Tommy Wendell Golden, 48, of New Edinburg, died December 7, 2021. Born December 10, 1972, he was a son of the late Tommy Lee and Annie Bea Broughton-Golden. He was a graduate of Kingsland High School class of 1992. He began his walk with the Lord at an early age at St. John AME Church…
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Five ways to fight CWD in Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas – The recent news of chronic wasting disease being found far away from any previous detections has caused some hunters to worry about the future of deer hunting in The Natural State. CWD is a cause for concern for the health of Arkansas’s deer herd, but it does not mean the end of deer…
Bohemia Cares giveaway moving to Warren Gym
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…
Morgan named Jason Witten Award Finalist
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan is one of three finalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, which recognizes a student-athlete’s exemplary leadership both on and off the field. Selected from a group of 20 semifinalists by the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Board of Directors, Morgan and…
Warren City Council adopts 2022 budget
Warren, Arkansas – Four of the six Warren City Council Members were present Monday evening, December 13, 2021 for the regular monthly city council meeting. A number of issues were acted upon, including the adoption of the 2022 city budget in the amount of $7,063,574.22. Beginning the meeting, Mayor Pennington submitted the November 2021 financial reports and stated the city…
Bigham scores 30 as Jacks win in overtime at McGehee
McGehee, Arkansas – Coming from behind, the Warren Lady Jack Basketball team topped the McGehee Lady Owls in overtime Tuesday night, December 14, 2021 on the road by the final of 43-39. The Lady Jacks came into the ballgame with an overall record of 3-4 and were looking to break back to .500 on the…
Warren celebrates the Christmas season with annual parade and downtown market
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…
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…