LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 1, 2024) — Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It also costs families, friends, and caregivers worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. “Medicare fraud has a…
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Law enforcement seizes drugs, guns, and over $50k while executing search warrant
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On May 28, 2024, agents of the Tenth District Drug Task Force along with the Warren Police Department executed a search warrant in Warren Arkansas. During the search of the residence officers seized approximately 380 grams of marijuana, 2 bottles of Kush, approximately 61…
Council approves bond ordinance for solar plant as well as land sale for biochar production facility
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened for a special called meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the Warren City Council Chambers at the Warren Municipal Building. Council members Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, Emily Moseley, Latanza Atkins, and Memory Burks Frazer were present in person, while Dorothy Henderson attended remotely. Mayor Gregg Reep…
City-wide cleanup in Warren set for June 8
Hermitage’s Selby Best named Cooperative Extension Service 2024 county agent summer intern
The following is a press release from the University of Arkansas Department of Agriculture: LITTLE ROCK — College students interested in careers as extension agents have the opportunity to experience agriculture, 4-H and family and consumer sciences programming through the Cooperative Extension Service’s 10-week, paid summer internship. The Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach and education…
PTF Cornhole Tournament Info Released
Warren Junior Auxiliary to host free family movie night June 8th at the Warren City Park
Summer EBT Is Here
The following is a press release from the Warren School District: Summer EBT helps close the hunger gap when kids are on summer break and not receiving nutritious meals at school. It helps provide grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children. Each eligible child in your family will receive $120 on his or her own…
Apply for a WMA Deer Permit Hunt June 1-July 1
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area near you. Applications for these draw hunt opportunities are available from 8 a.m. June 1-11:59…
Hatchery derbies highlight Free Fishing Weekend June 7-9
LITTLE ROCK — Families looking for a great weekend getaway next weekend may want to take a look at one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s four warmwater fish hatcheries on June 8 to enjoy a free fishing derby in one of each hatchery’s ponds. “This is the one time of year the public…
Former Warren Resident Celebrates 38th Year With First Natural State Bank
McGEHEE – Fran White Childress celebrated her 38th year with First Natural State Bank with a simple group text to all the bank’s employees on her anniversary. She said in the text she “..was grateful for her almost four decades on the job and to all the employees whom she “considers as her family.” She is…
Area Native Completes Children’s Library Mural For City of Farmington
FARMINGTON – Erin Ashcraft, a muralist and artist who grew up in Monticello, recently completed a new colorful and naturalistic mural in the Farmington City Library’s Jane Vest Children’s Library here. Ashcraft of Rogers, has finished her four-week commissioned work, a virtual mural over all the interior walls of the Jane Vest Children’s Library, transforming…
BCMC Auxiliary Makes Donation to M*A*S*H Program
The BCMC Auxiliary made a $500 donation to the 2024 M*A*S*H Program, scheduled for June 24-28 at the hospital. Co-Director of the M*A*S*H Program Krissy Morrison is pictured accepting the check from Liz McKinstry of the BCMC Auxiliary. Top photo: Krissy Morrison (left) accepting check from Liz McKinstry.
SEACAC holding board member election June 17th
The following is a press release from Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation: Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation (SEACAC) will be holding a board member election on June 17, 2024 to fill the vacant position for the Bradley County Private Sector on the board.All interested participants will need to bring a minimum of 2-3 supporters with…
Castillo of Warren elected State Representative at Arkansas Boys State
Daniel Castillo of Warren from Warren High School was elected as a State Representative for his congressional district at Arkansas Boys State 2024, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. Castillo was elected by his peers during district elections on Tuesday, May 28, as part of the 83rd annual session…
Weatherspoon of Warren elected State Senator at Arkansas Boys State
Cody Weatherspoon of Warren from Warren High School was elected as a State Senator for his congressional district at Arkansas Boys State 2024, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. Weatherspoon was elected by his peers during district elections on Tuesday, May 28, as part of the 83rd annual session…
Library Summer Reading Program Starts June 11th
The following is a press release from the Warren Branch Library: Warren Branch Library announces the 2024 Summer Reading Program: “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., beginning June 11th and ending July 18. Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary. Our program will include activities such as storytimes, arts & crafts,…
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Lake Monticello boat ramps to open Friday
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Anglers looking to fish in one of southeastern Arkansas’s most popular fisheries will once again be able to launch their boats at Lake Monticello’s Hunger Run Access. The city of Monticello will officially open the boat ramp adjacent to the lake’s newly renovated dam this Friday. Kris Nault, regional fisheries supervisor in…
Brad Harrod Farms and Hermit Corner Produce Deliver First Box of Tomatoes for 2024
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service: The first box of tomatoes for 2024 was brought in on Memorial Day by Brad Harrod, owner of Brad Harrod Farms & Hermit Corner Produce. The Harrods raise 25 acres of tomatoes annually, as well as an additional 70 acres of various…
Bradley County Quorum Court Considers Potential Future Jail Plans
The Bradley County Quorum Court convened last Monday evening for its routine monthly session, addressing various matters crucial to the county’s governance. Among the agenda items, one stood out as particularly significant—the Court’s decision regarding the exploration of a potential future jail construction project. During the session, the Court voted to empower County Judge Klay…