WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s Lumberjack men’s basketball finished their 2021/2022 season Friday evening, February 18, 2022 at home, falling to the undefeated 8-4A Conference Champion Magnolia Panthers by the final of 82-28. Coach Joseph Anders’s team gave the talented Magnolia a job in the early minutes. The Jacks were scrappy on the defensive end. Turnovers…
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Community members voice concerns at Warren Street Committee hearing
WARREN, Ark. – Several concerns were expressed by members of the community at the annual hearing to determine street paving needs before the Warren Street Committee on Thursday. At the conclusion of the hearing, Chairwoman Emily Moseley said, “There’s just so much money and we have to stretch it as far as it can go.”…
Donnie Ray Baker, 1958-2022
Donnie Ray Baker, age 63 of Warren went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born September 19, 1958 in Mesa Arizona. He was the son of the late Marl Baker and Maxine Baker-Doss. He was an EMT for several years for Pafford and Sedberry Ambulance Services in the 80’s and the…
Learn to crochet and knit at the Warren Branch Library
The Crochet & Knitting Class w/Eva at the Warren Branch Library was recently the recipient of three large donations of yarn, hooks, and needles! Donations like this make it possible for the group to provide materials to those that would like to learn but have no supplies. This free program meets every Thursday at 3:30pm…
Hogs Fall To #17 Florida, 76-67
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball (16-9, 6-6) had its two-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night in Exactech Arena, as No. 17 Florida (20-6, 10-3) downed the Hogs, 76-67. Turnovers were the story of the night – Arkansas came into the game averaging just under 11 per game, second best in the nation, but…
Book Club for Kids 2021 winners at Warren Branch Library
For 2021, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had a total of 21 participants that read an amazing 605 books! Winners for most books read for the year are as follows: 1ST PLACE: Addilee Murphy – 115 books 2ND PLACE: Mattie Roberson – 86 books 3RD PLACE: Peyton Garrison – 65 books Congratulations to…
John Patrick Wolfe, 1984-2022
John Patrick Wolfe age 37 of Warren, AR died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Bradley County Medical Center. He was born August 8th 1984 in Bossier City, LA a son of the late Kenneth Wolfe and Betty Risher Wolfe, Warren, AR. Patrick grew up in the livestock business in Bossier City, LA and Warren,…
Junior Lady Billies win 8-4A District Tournament
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Monticello Junior Lady Billies won the 8-4A District basketball tournament Wednesday, February 16, 2022 after defeating the Star City Lady Pups at the Hamburg tournament. Pictured below(not in order) Lillian Fletcher(3) Genesis Freeman(5) Alaina Lyle(20) Ryan Ridgell(4) Abri Scott(15 Mykesha Allen(35) Eddy Grace Birch(22) Ny’Jalia Brown(1) Zariyah Gaston(21) Kiley Lane(33) JaKaylah…
UAM plants 36,000 pine seedlings in two days
MONTICELLO, Ark.- The University of Arkansas at Monticello replanted it’s 82 acre harvested area of university-owned forest next to the Drew County Fairgrounds. A crew of 10 planted 36,000 seedlings in less than two days. Forest Manager Bobby Webb said the last hand-planted trees on the UAM forest were in 2011. Growing pine trees in…
Rison woman killed and a Star City woman injured in accident near the Lincoln and Cleveland County line
STAR CITY, Ark. – A Rison woman was killed and another woman from Star City injured in a two vehicle accident in rural Lincoln County south of the Lincoln and Cleveland County Line Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022 according to the . Around 7:10 p.m. 43-year old Kelly Leann Ashcraft of Rison was driving in…
Ministerial Alliance and Library hosting Community forum on how to help homeless population
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Ministerial Alliance and the Warren Branch Library are hosting a Community Conversation forum March 8, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at First FreeWill Baptist Church in Warren to discuss the needs of the homeless locally. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.…
Annual Lumberjack Battalion Military Ball held February 10
WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack Battalion from Warren High School conducted their annual Military Ball on Thursday February 10, 2022 at the Army National Guard Readiness Center. The Military Ball is a formal event that is both planned and executed by High School Students serving in Cadet Staff and Leadership Roles. Seniors were honored and…
Razorback MBB signee Smith 1 of 5 finalists for National Player of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback signee Nick Smith Jr., has been named 1 of 5 finalists for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Trophy for Boys Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Smith has led North Little Rock HS to a 21-3, a #8 national ranking by MaxPreps and #14 national ranking…
Four DL testing sites closed next week
Troop F of the Arkansas State Police announced Thursday, February 17, 2022 that there will be no drivers license testing at the Lake Village, Monticello, Crossett, and and Warren sites next week, February 21-25. For more information contact Troop F of the Arkansas State Police at 870-226-3715.
Cut-Off Creek and Seven Devils WMAs closed February 20-26 for feral hog population reductions
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Cut-Off Creek WMA and Seven Devils WMA will be closed to daytime public access Feb. 20-26. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will be conducting aerial operations aimed at reducing feral hog populations in the areas.…
Jr. Jacks crowned 2022 District Tournament Champions
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Junior Jack basketball team defeated Monticello 49-47 to win the 8-4A Junior High District Tournament Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022. The Jr. Jacks also were the Conference regular season Champions. Head Coach Joseph Anders’s team overcame a six point half-time deficit to secure the District Tournament victory. Photo: Warren poses…
Star City Lady Pups earn regular season 8-4A Conference Championship
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Star City Lady Pup basketball team finished their season Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022 as this season’s regular season Conference Champions. Star City’s Jr. girls came up just short against Monticello in the District Tournament finals, but completed a terrific season. The Lady Pups finished 13-4 overall. They went undefeated, 8-0…
WSD Board takes action on resignations, hirings, and retirements
During the February 14, 2022 meeting of the Warren School Board, the board went into executive session and upon returning to public session approved the following: Approved the resignations for: Tonya Jackson, Brunson Instructor Nicole Muniz, Brunson Instructor Taylor Parsons, Brunson Media Specialist Shaneice Harris, paraprofessional at Eastside Elementary Justin Hollingsworth, District Technology Assistant Hannah…
Representative Jeff Wardlaw announces run for re-election
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“I want to thank the people for allowing me to represent them in the House of Representatives for the past 12 years. It has been a privilege to serve. I am pleased with what we have accomplished but know there is more to do to keep our area of the state viable and headed on…
Arkansas State Library announces grant to Southeast Arkansas Regional Library as part of American Rescue Plan Act funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $2,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Arkansas State Library (ASL); $2.4 million of the funds were set aside for direct aid to public libraries. This round of IMLS funding gives the country’s libraries an opportunity to improve technology access…
Lumberjack alum Chris Norton named Head Football Coach/AD at Lonoke
LONOKE, Ark. – Warren High School alumni and former Lumberjack offensive lineman Chris Norton was announced Tuesday, February 15, 2022 as the new Head Varsity Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Lonoke Jackrabbits. The Lonoke School Board voted Tuesday and approved the hiring during a special board meeting. Norton has spent the last decade…