Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Highlights Economic Development Strategies at BCEDC Meeting

WARREN, Ark. – Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald recently spoke at the annual BCEDC Meeting held at First Baptist Church’s Family Life Center. He is pictured above with Warren City Council Member Dorothy Henderson, Council Member Emily Moseley, and Mayor Gregg Reep. McDonald’s presentation focused on economic development strategies crucial for Arkansas’ growth.

Governor appoints Don Schwebel to fill Bradley County Quorum Court JP seat

The following is a press release from the Arkansas Governor’s Office: LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the followingappointments: Bradley County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace District 2 Don Schwebel, Warren, to the Bradley County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace District 2. Term expires December 31, 2024. Replaces Eddie Wayne Parnell.…

Warren High wins Founder’s Award at annual EAST Initiative Conference

LITTLE ROCK – More than 248 EAST programs from Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma gathered at the Hot Springs Convention Center the week before Spring Break to pick up awards and celebrate wins during the EAST Initiative’s annual conference. EASTCon23, as it was colloquially known by the students in attendance, kicked off the week with a…

Warren Street Department reopens Shelby Street; Urges caution in ditch cleaning areas

WARREN, Ark. – Shelby Street has been officially reopened to the public, announced Warren Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. After diligent efforts and extensive repairs, the Warren Street Department successfully completed the necessary maintenance work on Shelby Street. The road was temporarily closed to allow for vital repairs and enhancements aimed…

Boat ramp project on Saline River announced at Bradley County Quorum Court Meeting

Several reports were presented and one ordinance was approved during Monday’s Bradley County Quorum Court meeting. Chief Operating Officer Leanna Williams of Bradley County Medical Center told the justices that hospital roof repairs had been delayed by rainy weather. She said work was also ongoing on a telemedicine grant program. Top photo: Bradley County Quorum…

Bradley County pesticide applicator training set for November 29

The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Private Applicator Training for agricultural producers on Tuesday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley County Extension Office, located at 201 N. Bragg Street in Warren. Agricultural producers must be certified by training to be eligible for a Restricted Pesticide License in order to…