Samantha Ellis Johnson told Warren Lions Club Wednesday her life story of drug addiction and how she overcame it to help not only herself but others. At the age of 12-13, she started using marijuana and later added crystal meth. She went into rehab but soon was back at her drug habits. She later spent…
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GFWC Warren Woman’s Club installs new officers for two year term
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club recently held its installation of officers for the 2022-2024 term. JeNelle Lipton, a past state president and club member, led in the installation service. Officers include the following: Treasurer: Judy Braswell; Corresponding Secretary: Jo Ann Rauls; Recording Secretary: Donna McGaha; 2nd Vice-President and Historian: Diane Parnell; 1st Vice President: Jonalyn Reep;…
Warren Lions Club growing as new members inducted
Warren Lions Club celebrated a renaissance Wednesday, July 13, 2022 as it inducted new officers and new club members at its monthly meeting at Molly’s Diner. Elected as officers for the 2022-23 term which starts in July were President Neely Vance, Vice President Wendy Curry and Secretary-Treasurer James Wells. Gregg Reep is past president. Tim…
Three redbuds planted at City Park during GFWC Warren Woman’s Club Arbor Day celebration(8 Photos Included)
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club held an Arbor Day Celebration event Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Warren City Park, planting three redbud trees. The 2022 celebration is the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day, which was started in 1872 in Nebraska. This year’s event featured a welcome by Warren Woman’s Club President Diane Parnell, a…
Local celebration of National Arbor Day is Friday, April 29
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club members are hosting Bradley County’s 2022 Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 29th. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Warren City Park. The public is invited to join them for this special observance. National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April each year and this…
Arbor Day celebration April 29 in Warren
WARREN, Ark. – The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club has announced the 2022 Arbor Day celebration for Warren and Bradley County will be held on Friday, April 29th. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and will be held at the Warren City Park. The public is invited to attend. National Arbor Day is always scheduled…
New Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore speaks to Warren Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Jan. 25 at noon inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church for their regular meeting. Warren mayor and Rotarian Denisa Pennington introduced the new City of Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore as the program. Chief Moore spoke about his upbringing in Sardis, Miss., and told the…
Leticia Camacho presents program to GFWC Warren Woman’s Club
Leticia Camacho, migrant coordinator for the Warren School District, spoke to the GFWC Warren Woman’s Club during their November meeting. After informative information, members were given an opportunity to ask questions. Picture with Camacho is Clydine Davis, program chairman.
Director of SEACBEC Devin McDiarmid speaks to Warren Rotary
The program for the Warren Rotary Club on Tuesday, Oct. 26 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was Devin McDiarmid, who is the director of SEACBEC. Mrs. McDiarmid was the program for Rotarian Carla Wardlaw. SEACBEC, which stands for Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center, is located right beside Warren High School…
Hermitage Beta Club team presents Rotary program
The program for the Rotary Club of Warren on Tuesday, Oct. 19 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was the Hermitage Beta Club Team. The group of students were the program for Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent for Hermitage School District. The students included Easton Parker, Rodrigo Matamoros, Aislin England, and Sayra…
Support the New Edinburg Community Center during October 23 BBQ fundraiser
The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual fall BBQ fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 8590 Hwy 8 in New Edinburg. This is the first fundraiser for the organization in over 18 months since the COVID outbreak halted all events. According to event volunteers,…
Free eye exams given to preschoolers by Warren Lions Club
Members of the Warren Lions Club recently conducted eye exams for preschool students at Warren ABC and First Baptist Church. The exam consists of taking a picture of the students eyes with a special camera that can detect any issues that need to be checked out by an optometrist. The parent or guardian is notified…
Lions Club District Governor visits Warren Club
Don Young, Lions Club District Governor for District 7-N visited with members of the Warren Lions Club during their monthly meeting October 13 at Molly’s Diner in Warren. The Club meets the second Wednesday of each month to hear educational speakers and work on civic projects for the local community. Anyone, men and women, who…
GFWC Warren Woman’s Club welcomes new member
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club welcomes a new member. President Diane Parnell is pictured presenting Pat Hunter with her official GFWC Membership Pin.
Terry Glover wins GFWC Warren Woman’s Club Cheerio jar contest at the Fair
The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club displayed a jar of Cheerios at their booth at the Bradley County Fair. The visitors to the booth had an opportunity to estimate how many cheerios were in the jar. No one estimated the exact number, but Terry Glover was close. He estimated to be 2135 and the correct number…
Warren Lion’s Club member Gregg Reep named President of the Club for the next year
Outgoing Warren Lion’s Club President Tim Kessler hands the gavel over to incoming President Gregg Reep during the July 2021 meeting of the Club.