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City of Warren Announces Memorial Day Closures and Services
The City of Warren has announced that the Municipal Building will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Despite the closure, essential services for residents will continue uninterrupted. The city’s regular garbage collection routes will operate as scheduled on Memorial Day, ensuring that all household waste is collected without delay. Residents…
The History of Memorial Day in the United States
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year, is a day of remembrance and honor for the men and women who have died in military service to the United States. This solemn holiday, steeped in history and tradition, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless brave soldiers to…
Increased Volumes Among Items Discussed at May BCMC Board Meeting
The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Thursday, May 23 inside the hospital’s conference room for its monthly gathering. Increased volumes, revenue, coding, ARPA funding, new hires, and policy approvals were just a few of the items touched on during the meeting. Minutes from the April meeting were approved to kick things off…
City of Warren Consultant Graduates from Clinton School of Public Service
Seth Wyatt, a native of Cabot, Arkansas and a recent consultant for the City of Warren, received his master of Public Service Degree from the Clinton School of Public Service May 4, 2024. The graduation ceremony was held at the Ron Robinson Theater in the River Market in downtown Little Rock. Mr. Wyatt worked as…
Spoiler alert: Extension offers tips for food safety this summer
LITTLE ROCK — Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer and the season of barbecues, camp-outs and family gatherings. And it’s all fun — until the potato salad goes bad. Whatever is on your family’s summer agenda, don’t let food be the spoiler. “The big issues in the summer are your usual suspects…
Re-New-ing Edinburg meets to discuss April business
The following are the complete minutes from the recent April 2024 Re-New-ing Ediburg Committee Meeting: Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the April meeting were previously emailed to members but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Don Triplett, seconded by…
Union Bank and Immanuel Baptist Church Cook Team host breakfast for Warren High School seniors
The Union Bank Trust and Immanuel Baptist Church Cook Team hosted a special breakfast for all graduating seniors of Warren High School. The seniors enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal, and Shelton Moorman offered a warm welcome and opening prayer. Union Bank extends heartfelt thanks to all the parents who helped organize this wonderful event for…
Annual All Tomato Luncheon to Highlight Pink Tomato Festival in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – As the Pink Tomato Festival approaches, anticipation is building for one of its most beloved events: the annual All Tomato Luncheon. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15th, at 12:30 p.m., the luncheon will be hosted at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. Tickets for the event are priced at $15.00 and can be…
Distingui2 to perform at the PTF Hispanic Night June 15
Save lives by donating blood at BCMC Blood Drive May 30
WARREN, Ark. (5/21/24) – Bradley County Medical Center is broadcasting an urgent appeal to the community for blood donations in its upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, May 30 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the LifeShare Bus that will be located the BCMC Rural Health Clinic…
Leah McIntyre earns May Employee of the Month Award at BCMC
Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce that Leah McIntyre of the Laboratory Department has earned the May Employee of the Month Award. Her nomination stated: “Leah exemplifies the best of BCMC management. The lab department is consistently recognized for its standard of excellence and Leah works tirelessly to ensure that they receive all the…
Seven 4-H students compete in County ORhama
The following 4-H’ers recently competed in County ORhama. The students participated in Public Speaking, Illustrated Talk, and Vocal Demonstration. Pictured are: Asher Weaver, Ben Green, Addilee Murphy, Olivia Roberson, Arielle Weaver, Judson Green, and Elianna Green. Asher, Ben, Addilee, and Olivia will advance to district competition.
Arkansas turkey harvest continues slow climb
LITTLE ROCK — According to the latest harvest statistics compiled through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission licensing system, Arkansas hunters harvested 9,335 turkeys during the 2024 annual turkey season, a few hundred birds more than last year. This is the third year in a row of an upward harvest trend. David Moscicki is the…
Big faker: Eastern hognose is Arkansas’s ‘counterfeit cobra’
LITTLE ROCK — Snakes scare a lot of people. According to Web MD, half of the people in the world feel anxious about snakes while 2 to 3 percent of people experience ophidiophobia – a fear of snakes so extreme that it interferes with life. Top photo: The flattened head of a scared eastern hognose…
Warren High School announces complete list of graduating WHS Class of 2024
Warren High School is proud to announce the complete list of graduates for the WHS Class of 2024. The graduation ceremony is set for Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 PM at Lumberjack Arena. Valedictorians: Salutatorians: Honor Graduates: Complete WHS Class of 2024:
Chamber of Commerce announces Downtown Business Window Beautification Contest winners
WARREN, Ark. – In preparation for the bustling summer festival season and the influx of summer traffic, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted a downtown business window beautification contest over the past few weeks. Local businesses were encouraged to decorate their storefronts, bringing a festive spirit to the heart of downtown Warren. Top photo:…
Pick of the pies: Inaugural Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest debuts this June
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee is excited to announce a new event for the 68th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Arkansas Pie Festival’s “Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest†is a new addition to the 2024 Festival schedule…
Mayli Castleberry named Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship recipient
Mayli Castleberry, a Home Schooled Senior, is the recipient of this year’s Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship. The Scott Tractor scholarship is awarded each year to a senior 4-H’er who has excelled in 4-H activities. Mayli will be attending Southern Arkansas University Tech in the fall. Pictured presenting the award to Mayli is Robin Hollis, Administrative…
4-H students shine in District BBQ competition
Four local 4-H participants recently competed in Ouachita District Broiler BBQ. Students were given four chicken thighs to BBQ and the thighs were then judged. Jack Chambers won first place in the Junior Division. Participants are: (left-right in photo) Axel Martinez, Jack Chambers, Asher Weaver, John Sawyer Murphy
YMCA pool to open June 3rd
WARREN, AR – As the school year winds down, the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is excited to announce the opening of their pool for the summer season. Starting Monday, June 3rd, the pool will be open for all to enjoy from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This…