The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, April 26 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Junior Rotarians from Hermitage (Elizabeth Warren) and Warren (Colton Satterlee, Klayton Dunaway, and Aidan Weaver) before Rotarian Marnette George presented her program. George’s program was Pink Tomato Festival Chairwoman…
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Local celebration of National Arbor Day is Friday, April 29
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club members are hosting Bradley County’s 2022 Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 29th. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Warren City Park. The public is invited to join them for this special observance. National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April each year and this…
BCMC board members discuss future upgrade plans
Work began on a master plan for Bradley County Medical Center on Tuesday, as engineers met with BCMC board members at the Brunson Medical Complex. Attending the meeting were Paul Gregory, principal in Polk Stanley Wilcox; Jose Bea, electrical engineer at Bernard TME, LLC; and John Dale, a principal at Bernhard. Interim BCMC CEO Leslie…
How do God’s people live in a Godless society?
When God called Abraham out of Ur, he made a covenant-a promise-that Abraham would be the father of a holy nation. “I will bless those who bless you and I will place a curse on those who harm you. And all the people of the earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:3) How would…
Richard Turner Wright, 1948-2022
Richard Turner Wright age 74, of Cleveland County, AR, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. He was born Saturday, January 31st, 1948 in Warren, AR the son of the late R. D. Wright and Ford and Jimmie Castleberry. He was employed with K Mart for 15 years of service, he transferred to the…
Herring scores hat trick in Lady Jack win over Monticello on Senior Night
WARREN, Ark. – Senior night, the final home game of the 2022 season for the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club ended in a 4-2 win for Warren over Monticello in the Saline River Derby held Tuesday afternoon, April 26. The first real chance of the match came early on in the seventh minute. Warren’s hard-working…
UAM To Host Tree Dedication and Educational Program for Arbor Day
MONTICELLO, Ark.-The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host a tree dedication and educational program on Thursday, April 28, in observance of Arbor Day. The hour-long program will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial Clock Tower on the Monticello campus. A host of experts from the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural…
UAM Golf: Sturaro Selected to All-GAC Second Team and Qualifies for Central Regional
The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s golf team had one individual qualify for the 2022 NCAA Central Region Tournament. Chiara Sturaro will compete in the tournament on May 2-4 at the Hot Springs Country Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Sturaro is the first UAM individual to qualify for the Central Regional since Frida Rydberg…
Arkansas food scientist lands USDA-NIFA grant to investigate low-moisture food processing safety
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Helping keep dry foods safe for consumption is the goal of an Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher who was recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Jennifer Acuff, assistant professor in food safety and microbiology with the University of Arkansas System Division…
Gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes campaign stop in Warren
Sarah Huckabee Sanders brought her gubernatorial campaign to Warehouse B in Warren Monday, April 25, 2022. State Sen. Ben Gilmore introduced her to a number of community residents who were in attendance. Photo by Tim Kessler.
AHF plant manager Steve Mahanes speaks to BCEDC
Steve Mahanes, plant manager of AHF (formerly Armstrong Hardwood Flooring), addressed Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board of directors Monday. He said he began working at the Warren plant about four years ago as maintenance manager. He has spent the last 10 months as plant manager. The company builds 25 million square feet of flooring…
Lumberjack great Daniel Mondragon signs to play for Arkansas Wolves FC
Daniel Mondragon, former Lumberjack Soccer Club striker who netted two goals to secure Warren’s first State Championship in the sport in 2018, has signed to play for Arkansas Wolves FC, a semi-pro National Premier Soccer League team based out of Benton, Arkansas. Mondragon and Wolves FC will feature against other teams from Oklahoma, Missouri, and…
Rev. Gary Harrison to leave Warren FUMC
Rev. Gary Harrison, pastor of the First United Methodist Church (FUMC), will preach his last sermon in Warren June 5, the first Sunday in June. He has been assigned to the FUMC in Bingen and Nashville, AR, and will begin as pastor there July 1 of this year. Before coming to Warren in 2014, Rev.…
Close battle with Arkadelphia ends in defeat for Jacks
WARREN, Ark. – A second half goal from Alann Juarez was not quite enough for the Warren Lumberjacks to pick up a victory against Arkadelphia Monday, as the Jacks fell by the final of 2-1 April 25, 2022 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by:…
City of Warren Parks & Recreation Commission Meets
Members of the Warren Parks and Recreation Commission met Monday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. in the Warren Municipal Courtroom Monday, April 25, 2022 to discuss improvements to the City Park on Martin Street, including painting and the construction of a new bridge over the Town Branch. AHFP Flooring is offering to help provide assistance…
Warren arrest report for April 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. Shasta Wantland Russel / 806 N. Martin, Warren, AR / DOB 9-22-98 / Bench warrant on 4-24-22 Odairo Moseley / 806 N. Martin, Warren, AR / DOB 5-6-88…
Access to internet remains an issue of concern across Arkansas
From online homework assignments to scheduling telehealth visits, we live in a digital world where high-speed access is no longer a luxury. Unfortunately, too many households across Arkansas are still unable to access high-quality broadband internet. According to a report released this week, Arkansas currently has 110,000 households that are underserved when it comes to…
Warren High School 2022 Class Wars
Andrus nets goal, but Lady Jacks fall to Arkadelphia
WARREN, Ark. – In a non-conference match Monday evening, the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club fell to Arkadelphia by the final of 7-1, April 25, 2022 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: The first chance of the game came to the Lady Jacks. Striker…
Retired Teachers Association to hold silent auction to benefit scholarships
The Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association (BCRTEA) will meet Monday, May 2, in the First United Methodist Church at 11:30. A silent auction will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the meal, and the public is invited to view and to bid on items from 11:30-12:30. Homemade foods, woodworking items, and arts…
Hermitage Elementary students celebrate end of testing week with Friday cookout
Hermitage Elementary School held a cook out for their students as part of a celebration of the end of ACT Aspire testing, Friday, April 22, 2022. Students were treated to hot dogs, cheeseburgers, SunChips, salads, a variety of fruit slushes, and more. The playground was open for games such as corn hole. Fun was had…