Warren City Council appropriates $75k for tearing down of crumbling Bryant’s building on Main; Plus full monthly meeting report

WARREN, Ark. – Warren’s City Council met Monday evening to conduct their regular monthly business for the month of February 2023 at the Warren Municipal Building with four Council members present and two absent. Warren Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting and informed the Council that Council members Memory Burks Frazer was unable to…

Another electric night of celebrations after Jacks beat Ricebirds in double overtime thriller

Another electric night of celebrations after Jacks beat Ricebirds in double overtime thriller

WARREN, Ark. – The roar of victory was heard in the northern reaches of Warren Thursday night, February 9 coming from Lumberjack Arena as Antonio Jordan buried a game-winning shot to cement a Warren Lumberjack triumph over 8-4A opponent Stuttgart in another must-win game this week. Thursday was Student Night at Lumberjack Arena, meaning students…

Early sparks can’t sustain Lady Jacks in loss to Stuttgart

Early sparks can’t sustain Lady Jacks in loss to Stuttgart

WARREN, Ark. – Once again there were bright spots and moments when Warren looked a much improved team, however the Lady Jacks dropped another 8-4A Conference game Thursday night to Stuttgart by the final of 52-23. Top photo: Warren point guard Cherish Dooley sets up in defense Thursday night vs. Stuttgart. Photo by Saline River…

Jordan’s buzzer-beater lifts Warren to dramatic victory over rival Monticello in Lumberjack Arena opener

WARREN, Ark. – The first senior boys game in the new Lumberjack Arena was one that will be talked about in Warren for years to come as Antonio “AJ” Jordan knocked down a buzzer-beating, game-winning basket to lift the Lumberjacks to a pivotal 8-4A conference win over Monticello by a score of 49-48. Top photo:…

Mayor Gregg Reep signs National Day of Racial Healing proclamation

Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed his first proclamation Thursday, declaring the day as the National Day of Racial Healing 2023 in the city of Warren. Top photo: Warren Mayor Gregg Reep signed a proclamation Thursday for the National Day of Racial Healing. Shown, from left, are City Clerk Janice Nelson, Reep and Administrative Assistant Charlotte…

Updated Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball schedule

Updated Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball schedule

The Warren Athletic Department released an updated basketball schedule Thursday which makes at least two changes going forward from the previous schedule released earlier this season. From our brief look at the schedule so far, it appears that tomorrow’s Friday, January 20 games vs. Watson Chapel will be at Watson Chapel. We confirmed with head…

Quorum Court hears report on jail issues, road repairs, and more during Tuesday meeting

Although she is starting her fourth term in the Arkansas General Assembly, state Rep. Sonia Barker is now beginning to represent the newly created District 96, which includes half of Bradley County. Barker appeared at Tuesday’s Bradley County Quorum Court meeting along with her husband. They live in Smackover and have three adult children plus…