WARREN, Ark. – 3-27-25 – Mayor Gregg Reep held a press conference Thursday morning at the Warren City Council Chambers to update residents on changes coming to the city’s solid waste system, as well as provide updates on local economic development and public safety. Accompanied by Solid Waste Manager Rob Johnson, Mayor Reep announced that,…
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WHS Art Students Participate in Countywide Creative Arts Competition
Warren, Ark. – 3-31-25 – Warren High School art students recently showcased their creativity and talent by competing in the Bradley County Creative Arts Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Warren Woman’s Club. The student artwork, which spans a variety of mediums and styles, is currently on display for public viewing at the Warren…
Lumberjacks Score Early, Hold on Late in Win Over Batesville
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (3/28/25) – Warren led 12-2 after three innings and held on for a 12-7 victory in five innings over Batesville in the team’s final game of the Robinson Invitational Friday night at Bruin Field in Little Rock. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: The…
Robbin Denise Poole-Marshall, 1976-2025
Robbin Denise Poole-Marshall, 48, of Warren, passed away, March 20, 2025. Born November 21, 1976, to the late Robert Earl Poole Sr. and Pamela Elaine Poole. Robbin graduated from Hermitage High School in 1995. She confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized at New Lite Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Later, she…
Commercial Bank Celebrates Hugh Allen Quimby’s 55 Years of Service
WARREN, Ark. – 3-28-25 – Friends, coworkers, and community members gathered at Commercial Bank in Warren on Friday to honor Hugh Allen Quimby, celebrating an incredible 55 years of dedicated service in the banking industry. Guests dropped by throughout the day to congratulate Quimby on the milestone, share stories, and thank him for his decades…
First donation for the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – 3-28-25 – Preparations are officially underway for the 69th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, set for June 13-14, 2025. The first contribution for the 2025 festival was received this week from Elizabeth and Jason Britton of South Arkansas Pet Cremations. The donation marks the beginning of fundraising efforts that help make the…
Warren Splits First Two Games of Robinson Invitational
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (3/27/25) – The Warren High School baseball team bounced back to defeat Searcy 4-2 after falling to Genoa Central by a score of 8-6 in the first day of the Robinson Invitational at Pulaski Academy’s Bruin Field in Little Rock. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to…
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep Publishes His 2024 Annual Report
WARREN, Ark. – Thursday, March 27, 2025, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep provided copies of his full 2024 Annual Report, that was originally presented to the Warren City Council, to local media for publication. See the full report below:
Easter Fun Set for April 12 at Banks City Park
BANKS, Ark. – 4-12-25 – The Town of Banks, in partnership with the Primetime Riders Club, is hosting a community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Banks City Park. Families are invited to join in the fun-filled afternoon featuring the Easter Bunny, a cake and prizewalk, an…
Bruce Sullivan Named March BCMC Employee of the Month
BCMC’s Employee of the Month for March is Bruce Sullivan of the Maintenance Department. Bruce’s nomination stated: “Bruce is proactive and reliable, ensuring repairs are timely and with as little disruption to patient care as possible. With many years of service to BCMC, he’s loyal to his department as well as being committed to the…
Jessica Griffin Presents Program to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, March 25 at First Methodist Church at noon for its second meeting of March. Rotarian Carlton Davis presented the program of Jessica Griffin. Griffin, a former Junior Rotarian and graduate of Warren High School, is the Local Lead at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative for Early Childhood…
Bradley County 4-H Members Learn About Bird Migration
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members enjoyed a hands-on educational experience on Monday as they gathered at the park to learn about bird migration. Organized by the Bradley County Extension Office, the event brought together youth and volunteers for an engaging day outdoors. Participants followed a trail through the park where they learned key…
Warren Woman’s Club to Host Open House for Creative Arts Contest Display March 29
WARREN, Ark. – 3-29-25 – The Warren Woman’s Club invites the community to attend the 2025 Bradley County Creative Arts Contest Open House Art Display on Saturday, March 29. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Branch Library. This special open house will showcase artwork submitted by local…
James Lathan Fox, 1974-2025
James Lathan Fox, age 50, of Warren, AR passed away on March 18, 2025, in Little Rock, AR. He was born on September 26, 1974, in Warren, AR to Vicki Stedman Fox and the late Jimmy Dale Fox. He was a history teacher who truly enjoyed his job, he enjoyed wood carving, he was of…
Doris Lorene Groves Helton, 1935-2025
Doris Lorene Groves Helton, age 89 of Warren, AR went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born July 6, 1935 in Warren, AR, to the late Jesse Groves and Evia Lea Page Groves. She was a Christian and of the Southern Baptist denomination. Other than her parents, Doris is preceded…
Celebrate Archeology Day at Plum Bayou Mounds State Park This Saturday
SCOTT, Ark. – 3-24-25 – Families looking to wrap up Spring Break with a fun and educational road trip have a great opportunity this weekend. Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park is hosting “Celebrate Archeology Day†this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering hands-on activities and engaging exhibits for all ages.…
Watson Street in Warren temporarily closed for street repairs
WARREN, Ark. – Watson Street, from Central to Rich, will be closed for a couple of days due to ongoing street repairs, Warren Street Foreman Monty Hearnesberger announced Monday, March 24, 2025. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this temporary closure. Crews from the Warren Street Department are actively working on the repairs…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Plans Full Spring Calendar of Events
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The Re-New-ing Edinburg group met on March 18, 2025, at the New Edinburg Community Center to discuss recent events, review financials, and finalize plans for a series of upcoming community activities. President Martha Tolano called the meeting to order and distributed the minutes from the February 17 meeting. Linda Hornaday made…
Lady Jacks Defeat Nashville 7-5 Behind Strong Offensive Effort and Milton’s Sixth Win
CAMDEN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks secured a 7-5 victory over the Nashville Lady Scrappers in softball action on Saturday, fueled by a key home run and consistent offensive production throughout the lineup. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Nashville opened the game strong, jumping out…
Candice Ann Newton, 1965-2025
Candice Ann Newton, affectionately known as “Shug,” was born February 25, 1965 to the late Ossie Mae Meeks Newton. She gained her wings on March 17, 2025. Candice joined Palestine A.M.E Church at an early age and was baptized there as well. She was a 1983 alumni of Hermitage High School. She enjoyed reading and…
Robert and Lottie McKinney Gift $634K to Warren High School
Warren, Arkansas (March 21, 2025) – The Warren School District has announced that Robert and Lottie McKinney have bequeathed $634,341.56 to Warren High School, fulfilling the couple’s wish to support the Warren community and its students. In an official statement, the District shared the following: “It was the wish of Robert and Lottie McKinney to…