The Warren School District hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Warren Cultural Center. The program was presented by the Warren High School JROTC cadets, the Warren High School Band, and the ABC Preschool children. Local Veterans were invited to attend. Posting of the Colors was carried out by the JROTC…
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Hermitage School Board takes personnel actions
After conducting an executive session to discuss personnel, the Hermitage School Board voted to take the following actions: Accepted a letter of resignation from Kala Thornton as cheer sponsor Voted to hire Mistie MGhee as cheer sponsor for the remainder of the 2021/22 school year Voted to partially non-renew Lori McDougald’s contract removing her as…
5th Straight Battle Of The Ravine win for OBU
Arkadelphia, Arkansas – Sophomore Gabe Goodman gave his hometown crowd much to cheer about after his career-long 53-yard field goal helped the Ouachita Baptist University football team beat Henderson State 31-28 in front of a packed stadium at the 94th Battle of the Ravine on Saturday at Cliff Harris Stadium. Goodman’s 53-yarder came with 57…
Blossoms fall in season opener
Jefferson City, Missouri – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team falls in their first contest of the year Friday 85-72 to Upper Iowa University. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading buckets, but the Blossoms trailed 25-21 at the end of the quarter after the Peacocks scored in…
Weevils start the season off with a win
Kansas City, Missouri – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team came out strong as they take down Lincoln University of Missouri Saturday. The Weevils held the Blue Tigers to the very end of the match, eventually taking the victory, 73-67. The first half was a back-and-forth affair as the lead changed hands…
Razorbacks run past Gardner-Webb
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Connor Vanover scored 19 points with seven rebounds, three blocked shots and two assists to lead #15/16 Arkansas to an 86-69 victory over Gardner-Webb Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks, troubled with a poor assist-to-turnover ratio through the two exhibitions and season opener, flipped the script versus the Runnin’ Bulldogs…
Martha Anne Welker, 1924-2021
Martha Anne Welker age 97 of Warren, AR died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello, AR. She was born January 3, 1924 in Yoakum, TX to the late Louis Blank and Frieda Boening Blank. She was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. Other than her…
Charles Thomas O’Neal, 1927-2021
Charles Thomas O’Neal, age 94 of Warren, AR passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born August 22, 1927 in Warren, AR to the late Prather Green O’Neal and Myrtice Baker O’Neal. Charles was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Treasurer…
Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for November 12, 2021
CLASS 7A Top of the Bracket Fayetteville has a byeCabot 53, Har-Ber 7Conway has a byeRogers 51, LR Catholic 17 Bottom of the Bracket Bryant has a byeFS Northside 47, Bentonville West 21Bentonville has a byeNorth LR 51, FS Southside 7 CLASS 6A Top of the Bracket Jonesboro has a byeLR Parkview 52, Searcy 6Greenwood…
Hogs win big, take down UAPB, 96-53
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball (2-0) dominated in-state opponent Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-2), 96-53, in Bud Walton Arena on Friday afternoon. The Hogs put on another defensive clinic in this one after holding Tarleton State to just 33 points two days prior, as the Golden Lions were held to just 25% shooting for the game.…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 11-12-21
Right now, there are about 349 children and teens in Arkansas whose parents’ parental rights have been terminated and are currently seeking a forever family. November is National Adoption Month. It is a time to encourage others to learn about adoption and recognize the many children who are still waiting. Recently, the Division of Children…
CMS Interim Final Rule will require BCMC employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Press release from the Bradley County Medical Center Warren, Arkansas – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most healthcare settings, including Critical Access Hospitals such as Bradley County Medical Center, along with rural health clinics, home health agencies, and rehabilitation services…
Lady Jacks push Pine Bluff to overtime in season opener-Photos included
Warren, Arkansas – Basketball season officially tipped off Thursday night, November 11, 2021 as the Warren Lady Jacks hosted the Pine Bluff Lady Zebras, just falling short in overtime by the final of 38-35. The Lady Jacks got off to a bit of the slow start in the first quarter of action. Senior Keller Bigham…
Lumberjacks struggle shooting against a talented Pine Bluff team-Photos included
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Lumberjacks dropped their season opener at home to Pine Bluff High Thursday, November 11, 2021 by the final of 64-19. Warren was cold from the field for most of the evening. Pine Bluff peeled off a 17-2 lead through the first quarter. Benjamin Escamilla picked up the only points for…
Warren School Board lifts mask mandate
Meeting for their monthly business session Monday, November 8, the Warren School Board made several decisions including the lifting of the mask mandate which has been utilized to combat COVID-19. The Board voted unanimously to lift the mandate immediately, but authorizing the Superintendent to reinstate it as he deems necessary if virus cases begin to…
Author Timothy Kessler presents Lions Club program about his new book
Warren Lions Club met for their regular meeting Wednesday, November 10 at Molly’s Diner. The program was Lion Club Zone Chairman and past president of the Warren Lions Club, Tim Kessler. Mr. Kessler made a presentation relating to his new book “Death of the Blue Light Rapist ” a true story concerning a case in…
Warren Bank and Trust Company
The Board of Warren Bank and Trust recently passed a resolution honoring the late John B. Frazer, Jr.
Bloomberg podcast highlights vaccination success in Bradley County, Arkansas
During the summer of 2021 Bloomberg News sat down with Gregg Reep, former Mayor of Warren, former State Representative, and perhaps most importantly, the husband of the late history teacher Beverly Reep, who passed away due to COVID-19 in April of 2020, to talk about the success of Bradley County when it comes to vaccination…
Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways
Little Rock, Arkansas – Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of day when deer are on the…
Get your deer tested for CWD and win a lifetime of hunting and fishing
LITTLE ROCK — Getting your deer tested for chronic wasting disease not only is free through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, it might even land you a free hunting and fishing for life. Thanks to a donation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, every Arkansas resident who has their harvested deer tested for…
City and County Veterans Day schedules announced
The City of Warren will be closed Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Municipal Building will be closed and there will be no garbage collection. The Emergency Services Center will be open and fully staffed by police and fire personnel. Garbage collection in the city will be a regularly scheduled Friday, November…