WILMAR, Ark. – 4-16-25 – The Juneteenth Association is now accepting applications for the June Dinner Pageant 2025, which will take place at the Wilmar Community Center. Families interested in participating are encouraged to register early, as the deadline to apply is May 16, 2025, with no exceptions. The pageant will kick off with a…
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AJ Jordan named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
AJ Jordan was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Baseball Player of the Week for April 7-11. Last week AJ hit .500(4-for-8), scored two runs, had a steal and played great defense in center field. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Haven Johnson named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Haven Johnson was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for the week of April 7-11. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Thomas’ Upcoming Senior Art Thesis Exhibition at UAM Glassblock Gallery
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Brian Thomas’ senior art thesis exhibition, “Brian the Artist?,” will be on display from April 24 through April 30 in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). A public reception and fashion show featuring Thomas’ original clothing will be…
Lady Jacks Dominate Watson Chapel 19-0 Behind No-Hitter by Milton
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks delivered a commanding performance Tuesday evening on the road, blanking Watson Chapel 19-0 in a swift 53-minute conference matchup. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Haven Johnson jumpstarted the game with an in-the-park home run in the top of the…
First on SRN: WHS EAST Students Launch Life-Saving Baby Box Project
WARREN, Ark. – 4-15-25 – A group of Warren High School students is working to bring a life-saving resource to their community through a new project known as Operation Baby Box. Spearheaded by the school’s EAST program, the initiative aims to install a Safe Haven Baby Box in Warren, providing a secure and anonymous option…
Warren Defeats Watson Chapel 11-0
WARREN, Ark. (4/15/25) – The Warren High School baseball team bounced back from its first conference setback of the season to defeat Watson Chapel 11-0 in five innings Tuesday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks improve to 13-4 overall…
UAM Athletics Now Accepting 2025 Hall of Fame Nominations
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department announced it is accepting nominations for the 2025 UAM Sports Hall of Fame Induction in the fall. Nomination forms will be accepted until May 15. For over 25 years, the Arkansas-Monticello Athletic Department has celebrated the UAM Sports Hall of Fame. Since its introduction in 2000,…
UAM Concert and Chamber Choirs To Perform Spring Concert
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Concert and Chamber Choirs will perform during the 2025 UAM Spring Choral Concert on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Dr. Dana Ihm, associate professor of music and…
Young guns post another increase in Arkansas youth turkey harvest
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters aged 6 to 15 enjoyed one of the best Arkansas youth turkey hunts over the weekend, checking 1,443 gobblers, an increase of 22 percent over last year’s youth turkey hunt results. AGFC Turkey Program Coordinator David Moscicki said the increase in harvest was most likely due to phenomenal weather and several…
Entergy Arkansas recognizes National Safe Digging Month – Call 811 before you dig
Little Rock, Ark. – Spring is here and with warmer temperatures on the way, this is the prime season to start home improvement and landscaping projects. April is National Safe Digging Month and Entergy Arkansas is reminding you to notify Arkansas 811 before digging into your list of spring projects. National Safe Digging Month serves…
Warren City Council Reviews Public Safety, Tree Project, and Food Truck Regulations at April Meeting
WARREN, Ark. – 4-14-25 – The Warren City Council convened Monday, April 14, for its regular monthly meeting, with all members present and Mayor Gregg Reep presiding. This article is brought to you by: The Council approved the minutes from the March meeting before moving into a series of updates and action items. Mayor Reep…
BCMC Board Meets for March Business
WARREN, Ark. (4/14/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held it’s March meeting, originally scheduled for March 27, on Thursday, April 10 after a quorum couldn’t be present at the original date. The meeting took place inside the Education Room at the hospital. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved before the…
Warren Soccer Teams Stay Strong on the Road Against Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks hit the road Friday evening for key conference matchups against the Hamburg Lions, returning home with solid results to maintain their strong positions in league play. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks secured a 2-0 victory, improving to 7-1-1 overall and…
Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives Hosts Free Workshop About Family Heirlooms
(Washington, Ark.) – The Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA) and Historic Washington State Park will host a workshop from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the 1914 School in Historic Washington State Park. “Preserving Your Family Treasures” will teach participants how to properly care for and preserve their family heirlooms.…
Foresters for the Future Scholarship Application Period Open Through June 13
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), is excited to announce that applications for the Foresters for the Future scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship will provide $4,000 per semester, for four years, to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at…
River Crest Reached at Moro Bay State Park, Flooding Lower Than Expected
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-13-25 – Officials at Moro Bay State Park reported encouraging news on Saturday as the Ouachita River appears to have crested at 87.70 feet. The water level, which has risen only a tenth of a foot since the previous evening, is now stabilizing. The crest comes in at two feet lower…
Dutch Oven Cooking Class Set for May 3 at Bradley County Historical Museum
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Historical Museum will host a Dutch Oven Cooking class and demonstration on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the historic Martin House, located at the corner of Walnut and Elm streets in downtown Warren. The class will be led by award-winning chef Doug Thornton, known as The Redneck Gourmet. Thornton…
Warren School District Reminds Families of Upcoming School Closures for Good Friday and Easter Break
Warren, Ark. – 4-14-25 – The Warren School District is reminding parents and guardians that there will be no school on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. The extended weekend allows students and staff time to observe the holiday and enjoy a short spring…
Easter Egg Hunt Brings Smiles and Sunshine to Warren City Park
Warren, Ark. – Laughter, sunshine, and brightly colored eggs filled Warren City Park on Saturday morning as families from across Bradley County gathered for the community-wide Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. From 10:00 a.m. to noon, hundreds of children ages 0 to 11 enjoyed a festive array of activities.…
Mayor Reep Participates in ‘Get Real, Here’s the Deal’ Program at WHS
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep recently participated in Get Real, Here’s the Deal, a hands-on financial education program held at Warren High School. The initiative taught students how to manage real-world expenses such as purchasing vehicles, buying insurance, and budgeting within their income. Mayor Reep also spoke with students about the importance of voting and staying…