WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s City Council met Monday evening to conduct their regular monthly business for the month of February 2023 at the Warren Municipal Building with four Council members present and two absent. Warren Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting and informed the Council that Council members Memory Burks Frazer was unable to…
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Resolution passed honoring late community member and businesswoman Sue Wagnon
The Warren City Council approved Resolution A-677 Monday evening honoring the late Sue Wagnon who was the founder of the former Wagnon Place Nursing Home, now known as Chapel Woods. Wagnon’s family, Clay and Brenda Wagnon were on hand at the Council meeting Monday for the reading and presentation of the Resolution by Warren Mayor…
Janice Reddick has dedicated 29 years to helping local student-athletes
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles highlighting prominent black leaders in Warren in honor of Black History Month. Long before she became known for coaching winning tracksters, Janice Reddick became co-owner of a funeral home. Now, 29 years later, she and her family still operate Reddick Funeral Home, with her as…
Junior Lady Jacks advance to District Tournament Championship to be held Wednesday
The Warren Junior Lady Jacks advanced to the 8-4A District Tournament Finals after defeating Stuttgart in the semifinals Monday 45-27 at Lumberjack Arena in Warren. Warren advanced from round one with a win over Hamburg. They now get set to play the winner of Star City vs. Monticello Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.…
Hermitage High School Prom BBQ fundraiser set for February 17
Community Easter event announced at Chamber’s monthly meeting
A community Easter event will be held at 10 a.m. April 1 in Warren City Park. It was announced at the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board’s monthly meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Special Events Chairwoman Julie Hamilton announced the Chamber will sponsor an Easter egg hunt and other activities for children.…
Street Committee hears report on potholes and paving
Warren’s Street Committee was unable to transact any business Thursday as it lacked a quorum but some discussions were held with Street Superintendent Monty Hearnsberger. Chairwoman Emily Moseley was present along with Hearnsberger, Mayor Gregg Reep and Adminstrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. Alderwoman Latanza Atkins and Alderman Joel Tolefree were not present. Hearnsberger said that on…
Local author Tim Kessler speaks to SEACBEC criminal justice classes
Local author Tim Kessler, far left, spoke to two criminal justice classes at SEACBEC on Friday. Jessica Johnson Jones is the teacher. Kessler is the author of “A Long Road To Nowhere” and “Death of the Blue Light Rapist.”
Cynthia LaJoyce Broughton, 1972-2023
Cynthia LaJoyce Broughton, 50, of Banks, passed away January 31, 2023. Born February 19, 1972, she was a daughter of Charles and Brenda Gilbert. She confessed Christ at an early age and enjoyed attending church until her health started to fail. She loved to be with her family and friends. She was employed with Home…
Warren arrest report for February 6-13, 2023
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.
Lumberjacks notch fourth Conference win in a row with 14-point win over Hamburg
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks took down the Hamburg Lions Friday night by the final of 74-60 in what is their fourth 8-4A Conference win in a row as well as their fourth win in a row at home to remain undefeated at Lumberjack Arena so far this season. Top photo: Jalin Lee backs…
Lady Jacks fall to Hamburg in final game of the week
WARREN, Ark. – Four Lady Jacks were on the scoresheet Friday night in a 62-20 loss to the Hamburg Lady Lions at Lumberjack Arena in Warren. On senior night, Warren senior’s Tessa Andrus and Raven Harris each sank the first two baskets of the ballgame for the orange and black. Another Warren senior Paris Wright…
Aviation Commission discusses ramp apron project and more at Thursday meeting
Warren’s Aviation Commission met Thursday and discussed several items pertaining to Warren Municipal Airport. Present were Chairman Joe “Hank” Wharton and Commissioners Vernon “Bubba” Colvin II and Rick Stracner. Not present were Commissioners Bryan Martin and Rob Reep. Also attending were Mayor Gregg Reep and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. A ramp apron project was discussed.…
Shirley Rice Simmons, 1939-2023
Shirley Rice Simmons, age 84, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born January 14, 1939 in Bradley County, Arkansas to George and Beadie Cathey Rice. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe Simmons, and siblings, Donny Ray Rice, Erma Denton, and Cornelia Williams. She is survived…
Warren Lions Club hosts guest Lions from Crossett
Members of Crossett Lions Club met with Warren Lions Club in Warren on Wednesday. Shown, from left, are Warren President Neeley Vance, Warren Secretary-Treasurer James Wells, Crossett Lions Roger Reves, Crossett President Sherri Hendrix, Warren Lion Terri White and Zone Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren Lions. Photo by Judy Reves.
McDonald’s provides pregame meals to Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks before recent games
The Warren Lady Jack and Lumberjack Basketball teams were treated to a pregame meal of McDonald’s prior to two nights of games recently. In the top photo, members of the Lady Jack team are shown with McDonald’s General Manager Aviva Thomas. Photo by Tim Kessler. Warren senior boys basketball team was treated to a pregame…
Boil order lifted for the town of Banks
Banks Waterworks announced Friday in a statement that the Department of Health has lifted the recent boil order in the town of Banks that has been in place since the freezing rain storm that caused major power outages around the region. The Department of Health has released the ‘BOIL WATER’ notice issued on 2/3/2023 by…
Pastime: Chimes, bells introduced to concert band
This Pastime has such a range of tones from the tinkling of a tiny, tinny sounding bell to the deep throated bong of a deep, deep chime. It is about the first set of concert chimes purchased by the Warren High School Lumberjack Concert Band (circa 1970-71). Of all the printed band programs that survive…
Mardi Gras celebration at the Warren Library February 21
We are celebrating Mardi Gras at the Warren Branch Library! Join us for a fun STEM program where you will build your very own Mardi Gras Mini Float! This FREE program is for ages K-12th grade. (10 & under must be accompanied by an adult) No registration required. For more information, call the library at…
Khali Pree reaches milestone in Library reading program
Khali Pree has reached 100 books in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Warren Branch Library! Awesome job Khali! For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536.
Recipe from the AGFC: Buttermilk fried goose with Bluewing Syrup
STUTTGART — With another end of duck season leaving most duck-hunting die hards in a slight state of depression, what could be better than a little comfort food using some of the geese you brought home during the last few months? This play on the classic chicken and waffles recipe uses goose but can be…