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Dana Harvey presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met March 14 for its weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Tessa Andrus who came to speak today in place of Natalie Cooper who was attending a conference. After Andrus, Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling introduced his program of fellow Rotarian Dana Harvey.…
Jordan makes 4A All-State Basketball team after helping Jacks to regional tourney birth
Warren’s Antonio(AJ) Jordan was recently named to the 4A All-State Basketball team according to the Arkansas Activities Association. Jordan was a mainstay in Warren’s starting five throughout the season. The sophomore helped the Lumberjacks to a top four finish in the 8-4A as well as a 4A South Regional Tournament birth. Photo by Saline River…
Warren defeats Crossett 12-4 to even conference record
WARREN, Ark. (3/14/23) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad jumped out to a 10-0 lead after four innings and held on for a 12-4 victory over Crossett in a key 4A-8 Conference matchup Tuesday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. Warren moves to 2-3 overall on the young season and improves to 1-1 in league…
Bryson Harris’s 4-for-4 night earns him Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game honors
Lumberjack Bryson Harris has been named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game for his performance Tuesday evening, March 14, 2023 in Warren’s 12-4 win over the Crossett Eagles. Harris led the Orange and Black’s offense with his 4-for-4 effort at the plate and four RBIs to be named the Greg Harton Shelter…
Parker and Stanfield to wed in May ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Parker are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Reagan Leigh, to Michael Darin Stanfield. Michael is the son of Thomas Stanfield and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sinclair. Reagan is a 2019 graduate of Warren High School and is currently employed with Timber Logistics Inc. Michael is…
Lady Jacks drop Tuesday game to Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – On a cold Tuesday night, March 14 the Lady Jack softball team played host to the Lady Eagles of Crossett. The Lady Eagles got on the scoreboard early and often in the top of the first as they took a 7-0 lead. In the bottom of the inning, the Lady Jacks picked…
Paige Byrd garners Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game honors in Lady Jack game vs. Crossett
Lady Jack Paige Byrd was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game for her outstanding performance in Warren’s game vs. Crossett Tuesday evening, March 14. Paige scored Warren’s opening run of the night, plus had a nearly flawless game defensively. She was the pivot in a 6-4-3 double play. Leave Paige a…
City Council approves rezone for new restaurant and Bryant’s Building demolition go-ahead given, plus full Council report
A new Cajun restaurant will be opening soon in Warren following action taken Monday night by Warren City Council. Nicholas Hebert appeared before the council to request rezoning of his property at Pierson and McCauley. Upon a recommendation from Warren Planning Commission, the area was rezoned from R2 (multifamily residential) to C1 (commercial). An ordinance…
Updates given on Elementary construction and High School repairs at Warren School Board meeting
Warren School Superintendent Bryan Cornish gave an update on construction activities at Monday’s Warren School Board meeting. He said footings had been poured at Warren High School and that hopefully, school personnel could move back in it by the first of August. At Lumberjack Arena, a canopy and handicapped lift are in the process of…
First win of the season grabbed by Lady Jacks in emphatic fashion
WARREN, Ark. – The weather finally cooperated as the Lady Jacks played host to The Lady Owls of McGehee Monday, March 13. The Lady Jacks picked up their first win of the season 12-2. Lady Jacks Pitcher Hannah Taulbee struck out the first two batters of the game. With two outs she hit a batter…
Hannah Taulbee named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game for her performance vs. McGehee
Hannah Taulbee has earned Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game honors for her performance in Warren’s Lady Jack win Monday evening vs. McGehee. Taulbee went the distance in the pitcher’s circle, striking out four while giving up only one hit. She also went two for four at the plate and scored two runs.…
Late Juarez equalizer helps Jacks to 2-2 draw on the road at White Hall
WHITE HALL, Ark. – A 77th-minute goal from Lumberjack Alann Juarez helped Warren take home a much-deserved draw on the road against the White Hall Bulldogs of the 5A South Conference Monday evening, March 13, 2023. Finally playing under sunny skies, the Jacks arrived in White Hall to feature in a final non-conference match before…
Juarez earns Que Lindo Michoacan Man of the Match honors vs. White Hall
Although he’s featured primarily at striker, Alann Juarez put in a Que Lindo Michoacan Man of the Match-worthy performance in the middle of the park Monday evening to help the Lumberjacks pick up a 2-2 draw against 5A opponent White Hall. He not only dominated the midfield, providing a key link between Warren’s back four…
Jacks fall to Genoa Central in nonconference matchup
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad fell behind early and couldn’t complete a comeback in an 11-4 loss Monday evening to Genoa Central at the Warren Sports Complex. Warren falls to 1-3 with the nonconference setback, while the Dragons remained undefeated at 6-0. The Lumberjacks, playing their first game in six days because…
Layton Wolfe earns Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game honors vs. Genoa Central
Layton Wolfe was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game after coming in to pitch in relief in Monday’s Lumberjack Baseball game vs. Genoa Central. Wolfe threw 4.2 innings and recorded seven strikeouts. Be sure to leave Layton a congrats in the comments. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter…
Chamber discusses success of food trucks, April Easter event, and more
A lengthy discussion was held about food courts at the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Board members pointed to the success of other food courts in the area, including Monticello’s Food Court Friday and the recent Farmer’s Market Trade Days held at the Bradley County…
Warren arrest report for March 6-13, 2023
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.
Betty Jo Wardlaw Berry, 1926-2023
Betty Jo Wardlaw Berry passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family in Saginaw, Texas. She was born in Warren, Arkansas, February 6, 1926. She had been in home hospice care with her daughter Jeanette Berry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H Berry Sr. (just 4 weeks prior to…
Outworking the ‘Good Ole Boy’ network became Marian Owens formula to legislative success
This is the third installment of a Women In History feature written about women members of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Warren. Much of the information contained in this comes from the new University of Arkansas Press volume: “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators 1922-2022,†by Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen L.…
March 13-17 proclaimed “AmeriCorps Week in Arkansas”
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed a proclamation Monday, March 13, 2023 honoring AmeriCoprs and AmeriCoprs Seniors at the Warren Municipal building. AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Mayor Reep proclaimed…