Celebrating National Gummy Worm Day with a Toothsome Journey Through Time As the sweet tooth in us begins to tingle and the craving for chewy treats takes hold, we find ourselves in the delightful world of gummy worms. These colorful, squiggly confections have enchanted candy enthusiasts for decades. On this National Gummy Worm Day, let’s…
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Temptation Resistance
“I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might now sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11) First and foremost, the Word of God is essential. Going beyond reading scripture, the truth has to permeate every aspect of life. Working to apply biblical principles to daily living takes effort, line by line, precept by precept,…
Blessing Box finds new home at HopePlace Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library’s beloved community initiative, The Blessing Box, will soon be finding a new home at HopePlace Warren located at 212 W. Central. The move aims to enhance accessibility and expand the reach of this essential resource within the community. The Blessing Box has been a beacon of hope for…
Bradley County 4H Students sweeten Sheriff Tillman’s Day with homemade cookies
In a heartwarming gesture of gratitude, students from the Bradley County 4H program expressed their appreciation to the local Sheriff’s Department by presenting Sheriff Tillman with a delightful batch of homemade cookies. The thoughtful act was met with warm appreciation and gratitude from the sheriff, who personally thanked Director Michelle Carter and her dedicated students…
Pine Bluff Arts & Science Center presents ’80s jukebox musical ‘Rock of Ages’ July 28-30
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is gearing up for a big rock ’n’ roll party with its summer musical, “Rock of Ages.†Performances are July 28-30, 2023, and tickets are available now. The production is sponsored by Simmons Bank. “If you were alive in the ’80s and you enjoy…
Car accident in Cleveland County claims the life of Warren man
WARREN, Ark. – A single-vehicle accident in Cleveland County took the life of 21-year-old Dakarius Davis of Warren and left his two passengers injured on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:05 p.m. on U.S. 63 near Rodgers Road, approximately eight miles south of Pine Bluff. According to an initial report by the Arkansas State…
Delta Dental of Arkansas introduces virtual dentist visits
LITTLE ROCK – Dental emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere—on vacation, during a job interview or at a wedding. That’s why Delta Dental of Arkansas has launched a new partnership with TeleDentistry.com to offer its members 24/7 access to virtual dental visits at https://teledentistry.com/delta-dental-arkansas. The service is offered as a covered insurance benefit to most members. They…
A-State Football celebrating home stadium’s 50th season in 2023
JONESBORO, Ark. (7/8/23) – Arkansas State Athletics has announced that as part of its 2023 football season, it will celebrate the 50th season being played inside what is now known as Centennial Bank Stadium. That celebration includes a special commemorative logo, several special promotions, multiple game-day giveaway items and an interactive opportunity for fans to…
Joen Gavin Bryant
Joen Gavin Bryant passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was the daughter of Havis Snow Gavin and Ruth McKinney Gavin, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her cherished husband Raymond Howell Bryant and Scotty McDiarmid Seavers, a daughter and a brother-in-law Morris Dean Bryant. Joen was a graduate of…
Moseley Exhibit at the Bradley County Historical Museum on July 16
Many Bradley County families are able to trace their roots back to Elijah Moseley whose family came to the US from England. Mr. Moseley died in Alabama in 1822 but five of Mr. Moseley’s thirteen children made their way to NW Bradley County, near Parnell Springs and Wheeler Springs. The Bradley County Historical Museum is…
Warren City Council votes on street paving projects and hears regular department reports during Monday meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened yesterday at the Warren Municipal Building for their monthly meeting, discussing various matters pertaining to the city’s administration and infrastructure. Aldermen Angela Marshall, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, and Emily Moseley were present, while Aldermen Memory Burks-Frazer and Latanza Atkins were absent. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the…
Old Martin’s lot discussed during Chamber monthly meeting
Questions remain over the fate of the former Martin’s Department Store lot, as discussed during Monday’s Bradley County Chamber of Commerce lot. Ownership of the property came into question immediately after the historic building built around 1904 burned to the ground several years ago. Jeff Goad owned the Words On A Shirt business that occupied…
Rotary holds annual installation banquet
The Rotary Club of Warren met for the first time in a few weeks and held its annual Installation Banquet for new club officers on Tuesday, July 11 at First United Methodist Church. The only new officer to install was Dana Harvey, who has agreed to become the President-Elect for the 2023-24 Rotary Year, which…
Registration open for summer printmaking series with artist Dustyn Bork
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) will host artist Dustyn Bork for a four-week residency from July 17 to Aug. 13, 2023, at The ARTSpace on Main. Bork will create art on-site and teach four workshops throughout his residency. Registration is open for all four workshops. Workshop offerings…
COSL announces tax auction for regional counties:Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln Counties on July 25. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the University of Arkansas Monticello – Fine Arts Center, 371 University…
Terry A. Adams, 1958-2023
Terry A. Adams age 64, of Banks, AR died Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at the Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born September 14th, 1958 in Warren, AR a son of the late Monette Adams and Betty Jean Lavender Adams. Terry was a heavy equipment operator and a Methodist. Terry graduated from…
BCMC hosts successful MASH Camp
WARREN, Ark. – The 2023 version of MASH Camp at Bradley County Medical Center was recently completed as the hospital hosted seven students from Warren High School and one from Rison High School for two weeks full of medical related activities that started on Monday, June 19 and ended on Friday, June 30. Top photo:…
Shelby Street down to one lane traffic for repairs
WARREN, Ark. – Warren residents are being urged to exercise caution while traveling along Shelby Street as the ongoing repairs have resulted in a reduction to one lane. The current traffic disruption is a direct result of repair work that is currently underway on Shelby Street. The maintenance efforts have necessitated the closure of one…
Former Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands, Secretary of State, and Auditor of State, Charlie Daniels, has passed away at the age of 83
LITTLE ROCK – Charlie Daniels, a prominent figure in Arkansas politics, has passed away at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Daniels, who dedicated 30 years to statewide elected office as a Democrat, left an indelible mark on the state’s political landscape. He began his political career at the local level, serving on…
Central Missionary Baptist Church to host revival services July 17-19
Central Missionary Baptist Church, located at 406 Seminary Street in Warren, is excited to announce their upcoming revival scheduled from July 17th to July 19th, 2023. The revival services will begin each evening at 7 pm. The guest evangelist for this special event will be Bro. Jackie Richardson. It promises to be a time of…
Jerrye Conto, 1933-2023
Jerrye Conto, age 90, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born May 25, 1933 in Warren, Arkansas, to Casper and Hattie Castleberry Bowman. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Conto; her daughter, Susan Conto; and her siblings, Melton Bowman, Kirby Bowman, Christine Greenwood, Felton Bowman,…