City committee recommends accepting bid to demolish dilapidated Bryant’s Building

City committee recommends accepting bid to demolish dilapidated Bryant’s Building

Two city committees met Tuesday and recommended to the City Council that a contract to demolish a downtown building be accepted and that a citizens committee be set up to make recommendations on code violations. Both meetings were held in a city shed behind the old National Guard Armory. The Sanitation Committee was chaired by…

Second road trip of the year ends with loss for Lumberjacks against defending 6A State Champs Conway

Second road trip of the year ends with loss for Lumberjacks against defending 6A State Champs Conway

CONWAY, Ark. – The defending 6A State Champion Conway Wampus Cats handed Warren their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday night, March 7 at McConnell Stadium in Conway by the final of 7-0. The final scoreline flatters Conway a bit. Warren gave the 2022 6A State Champions all they wanted, especially in the opening…

Jacks top Fordyce 6-4 in home opener behind complete game from Rivera

Jacks top Fordyce 6-4 in home opener behind complete game from Rivera

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad defeated Fordyce 6-4 in its home opener Tuesday evening behind a complete game performance from Ervin Rivera on the mound. Warren now stands 1-1 on the year after the bounceback win from yesterday’s season-opening loss. Ervin Rivera’s complete game was a huge lift to a pitching staff…

BCEDC hears report from Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt

BCEDC hears report from Bradley County Medical Center CEO Leslie Huitt

A lengthy discussion about the economic impact of Bradley County Medical Center and options for its future was held at Monday’s monthly Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board meeting. BCMC CEO Leslie Huitt began her presentation by discussing a Rural Health Partnership economic impact study that showed the hospital has an annual economic impact of…

Speed down the wings decisive as Lumberjacks open 2023 season with 5-1 win over Lakeside

Speed down the wings decisive as Lumberjacks open 2023 season with 5-1 win over Lakeside

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – A big second half offensive effort helped spur the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club to their first win of the 2023 season as they defeated Lakeside of Lake Village 5-1 Monday evening, February 27 in the opening match of the season on the road. Under the leadership of new head coach Shaun…

Garcia nets rare double hat trick to propel Lady Jacks to big opening match victory over Lakeside

Garcia nets rare double hat trick to propel Lady Jacks to big opening match victory over Lakeside

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks netted seven goals and kept a clean sheet as they defeated the Lakeside Lady Beavers 7-0 in the opening match of the 2023 Lady Jack Soccer season Monday evening, February 27 on the road at Lakeside. Warren was dangerous from the outset. Leading the line was striker…

Roof repairs the subject of Thursday BCMC Board meeting, plus full meeting report

Roof repairs the subject of Thursday BCMC Board meeting, plus full meeting report

A lengthy discussion was held at Bradley County Medical Center’s monthly board meeting Thursday about much-needed infrastructure repairs weighed against the possibility of building a new hospital in the next few years. Extensive repairs are needed to the hospital roof, as it has leaked in several places. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders joined the discussion late…

Jacks battle, but suffer loss to Magnolia in 4A South Regional Tournament to end season

Jacks battle, but suffer loss to Magnolia in 4A South Regional Tournament to end season

WARREN, Ark. – The 2023 Lumberjack Basketball season came to an end Wednesday night, February 22 as the Jacks fell to number one-seed Magnolia by the final of 59-28 in round one of the 4A South Regional Tournament hosted at Lumberjack Arena. Top photo: Malik Day drives the baseline in Warren’s loss to Magnolia in…

Construction could start in June on new $2.1 million multipurpose Emergency Response Building, plus full BC Quorum Court report

Construction could start in June on new $2.1 million multipurpose Emergency Response Building, plus full BC Quorum Court report

Plans for a $2.1 million COVID-19 Emergency Response Building were revealed Tuesday at the Bradley County Quorum Court meeting. Architects Blakeley C. Dunn and Matthew Roberts of CADM Architecture Inc. of El Dorado explained the plans. County Judge Klay McKinney said the county received funding for the building through the American Rescue Plan Act. First…

Hermitage School Board conducts February business

Hermitage School Board conducts February business

The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others…

Jacks finish off regular season in style with victory over Crossett, now head to 4A South Regional Tourney next week

Jacks finish off regular season in style with victory over Crossett, now head to 4A South Regional Tourney next week

WARREN, Ark. – In the final game of regular season play the Warren Lumberjack basketball team downed Crossett for the second time this season by the final of 71-58 in front of a big home crowd at Lumberjack Arena in Warren Friday night, February 17, 2023. Top photo: Antonio Jordan rises above two Crossett defenders…