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City of Warren Announces Memorial Day Closures and Services

City of Warren Announces Memorial Day Closures and Services

The City of Warren has announced that the Municipal Building will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Despite the closure, essential services for residents will continue uninterrupted. The city’s regular garbage collection routes will operate as scheduled on Memorial Day, ensuring that all household waste is collected without delay. Residents…

Increased Volumes Among Items Discussed at May BCMC Board Meeting

Increased Volumes Among Items Discussed at May BCMC Board Meeting

The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Thursday, May 23 inside the hospital’s conference room for its monthly gathering. Increased volumes, revenue, coding, ARPA funding, new hires, and policy approvals were just a few of the items touched on during the meeting. Minutes from the April meeting were approved to kick things off…

Re-New-ing Edinburg meets to discuss April business

The following are the complete minutes from the recent April 2024 Re-New-ing Ediburg Committee Meeting: Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the April meeting were previously emailed to members but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Don Triplett, seconded by…

Union Bank and Immanuel Baptist Church Cook Team host breakfast for Warren High School seniors

The Union Bank Trust and Immanuel Baptist Church Cook Team hosted a special breakfast for all graduating seniors of Warren High School. The seniors enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal, and Shelton Moorman offered a warm welcome and opening prayer. Union Bank extends heartfelt thanks to all the parents who helped organize this wonderful event for…

Annual All Tomato Luncheon to Highlight Pink Tomato Festival in Warren

Annual All Tomato Luncheon to Highlight Pink Tomato Festival in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – As the Pink Tomato Festival approaches, anticipation is building for one of its most beloved events: the annual All Tomato Luncheon. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15th, at 12:30 p.m., the luncheon will be hosted at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. Tickets for the event are priced at $15.00 and can be…

Leah McIntyre earns May Employee of the Month Award at BCMC

Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce that Leah McIntyre of the Laboratory Department has earned the May Employee of the Month Award. Her nomination stated: “Leah exemplifies the best of BCMC management. The lab department is consistently recognized for its standard of excellence and Leah works tirelessly to ensure that they receive all the…

Chamber of Commerce announces Downtown Business Window Beautification Contest winners

WARREN, Ark. – In preparation for the bustling summer festival season and the influx of summer traffic, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted a downtown business window beautification contest over the past few weeks. Local businesses were encouraged to decorate their storefronts, bringing a festive spirit to the heart of downtown Warren. Top photo:…

Pick of the pies: Inaugural Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest debuts this June

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee is excited to announce a new event for the 68th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Arkansas Pie Festival’s “Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest†is a new addition to the 2024 Festival schedule…

Mayli Castleberry named Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship recipient

Mayli Castleberry, a Home Schooled Senior, is the recipient of this year’s Bradley County Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship.  The Scott Tractor scholarship is awarded each year to a senior 4-H’er who has excelled in 4-H activities. Mayli will be attending Southern Arkansas University Tech in the fall.  Pictured presenting the award to Mayli is Robin Hollis, Administrative…

Bradley County Medical Center celebrates 2024 Hospital Week with community support and employee appreciation

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) recently celebrated the 2024 National Hospital Week with a series of events that highlighted community support and showed appreciation for the hard-working medical staff. The week-long celebration featured a variety of activities and treats, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the creativity of Warren…

BCMC hands out service awards to conclude Hospital Week

Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) wrapped up National Hospital Week with a special ceremony on Friday, May 17, honoring employees for their years of dedicated service. The event celebrated the hard work and commitment of BCMC staff, highlighting their contributions to the community’s healthcare. The ceremony featured a picture of the award recipients. Front Row…