The David and Barbara Pryor Center of Arkansas Oral and Visual History, in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, will collect oral histories at the upcoming Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. As part of the Pryor Center’s Arkansas Traditions collection, Pryor Center staff will be on the Bradley County…
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WPD warns of fake money circulating
Press release from the Warren Police Department: Warren Police Department urges businesses to check the paper money that is being received in transactions carefully to be sure it is not fake. On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Officers responded to a call concerning several fake $20 bills being passed at a local business. If you have…
It’s a Free Fishing Weekend!
Get the kids and all the family together and enjoy a weekend of free fishing, all on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 7-9 as Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas, and anyone (Arkansan or nonresident) of any age may fish the waters of Arkansas without a fishing license…
Hermitage Basketball Skills and Drills Summer Sessions Announced
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Coach Wilkerson and the Hermitage High School (HHS) basketball players are excited to offer skills and drills sessions throughout the summer for young aspiring athletes. These sessions, designed to develop individual skills, are open to all students entering grades 2 through 6. Participants will receive instruction on fundamental basketball skills, including passing,…
Warren Municipal Building Closed June 19 for Juneteenth
The Municipal Building will be close on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth Holiday. There will be NO garbage pickup on this day.
Governor Sanders Declares June 9-15 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 9-15 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week to highlight the important benefits that farmers markets provide to Arkansas’s agricultural producers, consumers, and communities. View the proclamation at agriculture.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024-Farmers-Market-Week.pdf. “Farmers markets play an important role in connecting producers to consumers while developing local food systems and…
Warren School District Mourns Loss of Longtime Board Member Jerry Daniels
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Jerry Daniels, a cherished member of the Warren School District Board of Directors. Jerry Daniels passed away yesterday, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service that spanned over three decades. Jerry Daniels served as the…
Arkansas Heroes: Remembering the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, the world witnessed one of the most significant military operations in history: D-Day. This monumental day marked the beginning of the end of World War II, as Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Among the brave soldiers who stormed those beaches were men from Arkansas,…
Warren Branch Library Announces Free Summer Movie Matinee Series
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library is excited to announce a free summer movie matinee series, inviting everyone to enjoy a lineup of family-friendly films over the coming months. This initiative is part of the library’s ongoing effort to provide engaging and entertaining activities for the community. The series kicks off on Friday, June…
BCMC’s Tiffany Wargo Presents Rotary Program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, June 4 inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church for its weekly gathering. Rotarian Mark Wargo had the honor of presenting the program for the day and introduced his wife Tiffany Wargo of the BCMC Rural Health Clinic. Wargo just recently started full-time at the clinic in…
WSD Free Summer Meals for all ages 18 or younger
Patricia Ann Beaird Hendrix, 1948-2024
Patricia Ann Beaird Hendrix passed away on May 31st, 2024 after a stroke. She was born on October 31, 1948, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Guy and Nida Beaird. She was educated in the Trumann Public Schools and graduated in 1966, going on to University of Arkansas at Monticello for further education. She and…
Bradley County Farm Bureau Awards 2024 Scholarships
Bradley County Farm Bureau has announced Macy Jarvis(center) and Ashley Rodriguez(right) from Warren as the recipients of their 2024 scholarships. Above, they are pictured with Farm Bureau’s Reid McKinney(left).
Wilmar’s Annual 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Details
Brenda Drake, 1954-2024
Brenda Drake age 70 of Warren, AR passed away on May 29, 2024 at her home. She was born March 27, 1954, in Warren, AR, to parents Marguaret Galloway Ragar and James Berry Ragar. She was the seventh of seven children by Marguaret and Berry. She graduated UAM and worked various retail jobs in southern…
Commodities give away happening June 12 in Drew County
Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival 2024 Schedule
Saturday, June 8 Thursday, June 13 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evenings June 13, 14, & 15 Friday & Saturday – June 14 & 15 ~ All Day Friday, June 14 Saturday, June 15 TO BE FOLLOWED BY
Reminder about the new Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest
Press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: Arkansas Pie Festival’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest is a new addition for the 68th Pink Tomato Festival schedule of events.  The inaugural Pie Contest will be held on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at the First Methodist Church, located at 111 West Church Street…
Tomato Festival thanks 2024 donors ahead of annual event
The 68th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is scheduled for June 8-15, 2024. This weekend the celebration will begin and will continue through June 15th. Many of the time honored activities are planned along with some new events and the lineup will definitely be something for everyone. Festival planners have been working on the 2024…
Several Bradley County natives make SAU Fall President’s List for 2023
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/03/2024)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 422 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the spring 2024 semester and have been named to its President’s List. Anissa Marie Henry is a senior Pre-Professional Exercise Science major from Banks, AR. Anna Louise Gorman is a sophomore Undecided major from Hermitage, AR. Magaly Lizbeth Uribe…
Farm to Table Kids Cooking Workshop happening June 18th
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service: The Bradley County Extension Service is offering a Farm to Table Kids Cooking Workshop on Tuesday, June 18th, from 10:00-11:30 am at the Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. This workshop is for kids ages 9 and up.…