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Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard-Week 7, 2025
High School Football – Week 7 Final Scores
Lumberjacks Roll Past Star City on Homecoming Night, 42–14
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks bounced back in commanding fashion Friday night, taking down the Star City Bulldogs 42–14 at home on Homecoming Night, just one week after a wild 67–54 road loss to Hamburg. This game report is brought to you by From the opening possession, Warren set the tone. After Star City…
DHS Fires One, Suspends Eleven Following Death at Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center
WARREN, Ark. (10-17-25) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is investigating the death of an adult resident at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren following what the agency described as a “behavior incident” on September 7 that led staff to use both physical and chemical restraints. According to a DHS news…
Callum Concludes 30-Year Army Aviation Career with Final Flight Home to Bradley County
WARREN, Ark. – Those gathered at the Warren Municipal Airport, John B. Frazer, Jr. Field, Friday morning could hear the deep, rhythmic rumble long before the helicopters appeared. The unmistakable sound of twin CH-47 Chinooks echoed across the horizon, announcing the arrival of U.S. Army pilot Torrey Callum on his final flight home. Callum, a…
Haley Wagnon Named October BCMC Employee of the Month
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce that Haley Wagnon of the Pharmacy Department has earned the October Employee of the Month award. Her nomination stated: “I am nominating Haley Wagnon as employee of the month for October. Haley is the only full-time employee in the Pharmacy. She is very knowledgeable…
Rotary Hears Program from Warren Branch Library Manager Julie Hamilton
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Oct. 14 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of October. The group heard from WHS Junior Rotarians Ember Johnson and Adair Gonzalez to kick off the meeting after lunch was served. The main program for the day followed with Rotarian Andrew Tolbert stepping in for Rotarian…
Warren School District Announces Early Dismissal for Homecoming Friday
The Warren School District has announced early dismissal times for Friday, October 17, 2025, in celebration of Homecoming. According to the district, the dismissal schedule will be as follows: The Homecoming Parade is scheduled to begin downtown at 2:30 p.m.
Pat Johnston Hunter
Pat Johnston Hunter, age 82, succumbed to complications of dementia and died peacefully surrounded by her three daughtersin Little Rock, AR on October 14, 2025. Pat, one of six children of Floyd and Beatrice Greenwood Johnston, was born in BradleyCounty and raised on their family farm outside of Warren. She married her high school sweetheart,…
Warren School District Announces Fall Break Dates
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced that students and staff will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Classes will resume on Thursday, October 23, according to the district’s announcement.
New Arkansas Waterfowl Research Center Poised for National Impact
By Kelsey EnglertUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello MONTICELLO, Ark. — A new waterfowl research center that aims to advance waterfowl and wetlands research and transform the industry was announced on Monday during a ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The event, co-hosted with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, marked the…
Entergy Arkansas shares fall safety tips
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As Arkansas transitions into the colorful and cooler days of fall, Entergy Arkansas is reminding customers to stay vigilant about safety. Whether tackling yard tasks, decorating, or preparing heating systems, these seasonal activities can pose hazards if not handled carefully. Here are some safety tips to help prevent accidents…
Braxton Hembree named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Braxton Hembree for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! Against Hamburg, he pulled 19 times run blocking, gave up 0 sacks and helped the offense have over 650 total yards! CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM AGENCY FACEBOOK PAGE!
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BCMC and Commercial Bank to Host Annual Lumberjack Homecoming Tailgate Friday
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) and Commercial Bank are teaming up once again to host their annual Lumberjack Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 17, ahead of Warren’s football matchup against Star City. The event will take place in front of Lumberjack Arena beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until kickoff. Attendees…
Union Cemetery Association Holds Cleanup Day at Historic Warren Site
Members of the Union Cemetery Association gathered this past weekend for a cleanup day at the historic Warren Union Cemetery. Volunteers spent time performing regular maintenance and upkeep to preserve the site, which holds significant local history. The group was joined by Warren Mayor Gregg Reep for a quick photo, who stopped by to show…
Drug Task Force to Hold Forfeited Property Auction Oct. 18
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Drug Task Force will host a forfeited property auction on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Fire Training Academy, located at 1665 Highway 278 East in Monticello. Items up for bid will include vehicles, firearms, and a few miscellaneous items seized through…
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Announce Major Merger, Creating One of North America’s Largest Timber Companies
WARREN, Ark. – PotlatchDeltic Corporation, which operates a lumber facility in Warren, has announced plans to merge with Rayonier Inc. in an all-stock transaction that will combine two of the country’s leading timber and land resources companies. According to the joint announcement, the merger will create a company with an estimated $7.1 billion equity market…
Clanton Announces Candidacy for Bradley County Judge
WARREN, Ark. — Scott Clanton has formally announced his candidacy for the office of Bradley County Judge. In his statement, Clanton said, “I am honored to announce my candidacy for the office of County Judge of Bradley County. I pledge to lead with fairness, remain unbiased, and uphold the highest standards of integrity. My commitment…
L’Aigle Creek and NRCS host Local Information Expo for Landowners
Article submitted L’Aigle Creek Conservation Service is hosting a Community Information Expo in conjunction with NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service on Tuesday, Oct 28th, to give information to landowners & farmers about financial assistance and other ways they can assist landowners, cattle farmers, chicken farmers & family farmers with regenerative grazing practices etc., as…
Warren High School to Celebrate Homecoming October 17
WARREN, Ark. – 10-14-25 – Warren High School is set to celebrate Homecoming 2025 on Friday, October 17, at Lumberjack Arena. The annual Homecoming Coronation ceremony will begin at 12:00 p.m., with doors opening to the public at 11:40 a.m. and closing promptly at 11:55 a.m. School officials remind attendees that no balloons will be…