Tuesday, March 1, 2022 EAST students Ashlyn Broughton and Melany Villarreal were invited to speak at EAST Initiative’s quarterly Board of Directors meeting about live streaming. The students shared what they have learned from live streaming events and how live streaming impacts the community. This year, the Warren School District YouTube Channel was viewed over…
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Seark Miracle League registration open
Seark Miracle League Spring season is right around the corner. Registration is now open, click the registration link at www.searkmiracleleague.com Spring ball is free of charge to all athletes this year. “Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of…
Tabethia Peacock, 1980-2022
Tabethia Peacock age 41 of Rison, AR died Thursday, March 10th 2022 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 30th, 1980 in Little Rock, AR a daughter of Sherry Watson, Warren, AR and the late Thomas Peacock Jr. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years experience, working with the…
Isaac Richey receives 8-4A all-conference honorable mention
Warren Lumberjack senior Isaac Richey was recently named as an honorable mention for All-Conference in the 8-4A for the 2021/2022 basketball season. Richey scored 180 points and averaged three rebounds-per-game. He has committed to play at SouthArk for the 2022-2023 season.
Dr. Corey Wiggins confirmed by U.S. Senate as Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chair
CLARKSDALE, Miss. – Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced Dr. Corey Wiggins has been confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate to serve as DRA Federal Co-Chairman. Nominated by President Biden on December 15, 2021, Wiggins becomes the fifth DRA Federal Co-Chairman to serve in the position. A native of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Chairman Wiggins brings a…
Keller Bigham earns all-state and all-conference basketball honors
LITTLE ROCK – Senior Warren Lady Jack Keller Bigham has been named to the 4A All-State Basketball team, as well as the 8-4A All-Conference team for 2022. Bigham averaged 18.8 points-per-game, fifteen rebounds-per-game, and three blocks-per-game through the 2021-2022 season. She’s a Mississippi College commit.
Thousands arrive in South Arkansas in search of a bargain during Highway 35 Junk Hunt
RISON, Ark. – The seventh annual Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunk officially kicked off Thursday, March 10, 2022 as vendors opened for business during the early morning hours, welcoming shoppers from across Arkansas for the uniquely Southern Arkansas event. The massive yard sale experience extends 93.2 miles south from Benton to Grapevine, Sheridan, Rison, and…
Tomato Derby between Warren and Hermitage decided by second half winner from freshman Chavez-Mata
WARREN, Ark. – The 2022 Tomato Derby, the annual battle on the soccer pitch between Bradley County’s only two school districts, is in the books after the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club defeated the Hermitage Hermits at full-time 2-1 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. Within the first minute of kickoff, Hermitage had a wonderful…
Chavez and Vega net three goals for Lady Jack SC in win over Hermitage
WARREN, Ark. – Looking to continue its momentum after a six goal win over Lakeside of Lake Village during the Southeast Arkansas Soccer Jamboree last weekend, Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club hosted Hermitage Thursday evening, March 10, 2022 in the women’s Tomato Derby, defeating the Lady Hermits by the final of 3-1 at Jim Hurley,…
Elizabeth Ann Vansandt wins Library’s February Book Lover’s Giveaway
Elizabeth Ann Vansandt was February’s Book Lover’s Giveaway Winner at the Warren Branch Library!! Watch the Library’s Facebook page for your chance to win their next Book Lover’s Giveaway!
Career Prep: Resume Writing/Dress for Success Workshop March 17
Group meets to discuss how to help South Arkansas homeless
WARREN, Ark. – A good size group of some 20 local citizens of Warren and Bradley County met Tuesday evening March 8 at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Warren to discuss the issue of homelessness in our community and to consider ways to help those in need. The meeting was a combined effort…
Division of Agriculture honors outstanding faculty, staff at annual awards ceremony
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Faculty and staff who exemplified the best work within the land grant mission of extension, research and teaching in Arkansas were honored Friday during the annual Agriculture Awards presented jointly by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. This year,…
New Arkansas Wildlife issue celebrates the Buffalo
LITTLE ROCK – The March/April issue of Arkansas Wildlife magazine, which is on its way to subscribers, is all about the Buffalo River – the Buffalo National River, that is, and its 50th anniversary. The mighty Buffalo became the country’s first national river, administered by the National Park Service, March 1, 1972, after a grassroots…
AGFC, UAPB to present trout research at Greers Ferry Tailwater plan meeting March 21
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will present results of recent research on the wild brown trout fishery in the Greers Ferry Tailwater at 6 p.m. March 21. The presentation will be part of the regular meeting of the Arkansas Fly Fishers and will be…
Fix up a Fowl Play Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day
Article from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we dug into the refrigerator to pull out some of the goose breasts left from last season to add some Delta flavor to a classic Irish-inspired meal. It takes some forethought to prepare the corned goose well ahead of…
Tomato Festival Chairwoman Brooke Hatch speaks to Warren Lions Club
Brooke Hatch, 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival chairwoman, spoke to Warren Lions Club, Wednesday. Hatch told the Lions Club that the Festival will be back to 100 percent this year, after multiple years of scaled-back festivities due to COVID. She is shown with Lions President Gregg Reep, left, and Lion James Wells, right.…
Drew County 4-H team wins third place at Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In communities with limited access to food or grocery stores, it can be difficult to create a nutritious meal on a tight budget. Four Arkansas teams tested this skill — and emerged victorious — at the Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition on Saturday, Feb. 26 as part of the 2022 Mid-South Farm…
And the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Headliner Musician is…
WARREN, Ark. – Locals from Bradley County and visitors from around the United States will soon arrive in Warren, Arkansas for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The highlight of the each year’s festivities is a live concert on the Bradley County Courthouse square. After two years of scaled back activities due to COVID,…
Shaun Henderson named Warren Firefighter of the Year at Annual WFD Ball
WARREN, Ark. – The annual Warren Fire Department Firemen’s Ball was held Saturday at Warren Country Club. The fundraiser helps raise money for equipment. A steak dinner was served and an auction conducted by Mike Nichols raised about $10,000 by itself. A DJ provided music. Awards were highlighted by presentation of the Firefighter of the…