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BANKS, Ark. – The Town of Banks issued an announcement on Friday morning, following a series of powerful storms that swept through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Top photo: Trees down along the highway near Banks. Photo courtesy of the Town of Banks. In a statement released by town officials,…

The following is a public announcement from the Warren School District: Due to the recent storm this morning, Warren School District will be dismissed today, Friday, January 12, 2024.

The Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office has officially ruled the death of Eli Perrin on August 15, 2023, in Warren as a suicide, as per information released on Thursday by the Warren Police Department. As initially reported by Saline River Chronicle, the Warren Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible deceased man in…

WARREN, Ark. (1/11/24) – The Bradley County Medical Center Home Health department has been presented a Home Health CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction by WellSky for 2023. This award is given to home health departments that have exhibited superior performance in patient satisfaction during the 2022 calendar…

The Warren Lions Club gathered on January 10, 2024, for their regular meeting, featuring an insightful presentation by Michael Jones, the Executive Director of the Southeast Community Action Agency (SCAA). The meeting was sponsored by Lion Keeton Hudson, and Lion Neely Vance was also present and pictured in the above photo. As the head of…

In a solemn announcement Wednesday, the Tunica Chapter of the Arkansas Archaeological Survey disclosed plans for a crucial business meeting scheduled for Friday, January 12, at 5:00 PM. The meeting, to be held at the archaeology lab on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus in Visual & Performing Arts, Room #117, is aimed…

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Foodbank, the largest food bank in the state, is celebrating its 40th year of service with a reinvigorated mission to tackle food insecurity and hunger stereotypes in Arkansas. As the state leads the nation in food insecurity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Foodbank is intensifying its efforts…

In an exhilarating ceremony held at Lumberjack Arena, Jostens, a leading provider of school products and services, announced the Warren School District as the grand prize winner of their coveted $150,000 Epic School Revamp grant. The event brought together hundreds of students from across the district, enthusiastic community members, and Warren School District (WSD) staff,…

Press release from the Property Planning Committe: Almost one year has elapsed since the demolition of the structurally unstable buildings across from the Bradley County Courthouse and much has taken place during that time. Much debate regarding the future of the property ensued prior to and following the removal of the debris from the location.…

The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9 inside First Methodist Church for its first meeting of the new year after a couple of weeks off for the holidays. The crowd heard from Junior Rotarians from Warren High School to begin things with Jolie Trussell and Kamdyn Simmons both presenting.…

WARREN, Ark. – In official court filings in Bradley County’s Tenth District Monday, January 8, 2024, James Scott Pope, a 41-year-old white male of Banks, has been charged with felony rape of a minor stemming from an incident on or about June 5, 2023. Court documents state that Pope unlawfully and feloniously, being the parent…

WARREN, Ark. – Today marks the day for Bradley County residents to come together in a spirit of generosity and community support at the “Bleed Blue Blood Drive.” Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event is set to take place right outside the Bradley County Courthouse, where the Bloodmobile will be stationed and…

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened on Monday evening, January 8, 2024, at the Warren City Council Chambers in the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting, delivering the City Clerk’s Report in the absence of City Clerk Janice Nelson, who was out sick. The Aldermen present included Angela Marshall,…

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As the Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election draw near in Arkansas, it’s crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the power they hold within their vote. The upcoming election on March 5, 2024, serves as an opportunity for Arkansans to shape the future of their communities, the state, and the nation. The deadline…

LITTLE ROCK — To ensure qualified Arkansas students do not experience a notification delay regarding much-needed scholarships, the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Higher Education will conditionally approve state scholarships while the federal government addresses problems associated with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. “There is no question that higher education…

WARREN, Ark. – Warren Bank and Trust Co is pleased to announce a retirement celebration in honor of Margie Wilson, who has dedicated an impressive 36 years to the institution. The event is set to take place on Friday, January 12, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the West Warren Bank lobby. The retirement…

WARREN, Ark. – In an announcement on Friday, January 5, 2024, Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney declared a shift in the responsibility for household trash pick-up within the county. Starting January 1, 2024, Bradley County will no longer be responsible for collecting household trash, as the services will now be handled by Get Rid Of…