First State Bank of Warren fed the Warren School District teachers and staff Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022 to show appreciation for their hard work ahead of and during the upcoming school year. The First State Bank sponsored event provided pizza to those in attendance. The 2022/2023 School Year has already begun for staff, and students…
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Glenda Joyce Goodman Outlaw, 1943-2022
Glenda Joyce Goodman Outlaw 79 of Warren, Arkansas joined her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon August 10th while at Lifetouch Hospice house in Eldorado Arkansas. Born May 14th 1943 to the late Raymond and Ruth Goodman. Glenda was preceded in death by both of her parents, husband Bob Outlaw, whom she married September 29th 1972,…
Immanuel Baptist Church feeds WSD teachers
Immanuel Baptist Church fed about 200 teachers Thursday, August 11 from the Warren School District. Photos by Tim Kessler.
Arkansas House of Representatives weekly column
After passing legislation to accelerate tax cuts and provide funding for school safety, the 93rd General Assembly adjourned from a special session on Thursday. In December of 2021, the General Assembly passed legislation outlining the largest tax cut in state history. That legislation lowered the state income tax from what was then 5.9% to 4.9% incrementally…
Sustained financial pressure on hospitals could threaten access to care for Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, AR (August 9, 2022) – A recent financial survey conducted by the Arkansas Hospital Association shows that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create profound financial volatility for the state’s hospitals. On average, hospitals responding to the survey saw a total margin decrease of 3.5 percentage points between the first quarter of 2019, prior…
Arkansas Basketball pulls away for a 99-86 win in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain – Arkansas was down early before out-scoring Catalan Elite 29-19 in the second quarter en route to a 99-86 victory Thursday in game two of the Razorbacks’ Foreign Tour. Arkansas was led by Kamani Johnson’s double-double (10 points and 12 rebounds) while Nick Smith Jr., and Davonte Davis each scored a game-high 17 points.…
Nancy Jean Greenwood, 1962-2022
Nancy Jean Greenwood, age 60 of Warren, AR passed away August 11, 2022 at her home. She was born to William G. and Alberta J. Weinrich in Stuttgart, AR on April 18, 1962. Nancy was an Emergency Medical Technician at E.A.S.I. for 28 years where she enjoyed helping people in their time of need. She…
Prepare your livestock for Fair entry
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Due to limited space in the barn, all livestock exhibitors must contact the Bradley County Extension Service at 870-226-8410 to reserve space for your livestock exhibitions. Cage and pen allotments will be made on a first come first serve basis. The following health requirements must be shown to the Livestock Barn Superintendent prior to unloading…
Four contested local races on the November election ballot
The ballot is set in local Bradley County races for the November 8, 2022 election, with both City of Warren, Warren School Board, and City of Hermitage candidates officially filed as of the deadline, August 10 at noon. The following is the final ballot for those local races(Please note that we have listed the names…
Jean Williams Flores, 1933-2022
Jean Williams Flores passed away on August 9, 2022 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Warren, Arkansas to the late John W. Williams and Ruthie Belle Mosely Williams. She worked as an administrative secretary during her younger years, and later enjoyed living in Bayou Gauche…
Pine Street home celebrating all things Bradley County Pink Tomato
Tomato season is a special time of year for all of us here in Bradley County. Not only do we celebrate by eating those juicy pink tomatoes, whether with fried okra, or just by themselves, but we also enjoy surrounding ourselves with decorations proudly displaying our homegrown from the vine goodness! The Home of Shelby…
Man wanted for murder in Phillips County surrenders to the Warren PD
According to KARK 4 News, Helena-West Helena Police Department officers responded to a shooting Monday, August 8, 2022 at 1205 Highway 49. Upon arriving on the scene, Demarcius Foreman, 43, was found lying down and not responding. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Sherman LeFree Gill, 42, was identified as a person of interest.…
Immanuel hosts Senior Adult Lunch
A Senior Adult Luncheon was hosted at Immanuel Baptist Church for about 40 people Tuesday. The event was sponsored by the Southeast Arkansas Baptist Network, which consists of 52 churches in Bradley, Drew, Chicot and Ashley counties. This is the third such event, as previous dinners were held in Lake Village and Monticello. Church members…
Union Bank provides lunch to Warren Schools staff ahead of new school year
Union Bank fed all staff members of the Warren school district Tuesday, August 9. They were treated with grilled hamburgers and all the fixings. Union Bank would like to thank the Warren school district employees for all they do and wish them a great year. Students report for their first day of school Monday, August…
Back to School Giveaway Friday at St. James A.M.E. Church
St. James A.M.E. Church’s Missionary Society is hosting a Come & Go Back to School Giveaway Friday, August 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and everything is free. The event will take place on St. James A.M.E. Church parking lot. Students must be in the vehicle upon arrival. Masks are required.
Bradley County showcasing 36 acres for dove hunt
Be sure to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 11 permit-based dove fields by Aug. 15 if you’re looking for a fun way to kick off hunting season this Labor Day Weekend. Applications are available at the AGFC’s licensing site https://ar-web.s3licensing.com under the “Special Hunt Applications†tab. Four of these AGFC’s managed fields…
2022-23 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook available online
The latest edition of the Arkansas Hunting Guidebook is at the printer and will begin to appear in sporting goods stores throughout the state this month. You don’t have to wait to catch up on this year’s regulations. A downloadable version of the guidebook is available now at agfc.com for people who want to take a sneak…
Is God trying to speak to you?
I woke recently during the night to the sound of rain. After all the very hot and dry weather we have been experience, it sounded wonderful. I was reminded of a time of a great drought during the days of Elijah and Ahab. Elijah said something very interesting about the sound of rain. It’s recorded…
Avoid damaging buried utility lines by calling 811
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – From installing a new mailbox to planting a tree or putting up a fence, digging without knowing what’s beneath the surface can cause harm and even be deadly. Utility services can be disrupted, and you could be responsible for expensive repairs and steep fines. Worst case scenarios include serious damages to property,…
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HHS Invests Nearly $60 Million to Strengthen Health Care Workforce and Improve Access to Care in Rural Communities
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced investments of nearly $60 million to grow the health workforce and increase access to quality health care in rural communities, including nearly $46 million in funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The Biden-Harris Administration is…