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…
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Jean Wolfe, 1943-2025
Jean Wolfe age 81, of Warren, AR died Friday, April 11th, 2025 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born Tuesday, September 13th, 1943 in Banks, AR a daughter of the late Frank Mitchell and Ruth McMurry Mitchell. Jean was a housewife and homemaker, a member of Good Hope United…
Peggy McNeer Saunders, 1943-2025
Peggy McNeer Saunders was born on Saturday, January 10, 1943, in Cleveland Mississippi to Doty and Bessie Jane (Robinson) McNeer. She passed peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 82, at Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation. She was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School. She was number seven of the eight McNeer…
Daniel A. Perry Jr., 1944-2025
Daniel A. Perry Jr. age 81, of Warren, AR died Thursday, April 10th 2025 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born Saturday, March 4th, 1944 in Warren, AR a son of the late Daniel A. Perry Sr and Claudia Vaughn Perry. He was a painter and a huge Lumberjack football supporter,…
Lady Jacks Defeat Hamburg 12-2 in Conference Matchup
Warren, Ark. – 4-11-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks earned a dominant 12-2 victory over the Hamburg Lady Lions on Friday, April 11, in a six-inning conference matchup at home. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Hamburg opened the game with a single in the top of…
Warren Drops Heartbreaker to Hamburg 4-3
WARREN, Ark. (4/11/25) – The Warren High School baseball team suffered its first conference loss of the season by a score of 4-3 to Hamburg after a seventh-inning run for the Lions Friday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor The Lumberjacks also saw their five-game win streak snapped as…
Charlie Wardlaw named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lady Jack Softball Player of the Week
Charlie Wardlaw was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Softball Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 4. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Bradley Medical and Health Foundation Adds Five New Members
The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation welcomed five new members at its April meeting. The new members are Bryant Stallings, Dixon Platt, Missy Wardlaw, Marnette George, and Jordan Biggers. The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation was established in 1994 and is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to helping Bradley County and Southeast Arkansas maintain the highest…
Moro Bay State Park Remains Temporarily Closed Due to Rising Ouachita River Levels
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-11-25 – Moro Bay State Park this week announced a temporary closure due to rising waters from the Ouachita River, which is currently at 87.00 feet and continuing to rise. According to the park’s statement, the National Weather Service is predicting the river could crest between Sunday and Monday, with an…
Warren Lions Club Hears Program on Safe Haven Baby Box Initiative
WARREN, Ark. – 4-9-25 – The Warren Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9, featuring a presentation by Wendy Curry on the proposed installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box in the community. Curry outlined the goals of the initiative, which aims to provide a safe and anonymous way for mothers in…
Winners Announced in 2025 Bradley County Art Contest Sponsored by Warren Woman’s Club
WARREN, Ark. – 3-24-25 – The Warren Branch Library recently hosted the 2025 Bradley County Art Contest, with entries on display through April 5 and an Open House held Saturday, March 29. The event was coordinated by Sandra Gatling and sponsored by the Warren Woman’s Club, with Jonalyn Reep serving as president and Glenda Cross…
Arkansas frog-gigging season adjusted to protect breeding season
LITTLE ROCK — Frog-gigging can be one of the most exciting adventures available for outdoors enthusiasts on a late spring night, but froggers will have to wait a little longer as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has reset the opening night of the season to June 1, instead of its traditional April 15 opener.…
K-12 Regional Art Exhibit on Display at UAM
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Student artworks from the Arkansas Art Educators’ 2025 Southeast Arkansas Regional Art Exhibit are on display in the Spencer Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) through April 13, 2025. A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 13, at 2…
Moro Bay State Park Temporarily Closed Due to Ouachita River Flooding
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-10-25 – Moro Bay State Park in Bradley County has been temporarily closed due to rising floodwaters from the Ouachita River, according to a public announcement shared Thursday morning. Park officials reported the river had reached 85 feet at the Bay earlier in the day, with a concerning rise of nearly…
Warren Men and Women Draw with Star City Tuesday Evening
Warren, Ark. – 4-9-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks soccer teams were in action Tuesday evening, each battling Star City in a pair of hard-fought matches on their home turf. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks played to a scoreless 0-0 draw, remaining unbeaten in conference play. With…
Firefighters Respond to Chicken House Fire on Highway 63N
Bradley County, AR (4-9-25) – The Bradley County Rural Fire Department (BCRFD) responded to a fire at a chicken house on Highway 63 North on Tuesday afternoon. According to a statement posted on social media by BCRFD, crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 4:12 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the…
Warren Walks Off Monticello in Dramatic 11-Inning Contest
WARREN, Ark. (4/8/25) – Bryson Harris stepped to the plate in a 1-1 game with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning and hit into a walk-off fielder’s choice to score AJ Jordan to propel the Warren High School baseball squad to a 2-1 win over Monticello Tuesday evening…
Ryan Spears named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Lumberjack Baseball Player of the Week
Ryan Spears was named the Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Baseball Player of the Week. Last week Ryan was 4 for 7 at the plate (.571) batting average), with two doubles, and two RBIs, including a game winning RBI against Crossett. Be sure to visit our sponsor, Greg Harton Shelter Insurance online by CLICKING HERE.
Lady Jacks Show Heart in Hard-Fought Battle Against Monticello
Warren, Ark. – 4-9-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks showcased grit and determination on Tuesday evening as they battled the Monticello Lady Billies in a high-energy softball matchup. Despite falling 20-9, the Lady Jacks mounted an impressive mid-game rally and saw several players step up with strong performances at the plate. By David King, SRN…
Richards’ Upcoming Senior Art Thesis Exhibition at UAM Glassblock Gallery
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Remiko Richards’ senior art thesis exhibition, “Moments in Light and Shadow,” will be on display from April 16 through April 22 in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). A public reception will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from…
Hunters, anglers urged to use caution accessing remote areas
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is still assessing much of the damage from five days of rain and storms that dumped more than 2 feet of water in some portions of The Natural State. The AGFC asks hunters and anglers to exercise additional caution when driving to their favorite turkey hunting…