Residents in the Bradley County area that wish to turn in their unused prescription medication can do so at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, October 20 through Friday, October 22, 2021. There will be a drug take back box at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office located at the Bradley County Courthouse. Any dropped off…
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Hermitage School Board approves mentors for 2021-2022
In addition to accepting all routine reports, both financial and administrative, the Hermitage school board took action on several items during their October 11, 2021 board meeting. Minutes were approved and the board voted to pay all bills. Other action included: accepted the proposal for the flooring project for Middle School using ESSER funds heard…
Hermitage Beta Club team presents Rotary program
The program for the Rotary Club of Warren on Tuesday, Oct. 19 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was the Hermitage Beta Club Team. The group of students were the program for Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent for Hermitage School District. The students included Easton Parker, Rodrigo Matamoros, Aislin England, and Sayra…
Visitation and funeral services for Shaun Ingram set for Friday and Saturday
Funeral services for Shuan “Sho Sho” Ingram were announced Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following his death Saturday, October 16. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church located at 605 South 7th St in Wilmar, Arkansas. The graveside funeral for Ingram will be…
Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington signs proclamation declaring Chamber of Commerce week
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and discussed preparations for its upcoming year. The board meets on the second Monday of each month but met late this month due to the Columbus Day holiday. Five new board members are elected each year for a three-year…
Volunteers needed for Hermitage cleanup effort October 23
Residents of Hermitage are invited to take part in a volunteer cleanup effort at the corner of Main and Highway 63 this Saturday, October 23, 2021. The event is part of the “Keep Arkansas Beautiful” initiative. The program encourages volunteers and community leaders to take part inn the cleaning of communities. For more information on…
Warren parent-teacher conference coming next week
Eastside Elementary and Brunson Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 25 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will be in-person unless the parent requests a virtual or phone conference. Warren Middle School, Warren High School, SEACBEC and ABC Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 26 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will…
Senior, Scholar Athlete, and Pink Out Night all to be part of Warren vs. Monticello game Friday
The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout is set for Friday night, October 22, 2021 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium between the Warren Lumberjacks and the Monticello Billies. Friday night’s game will also serve as Senior and Scholar Athlete Night at Warren, the game in which each senior and scholar athlete is recognized prior…
Body found south of Warren Monday morning appears to be a homicide
Monday morning, October 18, 2021, a body was discovered along the side of the road on Highway 63 S near a curve south of the Warren Country Club. According to authorities, the body is that of a white male, and the death appears to be a homicide. The Arkansas State Police are investigating alongside the…
Support the New Edinburg Community Center during October 23 BBQ fundraiser
The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual fall BBQ fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 8590 Hwy 8 in New Edinburg. This is the first fundraiser for the organization in over 18 months since the COVID outbreak halted all events. According to event volunteers,…
Bond denied for Antario Gilbert who is charged with Capital Murder in the death of Shaun Ingram
Monday, October 18, 2021 a First Judicial Appearance was conducted by Judge Bruce Anderson on Antario Gilbert for the charge of Capital Murder. During the First Appearance, Gilbert was denied bond due to the charge in which was upgraded from Murder 1st to Capital Murder after Sgt. Tim Nichols met with Prosecutor Thomas Deen to…
Gregg Reep takes part in live Arkansas PBS COVID-19 town hall broadcast
Gregg Reep of Warren, the husband of late Warren history teacher Beverly Reep, took part in a live broadcasted town hall about COVID-19 Saturday, October 16, 2021. The town hall not only featured Reep, but also several top medical professionals from Arkansas. Topics ranged from the experience of having COVID, but also the safety of…
DL testing site closure notifications for October 18 and October 25
Troop F Communications department of the Arkansas State Police announced Monday that there will be no driver’s license testing at the El Dorado testing site Monday, October 18. There will also be no driver’s license testing at the Fordyce testing site Monday, October 25, 2021. For further information, please contact Troop F of the Arkansas…
Banks celebrating 35th Annual Buck Fever Festival
BANKS, Ark — The City of Banks is busy making preparations for the 35th annual Buck Fever Festival, held annually during the opening weekend of deer season. This year’s headlining band is Tilluride, a country band with rock roots from Texas. Festivities begin Friday, November 12th at 6:30 pm with pageants for boys and girls…
Mayor Pennington announces two new City of Warren hires
During the Warren City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 12, Mayor Pennington announced two new hires for the City. She stated that Karla Mendez will serve as assistant Treasurer, working for elected city Treasurer Robert Milton. She also reported that she has hired Monty Hearnsberger as Street Foreman. Current Foreman Ricky Joe Davis has retired.…
32nd anniversary celebration for Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ set for November 14
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ will hold their 32nd church anniversary celebration Sunday, November 14, 2021. Services begin at 3:00 p.m. CST at 1109 South Myrtle Street in Warren. Elder Terry Correll, pastor will be leading the services. Apostle Keith Marks will be the guest speaker.
Warren man killed in shooting at local car wash
A shooting at the car wash at the corner of Martin and Central Streets in Warren Saturday, October 16, 2021 resulted in the death of a local Warren man, Shaun Ingram. Antario Gilbert was taken into custody in connection with the killing of Ingram. He is currently being held and charged with first degree murder.…
Keller Bigham crowned 2021 WHS Homecoming Queen
Keller Bigham was crowned the 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Queen Friday, October 15, 2021 during a ceremony at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on the WHS campus. Keller’s Royal Court included senior maids Jacey Ashcraft, Tyairean Bass, Ashlyn Broughton, Annie Figueroa, Jayden Grider, Leah Wolfe, Luci Woodard, and Mylesha Yao. Queen Keller and her Royal…
2021 WHS Homecoming Parade photos
The 2021 Warren High School Homecoming Parade was held at 2:00 p.m. CST in Warren, Friday night, October 15. A large crowd gathered from Bond Street, down Main, and back to the Courthouse square as the School celebrated its 2021 Homecoming with floats, local emergency vehicles, the WHS Band, and more meandering through the downtown…
Candy to be dished out and fun to be had at New Edinburg’s drive-through fall festival
A drive-through Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, at the New Edinburg Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event, which was a big success in 2020, is being held in partnership with local area churches. There will be several fall-festive places along the route, and cars driving through will be…
Warren’s Garner, Cooper, and Files named to All-Region Choir
Congratulations to Warren senior Ella Garner (Alto 1) and Warren juniors Natalie Cooper (Soprano 2) and Karis Files (Soprano 2) on their successful audition and placement into the ARKCDA Region 3 All Region Choirs! All three ladies will participate in the clinic as part of the Women’s Chorus in November.