The David and Barbara Pryor Center of Arkansas Oral and Visual History, in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, will collect oral histories at the upcoming Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. As part of the Pryor Center’s Arkansas Traditions collection, Pryor Center staff will be on the Bradley County…
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WPD warns of fake money circulating
Press release from the Warren Police Department: Warren Police Department urges businesses to check the paper money that is being received in transactions carefully to be sure it is not fake. On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Officers responded to a call concerning several fake $20 bills being passed at a local business. If you have…
Warren Municipal Building Closed June 19 for Juneteenth
The Municipal Building will be close on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth Holiday. There will be NO garbage pickup on this day.
Warren School District Mourns Loss of Longtime Board Member Jerry Daniels
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Jerry Daniels, a cherished member of the Warren School District Board of Directors. Jerry Daniels passed away yesterday, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service that spanned over three decades. Jerry Daniels served as the…
Warren Branch Library Announces Free Summer Movie Matinee Series
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library is excited to announce a free summer movie matinee series, inviting everyone to enjoy a lineup of family-friendly films over the coming months. This initiative is part of the library’s ongoing effort to provide engaging and entertaining activities for the community. The series kicks off on Friday, June…
BCMC’s Tiffany Wargo Presents Rotary Program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, June 4 inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church for its weekly gathering. Rotarian Mark Wargo had the honor of presenting the program for the day and introduced his wife Tiffany Wargo of the BCMC Rural Health Clinic. Wargo just recently started full-time at the clinic in…
WSD Free Summer Meals for all ages 18 or younger
Bradley County Farm Bureau Awards 2024 Scholarships
Bradley County Farm Bureau has announced Macy Jarvis(center) and Ashley Rodriguez(right) from Warren as the recipients of their 2024 scholarships. Above, they are pictured with Farm Bureau’s Reid McKinney(left).
Wilmar’s Annual 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Details
Commodities give away happening June 12 in Drew County
Reminder about the new Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest
Press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: Arkansas Pie Festival’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest is a new addition for the 68th Pink Tomato Festival schedule of events.  The inaugural Pie Contest will be held on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at the First Methodist Church, located at 111 West Church Street…
Tomato Festival thanks 2024 donors ahead of annual event
The 68th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is scheduled for June 8-15, 2024. This weekend the celebration will begin and will continue through June 15th. Many of the time honored activities are planned along with some new events and the lineup will definitely be something for everyone. Festival planners have been working on the 2024…
Several Bradley County natives make SAU Fall President’s List for 2023
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/03/2024)– Southern Arkansas University has announced that 422 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the spring 2024 semester and have been named to its President’s List. Anissa Marie Henry is a senior Pre-Professional Exercise Science major from Banks, AR. Anna Louise Gorman is a sophomore Undecided major from Hermitage, AR. Magaly Lizbeth Uribe…
Farm to Table Kids Cooking Workshop happening June 18th
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service: The Bradley County Extension Service is offering a Farm to Table Kids Cooking Workshop on Tuesday, June 18th, from 10:00-11:30 am at the Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. This workshop is for kids ages 9 and up.…
June Dinner Pageant set for June 9 in Wilmar
Warren arrest and confinement record for May 29-June 1, 2024
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.
WSD Board accepts resignations and makes hires during May 30th meeting
The following are the personnel actions taken by the Warren School Board during a special called meeting Thursday, May 30, 2024:
Warren High School Class of 2024 Awarded 1.5 Million In Scholarships
WARREN, Ark — Graduates of the Warren High School Class of 2024 were awarded $1,576,207 dollars in scholarships during the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 21. While students in the Class of 2024 were offered academic scholarships from multiple institutions, the following awards reflect scholarships from their choice college. Forty seniors were recognized for…
SOUTHARK: Spring honor lists released
EL DORADO—South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2023 term. To be eligible for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the spring semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are: From Alexander, Kari Denise Vicente. From…
Law enforcement seizes drugs, guns, and over $50k while executing search warrant
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On May 28, 2024, agents of the Tenth District Drug Task Force along with the Warren Police Department executed a search warrant in Warren Arkansas. During the search of the residence officers seized approximately 380 grams of marijuana, 2 bottles of Kush, approximately 61…
Council approves bond ordinance for solar plant as well as land sale for biochar production facility
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened for a special called meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the Warren City Council Chambers at the Warren Municipal Building. Council members Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, Emily Moseley, Latanza Atkins, and Memory Burks Frazer were present in person, while Dorothy Henderson attended remotely. Mayor Gregg Reep…