LITTLE ROCK, AR – Governor Sanders has authorized a crew of 10 wildland firefighters from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division to assist the State of Mississippi with their ongoing wildfire suppression efforts. Since August 1, the Mississippi Forestry Commission has responded to over 760 fires that have burned over 14,163 acres. Due to extended drought…
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Warren arrest report for October 2-8, 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.
Arkansas Baptists come together for Acts 1:8 Missions Experience in Southeast Arkansas
In a remarkable display of unity and compassion, approximately 1,200 Arkansas Baptists from all corners of the state descended upon Southeast Arkansas this past Saturday for the Acts 1:8 Missions Experience. Hosted by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, this one-day mission trip turned out to be a day filled with hope, community, and service. Event…
Arkansas Sheriff’s Association awards grant to Warren High School
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School has been awarded $530 for Red Ribbon Week, which will be featured October 23-27. Sheriff Hershel Tillman presented the check on behalf of the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association. The grant was written by College and Career Coach, Emily VanDerZwalm. The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association has awarded Red Ribbon Grants to Arkansas…
David G. Scott joins Arkansas State Treasurer’s Office as Chief Legal Counsel
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Former attorney supervisor for the state Department of Finance and Administration, David G. Scott, has taken on a new role as Chief Legal Counsel within the executive staff of Arkansas State Treasurer, Larry Walther. This announcement was made by the treasurer’s office on Friday, marking another significant addition to the team.…
Sanders orders flags to half-staff from October 10th to October 13th to mourn lives lost in Israel, show solidarity with Israeli people
The following is a proclomation from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, during the Jewish holy day of Simchat Torah, Hamas jihadist terrorists launched an unprovoked surprise attack against the people and nation of Israel, defying all legal and moral strictures; WHEREAS: …
Warren High School senior Cody Weatherspoon attends AAA meeting
Warren High School senior Cody Weatherspoon attended his first Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) meeting as a member of the AAA Student Advisory Council on October 5, 2023. Weatherspoon, who is part of the Warren Lumberjack Football and Basketball teams, joined other student-athletes from different schools in Arkansas for this meeting, which took place at the…
State House recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is often shrouded in silence and stigma. It transcends age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and geography. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This time of awareness stands as a call to action and a promise of support for those affected. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other…
Acts 1:8 Missions Experience happening today
This is a rerun of an article we ran several days ago. One minor correction has been made: The Block Party that was scheduled to be held at the Warren City Park will be held at Westside Baptist Church at 1328 South Martin in Warren. PLEASE DISREGARD THE ABOVE FLYER ABOUT THAT EVENT. WARREN, Ark.…
Local banks help support Saturday mission event
Local banks are joining forces to support the “One Day” mission event taking place this Saturday at Hope Place. Union Bank, Warren Bank, and First State Bank have generously contributed to the diaper drive by donating diapers. In the accompanying picture, you can see Pat Newton from First State Bank, Kelly Ashcraft from Warren Bank,…
The latest from Re-Newing Edinburg: Rodeo date correction and community events update
The following are the minutes of the September 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg Meeting. Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order and stated that the minutes of the August meeting were previously emailed to members. A correction to those minutes were that the Cleveland County Rodeo is September 29-30 rather than the stated October 29-30. …
Warren Municipal Building to be closed October 9 for Columbus Day; Council to meet October 10
The City of Warren announced Thursday that the Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October each year, commemorates Christopher Columbus’s historic arrival in the Americas in 1492. As a federal holiday, it leads to the closure of government…
ADH reports Saline County resident acquired malaria in Arkansas
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Department of Health. LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of locally acquired malaria in an Arkansas resident. The person resides in Saline County and has not traveled out of the country. This is the only known locally acquired case…
A high-profile benefit partnership and refreshed plans for 2024
The following is a press release from the Arkansas Press Association Paid News Distribution Service. LITTLE ROCK – When the 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15, Arkansas Blue Medicare will debut a new benefit partnership and a variety of plan options for Medicare beneficiaries. Arkansas Blue Medicare has partnered with Walmart to offer…
Pesticide applicator training set for October 17
The following is a submitted article from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service. The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Tuesday, October 17th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified…
Meet the 2023 Warren High School Homecoming Court
The following article was submitted by Warren High School. Senior Victoria O’Neill was elected the 2023 Warren High School Homecoming Queen by her student body, grades 10th through 12th. Queen Victoria is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky and Anne O’Neill. She will be crowned during the Homecoming Coronation on Friday, Oct. 6th, at…
Braden Jones wins 2023 Prism Award
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Braden Jones, a graduate alumnus of Warren High School and a current student at Arkansas Tech University, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Prism Award by the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The 2023 Prism Award recognizes excellence in public relations and celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional…
Mainline Health Systems Inc. receives $1,500 grant from Arkansas Community Foundation
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently received a $1,500 grant from the Giving Tree program through Arkansas Community Foundation. Giving Tree is Arkansas Community Foundation’s signature grant program. Giving Tree endowments are pooled charitable funds at the local and state levels that make annual grants through two competitive grant cycles. These funds…
Community celebrates the restoration of Bradley County Courthouse Bell Tower
A large crowd was present on the courthouse lawn Tuesday morning as the renovated Bradley County Courthouse bell tower was dedicated. Among those present was Blake Dunn, architect with CADM Architectural of El Dorado; Heather Carter, grant analyst with Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and Katherine Nash, AHPP technical services. Top photo: From left, Bradley County…
Several topics discussed during September BCMC Governing Board Meeting
WARREN, Ark. (10/3/23) – The Bradley County Medical Center Governing Board met Friday, Sept. 29 in the hospital’s conference room for its monthly meeting with higher volumes at the BCMC Rural Health Clinic, steady volumes for the hospital, action items for the DRCHSD Grant, and financial items among the many topics reviewed during the session.…
Rotary learns about the Delta Region Community Health Services Development grant received by BCMC
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday for its weeklymeeting inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. This was the first day for Junior Rotarians to come visit the club with Sarah Forrest and Ashlyn Crawford of Warren High School attending the meeting. Both young ladies visited with the club and shared their…