Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases have increased dramatically in Bradley County in the last 24 hours as 218 active cases were reported Thursday, January 13, 2022 according to the Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID website. Just three days ago Bradley County was reporting 109 cases, and while those numbers have climbed in recent days, Thursdays…
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Hermitage School Board unanimously approves mask resolution
Hermitage, Arkansas – The Hermitage School Board met in regular session January 10, 2022. MInutes and financial reports were presented and approved. Rosalynda Ellis, Mistie McGhee and Dr. Tucker gave their respective reports. By a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the following mask resolution: The mask mandate was modified to stipulate that all staff,…
Community Action continuing efforts to reorganize
For the past several years the Southeast Arkansas Community Action Agency has struggled with keeping the agency in line with State and federal regulators, maintaining a functioning board, and keeping its important programs working. The agency has lost Head Start, which was its largest, and a vital, program for the region. Southeast Community Action serves…
Rob Johnson hired as City Building Official/Sanitation Manager
Rob Johnson was recently hired by Mayor Pennington to become the Building Official/Sanitation Manager for the City of Warren. The job consists of managing the City Building Office and the Sanitation(solid waste office). The Building Office issues building permits and assures compliance with inspections. The office also works with the Warren Planning Commission in dealing with rezone of property requests and enforcement of zoning…
Banks Mayor Hudson presents Lions Club program
Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson, right, gave the program at Warren Lions Club Wednesday. He spoke about improvements to the town including a new convenience store and an upcoming fire station. Also pictured is Lions President Gregg Reep.
City of Hermitage has COVID rapid test kits in stock
Hermitage announced Thursday, January 13, 2022 that rapid COVID test kits are now available at City Hall. When arriving to pick up your kit please remain in your vehicle and call 870-463-2209 and a kit will be brought out to you. Each box has two tests. You may get one box for an individual or…
Photo Special: Drone photos of work being done on the Courthouse Clock Tower
As work continues on the restoration of the Bradley County Courthouse Clock Tower, Mr. Dale Wheeler was kind enough to share some drone photos taken of this week’s work. The pictures are really something to behold. Mr. Wheeler is also putting together a video of the work progressing that he says will be posted to…
Warren PD warns residents to be vigilant in wake of recent thefts and break-ins
Over the last couple of weeks the members of the Warren Police Department have responded to an increased number of thefts / breaking or entering cases. A large majority (if not all) of the cases have been against those who have left their property unsecured. We have attempted to increase our patrols and use various…
Little Rock man wins prize drawing after taking part in the Second annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K
Warren, Arkansas – The Second Annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K took place virtually on Saturday, December 26, 2021. This year’s annual event was organized by the president of the Warren High School Chapter of the National Beta Club president, Arington Browning, under the stewardship of 2020 event creator and University of Arkansas freshman, India…
John Lipton presents program to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Jan. 11 with Rotarian Bob Milton presenting his guest John Lipton for the program. A former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Lipton’s program was mostly about the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority (SEARIFA). Lipton spoke in detail about the history of SEARIFA and how it…
Warren City Council honors former Mayor John B. Frazer, Jr.
Warren, Arkansas – Meeting for the first City Council meeting of 2022 the Warren City Council conducted several items of routine business and dispensed with the meeting in just over 30 minutes. Five of the six council members were present. Mayor Pennington presided. City Clerk Helen Boswell submitted the statement of revenues and expenditures and…
Warren School Board adopts Ready for Learning Plan with COVID guidelines
Warren, Arkansas – With five of the seven boards members present, the Warren School Board met in regular session for the January 2022 meeting. Vice Chairman Dr. Kerry Pennington presided. The Board approved the previous minutes and reviewed and approved the financial reports. There was a discussion as to the colors to be utilized in…
UAM Jazz One impresses at International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference
Monticello, Arkansas – UAM Jazz One, the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s premier jazz ensemble, performed at the 2021 Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference in Chicago on Dec. 16. Led by UAM’s director of jazz studies and instructor of music, Jason Smith, UAM Jazz One performed for approximately 3000 people and was…
Clock tower repairs underway
Diversified Construction and Design of El Dorado brought a large crane to move timbers to the Bradley County Courthouse property Monday, January 10, 2022. The large timbers will be used for repairs on the bell tower. Photo by Tim Kessler
Chamber Board discusses lease agreement, t-shirt contest, and more during monthly meeting
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its first meeting of the new year under new Chairwoman Terrie White on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Board members present were White, Julie Hamilton, James Wells, Tim Kessler, Ron St. John, Kim Forrest and Treasurer Jane Harris. Ex-officio board members…
Bradley County reports over 100 active COVID cases Monday
Bradley County is still experiencing a significant surge in COVID cases, as the Arkansas Department of Health is now reporting 109 active cases countywide. In late December we reported there was only 16 cases locally. The increase is once again causing disruptions locally. Due to an outbreak in the Warren Schools, face masks are once…
Central Missionary Baptist Church makes donation to Library Blessing Box
Central Missionary Baptist Church of Warren recently donated a number of items to the Warren Branch Library Blessing Box located on Cypress Street. Items donated included non-perishable food items that will be made available to anyone in need for free in the blessing box. Picture from left to right is Central Church member Rob Reep,…
Warren Civil Service hires certified police officer
Warren, Arkansas – Darren O’Neal McAdoo, Jr., a certified police officer, was hired Tuesday, January 4, 2022 by the Warren Civil Service Commission as a police officer for the City of Warren. The Warren Civil Service Commission met Tuesday to consider candidates for the position of Police Officer. Background checks had been completed and the…
New school constructions progressing
Work continues to progress at the Warren School District campus as construction crews make gains on the foundation work at both the new elementary school as well as the new basketball arena. Pictured here is some of the latest work done on the arena. Photo by Mark Jennings.
UAM announces Spencer as Associate Vice Chancellor of Program Development, Assessment, and Distance Learning
Monticello, Arkansas – Mark Spencer, the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello since 2005, has been named Associate Vice Chancellor for Program Development, Assessment, and Distance Learning. He began serving in his new position on Jan. 1. During his time as dean, he led the revision…
4-H takes part in backpack program for Warren Schools
The Bradley County 4-H collected food and distributed seven complete food boxes to the Warren School District for the backpack program during the holidays. Photo by Cooperative Extension Service