Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary infuses holiday cheer with festive decorations across Hospital

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently began their yearly tradition of decorating the inside of the hospital for Christmas. Auxiliary members Susie Clement, Liz McKinstry, and Phyllis Loomis put up and decorated a couple of Christmas trees around the facility to help employees, patients, and guests feel the spirit of the…

Warren Rotary Club receives presentation from BCMC Outpatient Therapy Department

The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly program Tuesday, Dec. 5 inside First Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren Junior Rotarian Jayden Ridgell to begin the program with Murphie Wilkinson scheduled to speak next week. Rotarian Rev. Dixon Platt then presented the program of Shelby Gibson and Hailey Gammel from the Bradley…

Razorback trio garners Coaches’ All-SEC recognition

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – First-team All-SEC honorees Landon Jackson and Cam Little were joined by second-team member Max Fletcher on the 2023 Coaches’ All-SEC team.   Junior Landon Jackson proved to be one of the nation’s most dominant pass rushers this season en route to claiming first-team praise on defense, tallying 44 total tackles, 13.5 tackles…

Dollar General Market of Warren teams up with Hermitage Baptist Church for toy drive benefiting St. Jude’s Children

WARREN, Ark. – In the spirit of giving and spreading holiday cheer, Dollar General Market of Warren has joined forces with Hermitage Baptist Church to host a festive toy drive aimed at bringing joy to children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The toy drive is currently underway and will continue until December 17, providing…

Bradley County Historical Museum’s Annual Christmas Gala shines with festive tablescape elegance

WARREN, Ark. – The Activity Center of the First Baptist Church of Warren was the scene on Monday evening, November 13th of another successful Christmas Gala sponsored by the board members of the Bradley County Historical Museum.   Some of the most talented Bradley County ladies decorated the 24 tables for the 2023 event.  The attendees…

Grand opening celebration marks arrival of Dollar General Market in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – In a festive celebration marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Dollar General Market in Warren officially inaugurated its presence on Tuesday morning, December 5. Although the doors had been open to the public for a few weeks, the grand-opening event brought together local government officials, representatives from local banks, and various community…

Arkansas Government Transparency Act submitted to Attorney General for approval

The following is a news release being distributed through the Arkansas Press Association Paid News Distribution Service. December 4, 2023 (Little Rock, Ark.) – Today, Arkansas Citizens for Transparency submitted an initiated measure amending the Arkansas code to create the “Arkansas Government Transparency Actâ€; and to modernize, clarify and update the Freedom of Information Act…

Mateos tabbed to lead Hogs’ O-Line

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman has selected Eric Mateos to lead the Razorbacks’ offensive line. Mateos heads back to Fayetteville after most recently having served as the offensive line coach at Baylor for the previous three seasons. Mateos served as Pittman’s graduate assistant for the Hogs from 2013-15 while Pittman was the…

Entergy Arkansas shares decorative lighting reminders for the holidays

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Decorating your home with festive lights is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you’re a pro or a novice when it comes to putting up decorations, it’s important to understand the risks of hanging lights. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas lights alarmingly cause 40% of…

New business in New Edinburg prepares for grand opening

Excitement is building in New Edinburg as a new shop, My Homespun Cottage, prepares to open its doors at 6140 Hwy 8, offering a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. My Homespun Cottage, owned by Barbie Trammell and her family, will feature antiques, home decor, gifts, jewelry, and boutique clothing, shoes, and purses.…

A-State set to play in 2023 Camellia Bowl, Making first bowl appearance since 2019

JONESBORO, Ark. (12/3/23) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Sunday that the Red Wolves have accepted an official invitation to play in the 2023 Camellia Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 11:00 a.m. (CT). By Jerry Scott Arkansas State University Making its first bowl-game appearance since 2019, the Red Wolves will face Mid-American Conference…

State Police investigating double homicide in Wilmar

The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: WILMAR, Ark. – The Drew County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has asked ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division to investigate a double homicide that occurred in Wilmar in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 3, 2023. DCSO responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:30 a.m.,…

Regular phone lines down at the City of Warren Emergency Services Building

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren Emergency Services Building’s regular land lines within the facility are currently down. This isolated issue is confined to the Emergency Services Building alone, and efforts are underway to address the situation. As of now, regular land lines within the Emergency Services Building are down and not in operation.…

Banks Volunteer Fire Department secures grant for new fire station upgrades

BANKS, Ark. – Friday, December 1, the town of Banks announced that the Banks Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded the Rural Community Grant, a significant boost of $15,000 that will complement the department’s in-kind labor match of another $15,000. These funds will be utilized to finalize the electrical and HVAC installations in the new…