BOHEMIA Cares is honored to support low-income families in (Bradley and Drew counties) Arkansas for a second year with a turkey and bike giveaway set for Saturday, December 18. In efforts to slow the spread of the Coronavirus in rural communities, we have partnered with Pinnacle Family Medicine and RHEA Medical Support Services (RMSS) to…
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Warren City Council adopts 2022 budget
Warren, Arkansas – Four of the six Warren City Council Members were present Monday evening, December 13, 2021 for the regular monthly city council meeting. A number of issues were acted upon, including the adoption of the 2022 city budget in the amount of $7,063,574.22. Beginning the meeting, Mayor Pennington submitted the November 2021 financial reports and stated the city…
Warren celebrates the Christmas season with annual parade and downtown market
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Warren Christmas Parade this past weekend, along with a downtown Christmas “Market on Main.” The theme of this year’s event was “a Christmas of Hope.” Children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Local vendors sold various goods at the local Christmas Market on…
EAST program speaks to Warren Rotary, plus Rotary makes donation to Library Blessing Box
The Warren Rotary Club met in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church at Noon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for their last meeting of 2021 with Rotarian Marnette George presenting the program. George’s program was Payton Sledge, who is over the EAST program at Warren High School. Sledge had four of her students join…
BC Chamber of Commerce board holds final monthly meeting of 2021
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board held its final monthly meeting of the year Monday, with Chairman James Wells ending a two-year term. Terrie White will be the chairwoman next year. “I’ve enjoyed it and I’m not going anywhere,” Wells said, noting he will serve as vice-chairman to back up White and…
Saline Baptist Church live nativity set for next week
Saline Baptist Church is set to hold a live nativity including music, live animals, and the story of Jesus next week, December 19 and 20, 2021. The live nativity will be held Sunday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. Saline Baptist Church is located at 807 Highway 8 South…
Wreaths Across America ceremony to be held at Oaklawn Cemetery December 18
On December 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Wreaths Across America will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Warren, Arkansas, to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’sfallen heroes and to announce the names of each and every veteran aloud. Everyone is invited. If you would like…
BCMC Employee Appreciation Committee gives to local food banks
The BCMC Employee Appreciation Committee presented a $325 check to local food banks Friday afternoon. The committee has “Football Friday” every Friday during football season where committee members sell nachos, pickles, and popcorn. The proceeds from those sales make up the donation amount. One $325 check was presented to Mt. Carmel Outreach Ministry, while the…
Kids come see Santa in New Edinburg December 17 and 18
New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting their annual Christmas with Santa December 17 and 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Santa shack located at the New Edinburg Community Center at 6590 Hwy. 8 in New Edinburg. Children will be able to see Santa and also…
Five-year plan turned into 34 years at UA-Monticello for retiring agriculture professor Paul Francis
Monticello, Arkansas – What started with a plan to move on in five years turned into a three-decade love affair between Professor Paul B. Francis and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Francis is set to retire after 34 years at UAM and 37 years as an agricultural educator and soil scientist. “I came to…
Give love on Christmas: Bohemia Cares keeping communities COVID free
BOHEMIA Cares is honored to support low-income families in (Bradley and Drew counties) Arkansas for a second year with a turkey and bike giveaway set for Saturday, December 18. In efforts to slow the spread of the Coronavirus in rural communities, we have partnered with Pinnacle Family Medicine and RHEA Medical Support Services (RMSS) to…
UAM December Commencement adjusted for forecasted inclement weather
Monticello, Arkansas – Due to forecasted inclement weather, the University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold its mid-year commencement exercises on Friday, Dec. 10, in the Steelman Field House. Commencement will be split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony and 11:15…
Warren Christmas parade moved to Saturday
Based on the weather forecast calling for thunderstorms Friday evening, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that the Parade set for this weekend has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s Market on Main will carry on as previously scheduled.
Warren’s own Treylon Burks declares for the NFL Draft
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Warren Lumberjack alum and Arkansas Razorback wideout Treylon Burks announced via twitter that he is foregoing his senior season at Arkansas and declaring for the NFL draft. I have had many restless nights praying and talking with my family regarding this decision. With that being said I have decided to opt out…
Bradley County Medical Center holds lengthy monthly meeting
Warren, Arkansas – The Bradley County Medical Center met for its regular monthly meeting for the month of November, 2021, December 2. There were actually four separate meetings in accordance with law. The first was a meeting of the Bradley Medical Foundation, then the Bradley Medical Services, then the Bradley Medical Systems, and finally the…
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Warren ABC Preschool
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Warren ABC Preschool this week. They came to spread Christmas joy to all the good preschoolers. Santa was Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hammons.
Warren Band performs “The Sounds of Christmas” concert
The Warren Band Department presented “The Sounds of Christmas” musical program Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. The program consisted of selections from Warren’s Jazz Band, the Beginner Band, Middle School Band, and Senior High Band. This is an annual Christmas event for the Warren Band Department. Photos by…
UAM conducts emergency-preparedness drill
UAM recently conducted an emergency-preparedness drill simulating an active-shooter scenario. Afterwards, a release was sent out to students and staff once again explaining the days events. Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, UPD conducted an emergency-preparedness drill from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on November 24, 2021. The exercise took place at the Fred J. Taylor…
Weather contingency plans announced for Warren’s Christmas celebration this weekend
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday their contingency plans for both the Warren Christmas Parade and the Christmas Market set for this weekend, December 10 and 11, 2021. Contingency plans for Parade and Market in case of inclement weather: Friday – if raining Friday evening, the parade will be postponed till Saturday at…
Second annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk accepting entries now
The second annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk is now accepting entries for the event December 26, 2021. Once again this year, the event is being held virtually, which means that once signed up, runners and walkers may take part in the event at their own convenience. The event was established in 2020 to…
Hermitage holds Spirit of Christmas event, complete with the UAPB Marching Band
The City of Hermitage held its “Spirit of Christmas” celebration this past Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, 2021. The event included a pageant, vendor food trucks, a Christmas dog show, and the main event, the Hermitage Christmas parade. The UAPB Marching Band was a centerpiece of the parade. Saline River Chronicle presents a…