Bonnie Ashcraft, age 60, of Warren, AR passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born on November 9, 1964 in Warren, AR to the late Alfred Arnold Ashcraft and Carolyn Jane Smith Ashcraft. She was employed at Drew Foam and a member of Martin’s Chapel.…
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Boil Order Lifted for Bradley County Rural Water, Southwest Warren Rural Water, and Corinth Valley Rural Water
WARREN, Ark. – The boil order for Bradley County Rural Water, Southwest Warren Rural Water, and Corinth Valley Rural Water has officially been lifted as of January 28. According to an announcement from Warren Water and Sewer, water samples collected across all affected systems have been tested by the Arkansas Department of Health and confirmed…
BCMC Boards Meets for First Time in 2025
WARREN, Ark. (1/27/25) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors held its first meeting of 2025 on Thursday, Jan. 23 inside the conference room at the hospital with financials, executive updates, policy approvals, and more on the agenda. The meeting began with approval of last month’s minutes before transitioning into Controller Matt Pace’s…
Warren Stays Unbeaten in Conference Play With 51-34 Win Over Monticello
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team remains the only undefeated squad in 8-4A Conference play after an impressive 51-34 victory over the Monticello Billies on Tuesday night at Lumberjack Arena. The win moves Warren to 4-0 in conference action and 8-2 overall. This sports report is brought to you by: Warren started…
Lady Jacks Claim Big Win at Home, Defeat Monticello 62-42
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks earned a crucial conference victory Tuesday night at Lumberjack Arena, defeating the Monticello Lady Billies 62-42. This sports report is brought to you by: Bayleigh Miller set the tone early for Warren, scoring six points in the first quarter as the Lady Jacks built a 16-9 lead. Breize…
Warren’s Tramond Miller and Antonio Jordan Honored for 1,000 Career Points Milestone
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Lumberjack seniors Tramond Miller and Antonio (AJ) Jordan were recognized prior to Tuesday night’s game against Monticello for reaching 1,000 career points during their time at Warren High School. Miller and Jordan have been key figures in Warren’s basketball resurgence, helping lead the team to a state playoff berth and a…
UAM Accounting Society Offers Free Tax Assistance in Monticello and Warren This February
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The UAM Accounting Society is offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services to help community members file their simple tax returns at no cost. The events will be held in two locations on select Saturdays in February. Residents in Monticello can visit the Babin Business Center at 140 University Place on…
Warren’s Jordan, Harris, and Coach Hembree Named to AHSCA All-Star East Team
WARREN, Ark. – The Arkansas Activities Association has announced the rosters for the 2025 AHSCA All-Star football game, including Warren High School’s Bryson Harris, Antonio Jordan, and Coach Bo Hembree, who will represent the East squad. The All-Star game showcases the top senior players and coaches across the state. East Football All-Star Roster Head Coach:…
31st Annual Martin Luther King Banquet Celebrates Community Leaders
WARREN, Ark. – The 31st Annual Martin Luther King Banquet was held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 4 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church in Warren, drawing a large crowd to honor the legacy of Dr. King and recognize outstanding community leaders. This year’s guest speaker was Alonzo Hampton, Head Football Coach for the…
Warren Middle School Announces Semester 1 Honor Roll for 2024-2025 School Year
Warren Middle School has announced its Semester 1 Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year. The list recognizes students across all grades for achieving academic excellence, categorized by All A and All A/B honor rolls for both nine-week periods and the semester. All A Honor Roll – 9 Weeks 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade…
Warren High School Baseball Team Fanwear Fundraiser Now Available
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School baseball team is hosting a Fanwear fundraiser to offer supporters a chance to gear up in style while supporting the team. Fans of the Lumberjacks can now browse through a variety of items, including sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, and hats, all adorned with the iconic Warren baseball logo. Whether…
Warren’s Paige Byrd Selected for President’s Leadership Forum at OBU
WARREN, Ark. – Paige Byrd, a senior at Warren High School, has been selected for the President’s Leadership Forum at Ouachita Baptist University (OBU), an honor recognizing top students in Arkansas. The selection, made by OBU’s president, highlights Byrd’s impressive academic achievements, including maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. In addition to this recognition, Byrd has…
Brunson Elementary Named Top 5% in Arkansas for Growth, Receives $18,466 Award
WARREN, Ark. – Thomas C. Brunson Elementary has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named among the top 5% of schools in Arkansas for growth during the 2023-2024 school year. This accomplishment comes with an $18,466 award from the Arkansas School Recognition Program. The success highlights the dedication and hard work of Brunson Elementary’s students,…
Warren Lady Jacks Secure First Conference Win of 2025 with Rout of Crossett
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks secured their first conference win of the season with an impressive 58-15 victory over the Crossett Lady Eagles on Friday night. The win also marked the first conference victory for first-year Head Coach Mary Beth Grant. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks came…
Warren Overpowers Crossett to Keep Conference Record Perfect
CROSSETT, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks secured their third consecutive conference victory Friday night with an impressive 55-27 win over Crossett, improving their overall record to 7-2 and their conference record to 3-0. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks faced early challenges offensively, struggling to find their rhythm in the first…
Boil Order Lifted for Warren Water and Sewer Customers; Rural Systems Still Affected
WARREN, Ark. – The boil order for Warren Water and Sewer customers has been officially lifted as of January 24, following testing by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Samples collected across the city were analyzed and confirmed to be free of bacteriological contamination. However, the boil order remains in effect for other rural water…
Breize Fellows named State Farm Lady Jack of the Week
Congratulations to Breize Fellows for being named the State Farm LadyJack of the Week! Against Star City, she had 12 points, 2 steals and 2 deflections. For the season, Breize is 4th in FG % with 37.4%. She also averages 2 assists, 2 deflections, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal a game. CLICK HERE TO LIKE…
Neon’dre Thomas named State Farm Lumberjack of the Week
Congratulations to Neondre Thomas for being named the State Farm Lumberjack of the Week! Over the last two games, Neondre has totaled 7 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, 6 steals, and 2 blocks. Neondre’s vision of the court has been pivotal for the Lumberjacks this season. He is currently leading the team in assists per…
Thursday Midday Boil Order Update: Boil Order Remains in Effect
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Water and Sewer has released an update regarding the ongoing boil order affecting the city and surrounding areas. The utility has provided the following information to customers: “While a boil order is still in effect, Warren Water & Sewer would like to reach out to customers, to update the current status…
Jerry Bradford ‘Brad’ Cotham, 1966-2025
Jerry Bradford “Brad†Cotham of Fountain Hill, Arkansas passed away on January 18, 2025 in Bradley County, AR at the age of 58. He was born on October 2, 1966 in Monticello, AR to the late David Keith Cotham and Melba Derryberry Christy. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman, a Baptist and spent…
Ben Douglas Curry, 1938-2025
Ben Douglas Curry, 87, of Rison, AR died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Belle View Estates in Monticello, AR. He was born January 14, 1938 in Rye, AR to the late Lee Hendrix Curry and Agnes Wright Curry. Ben was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. Other than his parents, Ben was preceded…