Jearline Thompson age 88 of Warren, AR passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello, AR. She was born March 4, 1934 in Cleveland County, AR to the late George Howard and Nora Pruitt Howard. She was also preceded in death by her husband; John F. Thompson…
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BCMC Auxiliary purchases new stretcher for ER
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently presented a check to the hospital for the purchase of a new stretcher for the Emergency Department. The stretcher will cost $5,806.29. The BCMC Auxiliary is always willing to help on projects around the hospital which includes the purchase of new equipment such as this stretcher. Chief Nursing…
Superintendent Bryan Cornish gives Rotary update on Warren School facilities
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, June 28 inside the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church for its weekly meeting. Rotarian Andrew Tolbert was responsible for the program and introduced fellow Rotarian and Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish. Superintendent Cornish gave an update about school district’s facilities. This included some drone footage…
Cattle producers urged to monitor cattle for ticks; take preventative measures
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas cattle producers are being urged to check their herds for unusual ticks and take measures to prevent transmission of theileriosis or other tick-related diseases. The warnings follow the recent finding of additional Asian longhorned ticks in northwest Arkansas by scientists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The invasive…
Arkansas learns SEC Men’s Basketball league matchups
FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday. The Razorbacks will play five teams both home and away including Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri and Texas A&M. Arkansas will additionally host Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss and Mississippi State while traveling to Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.…
Phillip Howard Berry, 1946-2022
Phillip Howard Berry, 75 of Warren, AR went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Phil was born November 7, 1946 in Warren, AR to the late Lawrence Berry and Christine Knowles Berry. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Berry; mother, Christine Knowles Berry; brother, John Berry; two sisters-in-law,…
BCEDC hears report about forestry business in Arkansas from Dr. Matthew Pelkki
Details about the newly developed Arkansas Center For Forest Business were presented to Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members Monday night. ACFB Director Dr. Matthew Pelkki was accompanied by research associate Ana Gutierrez and post-doctoral scientist Dr. Sagar Godar Chhetri. Pelkki said state funding for the program began last year. He noted Arkansas is…
Library summer reading group learns about “Ocean Oddities”
Mrs Christy’s summer reading group, ages three to six, went on a trip to the deep, deep, deep bottom of the ocean recently. They danced along to the “Under the Sea” song, and afterwards Mrs. Christy read “Glow: Animals with Night Lights” and learned a new word: bioluminescence. Participants watched a cool video about the…
New Edinburg All-School Reunion set for July 9
The New Edinburg All-School Reunion will be held at the New Edinburg Community Center July 9, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. til 2:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite dish for the potluck lunch to be held at noon. If you were a winner of a door prize previously, please bring a door prize…
Southside Baptist Church to hold VBS July 23
Join Southside Baptist Church for a fun filled day learning all about how to be a soldier of Christ and suit up with the Armor of God to win against sin! When: Saturday, July 23 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Parents when you pick children up at 3:00 pm plan to stay for closing…
Arkansas’s Smith and Tygart invited to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas pitchers Hagen Smith and Brady Tygart have been invited to the 2022 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. Smith and Tygart will participate in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, which features 48-50 of the premier non-draft eligible college players for a five-game Stars vs. Stripes intrasquad series…
Warren Waves YMCA Swim Team wins AAU State Championship
The Warren Waves YMCA Swim Team won the 2022 Arkansas AAU State Championship this past weekend at a meet held at the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center. Warren waves swimmers put together a total of 190 personnel best times to win both the men’s and women’s divisions, as well as the combined division Championship. The team…
Lee, Bigham, and Hembree represent Jacks in High School All-Star weekend
Warren High was represented well this past weekend during the Arkansas Activities Association High School All-Star festivities at the University of Central Arkansas, as Lumberjack football standout Jecari Lee took to the field, Lady Jack top talent Keller Bigham appeared on the court, and the Head Lumberjack boss himself, Bo Hembree, helped coach. Warren graduate…
Southark Spotlight: Arkansas State Police Troop F Commander, Capt. Scott Woodward
It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Captain Scott Woodward, Commander of Troop F of the Arkansas State Police. We talk with him about…
Warren arrest report for June 20-27, 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. 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…
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.