Warren students return to class Wednesday as Christmas break comes to a close

WARREN, Ark. – Christmas and New Year’s break for students in the Warren School District will officially end this week, with students returning to class on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Students remain out of school through Tuesday while teachers complete professional development days on Monday and Tuesday. When classes resume Wednesday, it will also mark…

Porter A. Russell, 1950-2026

Porter A. Russell, 75, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. Porter was born on September 06, 1950, to the late Noar T. “Buster” Russell and Ruthie Edgin Russell, in Warren, Arkansas. Other than his parents, Porter is preceded in death by one sister, Geneva Russell. Porter is…

Arkansas State Police Seek Public Help in Hit-and-Run Crash on I-530

Courtesy of the Arkansas State Police PINE BLUFF, AR. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Interstate 530 South near the 34-mile marker at approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 30, 2025. An ASP Trooper responded to a crash involving an orange Dodge Charger and a red Peterbilt truck pulling…

ASP investigating officer-involved shooting in Fordyce

Article submitted by the Arkansas State Police: FORDYCE, AR – At the request of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Fordyce. At 10:38 this morning, deputies with the DCSO and…

Dry Conditions Increase Wildfire Risk Across Arkansas

Article from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture: Parts of Arkansas are experiencing dry conditions, increasing the risk of wildfires. Sparks from activities such as fireworks, outdoor equipment, or open flames can ignite dry vegetation and cause fires to spread quickly. To help Arkansans understand wildfire risk, the Department maintains a county-by-county wildfire danger map with…

Lola Butler, 1955-2025

Lola Butler was born on February 20, 1955 to the late Lessie Pearl and Louis Ware in Hampton, Arkansas. She passed away on December 26, 2025 after recent medical complications. She was a devoted caregiver, a loving mother, and a protective grandmother. Lola dedicated her life to hard work, service, and protecting those she loved…

Warren Lady Jacks Crowned Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Tournament Champions

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks delivered a statement performance Tuesday evening, defeating the Drew Central Lady Pirates 59–38 to capture the championship of the Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Tournament and continue one of the strongest starts the program has seen in nearly 30 years. This game report is brought to you by…