Congratulations to Warren Branch Library’s Book Lover’s Giveaway winner for the month of July, Shelda Hargrave. Tune in to the Library’s Facebook page for their next giveaway.
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Marsha’s Pastime and Friends opens in downtown Warren
Marsha’s Pastime and Friends, 202 W. Cypress St , held a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Friday. Owner Marsha Berry said the store will be open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. It features 10 vendors with sweets and breads, baby items, home decor, painted furniture and…
BCMC concludes successful MASH Camp
WARREN, Ark. (7/6/22) – The 2022 edition of MASH Camp at Bradley County Medical Center was completed recently as the hospital hosted students from Warren, Hermitage, Hampton, and Woodlawn for two weeks full of medical related activities that started on Monday, June 20 and ended on Friday, July 1. MASH, which stands for Medical Applications…
Hermitage Elementary summer camp students take field trips
Students participating in Hermitage Elementary School’s summer camp have been having a blast recently getting hand-on experience by traveling to a couple of different Arkansas State Parks, building their own river to learn about geographic water sheds, and opening crystals. The students have also had plenty of time for recreation, including at Bradley County’s Moro…
It’s a girl!
The Aquino family is expected to grow by one this December. We would like to share our excitement with the community and welcome all support from our neighbors, friends, and families. It truly does take a village to raise a child. Today we are one step closer to the beginning of that journey. Thank you…
Last chance to sign up for Mulerider Football’s Youth Skills Camp
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – This weekend marks the final opportunity to sign up for Mulerider Football’s Youth Skills Camp which begins on Monday, July 11 at Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field. The camp will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day through Friday, July 15. The five-day camp is open for youth…
Summer reading program continues at the Hermitage Library
Lynda Greene, librarian at the Hermitage Public Library, reads “Big Beach Cleanup” by Charlotte Offsay to 9 children and adults during the Summer Library Program on Wed. July 6. Pictured also is Lexi Allen.
Renew your hunting license and continue supporting wildlife conservation
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas annual hunting licenses expire June 30 each year. If you have not yet renewed your license, all it takes is a few minutes to make sure you’re ready for another year in Arkansas’s great outdoors. A hunting license is more than your ticket to another great year chasing deer, ducks, squirrel…
Pastime: Mary Lou Martin to be inducted into Arkansas Choral Hall of Fame
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Choral Directors Association (ArkCDA) Hall of Fame induction will be Wednesday, July 13, at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. The late Mary Lou Martin, former ArkCDA member, will be one of nine inductees in the Hall of Fame, according to Terri Whitworth of the ArkCDA. Mrs.…
Governor Hutchinson reacts to revenue report; announces date for special session
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson reacted Tuesday to the record state surplus and announced his intent to call an Extraordinary Session of the Arkansas General Assembly the week of August 8. “June revenue collection was more than $150 million above forecast, leaving a net surplus for the year in excess of $1.6 billion for…
COVID vaccine clinic coming to the Warren Library July 28
Library summer reading program students learn about coral reefs
Summer reading program students, ages 7-12, at the Warren Branch Library recently took a guided tour of the world’s coral reefs with Mrs. Sandy. “They learned that coral is an animal, not a plant, and that sea creatures use them to hide from both predators and prey,” says Sandy Doss of the Warren Library. The…
Addison Thomason reaches 300 books in Library reading program
Addison Thomason has reached 300 books in Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536 or visit them at 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
Hermitage Schools continuing summer meal service
Immanuel Baptist Church to host VBS July 10-14
Another tournament Championship for local basketball team
Local youth basketball team Neaux Limit Lakers took first place in the senior boys division of the Game Changers basketball tournament held in Little Rock, AR July 2. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello and Rison. Members (front left to right) Neon’Dre Thomas, Tramond Miller, Jr, Tra’Bennett Fuller, (back left to right)…
Want to become a high school sports official?
High school sports are a springboard for many students, creating a place for them to not only compete, but a place to become a part of a larger community. However, in order for high school athletics to thrive in Arkansas, those sports need officials. If you are interested in getting involved in community work in…
Girls youth basketball team competes in weekend tournament
Team Showtime, a local youth girls basketball team, placed second in the Game Changer tournament held in Little Rock, AR July 2. Members (front left to right) Alaina Green, Willa Jordan, Jayce Courtney. (Back left to right) Sariah Bowser, Bayleigh Miller, Kamari Davis, Alyssa Calbert. (Not pictured: Coaches: Marleshia Pickett and Deja Washington).
Warren arrest report for June 27-July 5, 2022
The following is a direct re-print of the Warren Arrest & Confinement Record from the Warren, Arkansas Police Department. All people listed are innocent until proven guilty. Octavious Rhodes / 1411 Melrose, Warren, AR / DOB 10-12-85 / warrant on 6-30-22 Odario Moseley / 806 N Martin St, Warren, AR / DOB 5-6-88 / warrants…
LifeShare Blood Drive set for July 12 at BCMC with dire need for donations
WARREN, Ark – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 12 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. as blood is critically needed at this time. The blood drive will take play in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health…
Reading is integral to a child’s development
Research has shown that 90 percent of a person’s brain develops in the first five years of life. That is why a child’s experiences and relationships during that time are critically important. Reading not only engages children and boosts brain development, but it also helps children and parents and children bond. This year the Department…
