Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 8-27-21

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council Higher Education Subcommittee reviewed details of a new program designed to benefit Arkansans who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reimagine Arkansas Workforce Project provides funding for qualifying individuals to complete online training at no cost in order to meet workforce needs across the state. The…

Coach Bo Hembree speaks to Warren Rotary ahead of the 2021 Lumberjack Football season

Warren Head Football Coach Bo Hembree was the speaker for the Warren Rotary Club Tuesday, August 24. The Club meets in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, located on Church Street in Warren. Coach Hembree was the guest of Rotarian Bob Milton. Coach Hembree has spoken to the Rotary Club preceding the…

Lee Julius Domineck, 1956-2021

Lee Julius Domineck, 65, of Warren, died August 18, 2021.  Born January 30, 1956, he was a son of L.E. Quince and Cleora Domineck.  He attended New Edinburg and Kingsland School Districts, graduating from Kingsland High School.  After graduation he worked in the Fordyce area before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.  He returned to Arkansas…

Britnee Yvonne Hampton, 1993-2021

Britnee Yvonne Hampton, 27, of Warren, died, August 14, 2021. Born October 22, 1993, she was a daughter of LaTosha Hampton- Bridges and Tyron Hampton. She attended Wilbur D. Mills High School, Fuller Middle School and Landmark Elementary. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wynter; paternal grandparents, Susie B. Hampton and Roosevelt Hampton;…

Wynter Dior Flowers, 2021-2021

Wynter Dior Flowers, infant, died August 14, 2021. Born June 5, 2021, she was a daughter of Aaron Flowers and the late Britnee Hampton. She is survived by her father, Aaron Flowers; siblings, Riley, Messiah, Trinity; grandparents, LaTosha Hampton-Bridges, Tyro Hampton, great grandmother, Mamie Lee, great-great grandmother, Minnie Simmons; aunts, Charity Bridges, Malachia Preston; uncles,…

Make Warren Shine awarded Shelter Insurance contest grant

Local civic volunteer group Make Warren Shine has been awarded a Shelter Insurance contest award for their video submission titled “Thankful for Our Community.” Make Warren Shine’s video submission was awarded one of the five awards given out by Shelter Insurance in the voting competition which ended earlier this month. The first place winner was…

Visit the AGFC at the SouthArk Expo

EL DORADO — Come visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s mobile aquarium and regional educator Laura Rogers at this year’s SouthArk Outdoor Expo 9 a.m-4 p.m. Sept. 11, at the El Dorado Conference Center. Enjoy a full day of hands-on activities, live entertainment, contests, activities and exhibits for outdoor enthusiasts, families and children. Admission…