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

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

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

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…

A-State Athletics announces season ticket renewal information, 2023 football season tickets on sale

A-State Athletics announces season ticket renewal information, 2023 football season tickets on sale

JONESBORO, Ark. (1/11/23) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that season tickets for the Red Wolves’ 2023 football campaign are on sale now, and the renewal period for current football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball season ticket holders is underway. The early renewal period for football season tickets ends March 17, and…

Members take part in first Chamber meeting of 2023

Members take part in first Chamber meeting of 2023

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its first meeting of the year Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. with new Chairman Ron St. John presiding. Also present were board members James Wells, Estephany Roman, Jane Harris, Ana Angeles, Kim Forrest and Brooke Hatch, and Executive Director Terrie White. Top photo: New…

UAM sports prepare to launch spring 2023 campaigns

UAM sports prepare to launch spring 2023 campaigns

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department is ready to kick off the 2023 spring semester. With basketball returning from break to continue their seasons, as well as golf opening their spring stretch and both baseball and softball opening their seasons. The UAM Men’s Basketball team comes back from winter break…

UAM releases 2023 Softball schedule

UAM releases 2023 Softball schedule

MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM on Friday released its 49-game 2023 softball schedule, which begins on Friday, February 3, when the Blossoms travel to Hot Springs, Arkansas to take on Northeastern State University in Game 1 of the annual Mike McGhee/Ronnie Hawkins Classic Tournament. Arkansas-Monticello opens its 2023 season on the road in Hot Springs (Feb. 3-4), with head coach Kyle Lem heading into his fifth season at…

Warren Council finalizes 2023 budget at special called meeting

Warren Council finalizes 2023 budget at special called meeting

The Warren City Council met Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, in a special called conference to wrap up a number of necessary items that were not finished during Monday’s regular December meeting. Present Aldermen were Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Mosely, and Memory Burks Frazer by phone, which constituted a quorum. Mayor Denisa Pennington was…