Press release from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office: The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a Homicide that occurred in their jurisdiction and are looking for a vehicle related to this investigation. This vehicle is described as a gray 1996 Dodge Ram single cab pickup with a rough exterior. This vehicle may be bearing…
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Intermodal Authority Board welcomes new members
The Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Board meeting in Warren, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, was marked by the presence of new members attending for the first time. Among them was ex officio member and Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, who introduced himself and shared a bit about his background. He has been in…
Warren arrest report for April 11-17, 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.
Details of the condition of three now condemned downtown Warren buildings described in letter from engineer to the City of Warren
WARREN, Ark. – In a letter to City of Warren Mayor Gregg Reep in February of this year, registered professional engineer Larry Schmalz of Schmalz Engineering stated that after a detailed inspection, the Ederington and Hankins buildings and Sandwich Shop building in his opinion “should not be occupied until major repairs are made to them.”…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Weston Collins Gavin
We are so happy for each accomplishment you achieved, but most of all we are proud of the fine Christian man you have become. We wish you God’s blessings in Fayetteville and hope all your dreams come true. Mom & Dad CLICK HERE TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATE.
State Representative Jeff Wardlaw speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, April 18 for its weekly meeting inside First United Methodist Church. The group heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Felicity Crockett to start things off. Then Rotarian Jeff Wardlaw took the podium as his own program to give the club an update on recent legislative bills that…
Warren Woman’s Club hears program on R.I.S.E. initiative
At the Warren Woman’s Club February meeting, the members learned about the R.I.S.E Program. Eastside Librarian Cassidy Cathey and Eastside Elementary Principal Sara Weaver informed the group of the goals of the program and some of those which had already been accomplished. Pictured are Cassidy Cathey, Sara Weaver and Diane Parnell, a club member.
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Quorum Court approves purchase of five buildings south of the court square
WARREN, Ark. – The historic Ederington building, former Sandwich Shop, old Hankins Hardware building, and the Bradley County Rural Water Office, which features a flag mural on the eastern side, as well as one other building on the block owned by Jason Reep, will be coming down soon. The county was authorized by the Bradley…
BCMC to host LifeShare Blood Drive Thursday, April 27
WARREN, Ark. (4/17/23) – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Thursday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the…
BCMC Medical and Health Foundation board showcases new conference room furniture
Bradley County Medical Center Medical and Health Foundation board showcased new furniture they bought for the hospital’s conference room during a meeting Monday. The foundation purchased $25,000 worth of conference tables and chairs. The Hospital Auxiliary also added $8,000 for a whiteboard and video screen and equipment. Foundation board members are President Bridgette Harding, Vice…
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club delivers soda tabs to Ronald McDonald House
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club visited Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock recently. They collected tabs all year and looked forward to delivering and visiting the facility. Pictured are JeNell Lipton, Judy Gibson, Glenda Cross, Jennifer Taylor, Diane Parnell, Jan McLemore, and Jane Powell, with a Ronald McDonald staff member. The members of the club…
Arbor Day celebration to be held April 28th
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club members are partnering with the First Baptist Church Christian School in hosting Bradley County’s 2023 Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 28th. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Warren. The public is invited to join them for this special observance. National Arbor Day is…
Good turnout for the return of Market On Main Saturday in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – On April 15, 2023, Market on Main was held on the old Martin’s Department Store lot in the heart of the city. The event, sponsored by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, attracted a good crowd of locals who were eager to shop and explore the nearly 20 vendors in attendance. From…
Ouachita Hardwood Flooring and Townsend Flooring honored for three years of zero safety violations
Ouachita Hardwood Flooring and Townsend Flooring Inc. held their annual Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, with both local factories receiving prestigious state awards. Clark Thomas of Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing was on hand to present plaques to each firm for having three years of zero safety violations. By Tim Kessler Saline River Chronicle…
Congratulations to WHS graduate Tarion Marshall
To our big brother (Tarion) We are very proud of your accomplishments. When we see that someone is doing good in life we’re happy. But to know it’s family then it’s the best. We pray more successful days coming your way. Thank you for being the good big brother and a leader. LoveRicoJr Rajon Bre’Ronique…
Warren named Tree City USA for 18th year in a row
WARREN, Ark. – Today, the City of Warren celebrated its 18th year of being recognized as a Tree City USA recipient by welcoming Kristine Kimbro from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. Mayor Gregg Reep, alongside Warren Administrative Assistant Charlotte Brown, welcomed Kimbro to the Warren Municipal Building for the ceremony. The Tree City…
WSD discusses personnel matters
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 10, 2023, to discuss various personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, and certified hire recommendations. The meeting took place at the district’s administrative headquarters. Retirements: Regina Scroggins, the Brunson Elementary Principal with 37 years of service, is retiring. Resignations: The board…
While cattle prices continue to rise, high production costs, inflation undercut profits
LITTLE ROCK — It’s true: Cattle market prices are at what some analysts have called “historic highs.” Unfortunately, profits are not. For the entirety of 2023, slaughtered steer prices across all U.S. markets have remained above those of the previous year by 20-30 cwt, ranging from $155 to $170, and practically soared above the 2017-2021…
4-H members compete in annual Broiler BBQ contest
The Bradley County 4-H recently competed in the annual Broiler BBQ Contest. Pictured are John Sawyer Murphy, Luke Cathey, Jack Chambers, Jake Castleberry, Asher Weaver, Emanuel Strong, Mayli Castleberry, and Michaela Stanley. In the junior division, Jack Chambers won first place, Luke Cathey won second, Asher Weaver won third, and John Sawyer Murphy won fourth…
Pafford Medical Services named 2023 Arkansas Business of the Year
(Little Rock, AR)–On March 8, 2023, Pafford Medical Services was recognized as one of four finalists for Category IV (151-499 Employees) Arkansas Business of the Year. Arkansas Business recognized over 30 top businesses, nonprofit organizations, and executives from around the state at the annual Business of the Year Awards. Finalists in each category were selected…