NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Makhi Mitchell made two key baskets inside the final four minutes and Davonte Davis’ layup with 26 seconds left allowed Arkansas to hold on for a 69-66 victory of Lipscomb Saturday evening at Simmons Bank Arena. Arkansas, up eight at halftime, used an 18-6 run to start the second half…
Norman H. “Nicky” Cornish age 81 of Warren, Ar passed away December 15, 2023 at his home. He was born April 19,1942 to the late Hiram Richard “Dick” Cornish and Vada Laverne Stedman Cornish. Nicky was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Also, preceding him in death was a son, Richard Herman Cornish, sisters Martha…
DUMAS, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Women’s basketball team faced a tough outing in their final game of the Dumas Holiday Classic on Saturday, December 16, 2023, as they fell to McGehee 74-17. Top photo: Natasha Nunez scored three in Warren’s loss to McGehee Saturday evening. This Lumberjack Game Report is brought to you by:…
WARREN, Ark. – On December 14, 2023, Warren Lodge #33 conducted their officer installation ceremony. Pictured in the installation photograph, from left to right: 1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: Not pictured: Chase Cox – Master of Ceremonies.
Bro. Jerry Carter, 87, of Hamburg, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Nightingale at Stonegate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossett. Bro. Carter was a native of Hamburg, a 1954 graduate of Hamburg High School and had attended the University of Arkansas. He worked as a Substitute Teacher for several years in Banks. Bro.…
Lettie (Peggy) Williams Abernathy, age 95 of El Dorado, AR died December 15, 2023 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center under the care of Affinity Hospice. She was born on April 3, 1928 in Vick, AR to the late Claude Smith and Jewel Sharp Smith. She was a life long member of Springhill Freewill Baptist Church,…
Several Brunson Elementary Gifted and Talented 4th and 5th graders recently competed in the Brunson Elementary Spelling Bee. First place was earned by fourth grader Noel Anderson, second place was earned by fifth grader Aycelynn James, and third place was earned by Evie Capps. Noel and Aycelynn will move on to compete with the winners…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Food Freedom Act opens increased opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, but those who create food and drink items must be sure they’re legal to sell under the act. By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center, U of A System Division of Agriculture The popularity of homemade goods, also…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In a proud and commendable moment, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that their School Resource Officer, Deputy Jason Wallace, has been named Bradley County’s Officer of the Year. The prestigious recognition was bestowed upon Deputy Wallace during a ceremony that brought together law enforcement officers from all 75…
DUMAS, Ark. – In their season opener in the Dumas Classic, the Warren Lumberjack Men’s Basketball team faced the Dumas Bobcats, ultimately falling short with a final score of 71-65. Despite the loss, the Lumberjacks displayed resilience and promise, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. Top photo: Lumberjack guard Tramond Miller takes on…
DUMAS, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Women’s Basketball team faced a challenging night on Thursday as they went up against the Dumas Bobcats in the Dumas Classic, an early season set-game style tourney. Unfortunately, the Jacks struggled to find their footing, ultimately falling to Dumas with a final score of 51-15. This Lumberjack Game Report…
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Friday Night Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 45. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. …
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Singing in bank lobbies, munching peanut brittle, delivering Yuletide gifts A goodly bit of my Christmas memories spent in Warren, dealing with the downtown merchants. It was a beehive of activity in the late 1960s and early 1970s when the holiday season was truly active, vibrant, and fun filled for a young teenager with a…
EL DORADO, Ark. – A robust sweetness, quickly followed by a sharp, tart pucker: this is the taste of Mayhaw jelly, made from a small, apple-like fruit grown in wetlands in the southern United States. Rhonda and Ken Rudder, owners of Richland Creek Farm & Market in El Dorado, hope to share their artisan Mayhaw…