The following article is sponsored by First State Bank: WARREN, Ark. – On the evening of August 14, 2023, the Warren City Council gathered at 5:30 PM for a session that delved into a multitude of topics, ranging from civic appointments and community concerns to proposed studies and infrastructural updates. The roll call confirmed the…
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HopePlace Teatime and Cupcakes event inspires women with fellowship, learning, and fun
WARREN, Ark. – HopePlace hosted a heartwarming Teatime and Cupcakes event at the Immanuel Baptist Church this past Saturday, August 12, 2023. Attendees were treated to a delightful afternoon filled with a delectable spread of tea, coffee, cupcakes, and tea cakes. The highlight of the event was a captivating session led by the esteemed Mrs.…
Coach Hembree talks the upcoming 2023 football season at Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren heard from Warren High School’s Head Football Coach Bo Hembree during its weekly meeting Tuesday. Coach Hembree was introduced by Rotarian Andrew Tolbert and spoke about the upcoming high school football season. Coach Hembree said he has 47 players, which is the most they have had in a while, and…
Bradley County Fair catalogs now available
It’s Fair time in Bradley County and the 2023 Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show catalogs and entry tags are ready. Catalogs are available at the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Pre-registration for the Home Economics Division Exhibits is encouraged and may be done at the county…
Unexplained death and abandoned vehicle spark investigation in Warren
The following is a press release from the Warren Police Department: On 15 August 2023, at approximately 5:12a.m., The Warren Police Department responded to a call of a possible deceased male in a parking lot on the corner of Gannaway & Church Street. Upon arrival Officers found the body of a white male who was…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks grand opening of state-of-the-art Warren Elementary School
WARREN, Ark. – The culmination of two years of construction was unveiled Tuesday as the new Warren Elementary School was formally dedicated. School personnel, Warren School Board members, Mayor Gregg Reep, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw and community members were present as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. By Tim Kessler…
Pet adoption event happening September 16
Warren Shelter Animal Rescue is hosting a pet adoption & fundraiser on September 16, 2023. This event will be located at 1115 CR-25N, Warren, Arkansas between 8am-5pm. Adoption fees will vary, there will be a dog food drop off box, and a donation jar available. Please join us and support the local animal rescue!
WSD unveils traffic and parking updates for 2023-24 school year: New map and guidelines
The following is a press release from the Warren School District: WSD would like to ask parents and community members to review the map above for traffic and parking updates for the 2023-24 school year. We hope the attached map helps everyone understand the flow of traffic for the new Warren Elementary, as well as…
Union Bank and Trust supports Warren School District with hearty lunch to kickstart professional development week
WARREN, Ark. – In a display of community support, Union Bank and Trust provided a delicious lunch to the Warren School District today to kickstart their professional development week. The staff and teachers were treated to a delectable meal consisting of pulled pork, homemade macaroni and cheese, and flavorful loaded mashed potatoes. As a sweet…
Fall Festival, Christmas event scheduling, and reminder about school ribbon cutting discussed at Monday’s Chamber meeting
Upcoming events were planned during Monday’s Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board meeting at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Treasurer Jane Harris gave the financial report, showing total current assets at $18,644.72 and fixed assets at $47,751.99. She noted the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival had reimbursed the Chamber for $600 in insurance. Chairman Ron…
St. James AME Church presents Back to School Extravaganza for Warren’s students
WARREN, Ark. – The St. James AME Church Missionary Society is gearing up to host an exciting and generous event to kickstart the upcoming school year. Mark your calendars for August 18, 2023, at 6 PM, as the church grounds at 915 St. James Street will come alive with the vibrant spirit of the Back…
Warren arrest report for August 9-14, 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.
Kenneth Kolen School Supply Giveaway happening August 19th
WARREN, Ark. – In a bid to ensure that local students are well-prepared for the upcoming school year, the Kenneth Kolen School Supply Giveaway is set to take place on Saturday, August 19th, starting at 9:00 AM. Hosted at the Church of Christ located at 1101 W Central St, Warren, AR, this event aims to…
Trammell Family descendants to gather for annual reunion
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The descendants of David Crockett Trammell are gearing up for their highly anticipated annual family reunion, set to take place on September 2 at the New Edinburg Community Center. The event promises a day of shared memories, warm conversations, and cherished connections. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the New Edinburg…
Heavy rains drub ripening rice in eastern Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas rice farmers in northeastern Arkansas were checking their fields for losses after storms on Thursday dumped more than 6 inches of rain; a less-than-ideal situation for a crop so near to harvest. Coming into the week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service listed Arkansas’ rice crop at 10 percent mature, well ahead…
Warren Elementary ribbon cutting ceremony set for Tuesday; event hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Gregg Reep declares Community Health Center Week: Recognizing Mainline Health Clinic’s Dedication to Public Health
WARREN, Ark. – Mayor R. Gregg Reep of Warren issued a proclamation on August 6, 2023, designating the week of August 6th through 11th as “Community Health Center Week.” The proclamation highlights the significant contributions of community health centers in providing accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved populations. Mayor Reep specifically recognized Mainline Health Clinic…
Pryor Center Executive Director John Davis presents Rotary program
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 8 with Rotarian Dr. Bob Smalling introducing the program of John Davis. Davis is the Executive Director of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas. He is also serving as a professor in the college’s Department of Political Science.…
Warren High wins award at EAST Initiative annual conference
More than 248 EAST programs from Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma gathered at the Hot Springs Convention Center the week before Spring Break to pick up awards and celebrate wins during the EAST Initiative’s annual conference. EASTCon23, as it was colloquially known by the students in attendance, kicked off the week with a blacklight dance party on Tuesday night and…
Jefferson Regional welcomes otolaryngologist
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson Regional is pleased to welcome Otolaryngologist Christine Mirabal, MD to the team at Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Dr. Mirabal received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She previously served as…
Nephrologist joins Jefferson Regional Clinic
Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce the association of Nephrologist Sheheryar Shah, MD who will be seeing patients at Jefferson Regional Nephrology Associates. Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He then served as an Intern at Jilani Hospital, a Medical Extern…