Troop F communications announced that all driver’s license testing at the Warren site will be closed Wednesday, November 17, 2021. No written or driving tests will be given.
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Ministerial Alliance to hold community Thanksgiving service
There will be a community wide Thanksgiving service hosted by the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance Sunday evening, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Assembly Church. Everyone is welcome to the service. An offering will be received for the Bradley County Ministerial Alliance so that more in the community that are in need can…
Veterans Day services held in Warren
The Warren School District hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Warren Cultural Center. The program was presented by the Warren High School JROTC cadets, the Warren High School Band, and the ABC Preschool children. Local Veterans were invited to attend. Posting of the Colors was carried out by the JROTC…
Hermitage School Board takes personnel actions
After conducting an executive session to discuss personnel, the Hermitage School Board voted to take the following actions: Accepted a letter of resignation from Kala Thornton as cheer sponsor Voted to hire Mistie MGhee as cheer sponsor for the remainder of the 2021/22 school year Voted to partially non-renew Lori McDougald’s contract removing her as…
CMS Interim Final Rule will require BCMC employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Press release from the Bradley County Medical Center Warren, Arkansas – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most healthcare settings, including Critical Access Hospitals such as Bradley County Medical Center, along with rural health clinics, home health agencies, and rehabilitation services…
Warren School Board lifts mask mandate
Meeting for their monthly business session Monday, November 8, the Warren School Board made several decisions including the lifting of the mask mandate which has been utilized to combat COVID-19. The Board voted unanimously to lift the mandate immediately, but authorizing the Superintendent to reinstate it as he deems necessary if virus cases begin to…
Author Timothy Kessler presents Lions Club program about his new book
Warren Lions Club met for their regular meeting Wednesday, November 10 at Molly’s Diner. The program was Lion Club Zone Chairman and past president of the Warren Lions Club, Tim Kessler. Mr. Kessler made a presentation relating to his new book “Death of the Blue Light Rapist ” a true story concerning a case in…
Warren Bank and Trust Company
The Board of Warren Bank and Trust recently passed a resolution honoring the late John B. Frazer, Jr.
Bloomberg podcast highlights vaccination success in Bradley County, Arkansas
During the summer of 2021 Bloomberg News sat down with Gregg Reep, former Mayor of Warren, former State Representative, and perhaps most importantly, the husband of the late history teacher Beverly Reep, who passed away due to COVID-19 in April of 2020, to talk about the success of Bradley County when it comes to vaccination…
City and County Veterans Day schedules announced
The City of Warren will be closed Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Municipal Building will be closed and there will be no garbage collection. The Emergency Services Center will be open and fully staffed by police and fire personnel. Garbage collection in the city will be a regularly scheduled Friday, November…
Elks host picnic at the SEAHDC and present donation
The Elks of Arkansas honored the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) with a longstanding tradition on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The Elks chapters all over the State of Arkansas hold fundraisers throughout the year in an effort to support the clients who live at the Arkansas human development centers. The Elks provide a delicious…
Power House COGIC hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
Warren, Arkansas – A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held this coming Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Power House COGIC located at 815 W. Central Street in Warren. There is no out-of-pocket cost associated with getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Call 501-526-2211 to register. To participate in this…
WFD conducts controlled burn of dilapidated property in downtown Tuesday-Exclusive video included
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Fire Department conducted a controlled structure burn Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021 at an already damaged old home structure at the north end of Main Street in Warren for the purposes of demolition of the damaged house as well as firefighter training. The old home which had been previously damaged…
Warren City Council discusses 2022 budget in detail-Full meeting video available
Warren, Arkansas – A number of items of business were dealt with Monday, November 8 during the regular monthly Warren City Council meeting, with a large portion of the time spent going over the proposed City 2022 budget, as well as actions and deliberations of the Council’s Ways and Means Committee, and comments from Committee…
UAM celebrates fall Arbor Day
Monticello, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas at Monticello recognizes the importance of a tree. UAM is home to the state’s only college forestry program, and much of southeast Arkansas’ economy is dependent on the forest and timber industry. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the UAM campus is a Tree Campus…
UAM School of Business student Grace Lee receives scholarship from AICPA
Monticello, Arkansas – the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Business student Samantha Grace Lee has been awarded the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Covid-19 Student Hardship Grant for $2,000. “Receiving this award is truly an honor and a blessing. I could not have achieved this award without the constant encouragement and…
Warren School District breaks ground on new school and new arena constructions
Warren, AR-Members of the Warren School District Board, government officials, School staff, and community members gathered on the west side of the Warren Schools campus Monday afternoon, November 8, 2021 to break ground on the construction of a brand new elementary school and multi-purpose basketball arena. Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish led the ceremony.…
35th Annual Buck Fever Festival this Weekend
Banks, Ark — As the leaves change, hunters descend upon Banks for our favorite time of the year. On Saturday, November 13th, our vendor market will open at 10:00 am selling a variety of items including wooden artwork, welcome signs, home decor, antiques, custom t-shirts, flannel shirts, jewelry, epoxy cups, and sublimation cups. Sweet and…
Warren Branch Library receives national grant for small and rural libraries
$3,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with the Ministerial Alliance of Bradley County to provide Homeless Care Blessing Bags (Backpacks). Warren, AR — Warren Branch Library has been selected as one of 100 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA)…
Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Our Place Café on Monday. Terrie White was elected as board chairwoman, starting in January. James Wells is the outgoing chairman. Also elected as a board member was Julie Hamilton and reelected board members are Maribeth Frazer, JeNelle Lipton and Brooke Hatch. Ron St. John…
Dr. Jennifer Dillaha presents program to Warren Rotary
Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, the ADH Medical Director for Immunizations, recently spoke to the Warren Rotary Club. Her program was about COVID-19, the education efforts being made about the vaccine, as well as the safety of the vaccine. She urged everyone to speak to their physician about getting a COVID-19 vaccine if they haven’t done so…