Now this Pastime is not meant to be a history lesson as much as a Happy Birthday greeting. December 18th Bradley County turns 181 years old. Happy Birthday to Bradley County! Getting the technical out of the way, on December 18, 1840, Bradley County was formed from the much larger Union County on pre-drawn, pre-territorial maps.…
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Warren Christmas parade moved to Saturday
Based on the weather forecast calling for thunderstorms Friday evening, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that the Parade set for this weekend has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s Market on Main will carry on as previously scheduled.
Bradley County Medical Center holds lengthy monthly meeting
Warren, Arkansas – The Bradley County Medical Center met for its regular monthly meeting for the month of November, 2021, December 2. There were actually four separate meetings in accordance with law. The first was a meeting of the Bradley Medical Foundation, then the Bradley Medical Services, then the Bradley Medical Systems, and finally the…
Weather contingency plans announced for Warren’s Christmas celebration this weekend
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday their contingency plans for both the Warren Christmas Parade and the Christmas Market set for this weekend, December 10 and 11, 2021. Contingency plans for Parade and Market in case of inclement weather: Friday – if raining Friday evening, the parade will be postponed till Saturday at…
Chamber of Commerce getting set for a big Christmas weekend celebration
It’s almost that time! The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas Parade Friday, December the 10th at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas “Market on Main” Saturday, December the 11th. This year’s theme is “a Christmas of Hope.” Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Christmas Parade Floats will be awarded in…
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…
Warren Ladies win tough battle with Rison for first win of the season
Warren, Arkansas – Warren’s Lady Jack Basketball team put on a gritty performance Monday night, November 15, 2021, as they took down non-conference opponent Rison by the final of 43-37 to pick up their first win of the season. Coach Leon Harris’s Warren Ladies team, looking to bounce back from a opening game overtime loss…
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…
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…
City and County Veterans Day schedules announced
The City of Warren will be closed Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Municipal Building will be closed and there will be no garbage collection. The Emergency Services Center will be open and fully staffed by police and fire personnel. Garbage collection in the city will be a regularly scheduled Friday, November…
35th Annual Buck Fever Festival this Weekend
Banks, Ark — As the leaves change, hunters descend upon Banks for our favorite time of the year. On Saturday, November 13th, our vendor market will open at 10:00 am selling a variety of items including wooden artwork, welcome signs, home decor, antiques, custom t-shirts, flannel shirts, jewelry, epoxy cups, and sublimation cups. Sweet and…
Warren Branch Library receives national grant for small and rural libraries
$3,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with the Ministerial Alliance of Bradley County to provide Homeless Care Blessing Bags (Backpacks). Warren, AR — Warren Branch Library has been selected as one of 100 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA)…
Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Our Place Café on Monday. Terrie White was elected as board chairwoman, starting in January. James Wells is the outgoing chairman. Also elected as a board member was Julie Hamilton and reelected board members are Maribeth Frazer, JeNelle Lipton and Brooke Hatch. Ron St. John…
Full auction list for Friday YMCA Radio Auction
As a reminder, the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County is set to hold its annual Radio Auction Friday, November 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both 105.5 KWRF and on the YMCA’s Facebook page. Call numbers for the Radio Auction include the following: 870-820-7038 870-820-7320 870-820-7050 870-820-7729 Here…
Hearth and Meadow Realty ribbon cutting held Wednesday on Main in Warren
Hearth and Meadow Realty held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. Agents Tyler Burks and Miranda Mercer, and broker Shelly Ashcraft are licensed Realtors who list and sell property all over Southeast Arkansas. Photo by Tim Kessler
Bradley County Historical Museum sets date for 2021 Christmas Gala
The date has been announced for the Bradley County Historical Museum’s 2021 Christmas Gala. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Activity Center of Warren First Baptist Church. Make plans now to attend this special night of fun and fellowship as we celebrate the beginning…
Two new Warren businesses hold grand openings in Warren Monday
The first of a series of ribbon cuttings sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce drew Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin on Monday. Warehouse B opened in the building formerly occupied by Golden Girl’s Place and Mazzio’s Pizza. It is owned by Jessica Overall and Heather Blaylock. The building also contains the Our Place Café,…
Warren Tent or Treat Photo Special
Check out some of the costumes and fair at Saturday’s Warren Tent or Treat. The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s highly successful Tent or Treat Halloween night on Main Street in Warren was held Saturday, October 30, 2021, as by our estimates over 1,000 people attended. Halloween ghosts and goblins adorned the Main Street of…
Bradley County Medical Center CEO Steve Henson leaving to take job in Tennessee
According to Bradley County Medical Center Board Chairman Freddie Mobley, CEO Steve Henson has resigned from his position at the Bradley County Medical Center to take a job in Tennessee. Henson’s resignation will take effect November 18, 2021. The BCMC Board will begin the process of hiring a new CEO.
Arrest made in the murder of Terry Adams
Tony McCoy, 44, of Warren was arrested late yesterday (October 19th) by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police, assisted by Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies. McCoy is charged with capital murder in connection with the discovery of a man’s body along U.S. Highway 63 earlier this week. McCoy is alleged to have shot and killed…
County attorney instructed to write letter to LaSalle Corrections
During the monthly Bradley County Quorum Court meeting held Monday, October 18, 2021, the Bradley County Quorum Court voted 6-0, with two absent and one vacancy, to instruct County Attorney Ricky Roper to write a letter to LaSalle Corrections and ask their intentions as to building the private prison in Warren to house state inmates…