MONTICELLO, Ark.—On April 4, 2022, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) received a $50,000 check from Union Bank & Trust Co. for UAM’s Performance Center Campaign (PCC). John McClendon, chairman of Union Bank, and Dave Dickson, president and CEO of Union Bank, presented the check to Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, Hud Jackson,…
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Mike Miller hired as Warren’s new recycling director
Sanitation Manager for the City of Warren, Rob Johnson, announced the hiring of Warren native Mike Miller as the City’s Director of Recycling. In his duties, Mr. Miller will oversee and manage the City’s Recycling Center located on US Highway 278 West of the city limits. The Center is located on the property that houses…
Warren native Glenn Lansdale releases second Children’s book
Children’s book author and Warren native Glenn Lansdale has officially released his second book, Ronnie Ain’t No Chicken!, March 29, 2022. According to Lansdale, while this is his second published book, this is the first children’s book released under his publishing company, Brightside Publishing House. The book is available in paperback and Kindle. Trending now…
House fire in Banks leaves one family in need, donations requested
According to Banks town officials, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire during the storms Tuesday evening. “The home was a total loss.” The residents were able to escape the blaze, but lost everything. They are requesting assistance from the community to help the family get back on their feet. Items needed…
Breakfast with the Bunny Easter event coming Saturday to Banks, +coloring competition
Banks is set to host an Easter event Saturday, April 16, 2022, Breakfast with the Bunny at the Banks Community Center at 218 N. Pine St. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring the kids and let them get their picture made with the Easter Bunny. The Food Bank will also host a food distribution…
Holy Week services continued Wednesday at First Freewill Baptist Church
The second of a trio of Holy Week services was held Wednesday at First Freewill Baptist Church, sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance. Jonalyn Reep presented the prelude and postlude on piano. The Rev. Ricky Rauls, church pastor, gave the welcome and prayer. Special music was provided by Benjamin Payne, 11, of Harmony Free Will…
Time to sign-up for the Warren Country Club’s Spring Fling golf scramble April 22-24
The Warren Country Club will host its annual Spring Fling, two-man golf scramble, April 22 through April 24, 2022 at the Warren Country Club Golf Course. Free sodas, waters, Gatorade, and beer will be provides on the course during participant’s rounds of golf. The event kicks off Friday with the practice rounds and shootout at…
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey, Tolbert Scholarships are available
The Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarship is now available, created by retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey- Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert- Warren. The $1,000 scholarship to be given at each school district was developed to assist students from low-income families in going to college.…
Elementary Quiz Bowl team competes in regional tournament
The Warren School District Elementary Quiz Bowl Team recently competed in the South East Arkansas Regional Coop Tournament, competing against other area schools. The team had an excellent day, going into round six ranked first. The team ended the day in a showdown, earning third place overall in the tournament. The team was led by…
Middle School ACT Aspire test scheduling for next week
Public announcement from the Warren Middle School: Warren Middle School students will be taking the ACT Aspire tests next week: Tuesday, 4/19/2022 – English and WritingThursday, 4/21/2022 – ReadingTuesday, 4/26/2022 – MathThursday, 4/28/2022 – Science ALL students need to be here during these times.
Biologists churning away at moist-soil habitat for ducks
POCAHONTAS — The only thing people are breaking out the shotguns for may be turkey, but that doesn’t mean Arkansas Game and Fish staff aren’t hard at work laying the groundwork for next year’s duck season on public hunting areas and waterfowl rest areas. It’s planting season for most farmers, and the same holds true…
UPDATE: Kaitlyn Raines’s bond set at $200,000
On April 13, 2022, Kaitlyn Ann Raines was taken before Circuit Judge Robert B. Gibson, III for a first judicial appearance. Her bond was set at $200,000. She is at present incarcerated. An investigation is still in progress. To see the original article regarding her arrest and charges, CLICK HERE.
Former Warren School employee arrested for rape
On April 12, 2022, former Warren School District employee Kaitlyn Ann Raines, Age 23, was arrested by Warren Police Department with the aid of Bradley County Sheriff’s Department for two counts of Rape and Computer Cxploitation of a Child. Her bond is set to be pending at first appearance. 11:53 p.m. update: As Saline River…
Pope hits walk off base hit as Warren defeats Hamburg
WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack Baseball Team has played two conference games in the past two days. Monday, April 11 they traveled to Star City to face the Bulldogs. Warren struggled hitting theball and fell 8-0. Tuesday, April 12, the Jacks returned home to do battle with the Hamburg Lions. Warren prevailed in a very…
Then He Screamed
“My God!” Ignoring the pain, he pushed upward until his shoulders were higher than his nailed hands. “Why have you forsaken me?” As he gave his final breath, he spoke a final time, “It is finished!” Bizarre, isn’t it. The thought of this man’s blood providing redemption for “whosoever” will. The soldiers are busy now…
Doubleheader featured Tuesday between Lady Jacks and Hamburg
WARREN, Ark. – The Lady Jack Softball Team hosted the Lady Lions of Hamburg in a doubleheader this evening. Hamburg defeated Warren 13-6 in game one and 12-2 in game two. In the first game, Hamburg came out swinging. They jumped out to a 4-0 in the top of the first inning. Hamburg also picked…
Razorbacks shut out UAPB twice in doubleheader sweep
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 6 Arkansas (25-7) continued its dominance over in-state opponents with a seven-inning doubleheader sweep of UAPB (7-21-1) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks fired back-to-back shutouts against the Golden Lions, including a combined seven-inning one-hitter in their 15-0 win in game one of the twin bill. Arkansas completed the…
Personnel actions taken by Warren’s School Board during Monday meeting
During the April 11, 2022 Warren School Board meeting, the following personnel actions were approved by the board:The board accepted the following resignations: Skye Clanton-Brunson Dean of Students Brandi Green-Brunson Counselor Kaytlin Outlaw-Instructor at Brunson Kaitlyn Raines-Instructor at Warren Middle School Ashely Richardson-Instructor at Warren Middle School & Warren Middle School Yearbook Advisor Qaveshia Banks-ABC…
Vicky Dianne Lasiter, 1972-2022
Vicky Dianne Lasiter age 50, of Woodlawn, AR died Monday, April 11th, 2022 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born Friday, February 25th, 1972 in Pine Bluff, AR a daughter of Judy Moseley Spakes, Woodlawn, AR and the late Elbert Darrell Spakes. She was a graduate of the Woodlawn Public…
Soccer Jacks get one of two games in before weather forces stoppage of play
HAMBURG, Ark. – Both the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club and the Lady Jack Soccer Club traveled to Hamburg Tuesday evening to play the Hamburg Lions for the second time within a week, this time however in a non-conference matchup. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: In game one, the Lady Jacks…
Warren Municipal Building closed Friday
The Municipal Building will be closed Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of Good Friday.