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Warren Street Department begins removal of stumps from Main Street trees
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Street Department began removing stumps from the old trees lining Main Street Friday, March 24, 2023 using a backhoe. The stumps will be ground down once they have been removed. The trees were originally planted years ago as part of a downtown beautification effort called townscape. However, over the years…
City of Warren announces upcoming meetings
WARREN, Ark. – Warren City officials have announced two upcoming meetings that are open to the public. The first meeting is a Civil Service Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. The second meeting is a Community & Economic Development Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, March…
Local South Arkansas banking leaders head to Washington DC to discuss industry with policy makers
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, banking leaders from South Arkansas, including Dave Dickson, president of Union Bank of Warren and Monticello, Reathel Privett, CFO of Union Bank and Randy Rawls of Warren, vice president of Union Bank, traveled to Washington DC for their yearly trip to meet with policy makers and discuss their industry. The…
Library visitors take part in a fun afternoon crochet and knitting class with Eva Potter Thursday
Warren, Ark. – The Crochet & Knitting Class with Eva Potter held yesterday at the Warren Branch Library saw a great turnout of nearly 10 participants. The weekly class, which meets every Thursday at 3:30, is aimed at beginners and experts alike who are interested in learning the art of crochet and knitting or simply…
Nancy Lurean Brown, 1923-2023
Nancy Lurean Brown, age 99, of Warren, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born July 30, 1923 in Warren, Arkansas to Jim and Lucy Stuard Hales. She is preceded in death by her parents; her former spouses, Bob Curry and Harry Brown; her son, Robert Curry; and her siblings, J.C. Hales, Junior…
Hospital visits, food contract, and COVID-19 and flu patient decreases discussed during Thursday BCMC Board meeting
Controller Matt Pace explained to the Bradley County Medical Center board Thursday that overall hospital visits in February were down 13 percent. He said cash on hand and investments increased by $237,000, revenues were $3.6 million with an $83,000 net loss, accounts receivable were down 12 percent since October and sales tax collected in February…
Severe weather forecast forces cancellation of Warren’s Friday baseball doubleheader
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren baseball team’s games against Jacksonville and Newport scheduled for Friday, March 24 have been cancelled due to severe weather forecast for the area. The National Weather Service is predicting severe thunderstorms, rain, high winds, and a tornado threat. This Lumberjack Baseball update is brought to you by: The cancellation of…
Does this lost dog belong to you?
Warren, AR – A dog was recently found in the local area, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating its owner. The owner of the animal is urged to contact the Warren Police Department at 870-226-3703. The department reminds pet owners of the importance of having identification on their pets at all…
Bradley County 4-H holds annual awards dinner
The Bradley County 4-H Awards Dinner was held recently at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren, celebrating the hard work and achievements of the county’s 4-H members and volunteers. Among the highlights of the evening were the naming of Asher Weaver as the 4-H Member of the Year and Mindy Castleberry as the 4-H Volunteer of…
March 24 in history: Notorious criminal Clyde Barrow born in Texas
March 24, 1909, 114 years ago, the infamous outlaw Clyde Barrow was born in Telico, Texas. Though he lived a short and violent life, Barrow’s name lives on in infamy as one of the most notorious criminals of the 20th century. One of the most interesting periods of Barrow’s life was the time he spent…
UAM Pre-Vet Club presents petting zoo to support animal care overseas and local rescue group
Monticello, Arkansas – The UAM Pre-Vet Club is holding a Petting Zoo event on Saturday, April 1st, at Monticello Animal Clinic parking lot to raise money for their veterinary work overseas this summer and to support a local rescue group. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and animal lovers alike. Visitors…
Banks residents reminded to pay Fire Department membership dues by April 15th
Banks, Ark. – The Town of Banks has issued a Public Service Announcement regarding the membership dues for the Banks Volunteer Fire Department District. The district provides essential fire coverage for the Town of Banks, the Wagnon community down to the main line road on BR 1 south, and the Lacey Hill area. According to…
Market on Main returns to Warren this April
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the return of Market on Main in downtown Warren, Arkansas. The market will take place on Saturday, April 15th from 10am-2pm and will be the first Market on Main of 2023. The market, which has been held in the past on the old Martin’s Department Store lot…
The benefits of taking college-level classes in High School for Aspiring Veterinarians
MONTICELLO, Ark. – In today’s world, higher education is becoming increasingly important to succeed in any field. Veterinarian medicine is no exception, with the coursework being rigorous and demanding. However, students can get a head start on this challenging coursework by taking college-level classes in high school. Two students from the University of Arkansas at…
Hermitage High School families qualify for home internet through Affordable Connectivity Program
In an effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all families have access to reliable internet, the federal government has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under this program, eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward home internet services. Hermitage High School is proud to be a Community Eligibility Provision…
Warren Middle School Choir members receive academic awards at Spring Musical
At their recent Spring musical, family and friends of Beginning Choir members at Warren Middle School were able to see the progress their learners have made this year, as well as see their students’ accomplishments recognized. Awards presented to students were as follows: Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards (3.0 GPA for the first semester) were awarded…
Warren Country Club to host crawfish and shrimp boil for Pavilion Project and Warren High School Golf Team
The Warren Country Club is getting ready to host a special event for a couple of great causes. On Saturday, March 25, from 12 pm to 7 pm, the Club will host a Crawfish and Boiled Shrimp Dinner as a benefit for the Pavilion Project and the Warren High School Golf Team. This event promises…
Easter Egg Hunt set for April 8th in Banks
The Town of Banks is gearing up for its annual Easter egg hunt and family fun day, set to take place on Saturday, April 8th, at the city park. Hosted by the Primetime Riders Club and the Town of Banks, this event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and children of all ages.…
WHS Cheer tryouts begin March 26 with parent meeting and practice
Warren High School is gearing up for its annual cheer tryouts, set to begin on Sunday, March 26th. This year’s tryouts will be held over the course of several days, with a mandatory parent meeting at 5:00 pm and a tryout practice scheduled for 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. On Monday, March 27th, students who…
Warren Police Department asking for public’s help in investigation into two recent shots fired calls
Warren, AR – The Warren Police Department is seeking information about two recent incidents involving shots fired calls in the Butler St. area. These incidents occurred within a week of each other and fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case. The first incident took place on Thursday, March 9, 2023, around 11:30 p.m. at…