Funeral services for Shuan “Sho Sho” Ingram were announced Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following his death Saturday, October 16. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church located at 605 South 7th St in Wilmar, Arkansas. The graveside funeral for Ingram will be…
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Curtis Clinton Denton, 1927-2021
Curtis Clinton Denton, age 93 of Warren, AR passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR with family present. He was born October 23, 1927, in Bradley County, AR to the late Willis C Denton and Edna Owens Denton. Preceding Curtis in death, in addition to his parents, was…
UAM crowns strolling queen
Monticello Ark- There wasn’t much time to celebrate for J’Naya Brown after being named the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Homecoming Queen Saturday. Brown, a senior from Rison, Arkansas, majoring in exercise science, was committed to participating in a “Strolling Contest” at the fine arts auditorium. The stroll-off is defined as a rhythmic, synchronized walk…
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington signs proclamation declaring Chamber of Commerce week
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and discussed preparations for its upcoming year. The board meets on the second Monday of each month but met late this month due to the Columbus Day holiday. Five new board members are elected each year for a three-year…
Volunteers needed for Hermitage cleanup effort October 23
Residents of Hermitage are invited to take part in a volunteer cleanup effort at the corner of Main and Highway 63 this Saturday, October 23, 2021. The event is part of the “Keep Arkansas Beautiful” initiative. The program encourages volunteers and community leaders to take part inn the cleaning of communities. For more information on…
Warren parent-teacher conference coming next week
Eastside Elementary and Brunson Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 25 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will be in-person unless the parent requests a virtual or phone conference. Warren Middle School, Warren High School, SEACBEC and ABC Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 26 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will…
Pastime: More memories of ladies ready-to-wear on Main Street
This Pastime is another installment in the ladies-ready-to-wear shops that once proliferated along Main Street in downtown Warren. And a big Airstream trailer parked in the alleyway behind Main. The alley ran from Cypress to Church. The shiny metal Airstream trailer was indeed, in its day, one of the snazziest travel trailers ever produced in…
Senior, Scholar Athlete, and Pink Out Night all to be part of Warren vs. Monticello game Friday
The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout is set for Friday night, October 22, 2021 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium between the Warren Lumberjacks and the Monticello Billies. Friday night’s game will also serve as Senior and Scholar Athlete Night at Warren, the game in which each senior and scholar athlete is recognized prior…
Body found south of Warren Monday morning appears to be a homicide
Monday morning, October 18, 2021, a body was discovered along the side of the road on Highway 63 S near a curve south of the Warren Country Club. According to authorities, the body is that of a white male, and the death appears to be a homicide. The Arkansas State Police are investigating alongside the…
Support the New Edinburg Community Center during October 23 BBQ fundraiser
The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual fall BBQ fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 8590 Hwy 8 in New Edinburg. This is the first fundraiser for the organization in over 18 months since the COVID outbreak halted all events. According to event volunteers,…
Bond denied for Antario Gilbert who is charged with Capital Murder in the death of Shaun Ingram
Monday, October 18, 2021 a First Judicial Appearance was conducted by Judge Bruce Anderson on Antario Gilbert for the charge of Capital Murder. During the First Appearance, Gilbert was denied bond due to the charge in which was upgraded from Murder 1st to Capital Murder after Sgt. Tim Nichols met with Prosecutor Thomas Deen to…
Warren arrest report for October 12-16, 2021
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. Ulysses Hampton / 902 Butler St, Warren, AR / DOB 10-26-55 / criminal trespass on 10-12-21 Mario Hampton / 205 St. Paul St., Warren, AR / DOB 10-12-88…
Gregg Reep takes part in live Arkansas PBS COVID-19 town hall broadcast
Gregg Reep of Warren, the husband of late Warren history teacher Beverly Reep, took part in a live broadcasted town hall about COVID-19 Saturday, October 16, 2021. The town hall not only featured Reep, but also several top medical professionals from Arkansas. Topics ranged from the experience of having COVID, but also the safety of…
Razorback Men’s Basketball ranked 16th in AP preseason poll
FAYETTEVILLE – After an Elite 8 finish last season, the Arkansas Razorbacks, under third-year head coach Eric Musselman, were picked 16th in the 2021-22 AP men’s basketball preseason top 25. This is the first time Arkansas has appeared in the AP preseason poll since 2007-08, coming in at #19 that season. The last time Arkansas…
Macy Lynn McElroy, 1953-2021
Macy Lynn McElroy, 67 of Warren, Arkansas died on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on October 14, 1953 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the youngest daughter of the late Phillip Hill McElroy and the late Freda Virginia McElroy of Warren, Arkansas. Macy was a graduate…
DL testing site closure notifications for October 18 and October 25
Troop F Communications department of the Arkansas State Police announced Monday that there will be no driver’s license testing at the El Dorado testing site Monday, October 18. There will also be no driver’s license testing at the Fordyce testing site Monday, October 25, 2021. For further information, please contact Troop F of the Arkansas…
Albert Lee Broughton Sr., 1944-2021
Albert Lee Broughton Sr., 77, of Banks, died October 12, 2021. Born August 26, 1944, he was a son of the late Billy and Myrtie Broughton. He was a member of Weary Rest Baptist Church in Marsden. He retired as a Fork Lift Driver from Potlatch Corp. and after retirement he was a truck driver…
Banks celebrating 35th Annual Buck Fever Festival
BANKS, Ark — The City of Banks is busy making preparations for the 35th annual Buck Fever Festival, held annually during the opening weekend of deer season. This year’s headlining band is Tilluride, a country band with rock roots from Texas. Festivities begin Friday, November 12th at 6:30 pm with pageants for boys and girls…
Mayor Pennington announces two new City of Warren hires
During the Warren City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 12, Mayor Pennington announced two new hires for the City. She stated that Karla Mendez will serve as assistant Treasurer, working for elected city Treasurer Robert Milton. She also reported that she has hired Monty Hearnsberger as Street Foreman. Current Foreman Ricky Joe Davis has retired.…
32nd anniversary celebration for Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ set for November 14
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ will hold their 32nd church anniversary celebration Sunday, November 14, 2021. Services begin at 3:00 p.m. CST at 1109 South Myrtle Street in Warren. Elder Terry Correll, pastor will be leading the services. Apostle Keith Marks will be the guest speaker.
Tigers shut out Weevils to secure 13th consecutive winning season
MONTICELLO, Arkansas – The 11th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team was firing on all cylinders on Saturday with a 34-0 road win over Arkansas-Monticello. The win marks Ouachita’s first shutout victory of the season, the first since beating East Central 42-0 in week four of the 2018 season. Saturday’s win over UAM (4-3) also secures…