The heat of summer makes work even harder. Rising temperatures and humidity drain away energy and make us wish for cooler weather and even winter. The Psalmist David used the stress of summer heat to illustrate God’s judgment on sin. “Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like…
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Laura Rogers of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission visits Library summer reading students
Laura Rogers with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission recently led Mrs Sandy Doss’s group of 7-12 year-old Warren Library Summer Reading program students through the amazing water cycle. They talked about the journey that water makes and played a fun game to learn how it changes during the cycle. Everyone created their very own…
Jefferson, Catalon & Pool headed to SEC Media Days
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Quarterback KJ Jefferson, defensive back Jalen Catalon and linebacker Bumper Pool will represent Arkansas alongside head football coach Sam Pittman at SEC Media Days on Wednesday, July 20, in Atlanta. The Razorbacks will begin their rotation at 9 a.m. ET inside the College Football Hall of Fame and The Omni Atlanta Hotel…
Louis R. Dennis, III, 1951-2022
Louis R. Dennis, III age 71 of Warren, AR died Friday, July 8th, 2022 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, AR. He was born Thursday, April 19th, at the GWUH in Washington, DC during the Cherry Blossom Festival of 1951, a son of the late Arnold Yorkdale and Vashtie Savage Yorkdale.…
Volunteer firefighter hiring process, frustration with dilapidated properties, and relocation of Street Department discussed by Warren City Council(FULL MEETING VIDEO INCLUDED)
With a variety of topics up for discussion, from how volunteer firemen are hired, to the continuation of how to deal with unsightly and dilapidated properties through town, the Warren City Council met for their regular monthly business meeting Monday evening, July 11, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Building. Five of the six Aldermen were…
Chamber discusses membership drive and ribbon cuttings
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Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members met Monday at the District Courtroom, although there weren’t enough members for a quorum. Eight of 15 members were needed to conduct business. Present were board members Terrie White, James Wells, Jane Harris, Tim Kessler, JeNelle Lipton and Susan Saunders. A discussion was held about an upcoming membership…
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COSL announces Bradley County tax auction
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent property in Bradley County on Wednesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. The auction will be held at the Bradley County Courthouse – Conference Room in Warren, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. This year, the COSL office will…
Warren arrest report for July 5-11, 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. Steven Ray Rice / 299 Bradley Rd 30, Banks, AR / DOB 3-16-92 / Bench Warrant on 7-5-22 Destiney Tsvena Simpson / 510 Kelley St., Warren, AR /…
Commerce Secretary Mike Preston names new broadband director
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 11, 2022) – Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston today announced that Glen Howie has been named the state’s new Director of Broadband. Howie comes to the Commerce Department from Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity. “I’m pleased to welcome Glen Howie to Arkansas, and I am confident that he is…
Antonio Mejia Araujo, 1955-2022
Antonio Mejia Araujo, age 66 of Warren, AR died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born October 8, 1955 in Irapuato, Mexico to the late Ignacio Mejia Martinez and Loreto Araujo. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include son, Jose Antonio Mejia (Jessica Doffitt) of Warren,…
Celeste Martin receives scholarship
Celeste Martin was honored with The Assisting Students in Academic Progress Scholarship on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ. This scholarship is presented to a Warren High School graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher that has aspirations to attend an institution of higher education. The President…
Arkansas House of Representatives weekly column
This week, we received the Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Summary. It shows we ended the last fiscal year with the largest surplus in state history. It is likely we will convene for a special session in August to address additional tax relief. Fiscal Year 2022 ended on June 30. Net Available General Revenue collections totaled…
Westside Baptist Church VBS starts July 17
Shelda Hargrave wins July book giveaway
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.
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.