Lumberjack Football team defeated the McGehee Owls by the final of 40-26 Friday night, September 23, 2022, to move to 3-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference play. Enjoying a bit of cooler temperatures on the first full day…
