LITTLE ROCK – The Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) is typically one of the last items passed every session. It categorizes and prioritizes state spending. Members are now reviewing the proposed Revenue Stabilization amendment schedule reflecting the allocation of general revenue funds for Fiscal Year 2023. The proposed amendment outlines $6.02 billion in spending. That is less…
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Watch the Bradley County Courthouse renovated roof and bell section assembly(video and photos)
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, construction crew members took on the delicate process of assembling the roof and bell housing sections of Bradley County’s newly renovated Courthouse tower. Crews maneuvered the roof section off the ground and onto the bell housing portion using a crane. In the near future the completed tower will be lifted and…
“Cardiac Jacks” do it again! Lady Jack softball team completes come-from-behind win over Dumas
WARREN, Ark. – The “Cardiac” Lady Jacks were at it again Thursday evening, March 3, 2022, pulling out an 8-6 win against the Lady Cats of Dumas in Warren. After falling behind 4-0 in the top of the third inning, the Lady Jacks tied it up in the bottom fourth as Alyssa Higgins, Hannah Taulbee,…
Road trip to Hot Springs leaves Jacks empty handed
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Taking on a tough road trip to Hot Springs Thursday night, the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club dropped their second game of the season Thursday, March 3, 2022, falling to the Trojans of Hot Springs High by the score of 4-0. The Jacks applied some defensive pressure in the early minutes. A…
Try these tasty rustic Arkansas smoked trout nachos(Recipe with video)
Friends of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at Flyway Brewing Co. in North Little Rock, Arkansas, share the secret behind their delicious smoked trout nachos. Give them a try at home! This special recipe can be a tasty appetizer or a standalone mainstay dish.
Lady Jack Soccer Club records second loss with result at Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Coming up against 5A South non-conference opponent Hot Springs Thursday evening, March 3, 2022, the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club fell to the Lady Trojans by the final of 7-1. Warren’s first scoring opportunity of the night came in the third minute. Bailey Herring ripped a shot wide right. The keeper…
Dennis Vancena, 1962-2022
Dennis Vancena age 59 of Little Rock, AR died Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at his home in Little Rock, AR. He was born Friday, March 23, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA the son of Shirley Rotton Vancena, Hot Springs, AR and the late Richard Vancena. Dennis was a welder and pipe fitter; he received his certification…
William L. “Sam Bo” Nichols, 1929-2022
William L. “Sam Bo” Nichols, age 92 of Warren, AR passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, AR. He was born May 3, 1929 in Warren, AR to the late George Calvin Nichols and Maude Johnson Nichols. He was a logger, he loved to hunt, but…
Shed hunting: Wandering in the woods with purpose
PARON, Ark. – With deer season officially over and turkey season still several weeks away, many hunters are facing the postseason blues and are being forced to catch up on all of the work postponed since last October. Searching for shed antlers offers one last escape from those household chores and can keep hunting skills…
Bats break out in #3 Arkansas’ lopsided win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks’ first midweek matchup of the 2022 season resulted in a win as No. 3 Arkansas handled Omaha, 15-3, on Wednesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The third-ranked Hogs, who have now won nine straight midweek games dating back to last season, improved to 5-2 on the year. Arkansas scored a season-high…
Contract pilot lands George H. Dunklin Award
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Rocky Thornburg has been flying duck surveys long before any of the current Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists conducting surveys were on the agency payroll. A pilot based in Pine Bluff, Thornburg began flying low-altitude aerial waterfowl surveys in 1992 to allow AGFC staff to count ducks in the state.…
Arkansas comes through in the clutch vs. LSU
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – JD Notae sank two free throws with eight seconds left and the Razorbacks came up with a big stop on the ensuing possession to give #14/15 Arkansas a 77-76 victory over LSU Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. LSU led by four with 1:47 left after an old-fashion, 3-point play by Tari…
AGFC, PRADCO team up for online bass fishing seminar series
FORT SMITH, Ark. – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has partnered with PRADCO, the parent company of Booyah, YUM, Bomber and many other popular fishing tackle brands to host a special lineup of fishing seminars this spring devoted to catching more and bigger bass in The Natural State. The first of these workshops is…
Jimmy Williams announces candidacy for Bradley County Quorum Court
James (Jimmy) Williams announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace, District 5 to serve on the Bradley County Quorum Court. Jimmy is a retired Army veteran with 20 years active service. He received numerous awards during his career including the Meritorious Service medal and Army Commendation medal. He also is a retired as a…
Warren Baseball Coach Trent Wilson presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 1 at First United Methodist Church for their weekly meeting. Rotarian Andrew Tolbert presented his program of Warren High School baseball coach Trent Wilson. Wilson touched on the team’s 16-0 season-opening win over Hampton Monday night before talking about the upcoming schedule, which features a game against…
End of the year Hermitage Basketball report
Junior Girls The Hermitage junior girls finished their season with a 5-13 record, including a 3-3 record in conference play. They earned the #3 seed in the district tournament. They fell to Bradley jr girls in the first round of the district tournament. They will return 4 starters to next year’s junior high team. Leading…
Frank Spain announces run for Prosecuting Attorney
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain is excited to announce his candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney for Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew Counties. His 24 years of experience serving as a Deputy and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney has prepared him for the responsibilities of the elected Prosecuting Attorney. He graduated from the University of Arkansas…
South Arkansas Travelers 8U team wins Hot Springs tourney
The South Arkansas Travelers 8u coach pitch team won the Inaugural Majestic Grand Open tournament in Hot Springs on February 27th. Team member from Bradley County are Davis Huitt #17 and Jensen Harrod #12 from Hermitage and Maddox Moring #36 from Warren. Front row L-RBentley GoberEyan HornMaddox MoringJace GriffenJensen HarrodDavis Huitt Middle row L-RChayson FoxRyan…
Warren Library announces February 2022 Memorials given
The Warren Branch Library announced Tuesday, March 1, 2022 the memorials which were given to the Library for the month of February 2022. See the complete list below: In Memory of: / Given By: Louise Gargile / JoAnn Johnson Eva Nell McKinney / Debbie Bryant Jeannie Reep / Debbie Bryant Carlotta Harvey Maxwell / Warren…
Casper earns GAC Player of the Week after big weekend against SWOSU
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Senior outfielder Alese Casper was named the Great American Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon after her performance this past weekend against Southwestern Oklahoma State University. This marks the first POTW award for Casper in her career and the first for SAU this season. Casper finished the weekend with a…
Future of Warren’s Cultural Center in question
The future of Warren Cultural Center remains in limbo as Cultural Center Committee members discussed multiple repairs that are needed on the facility. Representing the committee Monday were School Board member Shannon Gorman, City Council member Memory Frazer, city Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Wagnon, and Mayor Denisa Pennington. Under an agreement established several years…