Former students, teachers, employees, and guests are invited to the Hermitage Community Center Saturday, October 1, 2022 for the Hermitage Huddle Reunion. Event organizers have announced that the doors will open at 10:00 a.m., with a catered lunch to follow at 12:00 p.m. The cost for entry is $20 per person attending. Organizers also ask…
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Labor Day schedules for Warren and Bradley County government buildings and services
The following are the complete schedules for the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 5, for both the City of Warren’s governmental services and buildings, as well as Bradley County’s. City of Warren Schedule for Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022 No City garbage pickup Municipal building closed Emergency services(police and fire) open and fully…
Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12
All poultry to be entered into the Bradley County Fair must comply with the poultry health regulations by being tested for Pullorum-Typhoid. The Bradley County Agent, John Gavin, will test chickens at the Bradley County Fairgrounds on Monday, September 12th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. No Pullorum-Typhoid testing will be conducted during the Fair. Contact the Bradley…
BCEDC reports total assets of $937,000
Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney told Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board members Monday night that negotiations were underway with a company that could save the city of Warren and Bradley County thousands of dollars in waste disposal. Green Energy Co. is planning to build a disposal facility near Lake Village that will handle up…
Woman found guilty of abuse of power while serving on the Jersey Rural Fire Department
A Bradley County woman, Sheila Norrell Loomis, age 60 of Banks, was recently handed down a sentence of three years supervised probation, $5,211 restitution, and a fine of $2,000 from a single charge stemming from a felony case filed in September 2020 for abuse of office during her time with the Jersey Rural Fire Department.…
Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12
All poultry to be entered into the Bradley County Fair must comply with the poultry health regulations by being tested for Pullorum-Typhoid. The Bradley County Agent, John Gavin, will test chickens at the Bradley County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 12th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. No Pullorum-Typhoid testing will be conducted during the Fair. Contact the Bradley…
Enter your truck in the Bradley County Fair Truck & Car Show
Visit https://forms.gle/STmvjoegSdUKwPoo6 for the signup form.
Fortunate Sons + One and Grace Cowboy Church Band to perform at the Bradley County Fair
A message from the Bradley County Extension Service: If you’re looking to hear some great music, then this year’s County Fair will have the entertainment for you! We are delighted to have two local bands performing at the fairgrounds and the cost is free to the public. On Friday night, September 16th, at 7:30 p.m.,…
Two new members join Bradley County Historical Museum Board
The Bradley County Historical Museum board members met on Monday, August 15, at the John Wilson Martin House for their monthly board meeting. They welcomed two new board members, LaDonna Marsh and Andrew Tolbert. Other members of the BCHM board are Kim Cathey, Mark Deal, Deborah Gannaway, Mike Jolley, JeNelle Lipton, Liz McKinstry, Marlin Raines,…
Diana Sullivan accepts SouthArk Scholarship
Diana Sullivan of Jersey, a nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a SouthArk Employee Club Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.
Missing Bradley County man found and on his way home
Accord to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, “Mr. Marty McDougald has been located and is currently in route to his home.” “The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of Mr. McDougald’s family, would like to thank everyone for the calls, texts, and assistance, in the search for Mr. McDougald. Your efforts are appreciated and were…
Fair catalogs now available
It’s Fair time in Bradley County and the 2022 Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show catalogs and entry tags are ready. Catalogs are available at the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Pre-registration for the Home Economics Division Exhibits is encouraged and may be done at the county…
Bradley County man missing
A silver alert has been issued by the Arkansas Department of Public Safety for missing Bradley County man Martin Kent McDougald. McDougald, 5’6” tall and weighing 190 pounds was last known to be at 343 Bradley 28 in Hermitage. According to the Silver Alert, he may be traveling in a White Ford F150 flatbed. The…
Bradley County Quorum Court discusses shortfall in tower reconstruction
Members of the Bradley County Quorum Court met for the August monthly meeting of the Court and conducted routine business as well as discussed several other items of business. Judge Klay McKinney told the JPs that he has signed the contract to finalize the Bell Tower repairs and reconstruction and that the additional repairs, determined…
Bradley County presented AAC safety award
LITTLE ROCK – The Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) awarded its annual safety awards during its 54th annual conference, held Aug. 10-12, 2022, in Hot Springs/Garland County.The Safety Award Program was established by the AAC to recognize those counties that have made outstanding efforts to provide a safe working environment for employees. Each county is…
Class of 2023 seniors celebrate their final first day of school
The Class of 2023 at both Warren High School and Hermitage High School gathered together Monday morning in their respective communities to celebrate their final first day of school. The Warren group gathered at the Warren Baseball/Softball Complex, while the Hermitage seniors took a photo in front of Hermitage High. Monday, August 15, 2022 was…
Volunteers needed for new Jersey Rural Fire Department
The new Jersey Rural Fire Department (JRFD) will have an orgizational meeting at Shady Grove Baptist Church, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. Jersey Rural includes Moro Bay, Hilo, Lanark and Gravelridge. Once fully established, they hope to support currently established Fire departments in both Bradley and Calhoun Counties. They need volunteers for the following positions:…
Prepare your livestock for Fair entry
Due to limited space in the barn, all livestock exhibitors must contact the Bradley County Extension Service at 870-226-8410 to reserve space for your livestock exhibitions. Cage and pen allotments will be made on a first come first serve basis. The following health requirements must be shown to the Livestock Barn Superintendent prior to unloading…
Bradley County showcasing 36 acres for dove hunt
Be sure to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 11 permit-based dove fields by Aug. 15 if you’re looking for a fun way to kick off hunting season this Labor Day Weekend. Applications are available at the AGFC’s licensing site https://ar-web.s3licensing.com under the “Special Hunt Applications” tab. Four of these AGFC’s managed fields…
Chamber board discusses grant won, new business coming to old KFC, and Make Warren Shine dissolving
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed a variety of subjects during their monthly board meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Attending the meeting were Executive Director Terrie White and directors James Wells, Ron St. John, JeNelle Lipton, Kim Forrest and Tim Kessler, Treasurer Jane Harris and ex-officio member Warren Mayor Denisa…
Bradley County Retired Teachers host “ENJOY YOUR RETIRE-MINT” themed meeting
Members of the Bradley County Retired Teachers and Employees Association met Monday, August 1, in the First United Methodist Church in Warren with 36 present from Warren and Hermitage. ENJOY YOUR “RETIRE-MINT” was the theme of the meeting and was carried out throughout the meeting. Jonalyn Reep serves we president of the group. Retirees in the last…