Jesus, God’s Son came to our world more than 2,000 years ago. He embarked on the greatest “rescue mission” of all time. Jesus came to show us what God was like and how life should be lived. Some gladly welcomed Him, while others rejected His message and pushed Him away. Eventually His jealous critics framed…
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Late half conceded goals trouble Lumberjacks in tie with LR-Mills
WARREN, Ark. – A late equalizer left the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club and the Little Rock-Mills Comets each with a share of the spoils Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022, as the teams finished with a 2-2 tie at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: The…
Billy Carroll Chalk, 1947-2022
Billy Carroll Chalk, age 75 of Ladelle, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at home. He was born January 6, 1947, in Yell County, Arkansas, to the late Robert Chalk and Emma Willis Chalk. He was a retired logger for Steve Bolin Logging. Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising the best garden around.In addition…
Barbara Jo “Jodie” Dawson, 1936-2022
Barbara Jo “Jodie” Dawson, age 85 of Dallas, GA formally of Fountain Hill, AR passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Dallas, GA. She was born December 4, 1936 in Monticello, AR to the late Oscar Dawkins and Arra Hogue Dawkins. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello, AR. Other than…
Baseball Jacks drop Monday game to Camden Fairview
The Warren Lumberjack Baseball team, competing for a conference championship, hosted the Camden Fairview Cardinals at Lumberjack Field, Monday, April 4, 2022. Camden is a class 5A school and Warren is Class 4A. However, the two schools compete in the same conference for spring sports as designated by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Jacks fell…
Southark announces multiple area students inducted into honor society
More than two dozen students were inducted into the South Arkansas Community College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society recently. The Alpha Gamma Iota Chapter inducted new members Lindsey Downs of Stamps; Laura Ebey, Lexi Pyle, Sandra Shanks and Holly Hulet of Magnolia; Keisha Hardiman and Chantry Ross of Camden; Christel Heath…
Trailer for Arkansas-shot film “Chariot” released
The trailer for a new Arkansas-shot film has officially dropped. Written and directed by Adam Sigal, “Chariot” stars John Malkovich, Thomas Mann, Rosa Salazar, Shane West, and Scout Taylor-Compton. A dark comedy sci-fi film, “Chariot” was filmed in Arkansas in early 2021. In the film, the process of reincarnation is overseen by a corporation, and…
Arkansas 4-H offers 2 camps to introduce youngsters to overnight camping — with parent or guardian
FERNDALE, Ark. — The Arkansas 4-H program is offering three-day camps meant to introduce children as young as 5 to the joys of camping — along with their parent or guardian. These camps are open to both Arkansas 4-H members and non-members: State Camp which has two sessions from July 7-9 and July 10-12. Cloverbud…
Mt. Carmel hosting taco salad sale Friday
Mt Carmel Baptist Church WMU Department will hold a Taco Salad Sale Friday, April 8, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until sold out. The Cost is $8.00 each. To purchase visit 510 N. Walnut St. April 8. Please come to the rear of the building. You may call ahead to 870.820.4496 or 870.820.5231 to place…
Jefferson Regional opens ENT clinic, welcomes new physician
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to welcome Otolaryngologist Joel Link, M.D., who will be seeing patients at the new Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Dr. Link received his medical degree from Oral Roberts University School of Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He then completed residencies in General Surgery…
Local voters meet candidates during political forum ahead of May 24 primary
WARREN, Ark. – A large crowd came to hear from local and statewide candidates for upcoming elections at the Bradley County Courthouse Monday night. The event was sponsored by Bradley County Republican Party but it was also attended by one Democratic candidate and several nonpartisan judicial candidates. County Judge Klay McKinney gave the welcome and…
WHS Chess team takes top spots in local tournament
Congratulations to the WHS Chess team and their coach Billy Reed. Ivan Pahuamba(right) placed 1st overall and Alex Ayala(left) placed 3rd overall at the 2022 SEARK Education Cooperative Chess Tournament Monday, April 4, 2022 at Monticello. Maxx McGaha(middle) is also a member of the WHS Chess team.
Hermitage Easter egg hunt to feature food vendors and a bounce house
Hermitage will host a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the City Park in Hermitage. Volunteers have been working tirelessly to finalize the fun for a number of events taking place at the community gathering. “We are excited to announce Survival Flight will be flying in and we will…
Local Retired Teachers organization hears program from state legislators
State Representative Jeff Wardlaw and State Senator Ben Gilmore spoke to the Bradley County retired teachers organization during the groups regular meeting Monday, April 4, 2022. The two legislators talked to the group about health insurance issues facing retired educators and state employees. Representative Wardlaw, who is also a local firefighter, spoke briefly about the…
Pesticide applicator training set for April 14
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified by training to be eligible for a Restricted Pesticide License in order to…
Warren arrest report for March 28-April 4, 2022
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Vincent G Davis / 199 Bradley Rd 194, Banks, Arkansas / DOB 9-16-76 / warrant, No DL, DWI, fictitious license, refusal to take alcohol test
Lee Edward Campbell, 1949-2022
Lee Edward Campbell, 72, of Hermitage, died March 22, 2022. Born May 8, 1949, he was a son of the late Earnest and Madris Campbell. He attended Hermitage Westside Elementary, Westside High School and Banks High School. He moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1967. He retired from General Motors in Michigan after twenty years of…
Doc Washburn announces gubernatorial candidacy
The Doc Washburn for Governor campaign proudly announces the candidacy of Doc Washburn of Little Rock in the state-wide Republican gubernatorial primary on May 24, 2022. Washburn, 66, formally filed as a candidate in the Republican primary for Governor on February 25, 2022. He was the longtime host of a popular conservative radio talk show…
Change of phone number for Warren High School
Come meet the local and statewide candidates running in the May 24 primary
Voters will have the opportunity to meet local and statewide candidates who will be running in the May 24, 2022 primary at an event this evening, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the old courtroom of the Bradley County Courthouse. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Candidates were invited to share their ideas and…
Man charged with numerous offenses after wreck at Kelly and South Bragg
A wreck occurred at Kelly and South Bragg Streets around 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening, April 3, 2022. The driver of the vehicle was 46-year old Vincent Davis. He was subsequently charged with careless driving and prohibited driving, DWI alcohol, fictitious tags, driving on a suspended driver’s license, no driver’s license, and refusal to take a…