WARREN, Ark. – Students from Warren High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter turned in an impressive performance at the District III Spring Conference, earning multiple top-five finishes and advancing to state competition in April. WHS students competed in a wide range of business and career-focused events, showcasing their skills in areas from cybersecurity…
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Reminder: Power House COGIC to Host Chili Supper Fundraiser Feb. 21 at Madea’s Restaurant
WARREN, Ark. – Power House Church of God in Christ (COGIC) will host its annual Chili Supper Fundraiser on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Madea’s Restaurant, located at 1439 South Main Street in Warren. The event will feature a variety of homemade menu items, including the “Mother Daniels Special,”…
Historic Arkansas Museum hosts annual Territorial Fair
Little Rock – Historic Arkansas Museum will hold its 53rd annual Territorial Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, on the grounds of the museum and their 1850s farmstead, located at 200 East Third St., in downtown Little Rock. The museum will be partnering with the Quapaw Nation for the…
Olivia Davidson of Warren has been named to the Fall 2025 President’s List at Delta State University
CLEVELAND, MS (02/17/2026)– Olivia Davidson, of Warren has been named to the Fall 2025 President’s List at Delta State University. Majoring in General Business, Davidson is among 337 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Each semester, Delta State University undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credits and a grade point average…
AGFC and Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to boost safe outdoor recreation
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have announced a three-year partnership to elevate outdoor recreation safety across the Natural State. The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will serve as the “Official Outdoor Safety Education Partner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission,” and work with the Arkansas…
Warren Library Book Club to Discuss ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ on February 24
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Library Book Club will meet Tuesday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Warren Library. The group will discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance as this month’s featured selection. Community members interested in reading and discussion are invited to attend.
Historic Run Continues as Warren Clinches Monticello Sweep, Improves to 26-2
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks, led by head coach Mary Beth Grant, added another major milestone to an already historic season Tuesday night, powering past Monticello 70-59 on the road to secure their second conference win over the Lady Billies and improve to 26-2 overall and a perfect 9-0 in 8-4A Conference play.…
Lumberjacks Drop Road Contest at Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks ran into a tough road test Tuesday night, falling to the Monticello Billies 51-35. This game report is brought to you by Warren slipped to 4-14 overall and 3-6 in 8-4A Conference play with the loss. Colton Steen got the Jacks off to a strong start, scoring the game’s…
Early Voting Begins Today in Bradley County for March 3 Primary Election
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues through Monday, March 2. Bradley County voters may cast their ballots in person at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren during the early voting period. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday,…
Lady Jacks Dominate Hamburg From Start to Finish in 59-30 Win
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks stayed hot Monday night, cruising past the Hamburg Lady Lions 59-30 on the road to improve to 25-2 overall and 8-0 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by With the victory, Warren remains unbeaten in league competition and now has just two remaining conference…
Warren Drops Conference Contest at Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks fell to Hamburg 60-32 on Monday night, dropping to 4-13 overall and 3-5 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by The game opened on even footing, with Warren trading baskets early. Bentley Nelson tied the contest at 4-4, and Colton Steen followed to even it…
BCMC Auxiliary Purchases Wheelchairs for Hospital
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently purchased 10 wheelchairs for use at BCMC. These wheelchairs are crucial as many patients need help around the hospital or after they are discharged. BCMC is happy to have an active auxiliary that supports many projects to support our mission of providing superior care to every patient every…
UAM-CTM Launches Digital Literacy Program, Provides Free Laptops To Students
MCGEHEE, Ark. — On January 21, the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) launched the UAM-CTM Digital Literacy Program in collaboration with Digitunity and AT&T. The launch event was hosted by UAM-CTM on its campus in McGehee and attended by representatives from Digitunity and AT&T. Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization committed to making computer ownership possible for all Americans. For over…
Lisa Sharon Curry Tooke, 1960-2026
“I have become a marvel to many, For You are my strong refuge.” Psalms 71:7 NASB1995 Lisa Sharon Curry Tooke was given by God to Robert Donald and Kay Carolyn Baker Curry in the Bradley County Hospital in Warren, Arkansas on July 19th, 1960. She is their second child, between her sister Donna K Curry and her brother,…
Hermitage Student Wins Bradley County Spelling Bee, Advances to State Competition
Addison Helms to represent Bradley County at Arkansas Spelling Bee in March Hermitage School District and Warren School District recently joined forces to host the Bradley County Spelling Bee, showcasing the spelling prowess of students from across the county. After several competitive rounds, Addison Helms from Hermitage School District emerged as the champion, earning first…
$425K NIFA grant supports statewide Arkansas weather station network
By John LovettUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A statewide network of 20 high-tech weather stations is in the process of being built by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, thanks to a $425,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Once installation is completed later…
Lady Jacks Stay Red Hot with Road Win at Crossett
CROSSETT, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks turned in one of their most dominant performances of the season Friday night, overwhelming the Crossett Lady Eagles 42-12 on the road to move to 24-2 overall and 7-0 in conference play. This game report is brought to you by The Lady Jacks stormed out to an 11-0…
Warren Uses Strong Second Half to Down Crossett 51-46
CROSSETT, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks delivered one of their most resilient performances of the season Friday night, storming back from a double-digit deficit to defeat the Crossett Eagles 51-46 on the road. This game report is brought to you by With the victory, Warren improves to 4-13 overall and 3-4 in Conference 8-4A. Head…
Warren Municipal Building to Close Monday for Presidents’ Day
The City of Warren Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Garbage collection services will not operate on the holiday. Residents are advised to plan accordingly for the interruption in regular pickup schedules. All emergency services throughout the city will remain fully staffed and operational during the closure.
New AI Tool Diagnoses Masked Hypertension
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – About 10% of people with hypertension have normal blood pressure readings at the doctor’s office. Now researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed an artificial-intelligence diagnostic tool to detect this condition, known as masked hypertension. The work, led by associate professor of chemical engineering William J. Richardson, could help more people get…
Apply by March 15 for an internship with the AGFC
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas college students looking to get their feet wet in conservation have the perfect opportunity to work alongside Arkansas Game and Fish Commission experts and get paid for the experience. The AGFC summer internship application window is open until March 15, 2026, atwww.agfc.com/internships. The internships, funded by sales of the AGFC’s Conservation…