The Warren Civil Service Commission met last week and hired a new full-time firefighter to fill a vacancy. Hired was Joseph Brandon Baker. Mr. Baker has served as a volunteer fireman and has some training, but will have to attend the fire training academy. The Warren Fire Department consists of a full time chief, three…
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Library’s Book Club for kids starts again September 1
Book Club for Kids, a program of the Warren Branch Library, will start back September 1, 2021. The program, which is for kids grades kindergarten to eight grade, is accepting entries for September through September 30 by 5:00 p.m. Here’s How It Works: Kids read books (Books can be from the Warren Library, your School…
Rock ‘N Roll, lunch, and bingo part of the fun at the Bradley County Fair’s Senior Day
A free Senior Day event is scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Bradley County Fair. All seniors ages 55 and over are invited to take part. The event will be held at the west end of the main tomato shed at the Bradley County Fair Grounds. The fun kicks off at 10:00 a.m.…
UAM alum comes home to teach Ag students
MONTICELLO, Arkansas – It’s been more than a decade since Lonni Davis taught in a classroom environment. In that time, many things have changed, but one thing hasn’t: identifying the students’ goals and helping them succeed. Davis began her teaching career at the high school level. Now a decade later, she embarks on a new…
Seven Hogs On NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl has its eyes on the Razorbacks. Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown, offensive lineman Myron Cunningham, defensive back Joe Foucha, tight end Blake Kern, linebacker Grant Morgan, defensive lineman John Ridgeway and long snapper Jordan Silver were included on the collegiate all-star game’s preseason big board, which was released…
Fern Marie Lephiew, 1938-2021
Fern Marie Lephiew, age 83 of Warren, AR died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR. She was born March 21, 1938 in Ouargh, IL to the late Charles and Marie Zirkle. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Billy Ray Lephiew, sons; Billy Lephiew and…
Annice Joyce Curry Thornton Quinlan, 1943-2021
Annice Joyce Curry Thornton Quinlan age 77 of Pine Bluff, AR formerly of Hermitage, AR died Saturday August 28,2021 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born Saturday, November 20, 1943 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Artimes Curry and Mable Stuard Curry. She spent many years as a bookkeeper and the attended…
Wendy Smith Sandridge, 1979-2021
Wendy Renae Smith Sandridge age 41, of Warren, AR died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. She was born Sunday, September 23, 1979 in Warren, AR a daughter of Marcia Reaves Smith Chandler and step father Tommy Chandler, Carthage, TX and the late Travis Smith. She was a 4th grade…
Mittie Faye Hamaker Perry, 1929-2021
Mittie Faye Hamaker Perry age 92 of Warren, AR died Friday, August 27, 2021 in Conway, AR. She was born February 25, 1929 in Bradley County, AR a daughter of the late Ira Hamaker and Christine Bradford Hamaker. She was a housewife and homemaker and a member of the Hermitage Baptist Church. She was also…
Olympic silver medalist honored at shooting clinic
JACKSONVILLE — The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo may be over, but Arkansas’s own Kayle Browning is still making an impact in her home state. The Greenbrier native who took a silver medal in international trapshooting was honored at a special ceremony today at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex and…
Brownlee accepts scholarship
Stephanie Brownlee of Jersey, a practical nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Mabel and Emon Mahony Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. She is a 2010 graduate of Downsville High School.
Simmons accepts scholarship
Nicole Simmons, a 2021 graduate of Warren High School, has accepted a Lucy Ring Academic Excellence Endowed Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall. In high school, the daughter of Kassandra P. Simmons was a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals, the choir, the drama club and the Spanish club. She also received an…
Bruce Edward Harris, 1963-2021
Bruce Edward Harris, 58, of Warren, died August 23, 2021. Born May 19, 1963, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eva Nell Harris. He accepted Christ at an early age with Antioch Baptist Church in Johnsville. He later attended Church of Christ in Warren. Bruce was an employee of the Warren School…
How to stay informed for Warren School District Parents
There are multiple ways for Warren School District parents to stay in the loop on what’s going on within the district. First, be sure to sign-up for the E-Notes Notification Center. Second, download the WSD mobile app. And connect with the School District via the several district encompassing Facebook Pages. There is a page for…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 8-27-21
This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council Higher Education Subcommittee reviewed details of a new program designed to benefit Arkansans who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reimagine Arkansas Workforce Project provides funding for qualifying individuals to complete online training at no cost in order to meet workforce needs across the state. The…
Southark Spotlight: Warren Superintendent Bryan Cornish
Library to start after school programs in September
Warren Branch Library has announced that they will begin their after school programs, Lego Club and Adventurescape during the month of September. According to staff, each program will be held once a month. Lego Club is set to take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. for children ages 7 and…
It’s football time! Jacks take on McGehee in pre-season game
Fans were given an early glimpse of the 2021 Warren Lumberjack Football Team Tuesday evening, August 24 as the orange and black hosted the McGehee Owls in what has become a traditional pre-season scrimmage between the old South Arkansas conference opponents. These games are meant to give the respective coaching staffs a chance to iron…
Coach Bo Hembree speaks to Warren Rotary ahead of the 2021 Lumberjack Football season
Warren Head Football Coach Bo Hembree was the speaker for the Warren Rotary Club Tuesday, August 24. The Club meets in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, located on Church Street in Warren. Coach Hembree was the guest of Rotarian Bob Milton. Coach Hembree has spoken to the Rotary Club preceding the…
Kid Zone free at the Bradley County Fair
The County Fair is just around the corner! Dates for the Fair are September 8-11. The Talent Show is scheduled for 2:00 on Saturday, September 11. For more information on the Talent Show, call Jerry Butler at 870-820-6152. Rib tickets are now for sale for $20/rack, and will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, September…
Agricultural Economics classroom beats trading stocks
By Lon Tegels MONTICELLO, Arkansas — It’s taken a few years, but professionally Brian Deaton is stepping outside his comfort zone. For the first time in his life, the 44-year-old native of Texas has left his home state. Deaton and his family chose Monticello, Arkansas, to put down roots. Deaton decided it was time to…