It’s that time – a Pastime that comes around every October when most regular sports take a “back seat” at least temporarily to the Major League World Series. Each fall, years ago, if you could ‘sit still’ and “listen,” Wayne’s around such baseball lovers as Paul Whitaker, Jimmy Russell, Wayne Wisener, Hugh Allen Jones, Tommy…
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Ouachita Hardwood and Townsend Flooring hold job fair
Ouachita Hardwood Flooring and Townsend Flooring, Inc. of Warren held a job fair Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the old National Guard Armory on Martin Street. The job fair was open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free hot dogs and burgers were served during the event. A variety of positions were being advertised during…
Market on Main continues to be a hit in Warren
Customers browsed the latest Market On Main this past Saturday, October 9, as vendors set up once again for another installment of the ever-increasingly popular local market in downtown Warren, Arkansas. The market was open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a variety of goods available on and around the old Martin’s Department store…
Warren arrest report for October 5-9, 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. Mario M. Hampton / 807 Fullerton St, Warren, AR / DOB 10-12-88 / criminal trespass on 10-5-21 Clifford Reddin / 603 Boyd St, Warren, AR / DOB 12-7-93…
Jay Mack Tooke, 1927-2021
Jay Mack Tooke age 94, of Rye, AR passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home. He was born in Rye on March 8, 1927 to the late Chester and Nova Alice Blankenship Tooke and lived out his life there. He was a descendent of the early settlers of Cleveland County including…
Mainline earns national recognition for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for their commitment to helping improve blood pressure control rates among the patient populations they serve. Mainline received Gold+ level recognition as part of the 2021 Target: BP™ Recognition Program.The Gold+ award recognizes practices that have demonstrated a commitment…
James L. Grider, 1955-2021
James L. Grider, 66 years old, went to be with the Lord in his home in Rison, Arkansas on Wednesday,October 6, 2021. He was born on Friday, September 30, 1955 in Warren, a son of the late Lester Griderand the late Maggie (Spakes) Grider. He was proceeded in death by his siblings, Jackie “Pete” Grider,John…
Julie Reneé Pool, 1975-2021
Julie Reneé Pool, 46 years old, of Benton, Arkansas died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Little Rock, AR. She was born on September 11, 1975 in Warren, AR, a daughter of the late James Christopher Thompson III and the late Diane (Webb) Thompson. Julie was a graduate from Hermitage High School. She attended the…
LifeShare Blood Drive set for Wednesday, Oct. 13 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (10/8/21) – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 13 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the street from the Emergency…
UAM to offer state’s only master’s degree in nursing with emphasis on public health
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello will offer a new Master of Science in Nursing in public health to provide nurses needed skills to help patients and their communities live healthier lives. The program, the only one of its kind in Arkansas, will be offered in June 2022, pending approval from the…
No. 12 Ouachita runs to big win over SWOSU
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma – The 12th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team went over 300 rushing yards for the third time this season in a 30-10 road victory over Southwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Tigers (5-1) had two running backs over the 100-yard mark, led by TJ Cole with 28 carries for 193 yards and Kendel…
Weevils explode for 42 points in first three quarters to overpower Rangers, 42-23
ALVA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team extended their win streak to three games today by putting together a dominant 42-23 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State University. With the win, the Weevils improve to 4-2 in the Great American Conference, while NWOSU falls to 0-6. While the Rangers jumped out to…
Ground game and high intensity defense showcase in Warren’s fifth consecutive win
Continuing their quest for another 8-4A Conference Championship, the Warren Lumberjack Football team travelled 50 miles into the flatlands of the Arkansas delta, dealing the Dumas Bobcats at 51-14 loss Friday night, October 8, 2021. Warren arrived at Tidwell Field in Dumas with a 4-1 overall record, having only lost to week one opponent White…
Blossoms tabbed twelfth in GAC preseason poll
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team was voted to finish twelfth in the Great American Conference in the 2021-22 season according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Thursday. Head Coach Markell Cox enters his 2nd season as head coach of the UAM women’s basketball program. The…
Aiden Weaver named AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game vs. Dumas
Warren Lumberjack Aiden Weaver was awarded the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game vs. Dumas Friday, October 8, 2021. Weaver, who’s bed a bedrock of the Warren defensive side of the ball this season, helped stop the Bobcat run game as the Lumberjacks held Dumas to just 14 points on the night. Weaver had…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for October 8, 2021
CLASS 7A 7A CENTRAL Bryant 63, LR Central 0Conway 57, Cabot 21FS Northside 42, LR Catholic 0North LR 62, LR Southwest 14 7A WEST Bentonville 49, Heritage 14Rogers 33, Bentonville West 28Fayetteville 40, FS Southside 17 4thHar-Ber 37, Springdale 36 CLASS 6A 6A EAST El Dorado 48, Sheridan 0Jonesboro 49, Pine Bluff 6Marion 37, Searcy…
Weevils mens basketball tabbed twelfth in GAC preseason poll
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team was voted to finish twelfth in the Great American Conference in the 2021-22 season according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Thursday. Head Coach Chad Tapp enters his 1st season at the helm of the UAM men’s basketball program. The…
WHS students present tips on how to be cyber aware
Warren High School students recently published tips on “How to be Cyber Aware” in an effort to help the public protect their private data on computers and cellular devices. Karlee Files, a WHS student, designed the flyer which includes helpful tips such as being careful what links you click on, especially within emails, protecting your…
City of Warren schedule for Columbus Day and next Council meeting
The City of Warren will be closed Monday October 11 in observance of Columbus Day. There will be no garbage pickup within the City and the Municipal Building will be closed. The City Emergency Services Center will be open and fully staffed for all police, fire and emergency services. The October City Council meeting will…
Lumberjack t-shirts featuring art of the late Beverly Reep now available for purchase as part of fundraising effort
Lumberjack t-shirts sponsored by the Warren Lumberjack Booster Club memorializing the late Beverly Reep, former Warren history teacher, are now available for purchase at Rob Reep Studio at 225 S Main in Warren. The t-shirts are white and feature the well known “Home of the Fighting’ Lumberjacks” design on the front, and on the back,…
Peyton Garrison wins Library Book Club for Kids award for September
Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids started back September 1, 2021. For the month of September, they had four participants who read a total of 66 books! Each book equaled one chance in our monthly Facebook Live giveaway. Peyton Garrison was September’s winner! He also read the most books (38) last month! Way to…