The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Warren Christmas Parade this past weekend, along with a downtown Christmas “Market on Main.” The theme of this year’s event was “a Christmas of Hope.” Children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Local vendors sold various goods at the local Christmas Market on…
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EAST program speaks to Warren Rotary, plus Rotary makes donation to Library Blessing Box
The Warren Rotary Club met in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church at Noon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for their last meeting of 2021 with Rotarian Marnette George presenting the program. George’s program was Payton Sledge, who is over the EAST program at Warren High School. Sledge had four of her students join…
Lumberjacks fall on the road at McGehee
McGehee, Arkansas – The Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team lost to McGehee on the road Tuesday night, December 14, 2021 by the final of 47-37. Warren came into the ballgame with an overall record of 1-4, but with a few reenforecements arriving from the end of football season, the Jacks looked to bounce back in…
BC Chamber of Commerce board holds final monthly meeting of 2021
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board held its final monthly meeting of the year Monday, with Chairman James Wells ending a two-year term. Terrie White will be the chairwoman next year. “I’ve enjoyed it and I’m not going anywhere,” Wells said, noting he will serve as vice-chairman to back up White and…
Georgia Ann Hines, 1947-2021
Georgia Ann Hines, 74, of Hermitage, died December 3, 2021. Born May 3, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sue Ella Childs. She was married to Len Chester Hines for 20 years until his death. She worked for Sykes Flooring for 37 years. She loved her family, fishing and recently developed…
Lois Ann Pickett, 1949-2021
Lois Ann Pickett, 72, of Warren, died November 28, 2021. Born November 7, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Avistine Girtman and the late Leslie Osborne Jr. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and became a member of First Baptist Church in Hermitage. She was a graduate of Hermitage…
Saline Baptist Church live nativity set for next week
Saline Baptist Church is set to hold a live nativity including music, live animals, and the story of Jesus next week, December 19 and 20, 2021. The live nativity will be held Sunday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. Saline Baptist Church is located at 807 Highway 8 South…
Wreaths Across America ceremony to be held at Oaklawn Cemetery December 18
On December 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Wreaths Across America will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Warren, Arkansas, to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’sfallen heroes and to announce the names of each and every veteran aloud. Everyone is invited. If you would like…
Warren arrest report for December 7-13, 2021
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. Dallas Hays / 902 S. Walnut Apt. C30, Hermitage, Arkansas / DOB 9-24-85 / warrant on 12-7-21 Dacris Lawson / 504 Rock St., Warren, AR / DOB 9-20-70…
Pastime: Happy Birthday Bradley County
Now this Pastime is not meant to be a history lesson as much as a Happy Birthday greeting. December 18th Bradley County turns 181 years old. Happy Birthday to Bradley County! Getting the technical out of the way, on December 18, 1840, Bradley County was formed from the much larger Union County on pre-drawn, pre-territorial maps.…
Arkansas suffers first loss
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Arkansas trimmed a 15-point deficit to three with 9:55 to play but could not stop Oklahoma’s hot shooting from 3-point range as the Sooners pulled away late for an 88-66 victory at the BOK Center. The #10/12 Razorbacks suffered their first loss of the season (9-1) while Oklahoma improves to 8-2. Arkansas…
Shirley R. Clanton, 1945-2021
Shirley Ruth Clanton age 76, of Warren, AR passed away Saturday, December 11th 2021 in Warren, AR. She was born February 23rd 1945 in Warren, AR. She was one of three daughters of the late Joseph Clifton Clanton and Reba Nutt Clanton. She was a Registered Nurse with Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She…
Stephen Huitt, 1952-2021
Stephen Huitt age 69 of Warren, AR died Friday, December 10th 2021 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born May 28th, 1952 in Fort Smith, AR a son of the late Wilson Huitt and Ouita Temple Huitt. He was a retired employee with Potlatch- Deltic Timber Company for over 38 years,…
BCMC Employee Appreciation Committee gives to local food banks
The BCMC Employee Appreciation Committee presented a $325 check to local food banks Friday afternoon. The committee has “Football Friday” every Friday during football season where committee members sell nachos, pickles, and popcorn. The proceeds from those sales make up the donation amount. One $325 check was presented to Mt. Carmel Outreach Ministry, while the…
Kids come see Santa in New Edinburg December 17 and 18
New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting their annual Christmas with Santa December 17 and 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Santa shack located at the New Edinburg Community Center at 6590 Hwy. 8 in New Edinburg. Children will be able to see Santa and also…
Five-year plan turned into 34 years at UA-Monticello for retiring agriculture professor Paul Francis
Monticello, Arkansas – What started with a plan to move on in five years turned into a three-decade love affair between Professor Paul B. Francis and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Francis is set to retire after 34 years at UAM and 37 years as an agricultural educator and soil scientist. “I came to…
Retiring professor Francis builds scholarship to keep helping students
Monticello, Arkansas – Professor Paul Francis, who is bringing a 34-year career at the University of Arkansas at Monticello to a close, wants to continue helping students, even in retirement. “The one thing I wanted to do was leave something behind. I’ve been grateful to UAM for giving me this opportunity,” he said. “The students…
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 12-10-21
Legislation providing the largest state income tax reduction in state history has now been signed into law. Act 1 and Act 2 are identical pieces of legislation passed by the 93rd General Assembly in the special session held this week. These acts will reduce the top income tax rate for individuals from 5.9% to 4.9%…
The Christmas Memory Tree
This is the story behind the Christmas tree on the Martin lot, from Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington: This tree has a story to tell. After my best friend, classmate and 5th grade boyfriend, Bob Roddey passed away I took a little cedar seedling from where he was buried. I took it to my childhood home…
Give love on Christmas: Bohemia Cares keeping communities COVID free
BOHEMIA Cares is honored to support low-income families in (Bradley and Drew counties) Arkansas for a second year with a turkey and bike giveaway set for Saturday, December 18. In efforts to slow the spread of the Coronavirus in rural communities, we have partnered with Pinnacle Family Medicine and RHEA Medical Support Services (RMSS) to…
Treylon Burks tabbed AP All-SEC
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Three Arkansas Razorbacks were selected to the 2021 Associated Press (AP) All-SEC First and Second Teams, as junior WR Treylon Burks was named to the first team, while junior C Rickey Stromberg and senior LB Bumper Pool earned second team recognition. Burks posted one of the best seasons by a receiver in…