Warren Branch Library’s December Book Lover’s Giveaway Winner was Kimberly Taylor Hannum! Join them on Facebook next month for their next Book Lover’s Giveaway! Ms. Hannum is pictured with Library Assistant, Christy Ward.
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Virginia Hamilton Temple, 1936-2021
Virginia Hamilton Temple, age 85 of Warren, AR passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. She was born September 28, 1936 at The Godfrey Place in Bradley County to the late Horace and Verlee Clanton Hamilton. She was a farmer and homemaker. Virginia attended Living Waters Church and…
Warren Bank supports local school construction
Warren, Arkansas – Warren Bank and Trust Company, a locally homed owned institution, has announced it is proud to support and assist in the construction of the new Warren Elementary School and the new modern state of the art arena for basketball and other school and community endeavors. Construction of the new facilities are well…
Local banks host open houses and cash drawings this holiday season
Warren, Arkansas – Local area banks have all been in the Christmas spirit this week, with several open houses at multiple branches, as well as some giveaways yet to take place. Friday, December 17, both Union Bank and Trust and First State Bank each held an open house. An array of snacks and refreshements were…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-17-21
From filling out a job application to completing a homework assignment, the vast majority of our day-to-day lives are dependent on internet access. It is no longer a luxury, and now is a critical time for our state to close the digital divide. Arkansas ranks 41st in state broadband access rating according to Broadbandnow.com. The…
Winter Formal set for Warren students February 19
Head Start brings gifts for Chapel Woods residents
Warren Head Start personnel brought gifts for about 70 Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation residents Thursday. Shown, from left, front row, are Chapel Woods Activities Director Deborah Brewster, Head Start Center Director Seneca Gulley, Shirley Harding, Sidney Winchester, Sylvia Green; back row, Canei Chaney and Monique Morgan. Photo by Tim Kessler
Clutch free throw shooting pushes Lady Jacks to win over Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – A good week got even better for the Warren Lady Jacks as they capped off a successful mid-December stent with a second road win in three days, this time defeating Pine Bluff by the final of 44-37. The Lady Jacks lost their season opener to Pine Bluff in overtime in Warren…
Jacks downed by Zebras in final game of 2021
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – Looking to bounce back from a Tuesday loss to McGehee, the Warren Lumberjack basketball team fell to Pine Bluff on the road Thursday evening, December 17, 2021 by the final of 56-24. Warren struggled in the first half shooting, only putting up six points before the midway point. A better third…
Three Lumberjacks make All-State team
Three Warren Lumberjacks have been named to the All-State team for 2021. Maddox Lassiter, Jecari Lee, and Cedric Calbert were announced as representatives of the 8-4A on the All-State team. Lassiter, Lee, and Calbert were part of Warren’s 11-2 State Semifinalist Lumberjack Football Team.
Donald Wayne Withers, 1963-2021
Donald Wayne Withers age 58, of Warren, AR died Wednesday December 15th 2021 at the St. Vincent’s Infirmary. He was born Wednesday, October 9th 1963 in Warren, AR a son of Wayne and Judy Hickman Withers, Warren, AR. He was a retired logger and truck driver, he worked for Potlatch Lumber Company and his passion…
Vicki Michelle Rouse, 1968-2021
Vicki Michelle Rouse, 53, of Hermitage, AR passed way December 14, 2021 at Life Touch Hospice Center in El Dorado, AR. She was born July 19, 1968 in Warren, AR to Thomas Dale and Barbara Jean Rice. She graduated Hermitage High School and UAM, taught Pre-K at Hermitage Schools ABC program and a member of…
Warren School Board approves second lien bonds for construction
Warren, Arkansas – In order to handle the higher than estimated cost of the new elementary school and new arena, the Warren School Board has voted to issue second lien bonds to complete the new project. This was discussed at the time the construction contract was approved and was anticipated. It does not increase the…
Register to win $500 at any Warren Bank location
Warren Bank and Trust Company will hold a Christmas cash drawing for $500 December 23, 2021. If you would like to enter for a chance to win the cash prize, register at any Warren Bank and Trust branch location between now and the drawing date, December 23.
Tommy Wendell Golden, 1972-2021
Tommy Wendell Golden, 48, of New Edinburg, died December 7, 2021. Born December 10, 1972, he was a son of the late Tommy Lee and Annie Bea Broughton-Golden. He was a graduate of Kingsland High School class of 1992. He began his walk with the Lord at an early age at St. John AME Church…
Five ways to fight CWD in Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas – The recent news of chronic wasting disease being found far away from any previous detections has caused some hunters to worry about the future of deer hunting in The Natural State. CWD is a cause for concern for the health of Arkansas’s deer herd, but it does not mean the end of deer…
Bohemia Cares giveaway moving to Warren Gym
BOHEMIA Cares is honored to support low-income families in (Bradley and Drew counties) Arkansas for a second year with a turkey and bike giveaway set for Saturday, December 18. In efforts to slow the spread of the Coronavirus in rural communities, we have partnered with Pinnacle Family Medicine and RHEA Medical Support Services (RMSS) to…
Morgan named Jason Witten Award Finalist
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan is one of three finalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, which recognizes a student-athlete’s exemplary leadership both on and off the field. Selected from a group of 20 semifinalists by the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Board of Directors, Morgan and…
Warren City Council adopts 2022 budget
Warren, Arkansas – Four of the six Warren City Council Members were present Monday evening, December 13, 2021 for the regular monthly city council meeting. A number of issues were acted upon, including the adoption of the 2022 city budget in the amount of $7,063,574.22. Beginning the meeting, Mayor Pennington submitted the November 2021 financial reports and stated the city…
Bigham scores 30 as Jacks win in overtime at McGehee
McGehee, Arkansas – Coming from behind, the Warren Lady Jack Basketball team topped the McGehee Lady Owls in overtime Tuesday night, December 14, 2021 on the road by the final of 43-39. The Lady Jacks came into the ballgame with an overall record of 3-4 and were looking to break back to .500 on the…
Warren celebrates the Christmas season with annual parade and downtown market
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Warren Christmas Parade this past weekend, along with a downtown Christmas “Market on Main.” The theme of this year’s event was “a Christmas of Hope.” Children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Local vendors sold various goods at the local Christmas Market on…