Junior Girls The Hermitage junior girls finished their season with a 5-13 record, including a 3-3 record in conference play. They earned the #3 seed in the district tournament. They fell to Bradley jr girls in the first round of the district tournament. They will return 4 starters to next year’s junior high team. Leading…
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Frank Spain announces run for Prosecuting Attorney
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain is excited to announce his candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney for Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew Counties. His 24 years of experience serving as a Deputy and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney has prepared him for the responsibilities of the elected Prosecuting Attorney. He graduated from the University of Arkansas…
South Arkansas Travelers 8U team wins Hot Springs tourney
The South Arkansas Travelers 8u coach pitch team won the Inaugural Majestic Grand Open tournament in Hot Springs on February 27th. Team member from Bradley County are Davis Huitt #17 and Jensen Harrod #12 from Hermitage and Maddox Moring #36 from Warren. Front row L-RBentley GoberEyan HornMaddox MoringJace GriffenJensen HarrodDavis Huitt Middle row L-RChayson FoxRyan…
Warren Library announces February 2022 Memorials given
The Warren Branch Library announced Tuesday, March 1, 2022 the memorials which were given to the Library for the month of February 2022. See the complete list below: In Memory of: / Given By: Louise Gargile / JoAnn Johnson Eva Nell McKinney / Debbie Bryant Jeannie Reep / Debbie Bryant Carlotta Harvey Maxwell / Warren…
Casper earns GAC Player of the Week after big weekend against SWOSU
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Senior outfielder Alese Casper was named the Great American Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon after her performance this past weekend against Southwestern Oklahoma State University. This marks the first POTW award for Casper in her career and the first for SAU this season. Casper finished the weekend with a…
Future of Warren’s Cultural Center in question
The future of Warren Cultural Center remains in limbo as Cultural Center Committee members discussed multiple repairs that are needed on the facility. Representing the committee Monday were School Board member Shannon Gorman, City Council member Memory Frazer, city Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Wagnon, and Mayor Denisa Pennington. Under an agreement established several years…
Lady Jacks pick up first win of the year in comeback home opener
WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s Lady Jack Softball team played their first home game of the season against the Lady Owls of McGehee Tuesday evening, March 1, 2022 by the final of 3-2. The Lady Jacks were looking to pick up their first win of the season after dropping the opening game on the road to…
Vega nets one goal in Lady Jack loss to White Hall in season opening match
WHITE HALL, Ark. – A second half goal from Leslie Vega was not enough to overcome White Hall, as the Warren Lady Jacks dropped their opening match of 2022 on the road to the White Hall Bulldogs by the final of 5-1. Warren’s back four, led by center back Bailey Herring, played a terrific opening…
Lumberjacks push White Hall deep into second half, but come up short in opening match of 2022
WHITE HALL, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club fell in their season opener Tuesday night, March 1, 2022 by the final of 2-0 to the White Hall Bulldogs. The orange and black put on a solid first half performance, particularly defensively. Goalkeeper John Hill was a standout in the opening minutes, commanding the first…
BC Chamber hosts meet and greet
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a meet and greet session for city and county officials Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Building. Photos by Tim Kessler.
BCEDC Board gets update on jail, Intermodal prospect, and more during regular meeting
WARREN, Ark. – Several crucial pieces of information about economic development were provided to Bradley County Development Corp. board of directors during its monthly meeting Monday night. First up, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, a board member, said he would give a full report on negotiations with LaSalle Corrections at the next meeting. The company had…
Explosive start for diamond Jacks as they take down Hampton by mercy-rule on opening day
WARREN, Ark. – Opening day of the 2022 Lumberjack Baseball ended in a 16-0 victory for Warren over non-conference opponent Hampton, February 28, 2022 at the Warren Baseball/Softball Complex. Warren scored three runs early in the bottom of the first inning off of a Landon Wolfe double. The Jacks would go on to score five…
Lady Jacks open 2022 Softball season against talented Woodlawn team
WOODLAWN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Lumberjack Softball team opened their season on the road against the perennial 2A power, Woodlawn Bears, with a 10-0 loss Monday afternoon, February 28, 2022 on the road at Woodlawn. Alyssa Higgins got the start in the circle for the Lady Jacks. She pitched 5 solid innings. Higgins struck…
Governor Hutchinson condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine; calls for three days of prayer, review of Arkansas business ties
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson declared his unambiguous condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today with a directive to determine whether Arkansas has business contracts with Russia and a call for “Special Days of Prayer for Ukraine.” In a letter to his 15 cabinet secretaries, Governor Hutchinson called for a review of all of…
SAU completes GAC sweep over SWOSU with 2-1 victory
PARIS, Texas – Two runs was all the Southern Arkansas University softball team needed on Monday afternoon as they took down Southwestern Oklahoma State University 2-1 to complete the three game sweep over the Bulldogs. The Muleriders have now won six straight as they move to (10-8, 3-0 GAC). Quiet through the first 2.5 innings…
Holy Deliverance Church observed heart awareness month in February
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ, located at 1109 South Myrtle in Warren, observe February as heart awareness month by having women in Red followed by a balloon release in memory of those who lost their battle with heart disease. Guest speaker was Anita Shaw RN/MSN. Elder Terry Correll is pastor of Holy Deliverance…
BCMC Board meets for regular monthly business
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center board of directors made minor policy changes during their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO Leslie Huitt said hospital volumes were “up and down compared to December.” Revenue was down by about $200,000. Private pay balances over 90 days continued…
State CTE Showcase celebration at Warren School District
WARREN, Ark. – State officials, local officials, and business and industry partners gathered Tuesday at South East Arkansas Community-Based Education Center (SEACBEC) to celebrate the career and technical educational accomplishments of Warren High School and Warren School District during Arkansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. WSD was selected by the Arkansas Department of Education:…
Warren arrest report for February 21-28, 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. Todd Saunders / 1312 Farmville Rd., Hermitage, AR / DOB 12-01-70 / DWI on 2-21-22 Marvin Davis / 433 Burnett Rd, Warren, AR / DOB 10-5-67 / disorderly…
Dana Harvey announces run for Bradley County Quorum Court
Dana Harvey announces her candidacy for District 9 Justice of the Peace to serve on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Dana is currently the Assistant Superintendent at Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren and is an Arkansas Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. She offers her expertise in organizational administration, budgeting, personnel management, and policy development…
Arkansas wins regular season finale
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball (17-12, 7-9) will head into the SEC Tournament with some momentum, as the Hogs beat Mississippi State (15-13, 6-10) 87-79 in Humphrey Coliseum on Sunday night. With the win, Arkansas finished the regular season eighth in the Southeastern Conference standings. Head Coach Mike Neighbors’ Razorbacks will meet a familiar…