Merline Adams, age 100 of Crossett, AR passed away April 30, 2022 at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation in Crossett, AR. She was born August 28, 1921 in Warren, AR to the late Cone T. Berry, Sr. and Amie Berry Morgan. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where she loved being involved in…
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Warren Library announces April 2022 Memorials given
The Warren Branch Library announced Monday, May 2, 2022 the memorials which were given to the Library for the month of April 2022. See the complete list below: In Memory of: / Given By: Mark Alan Scobey / Warren Bank & Trust Deborah Kay Gates / Warren Bank & Trust Edward Nelson York / Warren…
Three redbuds planted at City Park during GFWC Warren Woman’s Club Arbor Day celebration(8 Photos Included)
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club held an Arbor Day Celebration event Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Warren City Park, planting three redbud trees. The 2022 celebration is the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day, which was started in 1872 in Nebraska. This year’s event featured a welcome by Warren Woman’s Club President Diane Parnell, a…
Town of Banks Easter coloring competition winners announced(click here to see all the winners)
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
BCMC and Human Development Center Staff take part in Mobile Hospital Full Scale Exercise
Staff from Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) and Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) participated in the Mobile Hospital Full Scale Exercise held at the Conway Expo Center on April 28, 2022. The exercise involved erecting and outfitting 4 mobile hospitals which can be transported and used during natural disasters and other catastrophic events. The…
Ridgeway, Brown picked on third day of NFL Draft
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway was picked in the fifth round by the Dallas Cowboys with the 178th overall pick and Montaric Brown heard his named called to start the seventh round when the Jacksonville Jaguars took him with the 222nd overall selection on the third and final day of the NFL…
Tygart Locks Down Rebels; Hogs Win 12th Consecutive SEC Home Series
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Brady Tygart emerged from the bullpen to throw three scoreless innings with five strikeouts, preserving No. 5 Arkansas’ series-clinching 4-3 win over Ole Miss (24-19, 7-14) on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks, 34-10 overall and 14-7 in SEC play on the year, extended their SEC-leading consecutive home series winning streak…
McGhee and Corker lead Hermitage Class of 2022 with highest honors
The Hermitage High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. on Hermit Field. Leading the Class of 2022 with Highest Honors are David “Alan†McGhee II and Ericca Lynn Corker. Alan is the son of David and Mistie McGhee and Ericca is the daughter of Eric…
Jacks fall in a close battle Tuesday, end week with senior night Friday
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Baseball team fell to Monticello Tuesday evening in a tight game 3-2, and to Magnolia Friday by the final of 6-2 on senior night. Warren vs. Monticello(Tuesday) In Tuesday’s game vs. Monticello, Kolby Pope pitched a complete seven innings, giving up three runs. Pope allowed just five hits and…
Lady Jacks win in walk-off fashion
WARREN, Ark. – On senior night in Warren, the Warren Lady Jack Softball team defeated Magnolia by the final of 7-6 in the orange and black’s final home game of the 2022 season. Although Magnolia jumped out to a 6-0 lead, Warren’s Ladies fought their way back, eventually winning on a walk-off hit by Kailey…
Final stages of planning underway for the 2022 Tomato Festival
Planning continued Thursday with the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee at the Warren Municipal Building. “We’re trying to get back to normal,” said Chairwoman Brooke Pennington Hatch. Other committee members present included Vicky Tapia, Terrie White, James Wells, Denisa Pennington, Steve Mahanes, Lynn Hearnsberger, Gwen Sledge, Leslie Adams and Keeton Hudson. Political office-holders have…
Teacher appreciation week on the horizon
Teachers are the heart of our educational system. They inspire hope and instill a life-long love of learning. The week of May 2 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a perfect time to show our appreciation to the 41,000 teachers in our state who lend their passion and skills to educate our students. The commitment…
Razorbacks drop series opener to Rebels
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 5 Arkansas (32-10, 12-7 SEC) stumbled in its series opener against Ole Miss (24-17, 7-12 SEC), suffering a 4-2 setback on Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. Razorback starter Connor Noland battled adversity on the mound all night. The veteran right-handed allowed four runs on 11 base hits and four walks but…
Treylon Burks drafted 18th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the NFL Draft(VIDEO INCLUDED)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks was selected 18th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night to become the first Razorback taken in the first round since running back Darren McFadden was taken fourth overall in 2008. Burks being selected 18th overall adds to…
One former Brunson Elementary student receives a trophy he won nearly four decades ago
In the 1980s Geraldine Sanders taught at Brunson Elementary School in Warren. Over her years as an educator, she blessed the lives of many young people to come through the Warren School District. Now 86, Mrs. Sanders says it was she who was blessed by her years of service and the oppurtunity to work with…
Summer reading program at Warren Branch Library
It’s time to register for the 2022 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities. All programming will be in-person this year. The Summer Reading Program is open to children ages 3-12. The programs will be divided into two age groups, 3-6 and 7-12. Tuesdays will be for ages 7-12 from June 21-July…
Southern Flea Market in town Friday and Saturday
Attorney General Rutledge Files Suit Against Family Dollar Following Rodent Infestation
Little Rock – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today filed a lawsuit against Family Dollar Stores, Inc. for selling potentially harmful or contaminated products following a massive rodent infestation at its West Memphis, Arkansas distribution center. The complaint alleges that Family Dollar, under the parent company Dollar Tree Inc., knew about the rodent infestation for years but…
Employment and career training at Warren Branch Library
The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library in conjunction with instructors, Cathy Edmonds & Nelwyn Birch, will conduct an employment & career training class. This course will provide job & occupation assistance for those living within the counties of Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln. The course will include career assessment, application procedures, resume building, and the…
Warren Branch Library announces its program schedule for May
Complete schedule: 5/1 – Take & Make Kits 5/1-5/31 – Book Club for Kids 5/5 – COVID Vaccine Clinic 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 – Crochet & Knitting Class with Eva 5/6 – Facebook Dessert & Craft Auction 5/10 – Teen Crafternoon 5/12 – Lego Club 5/16 – Summer Reading Registration Begins 5/17 – Adult Paint…