Warren, Arkansas – Basketball season officially tipped off Thursday night, November 11, 2021 as the Warren Lady Jacks hosted the Pine Bluff Lady Zebras, just falling short in overtime by the final of 38-35. The Lady Jacks got off to a bit of the slow start in the first quarter of action. Senior Keller Bigham…
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Lumberjacks struggle shooting against a talented Pine Bluff team-Photos included
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Lumberjacks dropped their season opener at home to Pine Bluff High Thursday, November 11, 2021 by the final of 64-19. Warren was cold from the field for most of the evening. Pine Bluff peeled off a 17-2 lead through the first quarter. Benjamin Escamilla picked up the only points for…
Warren School Board lifts mask mandate
Meeting for their monthly business session Monday, November 8, the Warren School Board made several decisions including the lifting of the mask mandate which has been utilized to combat COVID-19. The Board voted unanimously to lift the mandate immediately, but authorizing the Superintendent to reinstate it as he deems necessary if virus cases begin to…
Author Timothy Kessler presents Lions Club program about his new book
Warren Lions Club met for their regular meeting Wednesday, November 10 at Molly’s Diner. The program was Lion Club Zone Chairman and past president of the Warren Lions Club, Tim Kessler. Mr. Kessler made a presentation relating to his new book “Death of the Blue Light Rapist ” a true story concerning a case in…
Warren Bank and Trust Company
The Board of Warren Bank and Trust recently passed a resolution honoring the late John B. Frazer, Jr.
Bloomberg podcast highlights vaccination success in Bradley County, Arkansas
During the summer of 2021 Bloomberg News sat down with Gregg Reep, former Mayor of Warren, former State Representative, and perhaps most importantly, the husband of the late history teacher Beverly Reep, who passed away due to COVID-19 in April of 2020, to talk about the success of Bradley County when it comes to vaccination…
Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways
Little Rock, Arkansas – Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of day when deer are on the…
Get your deer tested for CWD and win a lifetime of hunting and fishing
LITTLE ROCK — Getting your deer tested for chronic wasting disease not only is free through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, it might even land you a free hunting and fishing for life. Thanks to a donation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, every Arkansas resident who has their harvested deer tested for…
City and County Veterans Day schedules announced
The City of Warren will be closed Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Municipal Building will be closed and there will be no garbage collection. The Emergency Services Center will be open and fully staffed by police and fire personnel. Garbage collection in the city will be a regularly scheduled Friday, November…
Elks host picnic at the SEAHDC and present donation
The Elks of Arkansas honored the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) with a longstanding tradition on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The Elks chapters all over the State of Arkansas hold fundraisers throughout the year in an effort to support the clients who live at the Arkansas human development centers. The Elks provide a delicious…
Power House COGIC hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
Warren, Arkansas – A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held this coming Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Power House COGIC located at 815 W. Central Street in Warren. There is no out-of-pocket cost associated with getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Call 501-526-2211 to register. To participate in this…
Pamela “Williams” Newton, 1955-2021
Pamela “Williams” Newton was born to Levert and Mary Williams on January 26, 1955, she was the third of eleven children. She is preceded in death by her father Levert Williams Sr.; A brother, Kevin Williams; a nephew, Christopher Williams, Two great nieces C-Kyra S. Williams and Asia Williams. She accepted Christ at an early…
#15/16 Razorbacks pull away to beat Mercer
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas was down one (54-53) with 9:41 to play before going on an 18-3 over an eight-minute span to claim an 81-74 victory over Mercer in the teams’ 2021-22 season opener at Bud Walton Arena. The 15th-ranked Razorbacks forced seven turnovers during the span and held Mercer to 1-of-7 shooting. The Hogs scored…
WFD conducts controlled burn of dilapidated property in downtown Tuesday-Exclusive video included
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Fire Department conducted a controlled structure burn Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021 at an already damaged old home structure at the north end of Main Street in Warren for the purposes of demolition of the damaged house as well as firefighter training. The old home which had been previously damaged…
Warren City Council discusses 2022 budget in detail-Full meeting video available
Warren, Arkansas – A number of items of business were dealt with Monday, November 8 during the regular monthly Warren City Council meeting, with a large portion of the time spent going over the proposed City 2022 budget, as well as actions and deliberations of the Council’s Ways and Means Committee, and comments from Committee…
UAM celebrates fall Arbor Day
Monticello, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas at Monticello recognizes the importance of a tree. UAM is home to the state’s only college forestry program, and much of southeast Arkansas’ economy is dependent on the forest and timber industry. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the UAM campus is a Tree Campus…
UAM School of Business student Grace Lee receives scholarship from AICPA
Monticello, Arkansas – the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Business student Samantha Grace Lee has been awarded the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Covid-19 Student Hardship Grant for $2,000. “Receiving this award is truly an honor and a blessing. I could not have achieved this award without the constant encouragement and…
Martha Anne Welker, 1924-2021
Martha Anne Welker age 97 of Warren, AR died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello, AR. She was born January 3, 1924 in Yoakum, TX to the late Louis Blank and Frieda Boening Blank. She was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. Other than her…
Warren School District breaks ground on new school and new arena constructions
Warren, AR-Members of the Warren School District Board, government officials, School staff, and community members gathered on the west side of the Warren Schools campus Monday afternoon, November 8, 2021 to break ground on the construction of a brand new elementary school and multi-purpose basketball arena. Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish led the ceremony.…
35th Annual Buck Fever Festival this Weekend
Banks, Ark — As the leaves change, hunters descend upon Banks for our favorite time of the year. On Saturday, November 13th, our vendor market will open at 10:00 am selling a variety of items including wooden artwork, welcome signs, home decor, antiques, custom t-shirts, flannel shirts, jewelry, epoxy cups, and sublimation cups. Sweet and…
Warren Branch Library receives national grant for small and rural libraries
$3,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with the Ministerial Alliance of Bradley County to provide Homeless Care Blessing Bags (Backpacks). Warren, AR — Warren Branch Library has been selected as one of 100 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA)…