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Library visitors take part in a fun afternoon crochet and knitting class with Eva Potter Thursday

Warren, Ark. – The Crochet & Knitting Class with Eva Potter held yesterday at the Warren Branch Library saw a great turnout of nearly 10 participants. The weekly class, which meets every Thursday at 3:30, is aimed at beginners and experts alike who are interested in learning the art of crochet and knitting or simply…

Hospital visits, food contract, and COVID-19 and flu patient decreases discussed during Thursday BCMC Board meeting

Controller Matt Pace explained to the Bradley County Medical Center board Thursday that overall hospital visits in February were down 13 percent. He said cash on hand and investments increased by $237,000, revenues were $3.6 million with an $83,000 net loss, accounts receivable were down 12 percent since October and sales tax collected in February…

UAM Pre-Vet Club presents petting zoo to support animal care overseas and local rescue group

Monticello, Arkansas – The UAM Pre-Vet Club is holding a Petting Zoo event on Saturday, April 1st, at Monticello Animal Clinic parking lot to raise money for their veterinary work overseas this summer and to support a local rescue group. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for families and animal lovers alike. Visitors…

Banks residents reminded to pay Fire Department membership dues by April 15th

Banks, Ark. – The Town of Banks has issued a Public Service Announcement regarding the membership dues for the Banks Volunteer Fire Department District. The district provides essential fire coverage for the Town of Banks, the Wagnon community down to the main line road on BR 1 south, and the Lacey Hill area. According to…

Hermitage High School families qualify for home internet through Affordable Connectivity Program

In an effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all families have access to reliable internet, the federal government has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under this program, eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward home internet services. Hermitage High School is proud to be a Community Eligibility Provision…

Warren Middle School Choir members receive academic awards at Spring Musical

At their recent Spring musical, family and friends of Beginning Choir members at Warren Middle School were able to see the progress their learners have made this year, as well as see their students’ accomplishments recognized. Awards presented to students were as follows: Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards (3.0 GPA for the first semester) were awarded…

Warren Police Department asking for public’s help in investigation into two recent shots fired calls

Warren, AR – The Warren Police Department is seeking information about two recent incidents involving shots fired calls in the Butler St. area. These incidents occurred within a week of each other and fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case. The first incident took place on Thursday, March 9, 2023, around 11:30 p.m. at…

Quorum Court hears report on Extension Service, BCMC, and Courthouse renovation

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Extension Service agents gave their annual report to Bradley County Quorum Court Monday night. Staff Chairman John Gavin and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Michelle Carter described the various programs they and their staff had conducted. Gavin said the County Extension Council is comprised of 20 members. In agriculture, programs…

Big rig wrecks on Smith Road in Warren Tuesday afternoon(photos included)

Big rig wrecks on Smith Road in Warren Tuesday afternoon(photos included)

WARREN, Ark. – An 18-wheeler crashed Tuesday afternoon, March 21, 2023 on Smith road in Warren. The Warren Police Department, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, as well as the Warren Fire Department and Rescue Truck were on the scene of the early afternoon cargo-truck accident that took place just northeast of Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on…

Governor Huckabee Sanders requests disaster declaration from President Biden for Bradley County following severe weather in January and February

Governor Huckabee Sanders requests disaster declaration from President Biden for Bradley County following severe weather in January and February

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today(March 20, 2023) requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden to support ongoing recovery efforts in communities impacted by the severe winter weather in January and February of this year, which caused power outages, damage to infrastructure, and deaths. “Today, I submitted a formal request to President Biden to secure a Major…