The Warren Junior Lady Jacks advanced to the 8-4A District Tournament Finals after defeating Stuttgart in the semifinals Monday 45-27 at Lumberjack Arena in Warren. Warren advanced from round one with a win over Hamburg. They now get set to play the winner of Star City vs. Monticello Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.…
A community Easter event will be held at 10 a.m. April 1 in Warren City Park. It was announced at the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board’s monthly meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Special Events Chairwoman Julie Hamilton announced the Chamber will sponsor an Easter egg hunt and other activities for children.…
Warren’s Street Committee was unable to transact any business Thursday as it lacked a quorum but some discussions were held with Street Superintendent Monty Hearnsberger. Chairwoman Emily Moseley was present along with Hearnsberger, Mayor Gregg Reep and Adminstrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. Alderwoman Latanza Atkins and Alderman Joel Tolefree were not present. Hearnsberger said that on…
Local author Tim Kessler, far left, spoke to two criminal justice classes at SEACBEC on Friday. Jessica Johnson Jones is the teacher. Kessler is the author of “A Long Road To Nowhere” and “Death of the Blue Light Rapist.”
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks took down the Hamburg Lions Friday night by the final of 74-60 in what is their fourth 8-4A Conference win in a row as well as their fourth win in a row at home to remain undefeated at Lumberjack Arena so far this season. Top photo: Jalin Lee backs…
WARREN, Ark. – Four Lady Jacks were on the scoresheet Friday night in a 62-20 loss to the Hamburg Lady Lions at Lumberjack Arena in Warren. On senior night, Warren senior’s Tessa Andrus and Raven Harris each sank the first two baskets of the ballgame for the orange and black. Another Warren senior Paris Wright…
Warren’s Aviation Commission met Thursday and discussed several items pertaining to Warren Municipal Airport. Present were Chairman Joe “Hank” Wharton and Commissioners Vernon “Bubba” Colvin II and Rick Stracner. Not present were Commissioners Bryan Martin and Rob Reep. Also attending were Mayor Gregg Reep and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown. A ramp apron project was discussed.…
Members of Crossett Lions Club met with Warren Lions Club in Warren on Wednesday. Shown, from left, are Warren President Neeley Vance, Warren Secretary-Treasurer James Wells, Crossett Lions Roger Reves, Crossett President Sherri Hendrix, Warren Lion Terri White and Zone Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren Lions. Photo by Judy Reves.
The Warren Lady Jack and Lumberjack Basketball teams were treated to a pregame meal of McDonald’s prior to two nights of games recently. In the top photo, members of the Lady Jack team are shown with McDonald’s General Manager Aviva Thomas. Photo by Tim Kessler. Warren senior boys basketball team was treated to a pregame…
This Pastime has such a range of tones from the tinkling of a tiny, tinny sounding bell to the deep throated bong of a deep, deep chime. It is about the first set of concert chimes purchased by the Warren High School Lumberjack Concert Band (circa 1970-71). Of all the printed band programs that survive…
We are celebrating Mardi Gras at the Warren Branch Library! Join us for a fun STEM program where you will build your very own Mardi Gras Mini Float! This FREE program is for ages K-12th grade. (10 & under must be accompanied by an adult) No registration required. For more information, call the library at…
Several downtown cleanup projects were discussed by Warren City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Tuesday which could change the look of the downtown area and effect the Warren City budget. Chairwoman Dorothy Henderson, Alderwomen Memory Burks Frazer, and Emily Moseley met with Mayor Gregg Reep and Building Official Rob Johnson to discuss the City’s options.…
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…
Warren City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee met for the first time since October 2022 on Wednesday and discussed going in a new direction on economic development. Mayor Gregg Reep recommended taking $75,000 that was earmarked for economic development and amending the budget to allow it to be used with other city funds to…
Please forgive me if this article has a typo or two. I’ve tried to look it over as closely as I can, but after working up a couple of Lumberjack basketball game reports tonight, I’m sitting at my desk typing this editorial at 2:00 a.m. to make sure it gets out ahead of Friday’s Warren…
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…
Warren City Council’s Police Committee met Wednesday night and toured the Police Department. Committee members are Chairwoman Memory Burks-Frazer, Alderwomen Latanza Atkins and Emily Moseley. Mayor Gregg Reep, Administrative Assistant Charlotte Tenner-Brown, Police Chief Shaun Hildreth and Communications Supervisor Val Correll also attended the meeting. Top photo: Warren’s Police Committee met Wednesday. Shown, clockwise, from…
“Sigma Serves Children” is one of Tri Sigma’s Philanthropic Initiatives on the national level. The members of Tri Sigma at UAM put that initiative into real life practice when they heard about local children Andy Boykin and Sophie Mendez, both battling brain tumors. Each member felt personally called to action, and immediately began brainstorming and working to find…
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Feb. 7 for its weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church. The group inducted Leeanna Williams as a new member before hearing from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Maddox Lassiter. Rotarian Robert Milton then introduced his program of Warren Mayor Gregg Reep. After hearing Lassiter’s speech as a…
Before the recent ice storm, three members of the WHS JROTC Lumberjack Battalion competed in the Jackrabbit 5K run event on Saturday January 28 in Lonoke Arkansas. The categories were: all male, all female, coed, male individual, and female individual. WHS competed only in the coed division with the team consisting of Cadets Krystal Walton,…