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SEAHDC clients treated to books from Read Across Warren program

SEAHDC clients treated to books from Read Across Warren program

The clients at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) received a special surprise from Rhonda Williams and Regina Scroggins with the Warren School District, along with a group of students, through the Read Across Warren book giveaway program. The clients were thrilled to receive the books and were eager to see what literary treasures…

Three Bradley County natives make UA Little Rock Spring 2023 Dean’s List

LITTLE ROCK, AR (06/13/2023)– The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, recognizing more than 1,070 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least…

Governor Sanders declares June 11-17 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 11-17 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week to highlight the important benefits that farmers markets provide to Arkansas’s agricultural producers, consumers, and communities. “Farmers markets play an important role in connecting producers to consumers while developing local food systems and supporting the economy of our rural…

Animal control, pool repairs, and more addressed during June Warren City Council meeting

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren held its June 2023 City Council Meeting on Monday evening at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting, which covered a range of important topics and decisions for the city’s future. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes and the City Clerk’s…

Warren School District searching for new band directors

With a resignation accepted Monday night by Warren School Board, the district is without an instrumental music department director for the first time in several years. Last month, Warren High School band director Kevin Dunn resigned to take a position in McGehee. On Monday, beginning and junior high band director Bobby Hagler resigned. Superintendent Bryan…

Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas

Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas

CONWAY, Ark. – Brooklyn M Solis of Warren, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2023. Solis is a Philosophy major. Solis was among more than 1,130 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours…

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program information for Bradley County listed

Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin taking applications for the FY 2023 LI-HEAP Summer Regular & Crisis Program on July 10, 2023, until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy-related emergency situations.  Summer Regular & Crisis assistance pays for gas, propane, and electric.  The following information is…

Chamber hears report on successful Tomato Festival

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed the success of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival during Monday’s board meeting. “It had one of the biggest crowds and was one of the most successful ones we’ve had,” said Executive Director Terrie White. There were 81 arts and crafts booths representing several states, including Texas,…

18-year-old charged after call of shots fired Saturday night in Warren

The following is an official press release from the Warren Police Department: At Approximately 10:36pm Saturday June 10th, the Warren Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Elm St. After investigating the incident, the Warren Police Department with the assistance from Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested John A. Hill…

Warren All Tomato Luncheon celebrates local flavor and community spirit

Warren All Tomato Luncheon celebrates local flavor and community spirit

WARREN, Ark. – The First Baptist Church Activities Center in Warren was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, June 10, 2023, as the Bradley County Extension Homemakers Clubs hosted the highly anticipated 2023 Bradley County All Tomato Luncheon. The event, organized by the All Tomato Luncheon Committee, brought together tomato enthusiasts from near and far to…