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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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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, 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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

WARREN, Ark. – In an effort to ensure a successful start to the upcoming school year, several local churches in Warren have come together to host a Back to School Revival event. The event, scheduled to take place from August 14th to 17th, will feature nightly gatherings at 7pm and aims to provide much-needed school…

Warren head football coach and athletic director Bo Hembree, center, spoke to Warren Lions Club on Wednesday about the upcoming season. Also shown are Lion Delbert Zimmerly and Lions President Neeley Vance. Photo by Tim Kessler.

Congratulations to BCMC Purchasing Director Terry Young for being named the Employee of the Month for August at the hospital. Terry’s nomination stated: Terry is always helpful and willing to help others whenever he can. If he is unable to help you right then, he will always find time later and get back with you.…

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Heidi Parrish takes care of her animals on a small farm outside of Judsonia, Arkansas.  She has a couple of heifers, a steer, a donkey, chickens, and a Guinea.  She’s been showing her steer Trampus and heifer Sassy at county and state fairs for the last three years with reasonable success.  This year, however,…