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Arbor Day celebration hosted by Warren Woman’s Club at Warren Elementary School
WARREN, Ark. – In a heartwarming tribute to nature’s beauty and the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship, the Warren Woman’s Club organized a memorable Arbor Day tree planting event on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Warren Elementary School in Warren, Arkansas. Arbor Day, a tradition dating...
Reaves Cemetery cleanup event set for May 11
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The Reaves Cemetery Association of New Edinburg has announced a community cleanup event scheduled for May 11th. The event aims to enhance the cemetery’s appearance and maintain its beauty for visitors and loved ones. Scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, at 9:00 am, volunteers will...
Track and Field Lady Jacks win 2024 8-4A District Championship
The Warren Lady Jacks track and field team showcased their dominance yet again as they were crowned the 2024 District Champions for the second year in a row. The meet, held recently, saw the Lady Jacks’ outstanding performances across various events, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in the state.
Jacks stumble in final conference game of the season vs. Monticello, but remain Champions of the 4A East
In a tough 4A East Conference match held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Monticello, Arkansas, the Warren Lumberjacks faced off against Monticello in a highly anticipated soccer clash. The Lumberjacks, entering the match with an impressive 8-3-1 overall record and a flawless 6-0 standing in Conference play, were met with formidable competition from Monticello. Warren also came into the match having played both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, making this the third game for the Jacks in three days.
Warren arrest and confinement record for April 9-21, 2024
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Aceon Johnson / 476 Bradley Rd 49, Hermitage, AR / DOB 6-29-04 / No turn signal, open container in motor vehicle, minor possession of alcohol on 4-9-2024.
Despite Rain, Crafts Festival Optimistic About Its Revival
RISON - Despite a threatening weather forecast and rain washing out festivities Saturday afternoon, those behind the effort to revive the Pioneers Crafts Festival at the Pioneer Village in Rison are optimistic that it can once again become a major event for the community.The group reported that it sold out of food for the Beans & Greens Supper on Friday night, and more than 100 people passed through the pay gate Saturday morning before the rains came at about noon."I think we found a starting point," said Marty Bowlin, president of the Pioneer Village, Inc., the nonprofit group that oversees the grounds located at the corner of Yaney and Mockingbird Streets in Rison."For the first time being back in so long, I look forward to making it better," said Malinda Berry, a former president of Pioneer Village who also helped organizer Saturday's event.Both Bowlin and Berry said they found some things that worked, and some things that didn't. Bowlin said the Pioneer Village's executive committee will meet this week to review what the festival needs to continue and begin making plans for next year.Berry said she felt the forecast for rainy weather and cool temperatures kept many of the demonstrators away. She said she had one person who was going to demonstrate some oldfashion sewing machines tell her that she was not going to make the two-hour trip due to the weather forecast.Still, many demonstrators who did make it. Ed Montgomery of Rison, who helped organize a 4-H youth blacksmithing club in Rison, had three forges set up as a training class for his club members to serve as one demonstratrion area.Shorty Drye of the Staves community, one of the Pioneer Village volunteers, and Gina Brown of the Rowell community, used an old fashion rope making machine to make rope that they gave away to the kids.Meanwhile, a loomer was set up inside the McMurtry House demonstrating how make rugs while Luther Drye of Staves, another Pioneer Village volunteer, was showing how to make…
Hermitage sewer project in danger of being shut down
The city of Hermitage held its monthly city council meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Mayor Matt Cathey opened the meeting by asking Police Chief Ben Poole to present the police report. Poole reported that there were 15 citations for speeding, four citations for no proof of insurance, three citations for driving on suspended license, one citation for running a stop sign, one citation for no driver’s license, one citation for battery in the third degree, one citation for reckless driving, one citation for criminal mischief, and two citations for expired tags. A motion was made and approved to accept the police report. All were in favor.
Rison to Target Unsightly Properties
Mayor Says Issue Impacting City's Ability to Attract Residential Investors. RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts said he feels unsightly properties around Rison are having a negative impact on the city's ability to attract residential development, and he plans to address the problem very soon.Roberts said Tuesday he intends for the citywide clean-up to be a major topic of discussion when the Rison City Council holds its next regular monthly meeting on May 7."We've got to get this place cleaned up," he said. "We urge people to get started immediately." Roberts said he recently had a meeting lined up for an out-ofstate investor wanting to develop some residential rental property in town. That person arrived early to look around on their own. When he about their scheduled meeting, Roberts said the investor responded that he had already left town.Roberts said that was the third time such a scenario had played out for him since becoming mayor, and he believes the unkempt properties around town, including those in the downtown area, are discouraging potential developers from investing here."It does make a negative impact on our city," Roberts said.As a result, Roberts said he will be getting with City Attorney Thomas Burns soon to start sending out certified letters to those who have properties that are not in compliance with the city ordinance regarding the condition of properties in the city. "You may be getting a letter if your yard is in need of being cleaned up," Roberts warned.In tackling the issue, Roberts said he has reached out to some mayors of similar sized cities to see what they have done.One common strategy that Roberts said he intends to emulate is to officially notify the person that the property needs to be cleaned up to put it in compliance with the city ordinance. If that person does not comply, then the city will clean up the property and bill the property owner for the cost. Should the property owner fail to pay for the clean up, those charges will be applied to the property owner's property taxes for collection.While he…
BCMC Auxiliary members attend spring district meeting
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently had a number of members attend the Spring District Meeting in Pine Bluff. This meeting featured representatives from the hospital auxiliaries in Southeast Arkansas. The BCMC Auxiliary is always looking for new members as they help the hospital in many ways. They run the BCMC Thrift Shop in the Brunson Medical Complex, decorate the hospital for special events, donate to hospital causes, serve in the waiting rooms, and do so much more to help Bradley County Medical Center.
Warren’s eight-game win streak snapped at Hamburg
HAMBURG, Ark. – The Warren baseball team looked great through two complete innings, but couldn’t hold a 4-0 lead as the team suffered an 8-6 setback at Hamburg Thursday evening to snap the eight-game win streak for the Jacks. This Lumberjack Game Report is brought to you by:
MOMs Day event to promote women’s health and wellness
The Bradley County Health Unit, located at 208 North Bragg Street in Warren, Arkansas, is gearing up to host a special event dedicated to celebrating and promoting women’s health. The MOMs Day Event is scheduled to take place on May 2 from 2-4 pm, offering a range of activities and opportunities for attendees to engage with valuable health resources.
Lady Jacks drop game to Star City
The game between the Warren Lady Jacks and Star City that began on Thursday, April 16, resumed after being called off in the bottom of the 3rd inning due to weather. On Thursday, April 25, the action picked up again. This Lumberjack game report is brought to you by:. The...
Chamber of Commerce welcomes Good News Ice Cream to the community
The Bradley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Good News Ice Cream Shop to officially welcome them to the City of Warren. The Good News Ice Cream Shop is a locally owned and operated business with a wide array of ice cream treats including cones made in-house and banana splits. They are located at 200 West Cypress Street. They are open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
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