Warren, Arkansas – Timothy Kessler, local author and news writer, held a book signing at the Warren Branch Library Saturday, November 20, 2021 with copies on hand of his latest release, “Death of the Blue Light Rapist.” Kessler’s new book sheds light on the 1990’s case of the Blue Light Raptist in Arkansas. This true-crime…
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Monique Davis wins Library November Book Giveaway
Congratulations to Monique Davis on winning the Warren Branch Library’s November Book Lovers Bundle Giveaway at the Warren Branch Library! Want to win next month’s Giveaway? Tune to the Library’s Facebook page for more information.
Work continues on new rifle shooting range
Work is moving along well on the new rifle shooting range which is being added to the Warren Sports Shooting Complex. The new facility is being constructed on Bradley Rd. 38 South of Warren. It is on the North side of the county road and east of the current skeet range for shotguns. The new…
City of Warren schedule for Thanksgiving
The Warren Municipal Building will be closed November 25 and 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will be no garbage collection either day. The City Emergency Services Center will be fully operational and staffed for police, fire and emergency services. The City wishes all the citizens of Warren a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
Work progressing on improvements at Warren Municipal Airport
Major improvements are underway on the Warren Municipal Airport located just South of the City of Warren. Parking aprons are being reconstructed and an area for new hangers is being built. The work is being primarily paid for by grant funds secured by the City. The airport is home to several planes and flying lessons…
Huitt to serve as BCMC Interim CEO
WARREN, Ark. (11/19/21) – Bradley County Medical Center has announced that Leslie Huitt, the current Chief Financial Officer for the hospital, will be the Interim Chief Executive Officer after the resignation of Steve Henson. Huitt, who will still conduct her regular duties as CFO in addition to serving as the interim CEO, steps in for…
St. James A.M.E. Church to host Annual Angie Young’s Festival of Tables
Warren, Arkansas – St. James A.M.E. Chuch will hold its annual Angie Young’s Festival of Tables Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 915 St. James Street in Warren at 5:00 p.m. Donations are welcomed at $10. Also, one lucky person will receive a personal/household basket. The menu for the event includes turkey and dressing, ham, green…
A message from the Junior Auxiliary of Warren about the 2021 Angel Tree Project
This year we have just under 100 children that qualify for our Angel Tree Project! The Angel Tree Project helps to ensure that children in need throughout our community, have Christmas gifts to open and enjoy during the holiday season. The number of children selected will depend completely on the wonderful citizens in our community…
Bradley County holiday schedules coming up
The Bradley County Courthouse will be closed on November 25 and 26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Bradley County Solid Waste Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: Bradley County Solid Waste will not run-on Thursday or Friday November 25th and 26th. Thursday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday November 24th and Friday’s route will be picked up…
Thomas Frazer named Chairman of the Board of Warren Bank & Trust Company
Thomas Frazer has been elected Chairman of the Board of Warren Bank and Trust Company. He operates Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren and is a fourth generation board member of Warren Bank. Mr. Frazer grew up in Warren. The Warren Bank Board of Directors consist of: Thomas Frazer, Chairman Kelly Ashcraft Dr. Donnie Bryant, DDS…
Wilma Adair Retires from Collector’s Office
Mrs. Wilma Adair has retired after some 30 years of service to Bradley County as an employee of the Collector’s office. She began in 1991 and retired this year. A reception was held in her honor November 12, 2021 in the lobby of the Bradley County Courthouse. During Mrs. Adair’s tenure she served as Chief…
Quorum Court levies taxes payable in 2022
Prior to the regular monthly Bradley County Quorum meeting of November 15, 2021, the court met as the Tax Levying Court to set the millage rates for 2021, to be collected in 2022. The rates levied are as follows: County General- 5 real estate and 5 personal County Road- 3 real estate and 3 personal…
Warren Civil Service Commission hires two patrolmen
In a City of Warren Civil Service Commission meeting conducted Tuesday, November 16, the commission hired two new patrolmen to work within the Warren Police Department. Hired were Jammie Leigh Smith and Terrance L. Vaughn. Both were hired as full-time officers. Neither are certified, which will require their attendance at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy.…
Banks celebrates annual Buck Fever Festival
Banks, Arkansas – Residents of Banks, Arkansas gathered near the Main Street area of town this past Saturday, November 13, 2021 to celebrate the Annual Buck Fever Festival. Visitors to Banks’s annual festival that celebrates the opening of modern gun deer season in Arkansas were treated to an array of vendors, a fish fry, and…
Tomato Festival now taking 2022 t-shirt design contest submissions
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is accepting submissions for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival T-shirt design contest. The winning entry will be used as the official design to be printed on the 2022 t-shirt, and/or on souvenirs, posters, brochures, and other media used to publicize the 2022 festival. All sales will…
Masonic Lodge selling smoked turkeys
Warren’s Masonic Lodge will be selling smoked turkeys again this year. Turkeys will be available for pickup after 3:00 p.m. November 24, 2021 at the lodge. Turkeys are $50 each. Go by Scott Clanton’s pawn shop, 304 S Martin St. for your tickets.
No DL testing in Warren Wednesday
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.
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…