WARREN, Ark. – A single-vehicle accident in Cleveland County took the life of 21-year-old Dakarius Davis of Warren and left his two passengers injured on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:05 p.m. on U.S. 63 near Rodgers Road, approximately eight miles south of Pine Bluff. According to an initial report by the Arkansas State…
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Delta Dental of Arkansas introduces virtual dentist visits
LITTLE ROCK – Dental emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere—on vacation, during a job interview or at a wedding. That’s why Delta Dental of Arkansas has launched a new partnership with TeleDentistry.com to offer its members 24/7 access to virtual dental visits at https://teledentistry.com/delta-dental-arkansas. The service is offered as a covered insurance benefit to most members. They…
Moseley Exhibit at the Bradley County Historical Museum on July 16
Many Bradley County families are able to trace their roots back to Elijah Moseley whose family came to the US from England. Mr. Moseley died in Alabama in 1822 but five of Mr. Moseley’s thirteen children made their way to NW Bradley County, near Parnell Springs and Wheeler Springs. The Bradley County Historical Museum is…
Warren City Council votes on street paving projects and hears regular department reports during Monday meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened yesterday at the Warren Municipal Building for their monthly meeting, discussing various matters pertaining to the city’s administration and infrastructure. Aldermen Angela Marshall, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, and Emily Moseley were present, while Aldermen Memory Burks-Frazer and Latanza Atkins were absent. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the…
Old Martin’s lot discussed during Chamber monthly meeting
Questions remain over the fate of the former Martin’s Department Store lot, as discussed during Monday’s Bradley County Chamber of Commerce lot. Ownership of the property came into question immediately after the historic building built around 1904 burned to the ground several years ago. Jeff Goad owned the Words On A Shirt business that occupied…
Rotary holds annual installation banquet
The Rotary Club of Warren met for the first time in a few weeks and held its annual Installation Banquet for new club officers on Tuesday, July 11 at First United Methodist Church. The only new officer to install was Dana Harvey, who has agreed to become the President-Elect for the 2023-24 Rotary Year, which…
Registration open for summer printmaking series with artist Dustyn Bork
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) will host artist Dustyn Bork for a four-week residency from July 17 to Aug. 13, 2023, at The ARTSpace on Main. Bork will create art on-site and teach four workshops throughout his residency. Registration is open for all four workshops. Workshop offerings…
COSL announces tax auction for regional counties:Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln Counties on July 25. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the University of Arkansas Monticello – Fine Arts Center, 371 University…
BCMC hosts successful MASH Camp
WARREN, Ark. – The 2023 version of MASH Camp at Bradley County Medical Center was recently completed as the hospital hosted seven students from Warren High School and one from Rison High School for two weeks full of medical related activities that started on Monday, June 19 and ended on Friday, June 30. Top photo:…
Shelby Street down to one lane traffic for repairs
WARREN, Ark. – Warren residents are being urged to exercise caution while traveling along Shelby Street as the ongoing repairs have resulted in a reduction to one lane. The current traffic disruption is a direct result of repair work that is currently underway on Shelby Street. The maintenance efforts have necessitated the closure of one…
Former Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands, Secretary of State, and Auditor of State, Charlie Daniels, has passed away at the age of 83
LITTLE ROCK – Charlie Daniels, a prominent figure in Arkansas politics, has passed away at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Daniels, who dedicated 30 years to statewide elected office as a Democrat, left an indelible mark on the state’s political landscape. He began his political career at the local level, serving on…
Central Missionary Baptist Church to host revival services July 17-19
Central Missionary Baptist Church, located at 406 Seminary Street in Warren, is excited to announce their upcoming revival scheduled from July 17th to July 19th, 2023. The revival services will begin each evening at 7 pm. The guest evangelist for this special event will be Bro. Jackie Richardson. It promises to be a time of…
Warren arrest report for July 4-9, 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.
North Bradley Street reopens after repairs
WARREN, Ark. – In an update from the Street Department, repairs have been successfully completed on North Bradley Street. The section of the street near its intersection with Pine Street is now reopened to traffic. Monty Hearnsberger, the Street Department Foreman, confirmed the news to the Saline River Chronicle, stating that the necessary repairs have…
A message from Warren High School to parents and students
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USDA Rural Development increases home repair grant limits in response to late January severe winter storms across the State
LITTLE ROCK, AR. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Arkansas Jill Floyd announced today increased grant limits. available to homeowners in thirteen Arkansas counties to make repairs to their homes due to the impact of Severe Winter Storms that struck Arkansas between January 30 and February 2, 2023. “We understand…
BCMC’s Employee of the Month award goes to Girtman
Congratulations to Tia Girtman of the BCMC Business Office for earning the July Employee of the Month award! Tia’s nomination said that she is one of the most pleasant people you’ll ever meet, and you are always greeted by name when you walk into her area. She is a friendly face that always makes your day better…
Norma Garay Graduates from UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Norma Garay of Warren, AR, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the spring 2023 semester. Garay graduated with a Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. More than 1,100 degrees were awarded for the spring 2023 semester with the commencement ceremony taking places May 13 at the UA…
Work being done on North Myrtle
The following is from Warren Water and Sewer: Contractors are working on utilities on N Myrtle St between Bond & Packard St. ,today, Thursday July 6, 2023. Please avoid travel on this section of N Myrtle if possible & use caution if you must travel N Myrtle St.
Tomato Festival reports a highly successful 2023 festival and thanks all of the donors and volunteers
The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee: The 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival did not disappoint. There was a record crowd and something for everyone. The new concession area worked out great and the Arts and Crafts was the largest ever. Tomatoes were plentiful and the Parade…
Warren Street Department cleaning four streets in southern section of town
The Warren Street Department is actively engaged in a project to clean and maintain several streets and ditches in the city. According to Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger, the department is working diligently to improve Millwood, Chip, Bark, and Loop Streets, while also prioritizing the cleaning of ditches. Motorists are encouraged to proceed through the area…