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Wilmar Baptist Church to celebrate 125th Anniversary with homecoming event

Wilmar Baptist Church to celebrate 125th Anniversary with homecoming event

Wilmar Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 278W in Wilmar, Arkansas, will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary/Homecoming on April 14, 2024. All are invited to join us beginning at 9:30 A.M. for brunch in the fellowship hall as we mingle and get reacquainted with former members and guests. (There will be no Sunday School.) Church history,…

Farmer’s Daughters Trade Days to showcase craft vendors, food delights, and family fun

WARREN, Ark. – The much-anticipated Farmer’s Daughters Trade Days is set to charm visitors on April 12th and 13th at the Warren Tomato Market and Fair Grounds. This two-day extravaganza promises a delightful fusion of craft vendors, mouthwatering food trucks, and wholesome family entertainment. With close to 50 vendors participating, attendees can explore a treasure…

Planning Committee meets with expert to discuss development of plans for County’s Cedar Street property

The following is a press release from County’s Property Planning Committee: The Property Planning Committee (PPC), which was designed to coordinate the efforts to repurpose the property(south of the Courthouse square) purchased by the County in 2023, met on April 3, 2024 to confer with Glenn Lockeby and Ken King of Lockeby and Associates, Inc.…

South Arkansas Pet Cremations opens in Warren

WARREN, Ark. – South Arkansas Pet Cremations, a new business located at 1336 W Central Street in Warren, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday morning to mark the official opening of their services. Owned by Jason and Elizabeth Britton, the business specializes in providing pet cremation services to the local community. The grand opening event…

Bradley County Sheriff’s Department receives equipment donation from US Deputy Sheriff Association

In a gesture of gratitude, Bradley County Sheriff Herschel Tillman expressed his appreciation to the US Deputy Sheriff Association for their recent donation of a FLIR Scout unit. The donation, a handheld thermal imaging device, is a valuable addition to the sheriff’s office equipment arsenal. Sheriff Tillman conveyed his thanks in a letter addressed to…

CDC confirms bird flu in one person; poultry, ruminant experts warn of avian influenza outbreak

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Monday a human case in Texas of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as H5N1 bird flu. According to a release from the CDC, the “person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses. The…

Dr. Dichelle George makes first contribution to 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival

The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee received the first contribution this week for the 68th annual Festival to be held June 14-15.  Marsh-George Clinic operated by Dr. Dichelle George was the first contributor for the 2024 event.   The festival committee is extremely grateful to the many donors who support the festival each year.   …