Bradley County Economic Development Corporation and City of Warren Announces the Acquisition of 105 Acres of Industrial Development Land

Article submitted by the BCEDC WARREN, Ark. – On July 7, 2025, Bradley County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) announced the acquisition of 105 acres of prime industrial development land.  The property offers unique advantages for industrial development, including its proximity to the Warren City limits. It may accommodate either single or multiple facility projects and…

BCMC Earns Two Get With The Guidelines® Awards from American Heart Association

WARREN, Ark. (7/9/25) – Bradley County Medical Center was recently recognized by the American Heart Association with a pair of accolades. BCMC earned the Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver award along with a Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Referring Center Bronze award. The Get With…

Warren School District to Host Substitute Teacher Hiring and Training Event July 14

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced a Substitute Teacher Hiring and Training Event scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Warren School District Central Office, located at 408 Cherry Street in Warren. Individuals interested in becoming a substitute teacher for…

UAM To Hold July In-Person and Virtual Registration Event for Fall Classes

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will offer a fall 2025 class registration event on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, for all new and returning students. Any student who plans to attend UAM’s Monticello campus, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) or the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) is invited…

UAM Reaffirmed for Accreditation by HLC Through 2034-35

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s (UAM) accreditation through the 2034-35 academic year. The reaffirmation follows a comprehensive review and on-site visit in February by a five-member peer review team. The team’s positive recommendation was approved by the HLC’s Institutional Actions Council. “This reaffirmation confirms…

Boating under the influence violations decreased during holiday weekend safety patrols

Article submitted HEBER SPRINGS — According to Sgt. Sydney Grant, Boating Law Administrator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 118 Arkansas Game Wardens worked a heightened enforcement detail over the Independence Day Weekend to increase boating safety on one of the state’s busiest boating holidays. At the end of the weekend more than 2,474…

Lillie‑Faye McWhorter Donates Gatorade Grant to DWR YMCA

The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County announced Tuesday afternoon that Lillie‑Faye McWhorter, this year’s Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, has awarded the Y a $1,000 grant to strengthen youth sports locally. A standout graduate of Woodlawn High School and an incoming member of the Arkansas Razorback softball team, McWhorter has…

Rhett Harris Earns Spot at 2025 AMA Loretta Lynn Motocross Nationals

Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. – Rhett Harris, the seven-year-old son of Laci Harris, Dustin Harris (Lindsay) of Monticello, has earned his “Ticket” to compete in the 2025 AMA Loretta Lynn Motocross Nationals. This event is held the last week of July at country music legend Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Rhett will be…

Jodi Raines Wins Block Builders Quilt at Pink Tomato Festival; Emily Geels Takes Viewers’ Choice Award

Article submitted WARREN, Ark. – At the conclusion of this year’s Pink Tomato Festival Quilt Show, the winning ticket for the Block Builders Quilt was held by Jodi Raines. Jodi, herself a quilter, had contributed blocks to this year’s quilt which depicted shelves of canned tomatoes.  Designed and pieced by the Bradley Block Builders Quilt…

Children’s Summer Program Continues at Local Library Through July 17

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library is currently hosting a children’s program every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., continuing through July 17. The program provides a fun and educational opportunity for children in the community during the summer months. Julie Hamilton, originally from Crossett, has served as the librarian at…

40 Percent Chance of Showers Monday

Today A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  Tuesday…

Bradley County Courthouse Hosts 3rd Annual Watermelon Event for County Employees

Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney hosted the 3rd annual Watermelon on the Court Square event Thursday, providing a summertime treat for county employees in downtown Warren. Held on the Bradley County Court Square, the event offered fresh, locally grown watermelon and served as a gesture of appreciation for county staff. The watermelons were provided by…