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New Boom Loader Truck Arrives to Aid Warren Sanitation Department
WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the City of Warren celebrated the arrival of a long-awaited addition to its Sanitation fleet: a brand-new boom loader truck. This new vehicle is now an essential part of the City Sanitation Department, marking a significant enhancement in the department’s capabilities. Sanitation Department Manager Rob Johnson, Warren…
City of Warren Hosts Retirement Ceremony for Long-Time Employee Purley Byes
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren honored one of its most dedicated employees, Purley Byes, with a retirement ceremony on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The event took place at the Warren Municipal Building, where staff, friends, and family gathered to celebrate Byes’ 25 years of service to the community. The atmosphere was festive, with…
Westside Baptist Church VBS starts July 14
Celebrating the Legacy of Jimmy Driftwood on the Anniversary of His Passing
On July 12, 1998, the world bid farewell to one of the Ozarks’ most cherished folk singer-songwriters, Jimmy Driftwood. Driftwood passed away in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he had been hospitalized, and his ashes were later scattered on his beloved farm near Timbo in Stone County. As we commemorate the 26th anniversary of his passing on…
James Ray Weeks, 1946-2024
James Ray Weeks, age 77, of New Edinburg, AR died Friday, July 5, 2024. Born August 17, 1946 in New Edinburg, AR. He was the son of the late Margaret A. Brandon Weeks and Grady Weeks. He was a retired welder. He was a widower of the late Beverly Lynn Thompson Weeks, who died July…
Four tips for improving social wellness
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 11, 2024) – July is Social Wellness Month, and good social health can play a part in improving mental health. However, forming and maintaining relationships can be challenging for those with who struggle with social anxiety and mental illnesses like depression. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) underscores the importance of having…
Entergy Arkansas bill assistance now available through LIHEAP
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their summer energy bills can apply now for up to $475 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on a first come, first served basis.The program’s application period opens July 8 and runs through Sept. 30 or until funds are expended. LIHEAP is funded through…
Fish kills natural summer phenomenon on small waters
LITTLE ROCK – Anyone who has ever had their breath taken away after sitting in a car that’s been parked in the summer sun will tell you that even a momentary drop in oxygen can turn things upside down. The same holds true for fish if the dissolved oxygen in a pond or lake crashes.…
Leftover WMA Deer Hunt Permit sale begins July 15
LITTLE ROCK — Nearly 700 permits to participate in special deer hunts at Arkansas wildlife management areas will be available for purchase beginning 9 a.m. Monday, July 15. These permits cover modern gun, alternative firearms, youth and mobility-impaired hunts that weren’t awarded through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual WMA deer permit drawing earlier…
Local Officials Discuss Problem of Homelessness and Loitering In Warren-VIDEO INCLUDED
WARREN, Ark. – Homelessness and public loitering have come to the forefront as an issue facing the City of Warren in recent years and decades. This growing problem was at the center of discussions during the Warren City Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, July 8, 2024, where District Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain was…
State and Local Law Enforcement Raid Two Locations And Arrest Five in Warren For Illegal Gambling
Attorney General’s Special Investigations Division and Law Enforcement Partners Arrest Five for Illegal Gambling The following is a press release from the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office: LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after five people were arrested in Bradley County on charges related to illegal gambling: “Agents in my Special Investigations…
Rotary Club Installs Dana Harvey as New President
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, July 9 inside the First Methodist Church for its Installation Banquet to install the club’s new president Dana Harvey. The club had its meal and went through its normal procedures with outgoing president Dennen Cuthbertson before Rotarian Andrew Tolbert performed the installation ceremony with Harvey. Cuthbertson said a…
Paddlesports see national rise in fatalities
LITTLE ROCK — Sales of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards have surged since 2020, with more Americans than ever taking to the water aboard a paddling craft. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, boating fatalities associated with padding craft have increased as well. According to the USCG’s 2023 Boating Statistics, 304 injuries requiring medical attention were…
Razorback Kaylyn Brown selected to Team USA relay pool for Paris Olympics
FAYETTEVILLE – Razorback freshman Kaylyn Brown was among six athletes named to the relay pool for Team USA at the Olympic Games in Paris as USA Track & Field announced its full roster on Tuesday. In addition to Brown, the relay pool for the United States includes Shamier Little, who has been a volunteer assistant with…
Increased enforcement efforts bolster safe waters during holiday weekend
HOT SPRINGS — Game wardens patrolling Natural State waterways reported no boating fatalities over the course of last weekend’s Independence Day celebrations, thanks in part to increased boating safety presence throughout the state. According to Sydney Grant, boating law administrator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 121 AGFC game wardens worked 2,400 hours, patrolling…
Council Meeting Addresses Homelessness, New Industrial Developments, and Infrastructure Improvements
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, July 8 at the Warren Municipal Building’s Warren City Council Chambers. The session featured an extensive presentation by District Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain on the challenging issue of homelessness and public property squatting, alongside decisions on several other key matters. Councilmembers…
Market on Main to Return To Warren September 21st
WARREN, Ark. – The highly anticipated Market on Main event, organized by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, is set to return to Cypress Street in Warren, Arkansas, on September 21, 2024. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring an array of food trucks offering delicious meals and snacks. Attendees can…
BCMC Issues Explanation Regarding Test Billing Statements Sent in Mistake
Press release from the Bradley County Medical Center: Statement files were queued for review and formatting from our new billing system and accidentally mailed by the statement vendor on July 1, 2024. These test statements were not meant for distribution. Please disregard the statements received with the mailing header “Testing Name”. We apologize for this…
Helen Marie Martin Avery, 1953-2024
Helen Marie Martin Avery, 71, of Warren, passed away June 30, 2024. Born June 25, 1953, to the late John Henry and Delilah Martin. Helen was friendly and outspoken, she loved to laugh and shop, especially for expensive purses. She also loved to cook, her beans, greens and cornbread were excellent. One of her favorite…
More Than 5 Million Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Books Gifted To Arkansas Children Since 2005
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: In July, Arkansas Imagination Library and local program partners in all 75 counties will celebrate a statewide milestone: More than five million Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books have been mailed to the homes of Arkansas children, ages 0 to 5. Charlotte R. Parham, Ed.D., Executive Director of Arkansas Imagination Library, stated, “We are…