One week after a devastating fire at Warren High School, students returned to onsite instruction on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. They began their day at Warren Cultural Center. Photo by Tim Kessler.
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Road trip to Magnolia ends in defeat for Warren Softball team
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Warren’s Lady Jack Softball team dropped their Tuesday afternoon road game at Magnolia by the final of 6-2 April 5, 2022. The Lady Jacks will have to regroup for a tough road trip coming up Friday, April 8, 2022 as they travel to face Camden Fairview. That game starts at 5:00 p.m.…
Crews continue renovation of Courthouse clock tower
Work crews from Diversified Construction and Design of El Dorado are continuing work on the clock tower of the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren. These photos, taken Wednesday, April 6, 2022 show that crews are actively working around the clock portion of the building, as well as finishing construction of the renovated bell portion of…
Jefferson Regional adds Chaplain to staff
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that Michael Ault has joined the hospital as staff chaplain. Ault has more than 20 years of experience serving as a Pastor, including nine years as a Chaplain at the Arkansas Department of Corrections. “I enjoy being a chaplain,” Ault said. “It…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture announces scholarship opportunity for students majoring in Agriculture
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting scholarship applications from students majoring in agriculture or an agriculture-related field at one of the following universities: Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas System, and Arkansas Tech University. Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2022 and can be found…
Extension offers course in beekeeping basics
LITTLE ROCK – Beekeeping basics, one of the Cooperative Extension Service’s most requested courses, is being offered in-person this spring. The three-part course teaches beginning beekeepers everything they need to know to get started with honey bees. Classes will be held in-person on April 11, 18 and 25 from 6-9 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension…
Crappie on the half shell
CASSCOE — As the old adage states, the dogwoods are blooming, so the crappie are biting. With that, spring is a great time to fill a cooler full of slabs. With a statewide limit of 30 crappie, a few good days of spring fishing can yield many meals for friends and family. While crappie is…
Leach hits for cycle in Hogs’ wild win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second season in a row, a Razorback has hit for the cycle against UCA. Dylan Leach hammered two home runs while hitting for the cycle in No. 2 Arkansas’ wild 21-9 win over UCA on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorback catcher finished his career night at the plate…
Avoid these mistakes in the turkey woods
LITTLE ROCK — Col. Brad Young isn’t just chief of law enforcement for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, he’s a dyed-in-the-wool hunter who was introduced to the turkey woods by his grandfather when he was 7 years old. During more than 30 years in the turkey woods, he’s learned quite a few tricks through…
Mitchell Twins Pick Arkansas Basketball
FAYETTEVILLE – Makhel (6-10, 245) and Makhi (6-9, 230) Mitchell, twins who played at Rhode Island last season, have signed with the Arkansas men’s basketball program, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced. (Note: first names are pronounced Ma-kale and Ma-KAI.) The Mitchells ranked 1-2 in both scoring, rebounding and blocked shots for the Rams this…
Warren High School fire may have originated near a thermostat
According to a release from the Warren School District, the fire that happened Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Auxiliary Gym “possibly originated at a thermostat.” The investigation is still underway to determine the exact cause. “We are awaiting more in depth conclusions from the investigators,” the statement reads. More info will be provided as…
Anthony Ruta promoted to Razorback Basketball Assistant Coach
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After serving three years as the Razorback men’s basketball director of operations, Anthony Ruta has been promoted to assistant coach, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman announced today. “We are excited and fortunate to have Anthony make this progression on our staff,” Musselman said. “His tireless work ethic and overall basketball knowledge led…
Lady Jacks score eight to secure important conference win
WARREN, Ark. – Goals were aplenty Tuesday evening as the Warren Lady Jack Soccer Club dealt 4A East Conference opponent Little Rock-Mills an emphatic defeat by the final of 8-1 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Senior striker Bailey Herring opened Warren’s account just six minutes…
Getting Ready For Easter
Jesus, God’s Son came to our world more than 2,000 years ago. He embarked on the greatest “rescue mission” of all time. Jesus came to show us what God was like and how life should be lived. Some gladly welcomed Him, while others rejected His message and pushed Him away. Eventually His jealous critics framed…
Late half conceded goals trouble Lumberjacks in tie with LR-Mills
WARREN, Ark. – A late equalizer left the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club and the Little Rock-Mills Comets each with a share of the spoils Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022, as the teams finished with a 2-2 tie at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: The…
Billy Carroll Chalk, 1947-2022
Billy Carroll Chalk, age 75 of Ladelle, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at home. He was born January 6, 1947, in Yell County, Arkansas, to the late Robert Chalk and Emma Willis Chalk. He was a retired logger for Steve Bolin Logging. Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising the best garden around.In addition…
Barbara Jo “Jodie” Dawson, 1936-2022
Barbara Jo “Jodie” Dawson, age 85 of Dallas, GA formally of Fountain Hill, AR passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Dallas, GA. She was born December 4, 1936 in Monticello, AR to the late Oscar Dawkins and Arra Hogue Dawkins. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello, AR. Other than…
Baseball Jacks drop Monday game to Camden Fairview
The Warren Lumberjack Baseball team, competing for a conference championship, hosted the Camden Fairview Cardinals at Lumberjack Field, Monday, April 4, 2022. Camden is a class 5A school and Warren is Class 4A. However, the two schools compete in the same conference for spring sports as designated by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Jacks fell…
Southark announces multiple area students inducted into honor society
More than two dozen students were inducted into the South Arkansas Community College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society recently. The Alpha Gamma Iota Chapter inducted new members Lindsey Downs of Stamps; Laura Ebey, Lexi Pyle, Sandra Shanks and Holly Hulet of Magnolia; Keisha Hardiman and Chantry Ross of Camden; Christel Heath…
Trailer for Arkansas-shot film “Chariot” released
The trailer for a new Arkansas-shot film has officially dropped. Written and directed by Adam Sigal, “Chariot” stars John Malkovich, Thomas Mann, Rosa Salazar, Shane West, and Scout Taylor-Compton. A dark comedy sci-fi film, “Chariot” was filmed in Arkansas in early 2021. In the film, the process of reincarnation is overseen by a corporation, and…
Arkansas 4-H offers 2 camps to introduce youngsters to overnight camping — with parent or guardian
FERNDALE, Ark. — The Arkansas 4-H program is offering three-day camps meant to introduce children as young as 5 to the joys of camping — along with their parent or guardian. These camps are open to both Arkansas 4-H members and non-members: State Camp which has two sessions from July 7-9 and July 10-12. Cloverbud…