It’s almost that time! The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas Parade Friday, December the 10th at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas “Market on Main” Saturday, December the 11th. This year’s theme is “a Christmas of Hope.” Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Christmas Parade Floats will be awarded in…
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Pittman named AFCA Region 2 Coach Of The Year
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas’ Sam Pittman, who has engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in all of college football, was named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region 2 Coach of the Year on Monday. Under the second-year head coach, the Razorbacks have won eight games in 2021 – the most regular-season wins for…
Warren arrest report for November 30-December 6, 2021
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. Lou Ann Singleton / No address provided / DOB 4-30-77 / warrant on 12-3-21 Quinton Davis / 236 Wheeler St., Warren, AR / DOB 9-7-94 / warrant on…
Jonathan Edward Parker, 1979-2021
Jonathan Edward Parker age 42 of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born April 17, 1979 in Warren, AR a son of Preston Parker, Warren, AR and Carolyn Scroggins Wagnon, Hermitage, AR. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 3 years, was…
Library administrators present program at Community Thanksgiving
Warren, Arkansas – Sandy Doss, Branch Manager and Christy Ward, Library Assistant at the Warren Branch Library recently presented a program at the Community Thanksgiving, sponsored by the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance, held at the Assembly of God Church in Warren. The Warren Branch Library recently partnered with the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance to apply…
Jim Alton Williams, 1952-2021
Jim Alton Williams, age 69 of Whitesboro, TX passed away December 2, 2021 in Little Rock, AR. He was born May 15, 1952 in Warren, AR to the late Carl Williams and Retha Jones Williams. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister; Joan “Susie” McCuin and one brother-in-law; Rick Caldwell.…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-2-21
The General Assembly is scheduled to convene for an Extraordinary Session on Tuesday, December 7. The Arkansas Constitution says Extraordinary Sessions, often referred to as special sessions, can only be called by the Governor. The Governor announced this week he is calling the session to address tax cuts and several miscellaneous items of legislation. The…
Your chance to win $10k in UAM Half Court Challenge
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department would like to announce the UAM $10K Half Court Challenge, sponsored by Union Bank! Each home game, beginning Dec. 4th, current UAM students will have two opportunities to enter for a chance to win a minimum of $100 dollars if chosen for the 3-PT Contest. Students can…
Hermitage Elementary School receives Highly Effective Schools Accreditation
Hermitage Elementary School announced today that it has earned Highly Effective Schools Accreditation from Solution Tree. This accreditation is a significant achievement that reflects Hermitage Elementary School’s commitment to reaching and maintaining the highest levels of educational quality. Hermitage Elementary School earned this accreditation by maintaining and growing identified areas having the biggest impact on…
SEACBEC’s welding and construction students hosting Facebook auction
SEACBEC’s Welding and Construction students will have a Facebook auction Friday, December 10, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Items for sale will include: Single and Double Adirondack Chairs, Fire Pits, Metal Crosses, Wooden Trays, Charcuterie Boards, Children’s Picnic Tables, Metal Dog Boxes, Wooden Swings, and several more items. Everyone is invited to view…
Warren Schools to hold Beta Club and National Honor Society inductions Wednesday
Warren High School will hold its annual National Beta Club & National Honor Society Induction ceremony Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. Each inductee is allowed two guests. The ceremony is planned to be streamed live on Warren’s District Youtube pager on the Warren High School’s Facebook page.
Another successful Lumberjack Football season comes to an end at the 4A State semifinal stage
Warren, Arkansas – Hats off to Coach Hembree and his Warren Lumberjacks for completing another successful season. The 2021 season came to an end Friday night, December 3, 2021 as the Lumberjacks lost to a very talented Robinson Senators team by the final of 43-13 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. Both teams came…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for December 3, 2021
7A Bryant, Fayetteville(to be played Saturday, December 4) 6A El Dorado, Greenwood(to be played Saturday, December 4) 5A White Hall 19, Pulaski Academy 51 4A Arkadelphia 54, Shiloh Christian 57 Robinson 43, Warren 13 3A Booneville 27, Harding Academy 56 Prescott 36, McGehee 20 2A Poyen 18, McCrory 20 Clarendon 6, Fordyce 7
Cedric Calbert named AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game
For the second week in a row Cedric Calbert was named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game, this week for his performance against Robinson in the semifinals of the 4A State Playoffs Friday night, December 3, 2021. In an ballgame that was difficult for the Lumberjacks to find much offensively, Calbert carried the…
Jase Dawkins wins Warren Library Book Club for Kids November giveaway
For the month of November, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had 1 participant. Jase Dawkins read a total of 4 books! He was November’s prize winner. Any students in grades K-8th can participate in this program.No registration required. Simply keep up with the books they read for the month of December and submit…
Warren Police warn of a spam caller targeting local residents
According to the Warren Police Department there is a spam call being made to Warren residents in an attempt to get citizens’ social security numbers. “They did use one of our officer names, James Miller,” said WPD’s Vallen Correll. The Warren Police Department says they will never call about a warrant or even request a…
CWD-positive deer found in south Arkansas
Strong, Arkansas – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today confirmed that a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken in Union County tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer was harvested in Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge during the permit-based annual modern gun deer hunt. A CWD sample was collected at the check station for that hunt.…
Jonathan Edward Parker, 1979-2021
Jonathan Edward Parker age 42 of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born April 17th 1979 in Warren, AR a son of Preston Parker, Warren, AR and Carolyn Scroggins Wagnon, Hermitage, AR. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 3 years, was…
Lady Jacks give Drew Central a tough fight, but come up short in the fourth
A hard fought battle ended with the Warren Lady Jacks dropping a game to the Drew Central Lady Pirates Thursday night, December 2, 2021 by the final of 47-31, in a game that was much closer than the final scoreline indicated. Drew Central jumped out to an early first quarter lead off the back of…
Jacks out of Fordyce Basketball Tournament after semifinal loss to Arkadelphia
Fordyce, Arkansas – The Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team bowed out of the Fordyce High Basketball Tournament after a 72-37 loss to Arkadelphia in the semifinals Wednesday night, December 1, 2021. Isaac Richey had a big game once again, leading Warren with 18 points. He had one three on the night and went seven of…
SEACBEC students surprised with certification celebration
Warren, Arkansas – Recently, SEACBEC surprised students with a certification celebration for earning a state recognized industry certification or certificate that provided students with employability skills during the 1st 9 weeks. Students were given a bag of chips for earning one certification and any additional certification earned they received Blow Pops. SEACBEC wanted to support…