Patricia Ann Sparks Baker, age 89 of Rowlett, TX formerly of Warren, AR passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in Plano, TX. She was born on January 14, 1935 to the late Oscar Sparks and Elizabeth Parrot Sparks. She was a retired LPN and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed hunting and…
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ARTx3 Campus Hosts Kenneth Reams’ Art Exhibition and Panel on Arts and Activism in Pine Bluff
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The ARTx3 Campus will host a panel discussion in conjunction with the exhibition “Parking Lot Space: Artworks by Kenneth Reams,” touching on topics dealing with the arts, activism, and community outreach. The panel is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S.…
Begin a New Year with First Day Hikes at Arkansas State Parks
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas State Parks provide an opportunity to commemorate the new year outdoors with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2025. “Visiting a state park and participating in First Day Hikes is a special way to start off a new year in a healthy direction,†said Shea Lewis, secretary of the Arkansas Department…
Amanda Michelle England, 1977-2024
Amanda Michelle England, age 47, passed December 17, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born October 17, 1977 in El Dorado, AR. She was born to James and Melba Johnston of Banks, AR. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Coradine Johnston and William Johnston of Banks, AR,…
City of Warren Announces Holiday Closures and Adjusted Garbage Pickup Schedule
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has announced its holiday schedule for the Municipal Building and garbage pickup services during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Municipal Building will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Garbage will be collected as usual…
Beverly Reep’s Christmas-Time Mexican Casserole: A Cherished Holiday Tradition
Many years ago, during my dad’s first years serving as Warren Mayor, my mom, Beverly Reep, began a holiday tradition that brought people together in the best way possible—through food. Every year, she hosted a Christmas party for City employees at our home ahead of Christmas. Instead of serving the usual holiday dishes, she opted…
Georgia-Pacific Announces $90 Million Investment in Crossett Mill, Adding 50 Jobs
CROSSETT, Ark.– Georgia-Pacific is investing $90 million at its Crossett, Arkansas, mill to continue growing its retail consumer tissue business. Article by Arkansas Inc.(AEDC) The investment at the Crossett mill will add 50 new jobs and will increase converting capacity for high quality bath tissue, including Georgia-Pacific’s valued Angel Soft® brand. Initial production from this…
4-H Clubs Deliver Holiday Cheer; Community Service a Year-round Effort
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas 4-H members learn early on the value of service to their communities. During the holidays, their efforts shine especially bright. Across the state, 4-H members are finding creative ways to spread holiday cheer. By Tracy CourageU of A System Division of Agriculture In Mena, Christmas came early for 68 senior citizens…
Turn Christmas leftovers into ‘Habitat for the Holidays’
LITTLE ROCK — When the eggnog is finished and the last of the holiday feasts are over, many live Christmas trees are destined to sit next to the road until the sanitation department picks them up. Instead of tossing your festive fir to the curb on Dec. 26, donate it to the Arkansas Game and…
Young of Warren awarded scholarship at the University of Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – India Young of Warren was awarded the Frances Greer and Herman Harrison Hankins Endowed Scholarship this fall from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. This award was one of 1,855 scholarships totaling $4.9 million given to Fulbright College undergraduate and graduate students across four academic disciplines:…
Santa to Visit New Edinburg Community Center on December 20-21
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – Santa Claus is making a special stop at the New Edinburg Community Center just in time for Christmas! Families are invited to bring their little ones to meet Santa on Wednesday, December 20th, and Thursday, December 21st, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or until Santa has greeted every child in…
Antonio “AJ” Jordan Named Arkansas Farm Bureau Overall Player of the Year
LITTLE ROCK — Antonio “AJ” Jordan, standout Warren High School athlete and University of Arkansas football commit, was honored as the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Overall Player of the Year during a ceremony held Monday evening at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock. The event was organized in cooperation with Hootens Arkansas Football. Jordan capped…
Today in Arkansas History: December 17, 1795 – The Birth of Arkansas Pioneer William Savin Fulton
On December 17, 1795, William Savin Fulton, one of Arkansas’ most influential early leaders, was born in Cecil County, Maryland. Fulton would go on to play a pivotal role in shaping Arkansas as it transitioned from a territory to statehood, serving as the last territorial governor and later as one of the state’s first U.S.…
Lady Jacks Fall to Sheridan and Stuttgart; Look Ahead to Packed December Schedule
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks basketball team recently dropped two games, falling to Sheridan 50-27 and Stuttgart 71-54. The team now holds a 2-7 record for the season. This sports report is brought to you by: The Lady Jacks have a full slate of games remaining in December:
Bayleigh Miller named State Farm Lady Jack of the Week
Congratulations to Bayleigh Miller for being named the State Farm Lady Jack of the Week! Her stats for last week: vs Magnolia: 27 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 5 assists @Sheridan 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal @Stuttgart 33 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals CLICK HERE TO LIKE THE JOEY CATHEY STATE FARM…
Warren leads 8-4A All-State Football Selections after Dominant Season
WARREN, Ark. – Following a standout season, the Warren Lumberjacks placed six players on the 2024 All-State Football Team, announced by the Arkansas Activities Association. Warren, which claimed the 8-4A conference title with an undefeated record in league play and a 10-3 overall mark, led the way in All-State honorees for the conference. The Warren…
Johnny Lee Sutton, 1939-2024
Johnny Lee Sutton of Alamo, TX, passed away on Nov 29thth, 2024. The son of John Sutton and Lily Mae Adams Sutton, he was born on July 14, 1939, in Crossett, AR. He married Leta Paulette White of Hermitage AR, on Christmas Eve, 1959, at the Hermitage United Methodist Church. He then lived in Arkansas…
Trooper TreVaughn Moore Honored as Bradley County’s Officer of the Year by Arkansas State Police
WARREN, Ark. – Trooper First Class TreVaughn Moore of the Arkansas State Police was recognized as Bradley County’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during the 2024 Arkansas State Police Officer of the Year Awards luncheon. The event, held at the Benton Events Center, exclusively honored the exceptional service of Arkansas State Police Troopers and…
Roger Coddington, 1949-2024
Roger Coddington age 75, of Banks, AR died Friday, December 13th, 2024 at the UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born November 27th, 1949 in Warren, AR a son of the late James Coddington and Sarah Outlaw Coddington. Roger was a United States Army Veteran, he spent his working career at the Pine…
Michael Wayne Smith
Michael Wayne Smith, age 65, of Benton, Arkansas, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Michael was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Benton, where he served in the food pantry over 20 years. He was employed for over 25 years by the Saline…
BCMC’s December Employee of the Month Honor Goes to Jeff Sutherland
The Bradley County Medical Center December Employee of the Month is Jeff Sutherland of the IT Department. Sutherland’s nomination stated: “Jeff has worked numerous hours over the last few years handling multiple issues on his own. He is on call 24-7 with calls on nights and weekends to reset a password, internet down, phones not…