The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: WILMAR, Ark. – The Drew County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has asked ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division to investigate a double homicide that occurred in Wilmar in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 3, 2023. DCSO responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:30 a.m.,…
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Regular phone lines down at the City of Warren Emergency Services Building
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren Emergency Services Building’s regular land lines within the facility are currently down. This isolated issue is confined to the Emergency Services Building alone, and efforts are underway to address the situation. As of now, regular land lines within the Emergency Services Building are down and not in operation.…
Banks Volunteer Fire Department secures grant for new fire station upgrades
BANKS, Ark. – Friday, December 1, the town of Banks announced that the Banks Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded the Rural Community Grant, a significant boost of $15,000 that will complement the department’s in-kind labor match of another $15,000. These funds will be utilized to finalize the electrical and HVAC installations in the new…
Did you know Mainline Health’s Warren School-Based Clinic opens at 7am?
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Warren City Council invites public input on former Bryant Furniture Building lot redevelopment
WARREN, Ark. – In a bid to harness community input, the Warren City Council is actively seeking suggestions from the public regarding the future utilization of city-owned property previously occupied by the Bryant Furniture building on Main Street. The city council is encouraging residents to provide their ideas for the redevelopment of the site, which…
New garbage containers placed in downtown Warren
WARREN, Ark. – In an effort to enhance the aesthetics of Warren and promote responsible waste management, the City of Warren recently introduced a batch of new garbage containers with a fresh color scheme, distinct from the traditional red ones that have been prevalent in the area. Rob Johnson, the Sanitation Manager for the City…
The Flea Market On Main is one of the latest additions to Warren’s shopping scene
WARREN, Ark. – Nestled on the west side of Main Street, “The Flea Market On Main” is one of the newest stores to add to the unique and growing positive vibes in Warren’s downtown district, an area quickly becoming a must-visit destination for antique enthusiasts and those on the lookout for unique treasures. Owned and…
Bike expert Mike Brown to shares tips at free cycling event in Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Gear up for an informative evening as The Trail Organization of the Arkansas Delta (T.O.A.D.) presents a special event featuring Mike Brown, a seasoned mechanic from The Ride bike shop in Conway, AR. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM, at South Arkansas Rehabilitation, 1200 Old Warren Rd, Monticello,…
ASP Troop F Commander Rick Neill addresses Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for the first time after having two weeks off on Tuesday, Nov. 28 inside First Methodist Church. The group heard from Junior Rotarians from Warren High School to begin the program with Landon Milton presenting first and MaCalia Thomas following. It was also announced that the Rotary Club of…
Warren Community achieves literary gold with Gold Rise Community Award
Collaborative Reading Initiative Honored for Transformative Impact WARREN, Ark. – In a ceremony held at Warren Elementary on Tuesday morning, the Warren School District and the tight-knit community of Warren were bestowed with the prestigious Gold Rise Community Award for their exceptional efforts in promoting the joy of reading throughout the region. The event commenced…
City of Hermitage launches holiday donation drive for Blessing Box
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In the heart of Hermitage, the City has kicked off a holiday donation drive to fill the Blessing Box, a community initiative aimed at providing support to those in need. The Blessing Box is seeking contributions of nonperishable food items and personal care products to ensure that everyone in the community can…
Arkansas Rural Water Association showcases advanced leak detection technology in Banks
BANKS, Ark. – On Monday, Mr. Darrell Kirby, Sean Turner, and William Dixon from the Arkansas Rural Water Association showcased their expertise in water system mapping and leak detection in Banks, Arkansas. Conducting GPS mapping of Banks’s water system, the team demonstrated the latest equipment designed for efficient leak detection.
BCMC Board approves budget during November Meeting
WARREN, Ark. (11/22/23) – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the BCMC Conference Room for its monthly gathering with a multitude of items to cover including the budget for fiscal year 2024, election of officers, annual approvals, financial information, and updates from hospital executives. The first order of…
Re-New-ing Edinburg wraps up year with Veterans Park expansion, successful events, and plans for community engagement in 2024
The following are the complete minutes from the November Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting: Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order and minutes of the previous minutes were passed out. Motion was made by Trenna Kemp, seconded by Don Triplett, to accept minutes as presented. Linda Hornaday presented the financial statement and after a brief discussion…
Warren arrest report for November 19-25, 2023
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.
Crossett Community Center hosting Meth Prevention Conference December 7
From the halls of Warren High to a life of service beneath the waves
Bradley County native Maurice Washington achieves Chief Petty Officer rank in Elite Submarine Force The United States Submarine Force prides itself on being the Silent Service. With the capability to operate beneath the waves, undetectable, submarines are a vital part of the nation’s national defense strategy. One of Bradley County’s own has been serving in…
68th Annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival 2024 T-Shirt Design Contest now accepting submissions
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is accepting submissions for the 2024 68th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival T-shirt design contest. The winning entry will be used as the official design to be printed on the 2024 T-shirt, and/or on souvenirs, posters, brochures, and other media used to publicize the 2024 festival. All…
Fresh ‘Sparks’ of style added to downtown Warren with opening of Krista Chelle Boutique
Local entrepreneurs Kenna and Krista Sparks open new clothing shop on Main Street in Warren WARREN, Ark. – The fashion scene in downtown Warren just got an upgrade with the grand opening of Krista Chelle Boutique, a vibrant addition to the Main Street area. Nestled in the southern half of the former Cato’s building at…
Lumberjack Women’s Basketball Coverage starts December 11th
Garbage trucks inside the City of Warren will run normal routes on Thanksgiving and Friday
As a reminder to residents inside the city limits of Warren, garbage will be picked up as usual both Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 and Friday November 24. Trucks will run their normal routes each day. The Warren Municipal Building will be closed however both days, November 23 and 24.