As the New Year continues, I miss those big and I mean “big†wall calendars that the Potlatch Corporation once passed out around town for businesses. Potlatch was not the only firm having giant sized wall calendars with many small month-by-month pages against the backdrop of a large photograph. All the barber shops along Main…
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Puterbaugh-Risner engagement announced
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Puterbaugh of New Edinburg, AR announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Dixie Mae, to David Micheal Risner of McGehee, AR. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Risner of McGehee. Dixie is a 2017 graduate of Warren High School. She is a 2021 graduate of the…
Women Muleriders fall in final out of state game
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Playing in their final out of state game of the season, the Southern Arkansas University women’s basketball team fought hard for 40 minutes, but ultimately fell short 62-61 at the buzzer as Oklahoma Baptist made a layup with .03. SAU now moves to 11-14 (6-13 GAC) with three games remaining. OBU would…
Fordyce Ladybugs win third district tournament in a row
The Fordyce Ladybugs won their third 8-2A District tournament championship in the last three years this week. Fordyce’s women’s team has grabbed the title seven of the last nine years. The team includes(not in this order in the photo) 1-Sanaa Bailey 3-La Kaylia Highsmith 4-Arbany Ricks 5-Malacia Childs 10-Tyjah Lewis 11-Jahda Moore 12-Kendyl Kemp 15-Ne…
Warren FBLA students compete in District Conference
Warren High School’s Future Business Leaders of America attended the District III Spring Conference in Benton February 11, 2022. The following FBLA members placed and are eligible to compete at the FBLA State Conference in Little Rock April 4 and 5. Heidi Taulbee – 3rd place – Job InterviewCinnamon Davis – 3rd place – Health…
No solid waste collection in Warren Monday
The City of Warren will not collect solid waste Monday, February 21, 2022, and the Municipal Building will be closed in celebration of President’s Day. All other days of the week will follow the regular schedules. The Warren Emergency Services Center and all police and fire services will be open and staffed.
Weevils close out Oklahoma trip with low-scoring, heartbreaking loss to SNU
BETHANY, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team took the court again this afternoon, eventually falling to Southern Nazarene University in a Great American Conference match up to close out their Oklahoma trip. The Weevils would compete with the Crimson Storm to the very end of the match, eventually losing, 52-39.…
Johnson ties GAC home run record as Weevils split day one of SWOSU series
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Weevils Baseball team splits the day with Southwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday. UAM would get shut out the first game 11-0 in nine innings, and win the second match 12-4 with an incredible display of power. UAM Baseball is no stranger to hitting for power. Although they struggled to find…
Muleriders bested by Oklahoma Baptist
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Senior forward Devante Brooks recorded his 17th double double of the season with 25 points and 13 rebounds, junior combo Jalen Brooks followed with 15 points and 18 rebounds and two other Muleriders scored in double figures on Saturday afternoon, but Southern Arkansas came up just short on the road at Oklahoma…
Razorbacks battle past Tennessee
FAYETTEVILLE – Jaylin Williams recorded his fourth-straight, double-double – including a career-high 16 rebounds – and the Razorbacks were 6-of-6 at the foul line inside the final minute to lead #23/24 Arkansas to a 58-48 victory over #16/13 Tennessee Saturday afternoon at Bu Walton Arena. Arkansas wins its 11th game over the last 12 and…
Smith, Moore shine in Arkansas’ win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks are in the win column. True freshman Hagen Smith dazzled in his first collegiate start, striking out five over six scoreless innings on the mound to lead No. 2 Arkansas to a 5-1 win against Illinois State on Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. Smith was sharp all day long, pumping…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 2-18-22
The 93rd General Assembly is now entering the second week of the 2022 Fiscal Session. The session began with an address by Governor Asa Hutchinson in which he outlined his budget priorities for the next fiscal year. In addition to increases in funding for education and healthcare, the Governor is requesting funding for the Crime…
Warren Lady Jacks’ season comes to an end Friday against Magnolia
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks closed the book on a hard fought season Friday evening, February 18, 2022 dropping their final game of the 2021/2022 season to 8-4A Conference Champions Magnolia by the final of 50-32 at home in Warren’s Seminary Street gym. The opening quarter of play showed encouraging signs. Although the…
2021/2022 Lumberjack basketball season comes to a close Friday against Magnolia
WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s Lumberjack men’s basketball finished their 2021/2022 season Friday evening, February 18, 2022 at home, falling to the undefeated 8-4A Conference Champion Magnolia Panthers by the final of 82-28. Coach Joseph Anders’s team gave the talented Magnolia a job in the early minutes. The Jacks were scrappy on the defensive end. Turnovers…
Community members voice concerns at Warren Street Committee hearing
WARREN, Ark. – Several concerns were expressed by members of the community at the annual hearing to determine street paving needs before the Warren Street Committee on Thursday. At the conclusion of the hearing, Chairwoman Emily Moseley said, “There’s just so much money and we have to stretch it as far as it can go.”…
Donnie Ray Baker, 1958-2022
Donnie Ray Baker, age 63 of Warren went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born September 19, 1958 in Mesa Arizona. He was the son of the late Marl Baker and Maxine Baker-Doss. He was an EMT for several years for Pafford and Sedberry Ambulance Services in the 80’s and the…
Learn to crochet and knit at the Warren Branch Library
The Crochet & Knitting Class w/Eva at the Warren Branch Library was recently the recipient of three large donations of yarn, hooks, and needles! Donations like this make it possible for the group to provide materials to those that would like to learn but have no supplies. This free program meets every Thursday at 3:30pm…
Hogs Fall To #17 Florida, 76-67
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball (16-9, 6-6) had its two-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night in Exactech Arena, as No. 17 Florida (20-6, 10-3) downed the Hogs, 76-67. Turnovers were the story of the night – Arkansas came into the game averaging just under 11 per game, second best in the nation, but…
Book Club for Kids 2021 winners at Warren Branch Library
For 2021, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had a total of 21 participants that read an amazing 605 books! Winners for most books read for the year are as follows: 1ST PLACE: Addilee Murphy – 115 books 2ND PLACE: Mattie Roberson – 86 books 3RD PLACE: Peyton Garrison – 65 books Congratulations to…
John Patrick Wolfe, 1984-2022
John Patrick Wolfe age 37 of Warren, AR died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Bradley County Medical Center. He was born August 8th 1984 in Bossier City, LA a son of the late Kenneth Wolfe and Betty Risher Wolfe, Warren, AR. Patrick grew up in the livestock business in Bossier City, LA and Warren,…
Junior Lady Billies win 8-4A District Tournament
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Monticello Junior Lady Billies won the 8-4A District basketball tournament Wednesday, February 16, 2022 after defeating the Star City Lady Pups at the Hamburg tournament. Pictured below(not in order) Lillian Fletcher(3) Genesis Freeman(5) Alaina Lyle(20) Ryan Ridgell(4) Abri Scott(15 Mykesha Allen(35) Eddy Grace Birch(22) Ny’Jalia Brown(1) Zariyah Gaston(21) Kiley Lane(33) JaKaylah…