There are multiple ways for Warren School District parents to stay in the loop on what’s going on within the district. First, be sure to sign-up for the E-Notes Notification Center. Second, download the WSD mobile app. And connect with the School District via the several district encompassing Facebook Pages. There is a page for…
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Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 8-27-21
This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council Higher Education Subcommittee reviewed details of a new program designed to benefit Arkansans who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reimagine Arkansas Workforce Project provides funding for qualifying individuals to complete online training at no cost in order to meet workforce needs across the state. The…
Southark Spotlight: Warren Superintendent Bryan Cornish
Library to start after school programs in September
Warren Branch Library has announced that they will begin their after school programs, Lego Club and Adventurescape during the month of September. According to staff, each program will be held once a month. Lego Club is set to take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. for children ages 7 and…
It’s football time! Jacks take on McGehee in pre-season game
Fans were given an early glimpse of the 2021 Warren Lumberjack Football Team Tuesday evening, August 24 as the orange and black hosted the McGehee Owls in what has become a traditional pre-season scrimmage between the old South Arkansas conference opponents. These games are meant to give the respective coaching staffs a chance to iron…
Coach Bo Hembree speaks to Warren Rotary ahead of the 2021 Lumberjack Football season
Warren Head Football Coach Bo Hembree was the speaker for the Warren Rotary Club Tuesday, August 24. The Club meets in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, located on Church Street in Warren. Coach Hembree was the guest of Rotarian Bob Milton. Coach Hembree has spoken to the Rotary Club preceding the…
Kid Zone free at the Bradley County Fair
The County Fair is just around the corner! Dates for the Fair are September 8-11. The Talent Show is scheduled for 2:00 on Saturday, September 11. For more information on the Talent Show, call Jerry Butler at 870-820-6152. Rib tickets are now for sale for $20/rack, and will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, September…
Agricultural Economics classroom beats trading stocks
By Lon Tegels MONTICELLO, Arkansas — It’s taken a few years, but professionally Brian Deaton is stepping outside his comfort zone. For the first time in his life, the 44-year-old native of Texas has left his home state. Deaton and his family chose Monticello, Arkansas, to put down roots. Deaton decided it was time to…
Lee Julius Domineck, 1956-2021
Lee Julius Domineck, 65, of Warren, died August 18, 2021. Born January 30, 1956, he was a son of L.E. Quince and Cleora Domineck. He attended New Edinburg and Kingsland School Districts, graduating from Kingsland High School. After graduation he worked in the Fordyce area before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. He returned to Arkansas…
Jacks to host McGehee in pre-season scrimmage Tuesday evening
The Warren Lumberjacks will host the McGehee Owls in a pre-season game ahead of the 2021 season Tuesday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. AAA passes will be the only accepted passes for this game. A $5 entry fee will be taken to go towards catastrophic insurance. As a…
Warren arrest report for August 16-22, 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. Corey Ashley / 543 DanGill Dr., Dumas, AR / DOB 3-17-80 / warrants on 8-16-21 Travaris Clary / 131 Cherry St., Monticello, AR / DOB 10-30-93 / warrant…
Dorothy Lynn Carmical Stuart
Dorothy Lynn Carmical Stuart was born on August 6, 1926 and departed this life on August 19, 2021 at the age of 95. A resident of Bradley County for most of her life, she worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Simmons & Sons, and she was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She…
Britnee Yvonne Hampton, 1993-2021
Britnee Yvonne Hampton, 27, of Warren, died, August 14, 2021. Born October 22, 1993, she was a daughter of LaTosha Hampton- Bridges and Tyron Hampton. She attended Wilbur D. Mills High School, Fuller Middle School and Landmark Elementary. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wynter; paternal grandparents, Susie B. Hampton and Roosevelt Hampton;…
Joyce Ann Gannaway Childs, 1959-2021
Joyce Ann Gannaway Childs, 62, of Warren, died August 15, 2021. Born March 5, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Quinee and Orvelett Gannaway. She was a graduate of Banks High School. Joyce was a member of Holy Hill Church of God in Christ in Banks. She was a former employee of Southeast…
Wynter Dior Flowers, 2021-2021
Wynter Dior Flowers, infant, died August 14, 2021. Born June 5, 2021, she was a daughter of Aaron Flowers and the late Britnee Hampton. She is survived by her father, Aaron Flowers; siblings, Riley, Messiah, Trinity; grandparents, LaTosha Hampton-Bridges, Tyro Hampton, great grandmother, Mamie Lee, great-great grandmother, Minnie Simmons; aunts, Charity Bridges, Malachia Preston; uncles,…
Rev. Eugene Jones Sr., 1955-2021
Rev. Eugene Jones Sr., 65, of Warren, died August 13, 2021. Born November 8, 1955, he was a son of the late Henry and Fannie Williams Jones. He accepted Christ at a young age, and he preached the Gospel and pastored several churches throughout his lifetime. He was currently the minister of music for Bethel…
Karla Guadalupe Herrera Velazquez, 1984-2021
Karla Guadalupe Herrera Velazquez, age 37, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1984 in Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, a daughter of Armando Herrera Madrigal and Maribel Velazquez Macias. She was employed at Jellybean Junction Preschool in Monticello, AR. Karla was of the Catholic faith and Jehovah…
COVID vaccination clinic scheduled for August 26 for WSD eligible students and staff
Elsie Elaine Calloway Dees, 1938-2021
Elsie Elaine Calloway Dees age 83, of Hermitage, AR passed Saturday, August 14 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR. She was born January 8, 1938 in Shreveport, LA a daughter of the late Joe Lee and Naughvelle Futch Calloway. She was a homemaker, a registered nurse, and the chief financial officer of Dees…
Make Warren Shine awarded Shelter Insurance contest grant
Local civic volunteer group Make Warren Shine has been awarded a Shelter Insurance contest award for their video submission titled “Thankful for Our Community.” Make Warren Shine’s video submission was awarded one of the five awards given out by Shelter Insurance in the voting competition which ended earlier this month. The first place winner was…
Visit the AGFC at the SouthArk Expo
EL DORADO — Come visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s mobile aquarium and regional educator Laura Rogers at this year’s SouthArk Outdoor Expo 9 a.m-4 p.m. Sept. 11, at the El Dorado Conference Center. Enjoy a full day of hands-on activities, live entertainment, contests, activities and exhibits for outdoor enthusiasts, families and children. Admission…