On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Warren is hosting a crucial event that aims to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need. The LifeShare Blood Drive, scheduled from 10 am to 4 pm, will be held just south of the Court Square, where residents will have the opportunity to donate blood and…
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Fallen electrical pole forces small section of Clingman Street in Warren to be closed
A small section of Clingman Street in Warren is temporarily closed Wednesday due to a fallen electrical pole at the east end of Woodlawn St. According to Street Foreman Monty Hearnesberger, the City has been in contact with Entergy about getting the situation dealt with as quickly as possible. The majority of Clingman is accesible…
First State Bank donates $4,000 to Donald W. Reynolds YMCA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 First State Bank presented Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley County with a $4,000 annual contribution! Pictured from left to right is former board member of the YMCA for 20 years and treasurer for 25 years Hugh A. Quimby of First State Bank, YMCA CEO Bart Goodwin, YMCA Assistant Executive Officer…
Wednesday is the last day of the Warren Branch Library’s Spring Book Sale
Bradley County woman remains missing over a year later
BANKS, Ark. – It has been over a year since Martha Ann Bradford, a woman from Bradley County, mysteriously disappeared from her home in the Blue Springs community near Banks. Despite extensive efforts by authorities and her family, there are still no leads or answers regarding her whereabouts. Today, on June 20, 2023, we reflect…
City presents check to Area Agency on Aging to help with fans for the elderly
Warren Mayor Reep recently presented a $2000 check to Regina Coulter, representative of Area Agency on Aging. They presented 100 fans to the elderly, with the help of the Warren Housing Authority and the Warren Senior Citizens Center.
Four BC students make SAU Tech spring 2023 Dean’s list
EAST CAMDEN, AR (06/20/2023)– Congratulations to SAU Tech’s Spring 2023 students for their achievement! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean’s List. Students registered for 12 hours or more of college-level credit for the semester who receive a minimum 3.50 semester GPA on all hours attempted are awarded the…
Seven area students make SAU Tech’s Spring 2023 Chancellor’s list
EAST CAMDEN, AR (06/20/2023)– Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce the Chancellor’s List for Spring 2023. The students who made the list worked hard for their achievement this semester! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement for the Chancellor’s List as follows: Chancellor’s List – Students registered for 12 hours or more…
Bradley County Reunion Festival happening August 11-12
WARREN, Ark. – Save the date for the upcoming Bradley County Reunion Festival, set to take place on August 11-12, 2023, at the Warren Fairgrounds located at 106 South John Moss III in Warren, Arkansas. This two-day extravaganza promises to bring together the community for an electrifying experience filled with live music, entertainment, and a…
Governor Sanders appoints Kyle Cunningham as State Forester
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Governor Sanders has appointed Kyle Cunningham as the State Forester for Arkansas. The State Forester serves as the director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. Cunningham is replacing Joe Fox who is retiring at the end of June. “Kyle’s decades of experience in…
July 1st is the deadline for students to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
If you or someone you know is heading to college this fall, we want to remind you of an important deadline. July 1 is the last day to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. Since 2009, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has raised more than $1.2 billion in proceeds for scholarships. Those proceeds have funded…
Mainline Health named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas
Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. In its 11th year, Arkansas Business continues to offer this program in partnership with Workforce Research Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s…
Warren Municipal Building Juneteenth schedule
The City of Warren Municipal Building will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. There will be trash pickup on this day as normal.
Holy Deliverance hosting Youth Day June 25th
AHF hosts health fair
AHF held a health fair Wednesday for its employees. Warren Lions Club did eye screenings, South Arkansas Community College student nurses assisted and information booths were set up by Bradley County Medical Center, BCMC Home Health, Mainline Health Services, Donald W. Reynolds’s YMCA, Dr. Michelle Weaver and others. Photos by Tim Kessler.
Work resumes on old Bryant’s Furniture building
WARREN, Ark. – After a temporary pause due to safety concerns of the building to the north, demolition crews have once again begun their work on the old Bryant’s Furniture building located on Main Street in Warren. The demolition process had come to a halt a few weeks ago so that crews could bring in…
Pahuamba selected as incoming UCA Honors College scholar for fall 2023
CONWAY, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Norbert O. Schedler Honors College Scholars and 39 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars Program. Chosen from more than 450 applicants, the entering Schedler Honors College Scholars and University Scholars classes of 2023…
Council members put forward appointments for new Warren Citizens Advisory Committee
Contingent upon full Warren City Council approval, preliminary steps were taken Tuesday to establish a citizens advisory committee. Mayor Gregg Reep explained to the Community and Economic Development Committee that the group would serve strictly in an advisory capacity to make recommendations on city code violations, including unkempt and overgrown property. The council would make…
Hermitage School Board meets for June business
The following are the complete minutes of the June 2023 Hermitage School Board Meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and Dorothy Davis. Others present…
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…