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Annual McCoy Cemetery Association Meeting announced for June 27
The annual meeting of the McCoy Cemetery Association will be held June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in New Edinburg, AR. All interested individuals are invited to attend. The Association continues to seek donations for the general maintenance of the property and donations can be made payable to McCoy Cemetery Association,…
Library Summer Reading Program begins today
The following is a press release from the Warren Branch Library: Warren Branch Library announces the 2024 Summer Reading Program: “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., beginning June 11th and ending July 18. Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary. Our program will include activities such as storytimes, arts & crafts,…
Warren City Council Member Latanza Atkins Organizes Successful Community Cleanup
WARREN, Ark. – On Saturday, June 8, Warren City Council member Latanza Atkins organized a citywide cleanup at the Warren City Park. The event saw active participation from Warren High School students and City Sanitation crews, who joined forces ahead of this weekend’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The cleanup effort extended beyond the park,…
Little Miss Pink Tomato Londyn Rose Wiggins to present crown to this year’s winner Saturday
Londyn Rose Wiggins was crowned Little Miss Pink Tomato 2024 during the 67th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival and will be on hand this Saturday afternoon to crown this year’s winner. Londyn is the six year old daughter of Shane and Lindsey Wiggins of Warren. Her grandparents are Randy and Kami Wiggins of Warren. She…
Warren arrest and confinement record for June 7-9, 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.
BC Block Builders Annual PTF Quilt show happening this week at the YMCA
Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club members will proudly feature their 2024 Pink Tomato Quilt during the annual quilt show held at the Donald W Reynolds YMCA this week in conjunction with the tomato festival. The quilt made by individual contributions from over twenty quilters, was assembled by the club members and hand quilted by the…
Carly Shiver crowned 2024 Miss Pink Tomato; Paige Byrd crowned Pre-Miss Pink Tomato
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pageants were held on Saturday, June 8, at the Hermitage Community Center, celebrating beauty, talent, and poise across various age categories. This year’s event saw Carly Shiver crowned as Miss Pink Tomato, Paige Byrd as Pre-Miss Pink Tomato, and Alivia Nixon as Teen Miss Pink Tomato. Top photo: 2024…
Taylor Receives Latest BCMC DAISY Award
Belinda “Lee” Taylor, RN, was named the recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® in a recent ceremony at Bradley County Medical Center. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. Taylor’s nomination stated that she exemplifies servant…
Pryor Center To Collect Oral Histories At Upcoming Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
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…
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…