Bradley County Road Department grading several roads

WARREN, Ark. – In a public announcement made Friday by the Bradley County Courthouse, residents were informed that the Road Department has initiated a road grading operation on several routes within the county. The highlighted roads include County Roads 32, 25, Pattsville, Old Camden, 18E, and 22. The Road Department is actively engaged in grading…

Holden Cathey shines as Grand Champion at Purple Circle Club’s prestigious induction ceremony

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In a ceremony held on December 9th in Little Rock, the Purple Circle Club welcomed 162 exceptional students into its prestigious ranks. Sponsored by Farm Bureau Arkansas, this annual event celebrated the achievements of youth exhibitors who demonstrated excellence in livestock projects at the Arkansas State Fair. Established in 1952, the…

Visitor from France finds 7.46-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

On Thursday, January 11, Julien Navas, of Paris, France, visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park for the first time. While there, he found a 7.46-carat diamond on the surface of the park’s 37.5-acre search area. Navas was visiting the U.S. to see the United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur Rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Fla.…

Boil order issued for Warren Water and Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water, and Corinth Valley Rural Water

The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer issued Thursday evening, January 18, 2024: Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water & Corinth Valley Rural Water are all under a precautionary boil order. Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County Rural Water, South West Warren Rural Water…

Residential garbage pickup forced to be delayed till Monday in Warren

In a Thursday statement to Saline River Chronicle, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep addressed the challenges the City is currently facing in terms of residential garbage pickup. Due to icy conditions on the streets, the City has been forced to postpone trash collection until Monday. Mayor Reep acknowledged the efforts of the City’s street crews, highlighting…

Warren Water & Sewer seeks customer assistance to prevent water supply depletion

The following is a press release from Warren Water and Sewer: URGENT- Warren Water & Sewer needs help from customers Warren Water & Sewer would like to reach out to customers that the water supply could deplete without the help of the Warren residents. This includes residents served by Warren Water & Sewer, Bradley County…

Warren and Rural Fire Departments respond to two minor fires at local chip mill Thursday

WARREN, Ark. – In a prompt and efficient response, the Bradley County Rural Fire Department and Warren Fire Department successfully tackled two minor fires at the chip mill located on the east side of the Hwy 189 Bypass east of Warren. The first incident unfolded around 6 am on Thursday morning when a conveyor belt…

Need help with your winter utility bills?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their winter utility bills can apply now for up to $475 in assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program’s application period runs Jan. 8 through March 22, officials said, or until funds are expended. LIHEAP is designed to lower…

BCMC advances care with MEDITECH’s Cloud-Based Expanse EHR

WARREN, Ark. (1/18/24) – Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce its adoption of MEDITECH Expanse, a modern, cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) for today’s healthcare needs. Expanse will provide BCMC with a single EHR that seamlessly connects patient records across all care facilities, including the BCMC Rural Health Clinic, starting on Tuesday, Jan.…

Warren Street crews out in full force working to improve traction

WARREN, Ark. – City of Warren Street Department crews braved the chilly temperatures on Wednesday to address the aftermath of a winter storm that struck the region earlier in the week. The freezing temperatures overnight Tuesday created a slicker ice pack, posing challenges for residents and city operations. Top photo: Warren Street Department crews shoveling…

City of Warren announces revised garbage pickup schedule

WARREN, Ark. – In response to the severe winter storm that covered the City of Warren with sleet and snow earlier this week, officials have announced a revised garbage pickup schedule to accommodate the challenging weather conditions. In an announcement made on Wednesday afternoon, January 17, 2024, the City of Warren declared that there will…

John Fields Wisener

John Fields Wisener, age 69, of White Hall, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 17th, in Little Rock, Arkansas leaving behind a legacy of courage and strength. John was a graduate of Warren High School, where he played for the Fighting Lumberjack football team.  He attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and later graduated from…