Thank you to the Warren School Board for taking action to protect from and mitigate as best as possible the spread of COVID-19 and its Delta variant in our local schools. August 9, in a 5-1 vote, the Warren School Board voted to mandate masks for the start of the 2021/2022 school year, with the…
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August 12 Open House at Hermitage Elementary
Hermitage Elementary School will host an open house event Thursday, August 12, 2021 prior to the beginning of the new 2021/2022 school year. Attendees should arrive during their assigned time slot. Last names beginning A through M are to attend between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. For those with a last name beginning with N…
Johnny Wayne Reddin, 1955-2021
Johnny Wayne Reddin, age 66, of Warren, AR died Wednesday, August 10, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born July 26, 1955 in Warren, AR to the late Jesse Reddin and Pauline Thomas Reddin. Survivors include son; Jason Wayne Reddin of Star City, AR, daughter; Jennifer Reddin Withers of Warren,…
BCMC donates to Wolf Pack MC for school supplies for children in need
Bradley County Medical Center donated $250 to the Wolf Pack MC of Warren to buy backpacks and school supplies for children in need. BCMC’s Purchasing Director Terry Young presents the check to BCMC’s Dietary Director Anthony Smith, AKA Bonafide of the Wolf Pack.
Lillie-Faye McWhorter part of national championship winning team
Warren resident and Woodlawn High School student Lillie-Faye McWhorter and her team, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2025 Kemp won the PGF 14U National Championship Platinum Division. 86 teams from across the country played a week of softball at Irvine, California, and the Bolts came out on top. Lillie Faye pitched in 2 games Saturday in the…
Games, prizes, free vaccinations, and more happening at this weekend’s Community Fest 2021 in Hermitage
Community Fest 2021 is set to kickoff Saturday, August 14 at the Hermitage Community Center starting at 10:00 a.m. The event will feature a host of attractions from games, prizes, and food vendors, to free dental exams for students and free health screenings. Other services offered at the event with include free haircuts for students…
JA of Warren holding school supply drive for students in need
Junior Auxiliary of Warren is currently hosting a school supply drive to support children in need for the 2021/2022 school year. Those wishing to donate supplies may drop off the goods at either Farm Bureau, the Junior Auxiliary booth during Saturday’s farmer’s market, or with any member of the Junior Auxiliary of Warren. The group…
City passes Resolution honoring N.P. Matts
The Warren City Council recently adopted Resolution #A-660, honoring the life and community service of the late N.P. Matts. Mrs. LaDonna Mathur(left) was present for the reading and reception of the Resolution presented by Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington. Also shown is N.P. Matts’s Councilmember Dorothy Henderson.
Warren School Board votes to mandate masks as COVID remains a threat
Six of the seven members of the Warren School Board were present Monday evening, August 9 for the monthly meeting of the board. President Jerry Daniels presided. The board had a full agenda and conducted a list of routine business, including approving past minutes, financial reports and hearing from the various school administrators. The last…
Tim Kessler speaks to Smackover Lions Club
Arkansas Lions District 7-N Zone 1 Chairman Tim Kessler of Warren spoke to Smackover Lions Club on Tuesday at the Smackover Library. Pictured, from left, are Warner Smith, Kessler, James McMenis, Bobby Neal, Frank Hash and Aaron Brant.
James “Keith” Nasworthy, 1968-2021
James “Keith” Nasworthy age 53, of Carrolton, TX passed away Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Carrolton Regional Medical Center. Keith was born Saturday April 22, 1968 in Little Rock, AR son of Kathy Nasworthy (Marsh). He served in the United States Army, was deployed to Bosnia, and served at various duty stations to include…
Montrose Environmental Group announces relocation of principal executive offices to North Little Rock, adds 90 jobs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 10, 2021) – Montrose Environmental Group Inc. (“Montrose”) (NYSE: MEG) announced the relocation of its principal executive office from Irvine, Calif., to North Little Rock, which is expected to create 90 new, high-paying jobs over time. “Montrose Environmental will be a great addition to the Arkansas business community,” said Secretary of…
Mildred Grider Ferrell, 1925-2021
Mildred Grider Ferrell, age 96, of Warren, AR passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Chapel Woods Nursing Home in Warren, AR. She was born March 22, 1925 in Vick, AR to the late Jesse Grider and Rita Stanfield Grider. She was the oldest member of Trinity Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death…
Tapia receives SouthArk scholarship
Ana Mariell Tapia of El Dorado, a practical nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Health Sciences Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. She is a 2007 graduate of Warren High School. The scholarship is provided through the SouthArk Foundation.
Arkansas-Oklahoma MBB Ticket Information
FAYETTEVILLE – Current Arkansas men’s basketball season ticket holders and Razorback Foundation members will have an exclusive opportunity this week to request tickets for the Arkansas-Oklahoma men’s basketball game taking place at Tulsa’s BOK Center on Dec. 11. Eligible fans can request the price level they desire, and tickets will be allocated by their Razorback…
City Council adopts ordinance aimed at helping keep the community cleaner
Warren’s City Council met in regular session Monday, August 9, 2021 with Mayor Densia Pennington presiding and five of the six Council members present. City Clerk Helen Boswell provided the July minutes and the statement of revenues and expenditures along with City and County sales tax receipts. She also passed on the District Court Clerk’s…
Shirley Castleberry, 1936-2021
Shirley Castleberry, 84, of Warren, AR. passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, following a stroke.A loving wife and mother who always put her family first, she was gifted with both a sharp mind and artistic talent. Had she not met and married the love of her life in her teens, she might have attended Rice…
Chamber Board discusses issues ranging from executive director vacancy to upcoming special events
By Tim Kessler The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met for their monthly meeting on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and grappled with the issue of how to proceed without an executive director. Ashley Foreman, who had served both organizations as executive director, resigned as of July 2 to take…
Warren Water & Sewer Commission votes to rebid planned sewer improvements
The Warren Water & Sewer Commission met in a special called meeting Monday afternoon, August 9, 2021 to consider bids received for cleaning sludge from the City sewer ponds on the east side of town. The ponds were built some 30 years ago and have functioned extremely well, having kept Warren in compliance with all…
Silver Tabbed To Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List
By Jacob Pavilack FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt senior long snapper Jordan Silver has been named to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List, which recognizes the best FBS senior long snapper. Silver has been the Razorbacks’ long snapper the last three seasons, appearing in 36 games over that span. Last year he handled all snapping…
Barney Alton Howard, 1940-2021
Barney Alton Howard, age 80 of New Edinburg, Arkansas died Sunday, August 8, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born August 27, 1940 in Bradley County, Arkansas. A son of the late George Howard and Nora Pruitt Howard. He was a retired skidder driver. He was a Baptist. Also preceding him in death was his…