WARREN, Ark. – A significant amount of railroad maintenance work took place in downtown Warren this past week, drawing the attention of many local residents as crews worked along the tracks and at crossings. The work is being conducted by the railroad company through a contracted maintenance firm, Trak-Time. Crews have been replacing rail, sleepers…
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King Cotton Holiday Classic Returns to Pine Bluff
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — One of the South’s premier high school basketball showcases is set to tip off after Christmas, as the King Cotton Holiday Classic returns to the Pine Bluff Convention Center on December 27, 29 and 30. The event, presented by Go Forward Pine Bluff, draws top programs from Arkansas and across the…
Warren Lodge No. 33 Installs Officers for 2026
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Lodge No. 33 recently held its annual installation of officers, officially seating the lodge’s leadership for the 2026 year. Those installed include Justin Reep, senior deacon; Brian Rodgers, secretary; Scott Clanton, treasurer; Mike Owens, junior deacon; and Anthony Gallegos, senior warden. Also serving in leadership roles are Ricky Rauls, chaplain, and…
Nedra Sue Joiner Edwards, 1941-2025
Nedra Sue Joiner Edwards, age 84 passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. She was born on May 12, 1941 in Houston, TX to the late Fred Joiner and Lola Castleberry Joiner. She was retired from sales and insurance, attended Farmville Baptist Church and graduated Lynwood High School in…
Birdie Jean (Jeanne) Claycomb, 1933-2025
Birdie Jean (Jeanne) Claycomb was born February 16, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She attended Stephens College and graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1955. She received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in piano. She also studied piano at the University of Arkansas in Monticello and wrote a book…
Hermitage chess teams compete in Monticello event
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Hermitage Junior and Senior High chess teams traveled to Monticello on Thursday to compete against several area schools, marking another strong outing for the growing program. According to the Hermitage School District, students represented the Hermits well throughout the competition, gaining valuable experience on the boards while facing opponents from across Southeast…
Celebrate Responsibly: Arkansas Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Drunk Driving this Holiday Season
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As Arkansans gather for holiday celebrations, state and local law enforcement officers are stepping up patrols to keep impaired drivers off the road. From December 12, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Arkansas Highway Safety Office and Arkansas law enforcement…
Hermitage students earn top honors in schoolwide spelling bee
HERMITAGE — Hermitage School District announced the winners of its 3rd–6th grade schoolwide spelling bee held Thursday, recognizing three standout Elementary Hermits for their strong performances. Addison Helms won first place, followed by Landon Forrest in second place and Bryan Baggett in third place. The district congratulated all participants for their hard work and thanked…
Lady Jacks Improve to 9-1 with Road Win at Magnolia
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks continued their strong start to the season Friday night, earning a 70-53 road victory over Magnolia to improve to 9-1 overall. This game report is brought to you by Warren controlled the game throughout, building momentum on both ends of the floor to pull away for the decisive…
UAM Librarian Awarded Scholarship To Attend International Conference
MONTICELLO, Ark. — LaShonda Campbell, collection development librarian for the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from HARRASSOWITZ, a German publishing company, to support her attendance at the 2025 Charleston Conference, held November 3–7 in Charleston, South Carolina. The conference…
Kendall Rawls named 2025 Bradley County Officer of the Year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Special Agent Investigator Kendall Rawls of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has been named the 2025 Bradley County Officer of the Year. The announcement was made this week by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, which congratulated Rawls on the honor and recognized his service to the county. As part of the…
Commercial Bank Presents 2025 RISE Award for Leadership to Tammy Allison
MONTICELLO, Arkansas – Commercial Bank is proud to announce Tammy Allison as the recipient of the 2025 RISE Award for Leadership. The RISE Award, first introduced in 2024, recognizes a team member who demonstrates exceptional commitment, performance, and embodiment of the bank’s core values. Over the past year, Tammy has distinguished herself in numerous ways,…
Shredded cheese products recalled by FDA upgraded to higher risk classification
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a list and is advising consumers to check it twice before whipping up any cheesy dishes this holiday season. Several shredded cheese products from Great Lakes Cheese Co. were recently recalled for potentially containing metal fragments.…
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on wanted absconder
FORDYCE, Ark. – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Jackson Parham, who is listed as a “wanted absconder,” according to a post from the agency. The sheriff’s office said Parham currently has active warrants through the Arkansas Board of Parole and the Dallas County Circuit Court. The agency…
Woodlawn Area Sees Two Vehicle Thefts Reported by Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department
WOODLAWN, Ark. — The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for assistance after two thefts were reported north of Woodlawn this week. According to a statement shared by the department, a 1983 Chevrolet pickup truck was stolen from a residence just north of Woodlawn along Highway 63. Deputies also took a separate report…
Lady Jacks show poise, depth in 66–48 win over Hampton to improve to 8–1
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks didn’t flinch when Hampton landed the first punch. They absorbed it, steadied themselves, and then methodically took control, turning an early deficit into a convincing 66–48 home win over the Lady Bulldogs on Thursday night. This game report is brought to you by Hampton jumped out to a…
Warren Opens Season at Home Against Hampton
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks opened their basketball season Thursday night at home against Hampton, falling 71–28 in a game that served as an early measuring point for a roster still coming together after the conclusion of football season. This game report is brought to you by With several players transitioning directly from the…
Jr. Jacks storm back late to edge Camden 46–42
CAMDEN, Ark. – The Warren Jr. Jack boys basketball team rallied from a double-digit deficit on the road last Thursday, using a clutch final-minute surge to defeat Camden 46–42. After scoring just three points in the second quarter, Warren trailed by 10 but stayed composed and battled back in the second half. In the final…
Lonoke hatchery staff making room for megabass
LONOKE — “This is probably one of the most exciting things I’ve been a part of in my career.” Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Fisheries Division Chief Tommy Laird could have been speaking for at least a dozen members of the AGFC’s staff when he said those words in mid-July at the unveiling of the…
HOSA Takes Top Honor in Warren Christmas Parade; Chamber Announces 2025 Winners
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of this past weekend’s Warren Christmas Parade, celebrating a strong turnout and festive creativity from participants across the community. This year’s theme, Christmas Around the World, inspired a variety of imaginative floats and displays as spectators lined the streets on Saturday evening…
LifeShare Blood Drive Moved to Thursday, Dec. 11 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (12/10/25) – The LifeShare Blood Drive originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12 has been moved up one day to Thursday, Dec. 11 due to a scheduling conflict by LifeShare. The drive will still take place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic Parking Lot located at 304 E…