WARREN, Ark. – On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at around 2:05 pm, a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 278 and Bradley 32 in Warren, Arkansas. According to Arkansas State Police report, a 2012 Freight Liner out of Kingsland, Arkansas, and a 2019 Honda Civic/CRX, del sol, collided at the intersection. The driver…
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Congratulations to WHS graduate Tarion Marshall
Congratulations Tarion! Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. – ISAIAH 41:10 Love, Mom CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Repairs being made to sewer line over the Town Branch
WARREN, Ark. – A crew of workers was busy repairing a damaged sewer line near the intersection of Pine and Myrtle Streets Monday, April 10th. The sewer line in question runs through the town branch and was damaged due to settling and erosion of the north side concrete support pile. According to one of the…
Warren Fire Department responds to early Sunday morning house fire on Cleo Street
WARREN, Ark. – At approximately 3:39 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, the Warren Fire Department responded to a call reporting a house fire at 701 Cleo Street. Ten firemen responded to the scene, and upon arrival, they noted flames coming through the roof of the house. The fire was put out by WFD crews. According…
Tim Davis wins Jersey Rural Fire Department raffle
The Jersey Rural Fire Department announced the winner of its first-ever shotgun raffle on April 8, 2023. Tim Davis was selected as the winner of the raffle, which was held to raise funds for the department’s operations. The winning ticket was drawn by 97-year old Mr. Mose Williams at the Jersey Rural Fire Department in…
Warren arrest report for April 3-9, 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.
Great turnout for 2023 Banks Easter Egg Hunt(photos included)
BANKS, Ark. – Residents of Banks, Arkansas eagerly anticipated the annual Easter egg hunt and family fun day, which took place at the city park on Saturday, April 8th. Hosted by the Primetime Riders Club and the Town of Banks, this beloved event promised a day of fun for families and children of all ages.…
Immanuel Baptist Church hosts community choir for Easter Cantata ‘See Him Face to Face’
Warren, Arkansas – On Friday, April 7, 2023, Immanuel Baptist Church welcomed a large community choir for a very special Easter cantata. The event took place at the church’s location on 701 West Pine Street. A sizable congregation gathered to witness the performance of the choir. The cantata was a celebration of Easter and the…
FeeFee Jones’s Soup Kitchen provides Easter meals over the weekend
WARREN, Ark. – FeeFee Jones’s Soup Kitchen, a local non-profit organization, provided Easter weekend meals to those in need on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The meal included dressing and gravy with cranberry sauce, green beans, sweet potatoes, roll, and an Easter treat for dessert. The soup kitchen, which has operated for over 29 years, has…
Community-wide Good Friday service held in Warren
Holy Week services concluded on Good Friday with a message by Lighthouse Church Pastor Vernon Colvin II at First Baptist Church. The services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday were sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance, with lunch served after each service. Lucretia Greenwood played the prelude. Pastor John Gaskin of First Baptist Church gave the…
Pressure canning workshop set for April 25
The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be offering a pressure canning workshop to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the Extension office, located at 201 North Bragg Street in Warren. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please call 870-226-8410 to reserve your spot by Friday, April 21st at 4:30…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Lily Dawkins
All the dreams I have prayed you’d be Are all the things you are You were once my little girl And now my shining star Love, Mom and Dad Charlee and Layne CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
Warren Fire Committee recommends policy changes and increase in captains and lieutenants pay
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Fire Committee met on Wednesday evening at the Warren Municipal Building to discuss and propose new policies for the Warren Fire Department. Council members present were Chairman Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, and Dorothy Henderson, along with Fire Chief Chuck Moore, Mayor Gregg Reep, and Administrative Assistant Charlotte Brown. One of…
Warren School District Gifted and Talented Elementary Quiz Bowl Team takes first place in Southeast Arkansas Tournament
The Warren School District Gifted and Talented program has much to celebrate. The Elementary Quiz Bowl Team recently achieved First Place in the Southeast Arkansas Elementary Quiz Bowl Tournament, a remarkable achievement that showcases the team’s knowledge and skills. The team consisted of eight members, including the talented captain, McKenley Bryant, along with McKenna Martin,…
Banks Easter Egg Hunt happening Saturday
Ceremony held honoring Class 4A State Indoor Track and Field Champion Lady Jacks
WARREN, Ark. – The Lady Jacks of Warren High School (WHS) were honored at a Proclamation Ceremony held at the Warren City Park Train Depot on April 5, 2023. The ceremony was organized to celebrate the team’s recent success at the Class 4A State Indoor Track & Field Championship. The ceremony commenced with a warm…
Family of Glenn Lansdale offering scholarship in his memory
The Glenn Lansdale Scholarship, created in memory of 2001 Warren High School graduate, Glenn Lansdale, is now available. Glenn was an accomplished children’s book author who had published two books, with two more ready for publishing. The $500 scholarship will be given to a 2023 Warren High School graduating senior. The applicants are asked to…
City of Warren Municipal Building closed for Good Friday, garbage pickup as normal
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren announced that the Municipal Building will be closed on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. This closure will affect all municipal services and offices located within the building. Despite the closure of the Municipal Building, garbage pickup will continue as scheduled on Good Friday. The city asks residents to…
Holy Week services happening this week in Warren
Holy Week services sponsored by Bradley County Ministerial Alliance continued on Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Another service was held on Monday at First Free Will Baptist Church. The services will conclude at noon on Good Friday at First Baptist Church. On Wednesday, organist Felecia Doster gave the prelude. Pastor Dixon Platt gave the…
BCMC’s Joe Huitt receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
WARREN, Ark. – Joseph “Joe†Huitt, RN, was honored as the most recent recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® Tuesday afternoon at Bradley County Medical Center. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. Top photo: DAISY…
April declared Child Abuse Prevention Month in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – Mayor Gregg Reep issued a proclamation Wednesday at the Bradley County Courthouse, declaring April 2023 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”. Close to 5,000 children in Arkansas are reported as abused or neglected every year. The proclamation emphasizes that communities must make every effort to promote programs that benefit children and their families,…