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The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 23 at First United Methodist Church. Rotarian and Assistant District Governor Carlton Davis presented the program, which was a recap of the District 6170 Assembly and Conference held May 19 and 20 in Hot Springs. Davis talked about how our district includes clubs…

WARREN, Ark. – Hermitage, Arkansas came alive on Saturday, May 20, 2023, as residents and visitors gathered for the highly anticipated 1st Annual Hermit Daze Festival. The festival offered a day filled with excitement and entertainment for people of all ages, while also aiming to raise funds for school supplies and the needs of children…

WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley Co. announce today that Bart Goodwin has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer.  An experienced leader, Goodwin will succeed David Richey and assume responsibilities effective immediately.  Bart Goodwin is a 1997 graduate of Warren High School and received his Bachelors in General…

The Warren Branch Library has extended the viewing of Bradley County student’s art and writing (short stories and poems) competition through the week of May 22-27 by popular demand. GFWC Warren Woman’s Club members urge the public to visit the display in honor of our students. The Audrey Swope Writing Contest consist of creative short…

WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley Co. announce today that Stacie Stone has been appointed Assistant Executive Officer.  As an experienced 10-year employee of the YMCA, Stone will begin her new position effective immediately. Stacie Stone was born and raised in Warren, Arkansas.  She is a graduate of Warren…

Congratulations to Beau Biggers on completing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Great job, Beau! For more information about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, come by or contact the Warren Branch Library at 870-226-2536.

A total of 33 graduates participated in commencement exercises on Friday at Hermit Field for the Hermitage High School Class of 2023. Honors graduate Reece Reep gave the opening address, saying, “Some of the most memorable and influential moments of our lives were spent here at Hermitage High School. It is a time of collaboration…

WARREN, Ark. – On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the ever-growing 2023 Tour de Tomato Bicycle Ride took place, attracting nearly 100 riders eager to partake in the event. The ride offered three options for participants to choose from: a challenging 62-mile route, a moderate 40-mile route, and a shorter 14-mile route. The longest route took…

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School held its highly anticipated 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday evening at the prestigious Lumberjack Arena, located on the school campus in Warren, Arkansas. The event marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the graduating seniors. The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from Miss Raven…

Warren, Ark.- The much-anticipated 55th-year class reunion of Warren High School’s Class of 1968 is just around the corner. Alumni from the distinguished cohort are eagerly preparing to gather once again and reminisce about their cherished memories. On Saturday, June 10, at 3:00 p.m., the Warren Train Depot, located at 325 Cedar Street, will transform…

BANKS, Ark. – On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Banks Volunteer Fire Department swiftly responded to a distress call at 8:30 PM regarding a log truck fire situated east of Banks. Dispatching a pumper and a brush truck to the scene, accompanied by nine firefighters from Banks and one from the neighboring Bradley Rural department…

KINGSLAND, Ark. – weRcalled, a talented Christian band deeply rooted in Kingsland, AR, is set to release their highly anticipated new single, “Who the Cross Is For” after signing with Nashville, TN label. With their captivating melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful message, weRcalled continues to inspire listeners with their faith-based music. “Who the Cross Is…

Press release from the 2023 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival: The 2023 Tomatoes on the Square will be going up in a couple of weeks.  These Tomatoes are honoring those individuals and businesses that help to finance the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival each year. We will be placing the Tomato signs on the first of…

Applications are now available for the 2023 Little Miss Pink Tomato competition.  The applications may be downloaded from the Pink Tomato Festival website or they may be picked up at the Bradley County Chamber office.   The pageant will be held at the First Methodist Church located at 111 West Church Street at 2:30 p.m. on…

The 2023 Anthony, Gathen, Rainey and Tolbert Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded to each of the following high school seniors: Retired former school district superintendents, Frank Anthony – Pine Bluff, Thomas Gathen – Dollarway, David Rainey – Dumas, and Andrew Tolbert – Warren are pleased with the students selected and wish…

The following are the complete minutes from the Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Hermitage Board of Education special called meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines;…