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. Stefan Jones / 1283 Bradley 1 N, Warren, AR / DOB 3-21-96 / kidnapping and agg. assault on 6-22-22 Uvenses Corza / 718 Sturgis St / DOB 11-07-unk…
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20-year-old man killed in head-on collision in Cleveland County
According to the Arkansas State Police, a 20-year-old Gurdon man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Hwy 167 north of Moro Creek in Cleveland County Thursday, June 23, 2022. Around 4:35 a.m., 20-year old Madison Jackson Cary, of Gurdon, was driving southbound on U.S. Hwy 167 in a 2018 model GMC truck when…
Christmas In July Bazaar at FUMC set for July 30
Christmas In July, an arts and crafts bazaar, will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Saturday, July 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the United Woman of Faith (UWF) of the church, with Sandra Gatling as chairperson. Over twenty vendors will offer…
Pastime: The Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich
This is a most delicious Pastime – even if it is bereft of a good sized, vine-ripened Bradley tomato – a rare, almost mythical delicacy craved far beyond the border of my home town with the red brick streets – Warren. But sitting here some 250 miles northwest of Warren and thinking about all things…
Ellis Reep reaches 200 books in Library reading program
Ellis Reep has reached 200 books in the Warren Branch Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! For more information about this program, contact the library at 870-226-2536 or visit us in person at 115 West Cypress St. in Warren.
New dementia care pilot program launched in Arkansas
If you are someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, you may be interested in a new program launched this week. The Arkansas Legislative Council recently approved the creation and funding for the Dementia Respite Care Pilot Program. This program provides $500 respite grants to enable caregivers to…
Ocean fun at the Hermitage Library
The boys and girls attending the Summer Reading Program June 22, 2022 at the Hermitage Public Library learned about sharks and the whales. The program was presented by Linda Green, Librarian, and Diane Parnell, Board Member.
BCMC names Huitt CEO after interim stint
WARREN, Ark. (6/24/22) – Bradley County Medical Center announced Friday that it has removed the interim label from Leslie Huitt’s title as she officially takes over the role of Chief Executive Officer for the hospital. A native of Hermitage, Ark., Huitt has been operating as the Interim CEO along with fulfilling Chief Financial Officer duties…
New salon and shop ReVIVE holds grand opening Friday
ReVive Boutique, 1336 W. Central, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce on Friday. Owner is stylist Kennedy Clark who has six years experience. ReVIVE is a full service salon with a boutique. It has women’s clothing, men and children’s gifts, beauty products, and home decor. ReVIVE also tries to…
COVID cases increasing locally, (full BCMC Board report)
COVID-19 positive cases as handled by Bradley County Medical Center have increased significantly recently, BCMC board members were told at their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Chief Nursing Officer Jamie Wolfe said there were 10 positive cases in May but in June, those cases increased to 27. Two cases were treated as…
County Judge gives update on Courthouse tower repairs
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Eight of the nine members of the Bradley County Quorum were present Tuesday, June 21 for the monthly Court meeting. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Marilyn Johnson with the Bradley County Medical Center reported on work ongoing to make the BCMC safer, particularly on the southern end of the facility near the…
The Kinsmen to perform at Southside Baptist Sunday
The Kinsmen will be in concert on Sunday morning, June 26 at Southside Baptist church at 104 Shelby Street in Warren. The concert starts at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend
Noland’s gem not enough, Hogs eliminated from College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. – It was just one of those days. Arkansas’ offense was silenced in a 2-0 loss to Ole Miss on Thursday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field. The loss eliminates the Razorbacks from the College World Series as the Hogs finish the season with a 46-21 overall record. Arkansas is the only team in…
Moore wins gold glove
OMAHA, Neb. – Arkansas’ Robert Moore is the best defensive second baseman in all of college baseball. Moore won a Gold Glove Award from Rawlings and the American Baseball Coaches Association on Wednesday, becoming the first Razorback in program history to do so. It was first handed out at the collegiate level in 2007. The…
Learn more about diabetes through Library class
A diabetes class led by Jane Pelkki, MPH, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist & Diabetes Program Coordinator with DePaul Community Health Centers, was held on June 21 at the Warren Branch Library. Participants learned a lot about the many facts and myths about diabetes. Everyone went home with a large selection of door…
UAM cattle breeding program enters new phase
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The cattle herd at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is getting an upgrade, receiving more than two dozen hand-picked Beefmaster cows and calves donated by James and Mary Ann Skelton of Springdale. “I didn’t want UAM to have any scrubs,” the 77-year-old James Skelton. “I’m selling down, so I donated the…
Thursday morning power outage leaves part of Warren without air conditioning for around an hour
According to MonticelloLive.com, Thursday morning’s power outage that left over 1,000 Warren customers without power for around an hour, was caused by an equipment failure at the Monticello East Substation. Crews were on the scene working to fix the issue. The majority of the outages were in the northern half of town. By 1:32 p.m.,…
Union Bank feeds M.A.S.H. students at BCMC
Union Bank of Warren provided lunch to the BCMC M.A.S.H. students Thursday. The students are learning many different aspects of a nursing career. BCMC MASH Camp began Monday with a number of fun and educational activities for the students. Pictured are Randy Rawls and Tricia Wilkinson of Union Bank. Photo courtesy of Union Bank.
Jefferson Regional Physician receives Preceptor award
Jefferson Regional General Surgeon John R. Taylor, III, M.D. has been presented with the Outstanding Clinical Preceptor Award from the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM). The award goes to a clinical preceptor who has made notable and outstanding contributions to the ARCOM graduating class. Dr. Taylor was the first recipient of the award, which…
Kathryn Louise O’Quin, 1934-2022
Kathryn Louise O’Quin, age 87 of Banks, AR passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at The Blossoms in White Hall, AR. She was born September 15, 1934 in Banks, AR to the late Oda Jackson Davis and Nora Elizabeth Fowler Davis. She was a member of Wagnon United Methodist Church and school teacher for many…
Grand opening held for Warren’s new pistol and rifle shooting range
A long-awaited pistol and rifle shooting range was officially dedicated Wednesday at the Warren Shooting Sports Complex. The project actually began about four years ago through a joint operation from the city of Warren and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Ten shooting stations were constructed, with the city putting in a 10 percent match, including…