Warren school district could see benefits of grant for student mental health services

The Warren School Board listens as Karen Burnette makes a presentation about a grant for students to receive needed help for possible mental health issues.

The Warren School Board met for its monthly meeting on Monday, July 22. The board made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous month’s meeting. All were in favor. The financial report …

SEACBEC students compete in national SkillsUSA competition

A team of students from the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center or SEACBEC along with director Devin McDiarmid and Criminal Justice teacher Jessica Jones attended the SkillsUSA …

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County establishes milk bank

Madi Bonds, Communications Coordinator at BHCM-Drew County, and Kristen Smith stand beside the freezer where donated breastmilk is stored.

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County is now accepting breast milk donations for their milk bank which is located in the Olivia Faith Beebe Nursery at BHMC-Drew County. The idea of the milk bank …

Warren Waves are state champs

The Warren Waves competed in Monticello at the South Arkansas Swim Association competition on July 13. This is the third year in a row that the team has walked away with the title of State Champions. …

Lassiter placed on SEC academic honor roll

Warren High School graduate, Maddox Lassiter has earned a spot on the 2023-2024 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. The First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2023-24 academic …

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It's time to vote for the best of Drew County in the Advance-Monticellonian's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards! Help us recognize the people, businesses, and organizations that exceed expectations and …

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Attorney General’s Special Investigations Division and law enforcement partners arrest five for illegal gambling

Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest five people in Bradley County on charges of illegal gambling, and issued the following statement after the arrests were made: “Agents in …

Bradley County Medical Center releases statement explaining billing statement mistake

Bradley County Medical Center sent out a statement on Monday, July 8 letting the public know that a mistake had been made in regards to the mailing of billing statements. “Statement files …

Dates set for Market on Main

Market on Main will once again happen in Warren on September 21. The even will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature different food trucks which will offer a choice of different kinds of …

City Council honors Cameron as Employee of the Quarter

The Warren City Council gathered for its monthly meeting on Monday, July 9 to discuss various issues. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes for the previous meeting. A motion …

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Courthouse square shines bright with patriotic display of American flags

American flags proudly wave on the Bradley County Courthouse square, celebrating our nation’s spirit. Every year, the flags serve as a reminder that our freedom wasn’t free. As Irving …

Hermitage brings on new part-time officer

Mike Thomas was officially hired and sworn in as the newest part-time police officer for the town of Hermitage on Monday, July 1, 2024. His first day on the job will be Tuesday, July 2. …

Harris recognized as BCMC employee of the month

Congratulations to Jane Harris for winning the BCMC June Employee of the Month Award. Jane's nomination said she is one of the many reasons why Bradley County Medical Center is an awesome place to …

Volunteers sadly see the end of weekly food distribution

It’s been five years since volunteers first came together to distribute food essentials to community members in need. While Barbara Dawkins and other volunteers had hoped that the weekly event …

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James Kevin Doggett, 57

James Kevin Doggett, age 57 of Warren, went to be with our Lord on July 16, 2024 at Baptist NLR. He was born Tuesday October 18, 1966 to James and Betty Harvey Doggett of Warren. Other than his …

Erma Lee Foster, 72

Erma Lee Foster, 72, of Warren died July 12. Born July 13, 1951 to the late Fred Maness and LaVerne Dawkins Holloway. Survivors: grandson; Anthony Gallegos (Autumn); daughters, Angela Usry Davis …

James Ray Weeks, 77

James Ray Weeks, age 77, of New Edinburg died July 5. Born August 17, 1946 to the late Margaret and Grady Weeks. Survivors: sisters, Betty and Patsy; sons, Jamie Weeks, Mark (Kristin) Weeks, and …

Edward McMillan, 61

Edward McMillan, New Edinburg, AR, passed away July 4, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1962. He is survived by his wife Paige Whitten McMillan; children, Michael McMillan, Maurice Spears, …

Daise Gardener, 92

Daise Gardener born August 2, 1931. Daisy departed this life June 23, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memory sister, Stella Colon; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; dear or close friends. …

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