Razorback MBB signee Smith 1 of 5 finalists for National Player of the Year

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback signee Nick Smith Jr., has been named 1 of 5 finalists for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Trophy for Boys Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Smith has led North Little Rock HS to a 21-3, a #8 national ranking by MaxPreps and #14 national ranking…

Cut-Off Creek and Seven Devils WMAs closed February 20-26 for feral hog population reductions

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Cut-Off Creek WMA and Seven Devils WMA will be closed to daytime public access Feb. 20-26. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will be conducting aerial operations aimed at reducing feral hog populations in the areas.…

Jr. Jacks crowned 2022 District Tournament Champions

HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Junior Jack basketball team defeated Monticello 49-47 to win the 8-4A Junior High District Tournament Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022. The Jr. Jacks also were the Conference regular season Champions. Head Coach Joseph Anders’s team overcame a six point half-time deficit to secure the District Tournament victory. Photo: Warren poses…

Star City Lady Pups earn regular season 8-4A Conference Championship

HAMBURG, Ark. – The Star City Lady Pup basketball team finished their season Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022 as this season’s regular season Conference Champions. Star City’s Jr. girls came up just short against Monticello in the District Tournament finals, but completed a terrific season. The Lady Pups finished 13-4 overall. They went undefeated, 8-0…

WSD Board takes action on resignations, hirings, and retirements

During the February 14, 2022 meeting of the Warren School Board, the board went into executive session and upon returning to public session approved the following: Approved the resignations for: Tonya Jackson, Brunson Instructor Nicole Muniz, Brunson Instructor Taylor Parsons, Brunson Media Specialist Shaneice Harris, paraprofessional at Eastside Elementary Justin Hollingsworth, District Technology Assistant Hannah…

Arkansas State Library announces grant to Southeast Arkansas Regional Library as part of American Rescue Plan Act funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $2,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Arkansas State Library (ASL); $2.4 million of the funds were set aside for direct aid to public libraries. This round of IMLS funding gives the country’s libraries an opportunity to improve technology access…

Lumberjack alum Chris Norton named Head Football Coach/AD at Lonoke

LONOKE, Ark. – Warren High School alumni and former Lumberjack offensive lineman Chris Norton was announced Tuesday, February 15, 2022 as the new Head Varsity Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Lonoke Jackrabbits. The Lonoke School Board voted Tuesday and approved the hiring during a special board meeting. Norton has spent the last decade…

Mayor Pennington presents “State of the City” program to Warren Rotary, plus other Rotary news

The Rotary Club of Warren met for their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 15 at First United Methodist Church with Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling presenting his program of fellow Rotarian and Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington. Mayor Pennington gave her “State of the City†address to the crowd and touched on a number of subjects that the…

Lady Jacks post impressive 17-point win in final road game of the season at Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. – In their final road game of the 2021/2022 campaign, the Warren Lady Jack basketball team put on a clinic in attacking play, besting the Monticello Lady Billies for the second time this year, Tuesday evening, February 15, 2022 by the final of 46-29 at Monticello. A fast start propelled the orange and…

Three points separate Jacks and Billies

MONTICELLO, Ark. – A close game Tuesday night, February 15, 2022 finished with the Monticello Billies defeating the Warren Lumberjacks by the final of 40-37 at Monticello. Buckets from Malik Day and Jalin Lee helped Warren to an eight point first quarter score, although Monticello’s fast paced attack saw the Billies leading Warren by six…

Weevils come up short in Monday’s Make-up game at SAU

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s basketball team came up on the wrong end of a 71-55 decision as they traveled for Monday’s make-up, Great American Conference match at Southern Arkansas University. UAM (10-13) had two players score in double figures. The Weevils made too many mental mistakes and could not…

Moore, Wallace on Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas infielders Robert Moore and Cayden Wallace have been named to the Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list. The 2022 preseason watch list, which was announced by USA Baseball on Tuesday, features 55 of the nation’s top amateur players from high school and college baseball. The Golden Spikes Award Advisory Board will…