The Soup Kitchen held its Christmas giveaway on Saturday, with dinners and household gifts distributed by FeeFee Jones assisted by Warren JROTC and community volunteers. More photos from the event are posted below. All photos by Tim Kessler.
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Warren’s Maddox Lassiter named 4A Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year
Warren’s Maddox Lassiter was chosen as the 4A Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year at the Hootens/Farm Bureau Awards Ceremony held December 12, 2022. He is pictured with local Farm Bureau agent Reid McKinney, also a former Lumberjack great. Lassiter plans to attend the University of Arkansas in 2023 and will join the Razorbacks…
Warren Lion Tim Kessler meets with Crossett Club
Zone 1 Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren Lions Club and District 7N Gov. Bill Johnson of Little Rock Founders Lions Club met with Crossett Lions Club on Dec. 6 at Country Vittles in Crossett. Shown, from left, are Crossett Lions President Sherri Hendrix, Treasurer Chad Newton, member Roger Reves, Kessler and Johnson. Photo by Secretary…
Merry and bright time had by all during Warren’s Christmas celebration(Photo special included)
Warren held its community-wide Christmas celebration Sunday with a number of activities throughout the day, December 11, 2022. The highly popular Market On Main returned for a Christmas version during the early afternoon hours. Local vendors were set up selling everything from hand-made jewelry to hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on site to…
Temporary Tuesday street closure notice
According to Warren Street Department Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, a portion of South Myrtle Street, from East Church to East Central will be shut down Tuesday, December 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as gas line work is done in the area.
Chamber of Commerce holds final meeting of 2022
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its last meeting of the year on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Outgoing board members are Tim Kessler, Curtis Blankinship Jr. and Debbie Spencer. Incoming board members are Ana Angeles, Estephany Roman and Denisa Pennington. New officers are President Ron St. John, Chair-elect Dana…
Two Jacks named to the 2022 All-State Football roster
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday the complete list of 2022 All-State Football rosters, with two Warren Lumberjacks making the list. Warren seniors Maddox Lassiter and Delphino Rivera made All-State for 2022 out of the 8-4A. Woodlawn also had student-athletes make the 8-Man South All-State roster. Caleb Martin and Jaxson Martin each were named. Below…
Sanders named AP All-American
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the AP since offensive lineman Frank Ragnow was named a third-team All-American by the outlet in 2017. Sanders is the Hogs’ first AP first-team All-American since tight end…
Smith honored by SEC
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr., was named the SEC co-Freshman of the Week in leading the Razorbacks to wins over UNC Greensboro and Oklahoma, the league announced today. Smith shared the honor with Alabama’s Noah Clowney. Black averaged 21.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in the wins while Clowney had 16 points…
Warren arrest report for December 5-12, 2022
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.
Tour de Tomato Bicycle Ride returning for 2023 Tomato Festival
WARREN, Ark. – Event organizers announced Sunday that the much enjoyed Tour de Tomato bicycle ride is returning at the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The official sign-up forms are available now at the link below this article. The 2023 Tour de Tomato will be held May 20, 2023 with multiple ride options for…
County says Courthouse tower could be installed by next weekend
According to the official Bradley County Courthouse facebook page, the raising of the renovated top of the Courthouse tower is nearing. “The tower will be installed back on the courthouse either next Friday, Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather.” The released stated that the public is “welcome to watch from across the street.” The…
Awards handed out at 2022 Bradley County Riding Club annual show
The Bradley County Riding Club recently held its annual award show for 2022. Pictured above are the top points winners for the calendar year. From left to right: Megan Walters(Junior division), RJ Martin(Gaited Division), Jordan Pruitt(Senior Division), and in front, Annie Barrett(Lead Line Division). Below are the full points totals for 2022 for each division…
Arkansas takes down Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. – Arkansas closed the first half with a 12-4 run, opened the second half with an 11-2 spurt and never looked back in an 88-78 win over Oklahoma Saturday afternoon in the second annual Crimson and Cardinal Classic, played at the BOK Center. The #9/8 Razorbacks improve to 9-1 while the Sooners fall…
Richard “Ricky” Ferguson, 1964-2022
Richard “Ricky” Ferguson, age 58, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born October 5, 1964 in Warren, Arkansas to Gale and Bettie Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gale Ferguson and Bettie Mitchell. Ricky was a graduate of Warren High School and the University of Arkansas at…
Charles Daren Clanton
Funeral services for Charles Daren Clanton will be Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home with Pastor Shaun Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Church of the Little Flower Cemetery in Evergreen under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.The family requests that visitation be observed at…
Union Bank and Trust giving away gift cards during “Season of Giving” event
Join Union Bank and Trust for their “Season of Giving” event as they help to support local businesses during the holiday season. Union Bank recognizes the vital role small businesses play in our local communities, and as a way to say thank you, they will be giving away gift cards to local businesses. Go to…
Road defeat handed to Lady Jacks at El Dorado
A trip to El Dorado to face the Lady Wildcats ended with Warren’s Lady Jacks suffering their third loss of the 2022 season Friday night, December 9 by the final of 56-10. Warren struggled offensively to break through an intense El Dorado press inside the first quarter. Although the Lady Jacks had a couple of…
UAM Debate Team finishes fall semester competitions
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello Debate Team finished its fall semester competitions at Louisiana State University at the Shreveport “Red River Classic” tournament on November 4-6, 2022. This fall, the team also competed in tournaments hosted by Union University and Louisiana Tech University. “I’m very proud of what our team has…
Bonnie Cranford Evans, 1959-2022
Bonnie Cranford Evans, age 63, of Kingsland, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born January 18, 1959 in Warren, Arkansas to Marvin and Annie Cranford. She is preceded in death by her father, Marvin Cranford, sister, Tracie Cranford Johnson, and grandchildren, Hayliegh and Alaina. She was a mother, homemaker, and granny. She…
Robert Don Powell, 1933-2022
Robert Don Powell, affectionately known as “Bob” passed away on December 8, 2022 at the Veterans Hospital Hospice Unit in Little Rock, AR. He was 89 years old. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Conway, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Virgie Powell, brother Bill, and sister Pat. …