First on SRN: Warren Woman’s Club Leads Bradley County’s 2025 Arbor Day Celebration at Brunson Elementary

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County’s annual Arbor Day celebration took place Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. on the campus of Brunson Elementary School in Warren. The event was organized by the Warren Woman’s Club in partnership with the Warren School District and the City of Warren. Warren Woman’s Club member Jenelle Lipton served…

Nate Davis Named Head Coach of Lumberjack Men’s Basketball Team

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced the hiring of Nate Davis as the new head coach of the Lumberjack Men’s Basketball program. The decision was finalized during the Board of Education meeting on April 14, 2025. Davis steps into the position with a strong background at both the high school and collegiate…

Bradley County 4-H Holds Broiler BBQ Contest; Participants Advance to District Competition

WARREN, Ark. – 4-25-25 – Bradley County 4-H recently hosted its Broiler BBQ Contest, offering young grillers the opportunity to showcase their skills. Participants prepared grilled chicken, which was judged by a panel based on cooking techniques and overall taste. All of the participants pictured have earned the opportunity to advance to the District Competition,…

Warren Branch Library Launches “Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library is inviting children and families across Bradley County to dive into a world of imagination, creativity, and learning with its 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.” Registration officially opens Tuesday, June 10, with kits available that include everything participants need to get started—at-home learning exercises, program…

Milton’s Blast Highlights Lady Jacks’ Grit in Road Battle at Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks opened Thursday night’s conference matchup with fireworks but ultimately fell to the Monticello Lady Billies, 15-5, in five innings. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Raeleigh Milton got things rolling for Warren in the top of the first. After a…

The Flying Tomato Resale and Mercantile Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Downtown Warren

WARREN, Ark. – The Flying Tomato Resale and Mercantile, a boutique offering stylish clothing and more, celebrated its official ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. The event was held at the shop’s location at 233 South Main Street and was sponsored by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. Owner Bonnie Hayes, who…

Rotary Club Hears Presentations About YMCA Foundation and Stroke Education

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, April 22 inside the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for its second meeting of April. The club heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Yamel Covarrubias to begin things before hearing from two different programs. The crowd heard from Mayor Gregg Reep about the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of…

Warren Soccer Sweeps Mills on the Road in Conference Play

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack soccer teams continued their dominant seasons Wednesday evening with a pair of decisive conference victories on the road against Little Rock-Mills. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks set the tone early, cruising to a 7-0 shutout over the Lady Comets.…

Warren Woman’s Club to Host Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting at Brunson Elementary on April 25

Warren Woman’s Club will be hosting the annual Arbor Day celebration for  Warren and Bradley County on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The event is  open to the public and will be held at Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School,  located at 212 Scobey Drive.   Club members will be joined by Mayor Gregg Reep,…

UAM Hosts Regional History Day Contest for Junior High School Students

MONTICELLO, Ark. — On February 26, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted the Southeast Arkansas History Day contest. Forty-three students from Stuttgart Junior High School in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and Barton Junior High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas, competed in the regional contest. Top entries from this contest advanced to Arkansas History Day on April…

Lady Jacks Run-Rule Crossett Behind Big First Inning Surge

WARREN, Ark. – 4-22-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks delivered a commanding performance Tuesday evening at home, defeating the Crossett Lady Eagles 14-4 in a critical conference showdown that ended in five innings via the 10-run rule. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Crossett struck first with…

BCMC Board Conducts April Meeting

WARREN, Ark. (4/22/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 22 inside the conference room at the hospital with financial reports, executive updates, and policy approvals among the topics discussed. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved before the board before Controller Matt Pace’s update. Pace…

Dr. Nasir Zareen Donates LUCAS Machine to BCMC ER

Dr. Nasir Zareen, one of Bradley County Medical Center’s dedicated ER physicians, recently donated a LUCAS chest compression system to the BCMC Emergency Department.  The LUCAS machine is a life-saving device that provides consistent, high-quality compressions during cardiac arrest. This machine will make a tremendous difference in the care BCMC provides during critical moments. BCMC…

Bessie Ann Walton, 1951-2025

Bessie Ann Walton, 73, of Warren, passed away April 14, 2025. Born August 24, 1951, to Bishop ‘Flipper’ and Etherlene Nelson. She attended school at Wilmar Elementary in Wilmar, AR. and graduated from Bradley County High School. She also attended University of Arkansas Monticello, where she received her LPN degree and University of Arkansas Pine…

Lady Jacks Fall Just Short in Non-Conference Battle at Woodlawn

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks came up just short in a hard-fought non-conference softball game against the Woodlawn Lady Bears on Monday night, falling 7-5 in a back-and-forth contest. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Warren jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the…

Van Franklin Temple, 1930-2025

Van Franklin Temple, aged 94, peacefully departed this life on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025, to be with the Lord. Born on December 21, 1930, in Johnsville, Arkansas, Va n was a beloved figure whose life profoundly touched many. He was preceded in death by his cherished parents, David and Maude Orr Temple of Johnsville,…