Warren City Council tackles fire policy changes, commercial garbage issues, and police overtime

On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Warren City Council held their monthly meeting at the Municipal Building in Warren, Arkansas. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting with council members Memory Burks Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Emily Moseley, Joel Tolefree, and Latanza Atkins, who participated by phone, in attendance. Council member Angela Marshall was absent. The…

Mainline Health CEO talks to Warren School Board about possibly setting up a school-based clinic

Warren School Board approved the 2023-24 certified salary schedule Monday night, which under the state LEARNS Act sets a base salary for teachers at $50,000. The schedule includes an additional $2,000 for teachers already making $50,000. Salaries for administrators were also raised by $2,000. At the end of the meeting, Superintendent Bryan Cornish said, “As…

Lassiter named Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game in Warren win over McGehee

Warren senior Maddox Lassiter earned Greg Harton Shelter Insurance Player of the Game honors for his outstanding performance in Warren’s Monday evening win over McGehee, April 10, 2023. The senior third baseman went 3-for-3 at the plate, scored three runs, and stole four bases. Leave Maddox a congrats in the comments. Be sure to visit…

Warren Fire Committee recommends policy changes and increase in captains and lieutenants pay

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Fire Committee met on Wednesday evening at the Warren Municipal Building to discuss and propose new policies for the Warren Fire Department. Council members present were Chairman Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, and Dorothy Henderson, along with Fire Chief Chuck Moore, Mayor Gregg Reep, and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Brown. One of…

Warren School District Gifted and Talented Elementary Quiz Bowl Team takes first place in Southeast Arkansas Tournament

The Warren School District Gifted and Talented program has much to celebrate. The Elementary Quiz Bowl Team recently achieved First Place in the Southeast Arkansas Elementary Quiz Bowl Tournament, a remarkable achievement that showcases the team’s knowledge and skills. The team consisted of eight members, including the talented captain, McKenley Bryant, along with McKenna Martin,…

City of Warren Municipal Building closed for Good Friday, garbage pickup as normal

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren announced that the Municipal Building will be closed on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. This closure will affect all municipal services and offices located within the building. Despite the closure of the Municipal Building, garbage pickup will continue as scheduled on Good Friday. The city asks residents to…

Warren School District receives donation of flags from Woodmen of the World Insurance Agency of Camden

WARREN, AR – On Tuesday morning, April 4, 2023, the Warren School District announced that the Woodmen of the World Insurance Agency of Camden had generously donated flags to each of the district’s campuses. The donation included both United States flags and Arkansas flags, which were given to four campuses in total. The campuses that…

Happy National Librarian Day!

The Warren School District has released a statement recognizing the hard work and dedication of their media specialists on National Librarian Day. According to the district, the role of a media specialist has evolved to encompass much more than simply checking out books. In addition to traditional library duties, media specialists in the Warren School…

Agary “Pat” Hill retires after serving the City of Warren for 33 years

WARREN, Ark. – Agary “Pat” Hill retired from his position at the City of Warren last Thursday, March 30, after working for the municipality for 33 years. Hill started with the City in August of 1990 and had worked as a driver and supervisor in the Sanitation Department during his tenure. To celebrate his retirement,…