The General Assembly is scheduled to convene for an Extraordinary Session on Tuesday, December 7. The Arkansas Constitution says Extraordinary Sessions, often referred to as special sessions, can only be called by the Governor. The Governor announced this week he is calling the session to address tax cuts and several miscellaneous items of legislation. The…
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Your chance to win $10k in UAM Half Court Challenge
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department would like to announce the UAM $10K Half Court Challenge, sponsored by Union Bank! Each home game, beginning Dec. 4th, current UAM students will have two opportunities to enter for a chance to win a minimum of $100 dollars if chosen for the 3-PT Contest. Students can…
Hermitage Elementary School receives Highly Effective Schools Accreditation
Hermitage Elementary School announced today that it has earned Highly Effective Schools Accreditation from Solution Tree. This accreditation is a significant achievement that reflects Hermitage Elementary School’s commitment to reaching and maintaining the highest levels of educational quality. Hermitage Elementary School earned this accreditation by maintaining and growing identified areas having the biggest impact on…
SEACBEC’s welding and construction students hosting Facebook auction
SEACBEC’s Welding and Construction students will have a Facebook auction Friday, December 10, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Items for sale will include: Single and Double Adirondack Chairs, Fire Pits, Metal Crosses, Wooden Trays, Charcuterie Boards, Children’s Picnic Tables, Metal Dog Boxes, Wooden Swings, and several more items. Everyone is invited to view…
Warren Schools to hold Beta Club and National Honor Society inductions Wednesday
Warren High School will hold its annual National Beta Club & National Honor Society Induction ceremony Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. Each inductee is allowed two guests. The ceremony is planned to be streamed live on Warren’s District Youtube pager on the Warren High School’s Facebook page.
Another successful Lumberjack Football season comes to an end at the 4A State semifinal stage
Warren, Arkansas – Hats off to Coach Hembree and his Warren Lumberjacks for completing another successful season. The 2021 season came to an end Friday night, December 3, 2021 as the Lumberjacks lost to a very talented Robinson Senators team by the final of 43-13 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. Both teams came…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for December 3, 2021
7A Bryant, Fayetteville(to be played Saturday, December 4) 6A El Dorado, Greenwood(to be played Saturday, December 4) 5A White Hall 19, Pulaski Academy 51 4A Arkadelphia 54, Shiloh Christian 57 Robinson 43, Warren 13 3A Booneville 27, Harding Academy 56 Prescott 36, McGehee 20 2A Poyen 18, McCrory 20 Clarendon 6, Fordyce 7
Cedric Calbert named AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game
For the second week in a row Cedric Calbert was named the AHF Products Lumberjack Player of the Game, this week for his performance against Robinson in the semifinals of the 4A State Playoffs Friday night, December 3, 2021. In an ballgame that was difficult for the Lumberjacks to find much offensively, Calbert carried the…
Jase Dawkins wins Warren Library Book Club for Kids November giveaway
For the month of November, Warren Branch Library’s Book Club for Kids had 1 participant. Jase Dawkins read a total of 4 books! He was November’s prize winner. Any students in grades K-8th can participate in this program.No registration required. Simply keep up with the books they read for the month of December and submit…
Warren Police warn of a spam caller targeting local residents
According to the Warren Police Department there is a spam call being made to Warren residents in an attempt to get citizens’ social security numbers. “They did use one of our officer names, James Miller,” said WPD’s Vallen Correll. The Warren Police Department says they will never call about a warrant or even request a…
CWD-positive deer found in south Arkansas
Strong, Arkansas – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today confirmed that a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken in Union County tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer was harvested in Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge during the permit-based annual modern gun deer hunt. A CWD sample was collected at the check station for that hunt.…
Jonathan Edward Parker, 1979-2021
Jonathan Edward Parker age 42 of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born April 17th 1979 in Warren, AR a son of Preston Parker, Warren, AR and Carolyn Scroggins Wagnon, Hermitage, AR. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 3 years, was…
Lady Jacks give Drew Central a tough fight, but come up short in the fourth
A hard fought battle ended with the Warren Lady Jacks dropping a game to the Drew Central Lady Pirates Thursday night, December 2, 2021 by the final of 47-31, in a game that was much closer than the final scoreline indicated. Drew Central jumped out to an early first quarter lead off the back of…
Jacks out of Fordyce Basketball Tournament after semifinal loss to Arkadelphia
Fordyce, Arkansas – The Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team bowed out of the Fordyce High Basketball Tournament after a 72-37 loss to Arkadelphia in the semifinals Wednesday night, December 1, 2021. Isaac Richey had a big game once again, leading Warren with 18 points. He had one three on the night and went seven of…
SEACBEC students surprised with certification celebration
Warren, Arkansas – Recently, SEACBEC surprised students with a certification celebration for earning a state recognized industry certification or certificate that provided students with employability skills during the 1st 9 weeks. Students were given a bag of chips for earning one certification and any additional certification earned they received Blow Pops. SEACBEC wanted to support…
Dorothy Ree Briggs, 1955-2021
Dorothy Ree Briggs, 66 years old of Warren, Arkansas, died at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born in New Edinburg, AR on October 7, 1955 to the late LC Cranford and the late Margie Rainey. Dorothy retired from Warren Public Schools where she was a bus aide and cafeteria worker. Survivors include…
Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee continues work on 2022 City budget
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee met Tuesday, November 30, 2021 to continue work on the 2022 City budget. Chair-Person Council Member Dorothy Hebderson presided. Council Members Memory Burks Frazer and Emily Mosely are also members of the committee. All were present along with Mayor Pennington and administrative staff. Also…
No DL testing in Warren Thursday, plus no walk-in appointments
According to the Arkansas State Police Troop F there will be no testing in Warren, Thursday, December 2, 2021. Also, effective immediately, all testers must schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins without an appointment will be turned away. This includes all written, skills and oral tests. To schedule a test please visit: https://telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/ Oral tests are…
City of Banks to host cookies with Santa and a lighting contest
The City of Banks Christmas schedule is official, with a lighting contest set and cookies and cocoa with Santa on the agenda. Organizers are also accepting donations for the Banks Angel Tree. A $100 cash prize is up for the winner of the Christmas Lighting Contest. For those interested in participating call 870-465-2570. The theme…
Gerald Mack Harrelson, 1954-2021
Gerald Mack Harrelson, “Jerry”, age 67 of Vilonia, AR formerly of New Edinburg, AR passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 11, 1954 in Monticello, AR to the late JE Harrelson and Estelle Loomis Harrelson. Jerry was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in…
Warren Band Christmas Concert happening December 5
The Warren High School Band is set to hold their Band Christmas Concert Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the beautiful music presented by the Warren Band.