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…
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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…
Warren Holds On to Defeat Monticello 6-5
MONTICELLO, Ark. (4/24/25) – The Warren Lumberjacks broke a 1-1 tie with five combined runs in the fourth and fifth innings and held on to defeat Monticello by a score of 6-5 Thursday evening at Billie Field. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks improve to…
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…
David Alan Roberts, 1947-2025
David Alan Roberts, age 77, of Star City, AR passed away on April 22, 2025, at home. He was born on October 6, 1947, in Monticello, AR to the late Franklin Cary Roberts and Lunetta Jean Price Roberts. David was a 1970 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. He was in the…
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,…
Public Hearing Scheduled for Street and Drainage Priorities in Warren
The Warren City Council’s Street Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Warren Municipal Building, located at 104 N. Myrtle Street. The purpose of the hearing is to gather community input on priority street paving and drainage improvement projects across the city.…
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…
Seventh Inning Sinks Warren Against Crossett
WARREN, Ark. (4/22/25) – Warren and Crossett played a scoreless tie through six innings, but the pitchers’ duel was broken up in a big way as the Eagles scored eight times in the final inning to claim a pivotal 8-0 victory over the Jacks Tuesday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN…
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…
Celebrating World Book Day with ‘Ghosts of the Saline River’
WARREN, Ark. – 4-22-25 – In recognition of World Book Day, readers are invited to rediscover a hidden gem of Arkansas history through Ghosts of the Saline River by Ron Moseley, Ph.D., D. Phil., D. Litt.—a richly layered book that delves into the long history of one of the state’s most storied waterways. Stretching over…
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,…