According to the Warren Police Department there is a spam call being made to Warren residents in an attempt to get citizens’ social security numbers. “They did use one of our officer names, James Miller,” said WPD’s Vallen Correll. The Warren Police Department says they will never call about a warrant or even request a…
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CWD-positive deer found in south Arkansas
Strong, Arkansas – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today confirmed that a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken in Union County tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer was harvested in Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge during the permit-based annual modern gun deer hunt. A CWD sample was collected at the check station for that hunt.…
Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee continues work on 2022 City budget
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren City Council Ways and Means Committee met Tuesday, November 30, 2021 to continue work on the 2022 City budget. Chair-Person Council Member Dorothy Hebderson presided. Council Members Memory Burks Frazer and Emily Mosely are also members of the committee. All were present along with Mayor Pennington and administrative staff. Also…
No DL testing in Warren Thursday, plus no walk-in appointments
According to the Arkansas State Police Troop F there will be no testing in Warren, Thursday, December 2, 2021. Also, effective immediately, all testers must schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins without an appointment will be turned away. This includes all written, skills and oral tests. To schedule a test please visit: https://telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/ Oral tests are…
City of Banks to host cookies with Santa and a lighting contest
The City of Banks Christmas schedule is official, with a lighting contest set and cookies and cocoa with Santa on the agenda. Organizers are also accepting donations for the Banks Angel Tree. A $100 cash prize is up for the winner of the Christmas Lighting Contest. For those interested in participating call 870-465-2570. The theme…
Warren Band Christmas Concert happening December 5
The Warren High School Band is set to hold their Band Christmas Concert Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren Cultural Center. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the beautiful music presented by the Warren Band.
SEARK Concert Association presents Christmas Around the World
The Southeast Arkansas Concert Association announced Wednesday that they will present a program titled Christmas Around the World by the West Edge String Quartet Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. This beautiful, award-winning Christmas album is performed live, on stage at the University Fine Arts Center. 15 Classical Christmas Carols by the West Edge String…
Samantha Ellis of the Bradley County Medical Center presents Rotary program
Warren, Arkansas – The Warren Rotary Club’s program for Tuesday, Nov. 30 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Samantha Ellis, who is the Peer Recovery Specialist at Bradley County Medical Center. Ellis has been on the job six months in this position, which is funded by the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership.…
Future funding topic of discussion for BCEDC board
Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members had a lengthy discussion during their last meeting of the year Monday as to their prospects for future funding. BCEDC and Bradley County Chamber of Commerce each asked for $18,000 in next year’s city budget to fund their respective offices. Warren City Council has rejected the requests as…
Representative Bruce Westerman speaks at SEACBEC
Warren, Arkansas – U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman spoke to students, school administrators and local officials from Warren and Hermitage on Monday at SEACBEC. Shown, from left, are Warren High School Principal Tiffany Gathen, Warren Superintendent Bryan Cornish, Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington, Westerman and SEACBEC Director Devin McDiarmid. Also present but not pictured were Hermitage Mayor…
Members of the late Deacon Howard Butler and Sister Jimmy Butler celebrate Thanksgiving
Warren, Arkansas – Members of the family of Sis. Jimmy Butler and the late Deacon Howard Butler gathered for a Thanksgiving lunch Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church of Warren. Mrs. Butler and the late Deacon Butler, along with their family have served the Lord through Power House Church…
Partman family offers free meals on Thanksgiving
Warren, Arkansas – Members of the Partman Family of Warren set up in the Old National Guard Armory on Martin Street Thanksgiving Day and provided free meals to anyone who stopped in. According to a spokesperson for the family, they gave out a good number of plates. It was a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all…
BCMC earns Performance Leadership Award for Quality
Warren, Arkansas – As part of the 2021 National Rural Health Day celebration, Bradley County Medical Center announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) with a Performance Leadership Award in Quality. BCMC was one of 11 hospitals in the…
First United Methodist Church of Warren feeds Lumberjacks pre-game meal last Friday
Friday, November 19, 2021 the First United Methodist Church of Warren hosted the Warren Lumberjack Football Team for lunch prior to the team’s second round playoff game against Trumann. The Lumberjacks are provided lunch each Friday prior to their game by churches or individuals. Most of the time a local church serves the meal.Pastors often…
St. James AME Church holds “Angie Young’s Festival of Tables” event
Warren, Arkansas – St. James AME Church, located on St. James Street in Warren was the site of a most eloquent dinner Saturday evening November 20. It was the the 2021 “Angie Young’s Festival of Tables event named in honor of the late Angie Young. She loved decorating tables. Different people decorate tables and they…
Need a free hot meal Thanksgiving Day?
A free lunch will be offered Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Old National Guard Armory at 101 South Martin Street in Warren. The event is a drive-thru only lunch. Organizers say “if you need a hot meal this Thanksgiving, join us for a free lunch.” For questions,…
Winter clothing and food drive starts November 29
A Winter Food and Clothing Drive will be held November 29 to December 17 to benefit those in need in our community. Donated items can be dropped off at the Warren Branch Library, 115 W. Cypress St, or Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 W. Pine St. Items may include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, non-perishable food…
Community Action hosting bake sale Wednesday
Southeast Arkansas Community Action is hosting a bake sale Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until they are sold out of goods. The bake sale will be located at 1208 North Myrtle Street in Warren. A variety of desserts such as cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, mason jar cheese cakes, and much more will be…
Buy your Warren vs. Stuttgart playoff game ticket/s here
Ticket purchase for the Jacks vs Stuttgart game will be online only. Visit GoFan.co to purchase tickets. If fans need assistance, please reach out to the fan support email at service@gofan.co. Prices for tickets are $6.00 for general admission. Admission will be charged for ages 5 and up. Printed tickets will NOT be accepted. Tickets…
Library Blessing Box receives numerous donations
Warren, Arkansas – Warren Branch Library recently received generous donations from several Food and Clothing Drives held in the community. Eastside Elementary, Grace Cowboy Church Ladies Group, and First Baptist Church Christian School 2nd & 3rd grades (pictured) donated food, hygiene products, and cold weather clothing to be distributed to those in need via the…
Thanksgiving service presented by BC Ministerial Alliance
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Ministerial Alliance held the annual community Thanksgiving service at First Assembly of God Sunday night. Shown, from left, are the Revs. Vernon “Bubba” Colvin, Jim Bales, Ricky Rauls and David Richey. Photo by Tim Kessler