NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual Spring BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, March 8, at 5 p.m. The event will feature a meal consisting of a BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, and a drink for $15 per plate. Both dine-in and carry-out options will be available. The…
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Warren Elementary Announces Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2025-2026 School Year
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School is set to host Kindergarten Registration events on March 13 and April 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the school. Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students are encouraged to attend these events to complete the necessary enrollment process. Additional registration opportunities will be available at various…
A Soda and a Memory: Reliving Jr. High Days in Warren
I caught this post on Facebook the other day–someone had snapped a photo of a clunky old soda vending machine from the late ’90s or early 2000s. The caption read, “U just had to be there.” And suddenly, I was back in the hallway of Warren Jr. High on Pine Street. By Rob Reep, Saline…
Greg “Big Papa” Binns Brings Blues and History to Warren Library
Music lovers and history enthusiasts gathered at the Bradley County Library on Friday night to experience a captivating performance by Warren native Greg “Big Papa” Binns. The event, a Cross Pollination Blues program, blended storytelling with live music to celebrate the legacy of blues singer CeDell Davis and the rich musical history of Warren. Accompanying…
Market on Main Promises a Festive March 15th in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Local entrepreneurs, artisans, and food vendors are gearing up for the Market on Main, scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025. Hosted right in the heart of Warren, this family-friendly outdoor event invites residents and visitors alike to explore a variety of locally made goods, enjoy tasty treats, and celebrate community spirit. A…
Arkansas MasterSingers Concert of Worship Set for March 13
WARREN, Ark. – A special Concert of Worship featuring the Arkansas MasterSingers will take place on March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 701 W Pine Street in Warren. The event is designed to bring the community together through music and fellowship. The Arkansas MasterSingers is a well-known choir within the…
Lumberjacks Throw Combined No-hitter in Season-opening Win at Lonoke
LONOKE, Ark. (3/3/25) – The Warren High School baseball team opened the 2025 campaign in historic fashion as Kolby Pope and Parker O’Neal combined to throw a no-hitter in a 4-0 triumph at Lonoke Monday evening. By Dennen Cuthbertson, Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: It’s not too late to sponsor…
Warren’s Offense Fires on All Cylinders in 7-2 Season Opening Win Over Crossett
On a brisk evening at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium, the Warren Lumberjacks opened their season with a resounding 7–2 victory over Crossett in what was officially billed as a non-conference match–despite the two teams usually meeting in league play. This triumph also marked the first game in charge for Warren’s new head coach, Jacob Hernandez,…
Lady Jacks Open Season with Commanding 4-0 Victory Over Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – Under the bright lights of Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium, the Warren Lady Jacks kicked off their new season in style, defeating Crossett 4–0 in a non-conference showdown. Although both teams share the same league, they treated this meeting as a chance to sharpen skills early in the year, and Warren certainly seized…
Warren Basketball Players Earn Postseason Honors
Several Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack basketball players have been recognized with postseason honors for their performances during the 2024-25 season. For the Lumberjack men’s team, Tramond Miller and Antonio Jordan earned All-State and All-Conference honors, while Bleyze Fellows was named to the All-Conference team. On the Lady Jack women’s team, Bayleigh Miller received All-State…
Warren Lions Club Conducts Vision Screenings at ABC Preschool
WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, February 28, members of the Warren Lions Club visited ABC Preschool to provide free vision screenings for more than 50 preschoolers. The screenings focused on detecting potential vision problems early, allowing parents and educators to address any issues promptly. ABC Preschool staff expressed gratitude for the Warren Lions Club’s service,…
Shelby Gibson Earns BCMC Employee of the Month for February
BCMC is excited to announce that Shelby Gibson of the Outpatient Therapy Department has earned the Employee of the Month Award for February. Shelby’s nomination said: “Shelby is the hardest working person I know. She goes above and beyond daily to be sure the department is running smoothly, clinically and financially. She has spent many…
Spring Fling Clay Shoot Opens Competitive Season With High Scores
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Sports Shooting Complex launched its 2023 competitive shooting season in style, hosting the annual Spring Fling Clay Shoot. Shooters from across the region took aim in three exciting events–Standard Skeet, All Doubles Skeet, and 16-Yard Trap–and showcased top-notch marksmanship. After a morning of tight competition, Jonathan Skaggs earned the tournament…
Marcia Loyette Clanton Quimby, 1942-2025
Marcia Loyette Clanton Quimby, born on December 27, 1942, on the banks of the Saline River at Moore’s Mill in Johnsville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home in Stonewall, Louisiana, on February 27, 2025. Marcia is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Michael Quimby; her loving daughter, Sherri Quimby Troegel, and her husband,…
Sharon Kay Lasiter, 1962-2025
Sharon Kay Lasiter age 62 of Warren, AR died Wednesday, February 26th 2025 in Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, AR. She was born Wednesday July 4th, 1962 in Warren, AR, a daughter of the late Herbert Dale Lasiter and Ruby Peek Lasiter. She was a beautiful soul, Kay never met a stranger, she loved everyone…
Floyde Dale Ashcraft, 1940-2025
Floyd Dale Ashcraft, age 84, of Warren, Arkansas passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR surrounded by family on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1940, in Rye, AR, son of the late Coys Dale Ashcraft and Robbie Lee Wooldridge Ashcraft of Rye, Arkansas. He was…
David Lee Johnson, 1954-2025
David Lee Johnson age 60, of Fort Hood, TX passed away on February 22nd, 2025 in Warren, AR. David was born October 15th, 1964 in Warren, AR to the late Myrna Ed Johnson and Norma Faye Tucker Johnson of Warren, AR. And a daughter Emily Johnson also preceded him in death. Surviving is his daughter…
Warren Takes Benefit Game Over Rison
WARREN, Ark. (2/28/25) – The Warren Lumberjacks broke a 3-3 tie in the fourth inning and didn’t look back in a 10-3 win over Rison at the Warren Sports Complex in a benefit game to open the 2025 campaign. By Dennen Cuthbertson, Sports Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: It’s not too…
Bradley County at Moderate Wildfire Risk
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County and much of Southeast Arkansas are currently classified under a moderate risk of wildfire, according to state forestry officials. While no burn bans are in place at this time, residents are urged to use caution when conducting outdoor activities that could spark a fire. Wildfire risk levels are determined based…
BCMC Board Conducts February Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held its February meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27 inside the conference room at the hospital with executive updates, financials, policy approvals, and more on the agenda. Minutes from the January gathering were approved then Controller Matt Pace gave his report on financials. Total gross…
Thomas C. Brunson Elementary and Warren Middle School Recognized for High Student Growth by OEP
WARREN, Ark. – Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School and Warren Middle School have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas for outstanding student growth on the ATLAS assessment. The OEP released its Outstanding Educational Performance Awards on Wednesday, highlighting schools that demonstrate high academic growth—an indicator the organization…