SEARCY, Ark. – Southern Arkansas trailed #7 Harding by just a touchdown at the break of Saturday night’s Great American Conference matchup from First Security Stadium, but the host used a ten-play, 75-yard scoring drive on its first possession of the third quarter and the lead would expand from there as the Bisons claimed the Week…
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OBU Tigers click on all cylinders, improve to 3-0
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – The 10th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team moved to a 3-0 for the fourth consecutive season and 25th season overall on Saturday evening with a dominating 63-14 road victory over Arkansas Tech. The 63 points was the most ever scored against Arkansas Tech in a series that began in 1924. Ouachita has now…
Weevils come up just short on the road at Henderson State
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their third match-up of the 2022 season on Saturday evening. The Boll Weevils traveled to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to take on in-state, Great American Conference rival Henderson State University, taking a 37-27 loss from the Reddies. The loss on the day drops the Weevils to a 2-1 record on the season.…
Next week is Adult Education Week in Arkansas
Every community feels the impact when adults lack a high school diploma or the skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. Not only is it devastating for the adults who may dream of a better life for their families, but it may impact education for future generations. Studies show that children of adults with low…
New program assists low-income households with water and wastewater bills
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – Arkansans at risk of losing their water and wastewater service may now get some bill-payment assistance through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP can help with past-due bills, threats to disconnect water or wastewater, and disconnection or reconnection fees. The maximum benefit amount available to each eligible household is…
Jackie Ruth Moore, 1945-2022
Jackie Ruth Moore, age 77, of Round Rock, Texas passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born January 4, 1945 in Warren, Arkansas to Calvin and Ruth Brown Jacks. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hicks Moore. Jackie graduated from Warren High School in 1963 and from the University of Arkansas…
Stellar comeback at Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – Playing in one of the biggest games in the State of Arkansas this week, on Thursday night, September 15, 2022, in front of a statewide audience on tv, live streams, and radio, on the road in a hostile conference-rival environment, the Warren Lumberjacks put in a performance to remember, defeating the…
Lee named Player of the Game in huge opening conference win over Star City
Senior wide receiver and defensive back Jalin Lee earned Player of the Game honors for his all-around performance in Warren’s week three road conference game at Star City Friday night, September 15, 2022. Lee and the Lumberjacks completed a sensational comeback victory over 8-4A Conference opponent Star City to move to 1-0 in Conference play…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for September 16, 2022
CLASS 7A North LR 28, LR Parkview 27 2OT Conway 63, Ouachita (La.) 20 Ruston (La.) 17, Cabot 14 Jonesboro 24, Center Hill, Miss. 12 LR Southwest at Hot Springs Bentonville 30, KC Rockhurst (Mo.) 7 Mustang (Okla.) 41, Har-Ber 13 CLASS 6A LR Catholic 38, Benton 14 El Dorado 44, Greene County Tech 6…
Mainline Health Systems to transition Reep to new chronic care management role
MONTICELLO, Ark. (September 15, 2022) – Mainline Health Systems recently announced that it will transition Heath Reep, APRN, to a new role as the head of its Chronic Care Management Program on Nov. 7. Reep previously served as an APRN for Mainline’s Warren Clinic. In his new role, he will lead the Chronic Care Management…
Three Bradley County students graduate at A-State Summer 2022 Commencement
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement, held Aug. 12 in First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 38 states and 11 other countries. Three of those graduating students are from Bradley County. Hermitage: McKenzie P. Lewis, Bachelor of General…
Senators introduce resolution recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Air Force Caucus Co-chairs Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Jon Tester (D-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced a resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Air Force as an independent military branch. “As an air, space and cyberspace leader, the Air Force continues to innovate, accelerate and thrive in order to meet the…
Alaina Glover Burns wins Library September Book Lover’s Giveaway
Congratulations to Warren Branch Library’s September Book Lover’s Bundle Giveaway Winner, Alaina Glover Burns. Alaina won two books, Lone Ranger DVD, mug, and Bath & Body Works Stress Relief goodies. The Library will be having another Book Bundle Giveaway in October via their Facebook page! Don’t miss out on your chance to win! Head on…
Muleriders meet Ouachita in Arkadelphia on Thursday night
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Coming off an electric three set domination (25-17, 25-19, 25-14) of Arkansas- Monticello on Tuesday night in the W.T. Watson Center, Southern Arkansas women’s volleyball is looking to bring home their second GAC win on Thursday at Ouachita. A win in Arkadelphia would serve as the first back-to-back wins for the Muleriders since…
Joe Charles Scroggins, 1946-2022
Joe Charles Scroggins, 76, of rural Fulton County near Hardy, Arkansas passed away at his home Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born September 8, 1946 in Bradley County near Warren, Arkansas to Hurley and Annie Mac Smith Scroggins. Joe served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and had worked as an automotive mechanic; he…
Georgia Jones, 1940-2022
Georgia Jones, age 82 of Warren, AR passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, AR. She was born on April 21, 1940 in Bradley County, AR to the late Tommy Wilson and Mattie Savage Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Bill Jones of Warren, AR whom she married…
Lions Club preparing for County-wide eye tests for local children
Members of the Warren Lions Club met Wednesday, September 14 at Molly’s Diner in Warren for their regular monthly meeting, held every second Wednesday. Lion President Neely Vance presided. The Club conducted a detailed business meeting and discussed on-going projects such as providing eye tests for preschool kids throughout the County and the need to…
Culvert repairs underway on two Warren Streets
According to the City of Warren, a portion of two separate streets are currently undergoing culvert repair in town as of Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Pennington Road will be closed for about 1/2 a day starting at 8am on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Childs Street between South Main and Fullerton will be closed until further…
Learn how to make floral arrangements at Library event
Join the Library’s very own Kelly Everitt for a Floral Workshop on Tuesday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. Learn how to make a corsage and a bud vase arrangement. Space is limited, so visit the Warren Branch Library today to sign up and pay your $20 supply fee. Last day to sign up is September…
Hermitage School Board purchases new bus
In addition to the routine monthly reports and updates provided, the Hermitage School Board voted to purchase a new 18 passenger school bus at a cost of $44,000.00, Monday, September 12, 2022. The bus to be purchased possesses a lift. Misti McGhee gave the report for grades 7-12 and SIS, and Rosalynda Ellis provided the…
Jack Golf team competes in Crossett ahead of District Tournament
The Warren High School Golf team participated in a round at Crossett Tuesday, September 13, coming in second place overall out of six teams. They will feature again Monday in the 8-4A District Tournament.