WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Auxiliary Deputies are gearing up for their annual fundraiser, which will feature a Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction on April 21st, 2023. The event will take place at the Search & Rescue Building located at 206 East Cedar from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-9:00 p.m. For just $12 a…
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Bradley County 4-H members visit Capitol to see government in action
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers were seeing green Tuesday when Arkansas 4-H members showed up en masse at the Capitol for a day of learning about the state government and meeting their legislators. Nearly 500 Arkansas 4-H members, agents, leaders and volunteers from 52 of the state’s 75 counties participated. There was widespread applause after…
Jackie Bradley, 1952-2023
Jackie Bradley, 70, of Warren, passed away February 18, 2023. Born October 1, 1952, he was a son of the late O. V. and Geraldine Bradley. He attended Warren High School. He later moved to Las Vegas, NV, where he worked and enjoyed life before returning back home to Warren. Jackie enjoyed being with family and…
Courthouse bell tower in place, more work to come
The bell tower is back up at the Bradley County Courthouse but much work remains to be done, according to Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney and Administrative Assistant Robin Scott. CP&P Construction of El Dorado took a slow, methodical approach to using a giant crane to lift the 12-ton bell tower into place Sunday. The…
Another successful year of service for the Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club
Following the Bradley County Christmas Parade, the Bradley Block Builders Quilt Club completed a most successful year by drawing Beverly Griffin’s name from over 200 entries to receive the 2022 Christmas quilt. The quilt club, a project club of the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service, makes two quilts each year to fund their community service…
County Judge says he hopes bell tower is close to completion
Judge Klay McKinney told members of the Bradley County Quorum Court during their Monday evening, November 21 monthly meeting that he hopes the mounting of the repaired bell tower to the top of the Courthouse is very close. He told the Justices that work inside the old flu system is underway and he is very…
Thomas Richard Bradley, “Poppy”, 1929-2022
Thomas Richard Bradley, “Poppy”, age 93, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2022 at his family home. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Bradley County, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Georgia McKinney Bradley. He was also preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. He was a member…
Want to learn about our local history?
The 2022 “Walk through History” has been announced by the Bradley County Historical Museum. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022. Rachel Patton with Preserving Arkansas will be in Warren to lead the group along with some other special guests. Please make plans to be a part of this special event to learn…
All 10 Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District counties achieve certification as ACT® Work Ready Communities
(Pine Bluff, Arkansas, September 21, 2022) – The ACT® Work Ready Communities website has announced that the ten counties comprising the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District (SEAEDD) have all met the criteria to become certified ACT® Work Ready Communities. This achievement marks the first completed “regional” certification in Arkansas. The ACT® Work Ready Communities (ACTWRC)…
Three Bradley County students graduate at A-State Summer 2022 Commencement
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement, held Aug. 12 in First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 38 states and 11 other countries. Three of those graduating students are from Bradley County. Hermitage: McKenzie P. Lewis, Bachelor of General…
Bradley County Fair kicks off Monday
The Bradley County Fair begins Monday, September 12, 2022. Below are the complete schedule of events: Schedule of Events Monday, September 12 Livestock Show(Swine Only) – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 Allotment of Booths – 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Enter Home Economics Exhibits – 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Enter Livestock Exhibits – 3:00…
Bradley and SE Arkansas earns ‘gold’ ACT Work Ready Communities certification
All ten counties in the SE Arkansas Economic Development District, including Bradley County, have “turned gold” for achieving ACT Work Ready Communities certification. “For an effort that began as a dream in 2015, we are now the most certified contiguous portion of the State of Arkansas,” says Janie Carter, former Regional Workforce Grant Manager. “SE…
Linda Bradley Nichols, 1941-2022
Linda Bradley Nichols age 81, of Rye, AR died Sunday, June 19th, 2022. She was born Monday, February 10, 1941 in Bradley County, AR, a daughter of the late Marvin Bradley and Georgia McKinney Bradley. She was retired from the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center for 27 years of service, she also served at the…
Ambrosia Bradley receives SouthArk Scholarship
Ambrosia Bradley of Warren, a nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Mabel and Emon Mahony Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.
Countywide cleanup planned for Saturday, May 7
Everyone is reminded and urged to take part in the effort to clean up Bradley County Saturday, May 7. Activities will begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. To get involved contact the County Judge’s Office by calling 870-226-3853. Groups and individuals will be working to clean up roads, streets, and other public…
Bradley County Cleanup Day coming Saturday May 7
As a reminder, the Bradley County Cleanup event is set to be held Saturday, May 7, with volunteers and County staff gearing up to tackle a number of clean-up efforts throughout the County. The landfill will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. that Saturday, and drop offs will be free. Please note that…
Part of County Road 45 near Mt. Olive washes out, and more rain is forecast for Sunday
Recent rainfall caused a portion of Bradley Rd. 45 near the community of Mt. Olive to washout Saturday, April 16, 2022 according to County officials. The Mt. Olive community, and all portions of Bradley County south of Hermitage could see total rainfall amounts of up to an inch by Sunday evening(see the map below). The…
Bradley County Rural Fire responds to grass fire March 6
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Rural Fire Department responded the evening of March 6, 2022 to a grass fire at Bradley CR 19 north of Warren. Multiple members from the Rural crew arrived to fight the blaze which broke out near a wooded area. Two Warren firemen were also on the scene assisting. No…
BC Chamber of Commerce board holds final monthly meeting of 2021
Warren, Arkansas – Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board held its final monthly meeting of the year Monday, with Chairman James Wells ending a two-year term. Terrie White will be the chairwoman next year. “I’ve enjoyed it and I’m not going anywhere,” Wells said, noting he will serve as vice-chairman to back up White and…
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…
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…