Joyce Mae Green Williams, 84, of Warren, died March 19, 2022. Born April 3, 1937, she was a daughter of the late John and Arrie Green. She received her education through Hermitage Public School District. She married Lawrence Preston in 1959 and remained until his passing on April 4, 1969. They moved the family to…
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Chamber of Commerce talks egg hunt success and more during April meeting
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed several projects at their meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Chairwoman Terrie White said the Easter egg hunt in the Warren City Park was a success, with plenty of donations, candy and volunteers. Jeff Wardlaw and his family cooked hot dogs at the event. About…
Large crowd attends cantata at Immanuel
A large crowd was on hand Good Friday evening to hear the Community Easter Cantata, “King of Kings.” Members of the choir represented a number of churches from Warren and the surrounding community. T. J. Files conducted the presentation. Near the conclusion of the Cantata, Immanuel’s Pastor Matt Overall provided closing thoughts. It was a…
Two Warren seniors planning to attend college and become educators
A signing ceremony was held Monday morning, April 18, 2022 at SEACBEC for two Warren High School seniors who have committed to giving back by becoming educators in the future. Congratulations to Ronald Martin, Jr. and Olivia Brown for signing this morning to become future educators. Ronald will attend SAU and Olivia will attend UCA…
SEACBEC students win silver at SkillsUSA competition
Warren SEACBEC’s SkillsUSA Quiz Bowl team earned a silver medal recently at the Arkansas SkillsUSA competition. Members of SEACBEC’s team include: Ruthann Corker, Josef Rawls, Jayden Grider, Pierce Wargo, Chandler Haynes, and Landon Jennings.
Free meal served to community members at Immanuel Baptist Church event “The Table”
Immanuel Baptist Church of Warren recently held a new event called “The Table” April 9. The event included a free fish meal and chicken dinner for anyone in the community. Church volunteers cooked and helped serve the food at the come and go affair. Families in need were also able to receive some groceries to…
Jr. Jacks boys track team wins Thursday meet
Last Thursday, April 14, 2022, the Warren Jr. Jack boy’s track team finished in first place at their home meet held at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. The team includes the following(not in the order of the photo): Aaron Woodard Augustine White Angel Herron Kody Weatherspoon Lewis Woods Dakamron Davis Beckham Ramirez Dominic Slaughter Braden Smith…
Warren arrest report for April 11-18, 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. Kaitlyn Raines / 767 Bradley 22, Warren, AR / DOB 7-18-98 / Rape, comp. exploitation of child on 4/12/22 Brianna Barker / 909 York, Warren, AR / DOB…
May 11 event to provide matchmaking for buyers, minority-and women-owned businesses
LITTLE ROCK — New customers are the lifeblood of any business. A May 11 matchmaking event at Heifer International headquarters will provide minority- and women-owned businesses a chance to meet potential clients. The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Matchmaking Event runs from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.…
Great Outdoors Youth Day set for May 7 at the County Park
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The Bradley County Cooperative Extension service, in partnership with the Calhoun and Dallas County Extension Services, will host The Great Outdoors Youth Day May 7, 2022 at the Bradley County Park in Warren. The event is for all youth ages five to fourteen years old. Parents are also encouraged to attend. 9:00 a.m. – Registration…
Virtual dementia tour coming to Drew Memorial May 27
Drew Memorial Health System in Monticello will host a unique opportunity for families and caregivers to experience what dementia is like through a virtual dementia tour Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Allied Building Conference Rooms A&B at 778 Scogin Drive. The event is free and open to the…
Pastime: Recalling the brother and sister reading duo(s)
Oddly enough, it was a reply from a friend, whom I daily rode the yellow school bus with up on Highway 15 to East Side Elementary that came up with this Pastime. Jo Ann Castleberry Pyle, now an El Dorado businesswoman, came up with a mention about these reading primer subjects, “Alice and Jerry and…
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Part of County Road 45 near Mt. Olive washes out, and more rain is forecast for Sunday
Recent rainfall caused a portion of Bradley Rd. 45 near the community of Mt. Olive to washout Saturday, April 16, 2022 according to County officials. The Mt. Olive community, and all portions of Bradley County south of Hermitage could see total rainfall amounts of up to an inch by Sunday evening(see the map below). The…
Cooperative Extension Service launches ‘Sharing Stories’ opportunity for communities
LITTLE ROCK — For communities throughout the state, sharing stories of success, impact or solutions with others can help improve the quality of life for all Arkansans. The Cooperative Extension Service’s Community, Professional and Economic Development department has launched a new Sharing Stories – Strengthening AR Communities opportunity, which prompts members of Arkansas communities to…
#6 Arkansas completes sweep of #15 LSU
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind Jaxon Wiggins’ career-high nine strikeouts, No. 6 Arkansas (28-7, 11-4 SEC) completed its three-game sweep of No. 15 LSU (23-12, 7-8 SEC) with a 6-2 win in Saturday’s series finale at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the win, the Razorbacks captured their first series sweep of the Tigers since 2011. While LSU scored…
William Byron Leggett, 1934-2022
William Byron Leggett, Jr. age 87 of Monticello, AR died Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at The Greenhouse Cottages in Rison, AR. He was born Thursday, June 28th, 1934 in Warren, AR a son of the late William Byron Leggett, Sr. and Marie Miller Leggett. Byron was owner and operator of Leggett Electrical and Appliance Repair,…
Good Friday Holy Week service held at First Assembly of God
The final Holy Week service was held on Good Friday at First Assembly of God, sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance. Celesta Puterbaugh played the prelude and postlude. The Rev. Jim Bales, church pastor, gave the welcome. The congregation sang “Amazing Grace.†Special music was provided by Kathy Morman and Lisa Kellum, singing “Hallelujah.†The…
First State Bank holds customer appreciation cookout Friday
First State Bank of Warren held a customer appreciation event Friday, April 15, cooking hamburgers on their parking lot in downtown Warren. Staff were on hand serving hamburgers, chips, and a drink to say thank you to their customers.
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 4-15-22
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness and inspire collective action so that every child can lead their best life. In the 2021 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed Act 920 which created the Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Child Abuse. Child Abuse Hotline…
Warren man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
EL DORADO – A Warren man was sentenced on Monday, April 11th , to 96 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, on two counts of Use of a Communication Facility in Committing a Felony Drug Offense, Namely, Distribution of Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing…