Family, co-workers, friends and City officials gathered Friday afternoon, October 29 to thank Ricky Joe Davis for his work and efforts as City of Warren Street Foreman. Mr. Davis went to work for the City of Warren in 2014 after a career in manufacturing. He served under Mayor Bryan Martin and Mayor Denisa Pennington. Ricky…
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Three more Warren Branch Library eLibraries placed throughout Bradley County
The Warren Branch Library recently placed three eLibraries(Community Resource Centers) in Bradley County. They are located at New Beginnings C.A.S.A. in Warren, Banks City Hall, and at the Hermitage Housing Authority. These eLibraries will provide much needed information such as Drug Rehabilitation, Housing, Food Distribution, Clothing Distribution, Daycare, Churches, GED Classes, etc. They were made…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 10-29-21
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 363,781 people in Arkansas, or 14.8% of the adult population, have diabetes. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the number one cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness. In the last 20 years, the number of adults nationwide diagnosed…
New Warren school and arena groundbreaking set for Tuesday
Community members are all invited to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Warren Elementary School and Lumberjack Arena Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m at the new elementary school planned location. Visitors can find the location at the gate on North Martin Street. The Lumberjack and Lady Jack basketball arena set to…
Lady Jack and Lumberjack basketball schedule released
The complete Warren Lumberjack Basketball schedule for 2021-2022 was officially released recently, with the first slate of games set for both the senior Lady Jacks and senior Lumberjacks November 11, 2021 at home as the Jacks host Pine Bluff. A total of 98 games are on the schedule including seventh grade, junior high, and high…
Lassiter returns interception for touchdown as Ouachita rallies for 8th win
ADA, Oklahoma – The sixth-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team trailed by two possessions in the final moments of the third quarter, but two defensive takeaways sparked the Tigers to 20 points in the final 15 minutes, leading to a 43-28 road win over East Central University on Saturday. With Ouachita (8-1) trailing 28-17 late…
Weevils couldn’t stop the Storm
Durant, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team struggled to handle the Southeastern Oklahoma State offense in their ninth game of the season Saturday. The Weevils fell behind early and were unable to recover falling 34-14 to the Savage Storm in Durant, Oklahoma. UAM moves to 4-4 on the season after the…
Lumberjacks are 8-4A Conference Champions
Late October nights, the beginnings of chilly weather to come, and a road trip to Hamburg to round out 8-4A Conference play. Sounds like Lumberjack Football, and there’s no place I’d rather be this time of year. Maybe it’s the Halloween spirit and the nostalgia I associate with this game, at this particular place, that…
Lady Jack Keller Bigham commits to play basketball for Mississippi College
Warren Lady Jack basketball standout Keller Bigham announced Friday, October 29, 2021 via twitter that she has committed to play basketball at Mississippi College. Bigham, a senior center for the Lady Jacks, received offers from multiple schools within the past year. “So excited to announce that I have committed to Mississippi College to further my…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for October 29, 2021
CLASS 7A 7A CENTRAL Bryant 24, North LR 12Cabot 28, FS Northside 21Conway 35, LR Catholic 7LR Southwest 6, LR Central 0 7A WEST Bentonville 49, Springdale 7Bentonville West 34, FS Southside 14Fayetteville 42, Heritage 14Rogers 35, Har-Ber 14 CLASS 6A 6A EAST El Dorado 52, Searcy 51Jonesboro 34, Sylvan Hills 14Marion 42, Sheridan 12West…
Riley Cornish returns with a big night through the air, earning AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game honors
Quarterback Riley Cornish has been named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game for his performance Friday evening, October 29, 2021 against the Hamburg Lions. The Warren High School senior returned this week from a knee injury, putting in an outstanding late season ballgame. He went 10 for 12 passing, throwing for 186 yards…
Toni Almira Johns, 1962-2021
Toni Almira Johns, age 59 of Warren, AR passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born February 23, 1962 in Dubuque, IA to Tony and Melvina. Survivors include her husband; Bruce Johns, Sr. of Warren, AR, son; Bruce Johns, Jr. and spouse Nichole of Cleveland, TX,…
Men’s basketball preview: Arkansas-North Texas
Fayetteville, Arkansas – For the third straight year, Arkansas hosts North Texas. Tip-off is set for 4:00 pm and the game is part of the 2021-22 men’s basketball season ticket package, making this the second straight year the Arkansas-North Texas game being a sellout. Per NCAA regulations, Arkansas can host North Texas, an NCAA Division I…
BCMC CEO: ‘We’re making good progress, but the work’s not done yet’
Bradley County Medical Center board members heard a detailed report Thursday about why $3.6 million in charges couldn’t be billed at the present time. Jenifer Tidwell of Medical Office Systems said her company took over the billing practices about a year ago. Since that time, they have been able to collect some old receivables. She…
Winter clothing and food drive happening through November 19
Eastside Elementary School in partnership with the Warren Branch Library is holding a winter food and clothing drive now through November 19, 2021. Items that are needed for donation include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food(Pop-top cans), and hygiene products. Those wishing to donated can drop of goods at two different drop-off locations. Items…
What is your knowledge of Anaplasmosis?
The University of Arkansas is currently conducting a survey on cattle producer awareness of anaplasmosis risk and transmission to livestock in Arkansas. Anaplasmosis turns an animal’s immune system against itself, destroying both healthy and infected red blood cells, which can starve the animal of oxygen. In some cases, anaplasmosis can cause calves to be aborted…
YMCA radio auction coming next week
The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is preparing to hold its annual radio auction Friday, November 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bidders can listen live on 105.5 KWRF. A live stream of items will also take place on the Donald W. Reynolds Warren YMCA Facebook page. Call in…
Retirement reception to be held for retired Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis
A retirement reception for recently retired City of Warren Street Foreman Ricky Joe Davis is scheduled for Friday, October 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom of the Warren Municipal Building located at 104 N. Myrtle Street. Mr. Davis became the city’s Street Foreman in 2014 and retired earlier this year,…
Apply for your shot to catch a dinosaur in 2022
LITTLE ROCK – The application period to catch and keep a trophy-size Arkansas alligator gar opens Nov. 1 and closes Dec. 31. Only 200 tags will be awarded for the 2022 calendar year. This tag is required to harvest an alligator gar larger than 36 inches. While not truly a dinosaur, the alligator gar was…
Union Bank sponsoring costume contest at Bradley County tent or treat
Saturday’s Tent or Treat event on Main Street in Warren will feature a Halloween costume contest sponsored by Union Bank and Trust. The contest will feature on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be offered in multiple categories. Bradley Counties Tent or Treat event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
Arkansas Conservation license plate unveiled
LITTLE ROCK — A colorful longear sunfish will be featured on next year’s Arkansas Conservation License Plate, as announced at today’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The plate, designed by AGFC Graphic Artist Greta James, showcases the color of one of Arkansas’s most charismatic and often overlooked species of gamefish. …