The Warren Police Department has taken multiple reports in reference to unlocked / unsecured vehicles having items stolen out of them. Various items have been stolen including but not limited to electronics, firearms, jewelry and money. As like any other time of the year we want to encourage everyone to take all of their valuable…
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Library hosts Backpack Blessings giveaway
Warren, Arkansas – Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Warren Branch Library hosted a Backpack Blessings giveaway for those in need. The backpacks were made possible by a collaborative effort with the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance and a grant that was received from the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries initiative.…
78 children will receive Christmas gifts because of Mt. Carmel’s Toys for Tots program
Mt Carmel Outreach would like to thank everyone that donated to the Toys for Tots this year. Through generous donations 78 children were blessed. Outreach Volunteers pictured are : Ella Webb, Chelsea Carrington, Pat Newton, Valerie Harris, Dwain Tenner and Lenora Steppe. Pastor is Bro. Eddie Hampton. Mt. Carmel Church
Hermitage schools buying metal detectors
Hermitage, Arkansas – During the regular monthly meeting of the Hermitage School Board conducted December 14, 2021, the board agreed to the purchase of metal detectors. The purchase did not require board approval but they expressed their agreement to make the buy. Normal monthly reports were presented including past minutes, financials and the superintendent’s report.…
BOHEMIA Cares gives bicycles and turkeys away Saturday in Warren
BOHEMIA Cares gave away 22 bicycles and 70 turkeys on Saturday at the Warren High School gym. COVID-19 tests were also done by volunteers. Shown, from left, are Justice Fleming, Shaylonda Jackson, Bradley Dallas, Verlancia Tucker, Serena Moore and Jimmy Daniels. Photo by Tim Kessler
Kimberly Taylor Hannum wins December Book Giveaway at Library
Warren Branch Library’s December Book Lover’s Giveaway Winner was Kimberly Taylor Hannum! Join them on Facebook next month for their next Book Lover’s Giveaway! Ms. Hannum is pictured with Library Assistant, Christy Ward.
Warren Bank supports local school construction
Warren, Arkansas – Warren Bank and Trust Company, a locally homed owned institution, has announced it is proud to support and assist in the construction of the new Warren Elementary School and the new modern state of the art arena for basketball and other school and community endeavors. Construction of the new facilities are well…
Local banks host open houses and cash drawings this holiday season
Warren, Arkansas – Local area banks have all been in the Christmas spirit this week, with several open houses at multiple branches, as well as some giveaways yet to take place. Friday, December 17, both Union Bank and Trust and First State Bank each held an open house. An array of snacks and refreshements were…
Head Start brings gifts for Chapel Woods residents
Warren Head Start personnel brought gifts for about 70 Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation residents Thursday. Shown, from left, front row, are Chapel Woods Activities Director Deborah Brewster, Head Start Center Director Seneca Gulley, Shirley Harding, Sidney Winchester, Sylvia Green; back row, Canei Chaney and Monique Morgan. Photo by Tim Kessler
Warren School Board approves second lien bonds for construction
Warren, Arkansas – In order to handle the higher than estimated cost of the new elementary school and new arena, the Warren School Board has voted to issue second lien bonds to complete the new project. This was discussed at the time the construction contract was approved and was anticipated. It does not increase the…
Register to win $500 at any Warren Bank location
Warren Bank and Trust Company will hold a Christmas cash drawing for $500 December 23, 2021. If you would like to enter for a chance to win the cash prize, register at any Warren Bank and Trust branch location between now and the drawing date, December 23.
Bohemia Cares giveaway moving to Warren Gym
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…
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…