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First Baptist Church Warren Christian School closed temporarily due to flu

First Baptist Church Warren Christian School closed temporarily due to flu

WARREN, Ark. – First Baptist Church Warren Christian School announced on Monday afternoon that it will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week (2/20-2/21) due to a surge in flu cases. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the wellbeing of the school community. In a statement released by the school administration,…

Warren Aviation Commission meets to discuss maintenance and more at WMA

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Aviation Commission convened in the Municipal Courtroom on Thursday, February 15, 2024, to discuss various matters pertaining to the local airport’s operations and infrastructure. Chaired by Commissioner Joe Wharton, the meeting saw the attendance of Commissioners Rick Stracner, Bryan Martin, and Vernon Colvin, alongside several officials from the City including…

BCMC issues urgent call for blood donations at upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive Feb. 23

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center is issuing an urgent appeal to the community for blood donations in its upcoming LifeShare Blood Drive scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot, located across the street from the…

BCMC presented Bronze Recognition Award as part of HRSA’s DoNation Campaign

Bradley County Medical Center was presented with a plaque and certificate in honor of receiving “Bronze Recognition” from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the 2023 DoNation Campaign. Gerald Curtis of ARORA, the largest organ, tissue, and eye recovery agency in Arkansas, presented the award to BCMC Chief Operating…

Early voting period quickly approaching for Arkansas primary elections

WARREN, Ark. – In Bradley County, residents are gearing up for the primary elections set to take place on March 5, 2024, with both Democratic and Republican parties gearing up for their nominations, along with non-partisan judicial races. For those eager to cast their votes ahead of time, early voting will commence on February 20th,…

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce holds inaugural meeting of 2024, appoints new committee chairs

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce convened on Monday, February 12, 2024, for its inaugural monthly meeting of the year. Newly inaugurated Board Chair, Dana Harvey, presided over the session and extended a warm welcome to EASI representative, Nyeshia Aldridge, who attended the gathering for the first time. The minutes of the…

Warren School Board meets to conduct February business

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School Board convened yesterday at the Warren School District Administration Offices for its regular meeting, presided over by President Joey Cathey. The meeting saw the attendance of board members Jerry Daniels, Dr. Pennington, Greg Morman, Shannon Gorman, and Ana Angeles. The meeting began with a closed expulsion hearing followed by…

Warren City Council receives presentation on potential land acquisition

WARREN, Ark. – In a bustling session convened at the Warren Council Chambers within the Warren Municipal Building, the city’s esteemed Council members congregated to deliberate on matters critical to the community’s growth and well-being. Present at the meeting were Council Members Angela Marshall, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins, with Council…

EAST students launch follow-up survey seeking community input

The following is a press release from the Cedar Street Property Planning Committee which is currently working on how to move forward with the lot to the south side of the Bradley County Courthouse: Students from Mrs. Payton Reep’s EAST lab have created a follow-up survey for the Property Planning Committee to capture the community’s…

Josie Hargis nominated for ACMA Inspirational Artist of the Year for second year in a row

The talented singer-songwriter was officially announced as one of the nominees for Arkansas Country Music Inspirational Artist of the Year after winning the award in 2023. WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County native Josie Hargis has once again been nominated for the prestigious title of Inspirational Artist of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Awards.…

Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee

Students from Hermitage School District and Warren School District recently came together to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. Warren Middle School 8th Grader Nash Crawford won first place, Warren Middle School 8th Grader Karley Reep placed second, and Hermitage Middle School 7th grader Roshell Crowell placed third. Nash will move on to represent…

Brunson Geography Bee winners announced

Several WSD 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented students recently competed in the Brunson Elementary Geography Bee.  After Several rounds, 4th grader Bennett Hogue claimed first place, 5th Grader Azul Pedroza earned second place, and 5th grader Holt Williams placed third.  Other participants included Zoe Greenwood, MaKailynn Broughton, Kamia Lewis, and Brock Morgan.