For the second week in a row Cedric Calbert was named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game, this week for his performance against Robinson in the semifinals of the 4A State Playoffs Friday night, December 3, 2021. In an ballgame that was difficult for the Lumberjacks to find much offensively, Calbert carried the…
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Jase Dawkins wins Warren Library Book Club for Kids November giveaway
For the month of November, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had 1 participant. Jase Dawkins read a total of 4 books! He was November’s prize winner. Any students in grades K-8th can participate in this program.No registration required. Simply keep up with the books they read for the month of December and submit…
Warren Police warn of a spam caller targeting local residents
According to the Warren Police Department there is a spam call being made to Warren residents in an attempt to get citizens’ social security numbers. “They did use one of our officer names, James Miller,” said WPD’s Vallen Correll. The Warren Police Department says they will never call about a warrant or even request a…
CWD-positive deer found in south Arkansas
Strong, Arkansas – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today confirmed that a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken in Union County tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer was harvested in Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge during the permit-based annual modern gun deer hunt. A CWD sample was collected at the check station for that hunt.…
Jonathan Edward Parker, 1979-2021
Jonathan Edward Parker age 42 of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born April 17th 1979 in Warren, AR a son of Preston Parker, Warren, AR and Carolyn Scroggins Wagnon, Hermitage, AR. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 3 years, was…
Lady Jacks give Drew Central a tough fight, but come up short in the fourth
A hard fought battle ended with the Warren Lady Jacks dropping a game to the Drew Central Lady Pirates Thursday night, December 2, 2021 by the final of 47-31, in a game that was much closer than the final scoreline indicated. Drew Central jumped out to an early first quarter lead off the back of…
Jacks out of Fordyce Basketball Tournament after semifinal loss to Arkadelphia
Fordyce, Arkansas – The Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team bowed out of the Fordyce High Basketball Tournament after a 72-37 loss to Arkadelphia in the semifinals Wednesday night, December 1, 2021. Isaac Richey had a big game once again, leading Warren with 18 points. He had one three on the night and went seven of…
SEACBEC students surprised with certification celebration
Warren, Arkansas – Recently, SEACBEC surprised students with a certification celebration for earning a state recognized industry certification or certificate that provided students with employability skills during the 1st 9 weeks. Students were given a bag of chips for earning one certification and any additional certification earned they received Blow Pops. SEACBEC wanted to support…
Dorothy Ree Briggs, 1955-2021
Dorothy Ree Briggs, 66 years old of Warren, Arkansas, died at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born in New Edinburg, AR on October 7, 1955 to the late LC Cranford and the late Margie Rainey. Dorothy retired from Warren Public Schools where she was a bus aide and cafeteria worker. Survivors include…
Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee continues work on 2022 City budget
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee met Tuesday, November 30, 2021 to continue work on the 2022 City budget. Chair-Person Council Member Dorothy Hebderson presided. Council Members Memory Burks Frazer and Emily Mosely are also members of the committee. All were present along with Mayor Pennington and administrative staff. Also…
No DL testing in Warren Thursday, plus no walk-in appointments
According to the Arkansas State Police Troop F there will be no testing in Warren, Thursday, December 2, 2021. Also, effective immediately, all testers must schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins without an appointment will be turned away. This includes all written, skills and oral tests. To schedule a test please visit: https://telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/ Oral tests are…
City of Banks to host cookies with Santa and a lighting contest
The City of Banks Christmas schedule is official, with a lighting contest set and cookies and cocoa with Santa on the agenda. Organizers are also accepting donations for the Banks Angel Tree. A $100 cash prize is up for the winner of the Christmas Lighting Contest. For those interested in participating call 870-465-2570. The theme…
Gerald Mack Harrelson, 1954-2021
Gerald Mack Harrelson, “Jerry”, age 67 of Vilonia, AR formerly of New Edinburg, AR passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 11, 1954 in Monticello, AR to the late JE Harrelson and Estelle Loomis Harrelson. Jerry was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in…
Warren Band Christmas Concert happening December 5
The Warren High School Band is set to hold their Band Christmas Concert Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the beautiful music presented by the Warren Band.
SEARK Concert Association presents Christmas Around the World
The Southeast Arkansas Concert Association announced Wednesday that they will present a program titled Christmas Around the World by the West Edge String Quartet Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. This beautiful, award-winning Christmas album is performed live, on stage at the University Fine Arts Center. 15 Classical Christmas Carols by the West Edge String…
Hembree: ‘Been some big ballgames with Warren and Joe T., and this will be no different’
Warren, Arkansas – Head Lumberjack Football Coach Bo Hembree sat down Wednesday morning for his weekly interview with Saline River Chronicle ahead of Warren’s round four 4A Arkansas State semifinal playoff game vs. the Robinson Senators. Coach Hembree took a look back at Warren’s round three win over Stuttgart, spoke about the determination of this…
Samantha Ellis of the Bradley County Medical Center presents Rotary program
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Rotary Club’s program for Tuesday, Nov. 30 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Samantha Ellis, who is the Peer Recovery Specialist at Bradley County Medical Center. Ellis has been on the job six months in this position, which is funded by the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership.…
Fourth quarter offense propels Lady Jacks to win over Lakeside
Warren, Arkansas – A fourth quarter fifteen points helped the Warren Lady Jacks take down Lakeside High of Lake Village and secure Warren’s third win of the 2021/2022 season Tuesday night, November 30, 2021 by the score of 42-36 in front of a good home crowd. The Lady Jacks, who are really developing into a…
Late game surge not enough to secure comeback for Jacks against Lakeside
Warren, Arkansas – After a late night win Monday evening, the Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team dropped their Tuesday night, November 30, 2021 home game vs. Lakeside High by the final of 58-33. Warren’s play in the opening quarter was not far off the pace of Monday’s win over Dollarway, but shots just didn’t fall…
Buy your Warren vs. Robinson football tickets here
Ticket purchase for the Jacks vs Robinson game will be online only! Visit gofan.co to purchase tickets. If fans need assistance, please reach out to the fan support email at [email protected]. Prices for tickets are $6.00 for general admission. Admission will be charged for ages 5 and up. Printed tickets will NOT be accepted. Tickets…
Future funding topic of discussion for BCEDC board
Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members had a lengthy discussion during their last meeting of the year Monday as to their prospects for future funding. BCEDC and Bradley County Chamber of Commerce each asked for $18,000 in next year’s city budget to fund their respective offices. Warren City Council has rejected the requests as…