Rauls named BCMC’s Employee of the Month

Beverly Rauls, who handles Payroll for Bradley County Medical Center, has been named the Employee of the Month for January. Her nomination stated, "Beverly has been working day and night, weekdays …

ATU announces fall 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List

Arkansas Tech University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2024 semester. A student must record a …

Hermitage receives surprise visit from Secretary of Education Olivia

Jacob Oliva (center), secretary for the Arkansas Department of Education, spoke Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Hermitage School District January Back to School Professional Development inside the high school Cafeteria at the Hermitage School District.

Arkansas Secretary of Education, Jacob Oliva visited the Hermitage School District on Monday, January 6, 2025, as a surprise guest. While there, he spoke to educators who were learning about …

Dreams that change history: Martin Luther King Jr.

I have a dream. We’ve all heard the words that are associated with one of the most famous speeches in existence. Every January, we are reminded that on August 28, 1963, for 17 minutes, Martin …

Warren City Council kicks off 2025 with updates, recognition, and new initiatives

The Warren City Council gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on Monday,January 13, with all council members present and ready to tackle the city’s pressing issues. The meeting began with a …

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Christmas Parade Float Contest Winners

The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate our 2024 Christmas Parade float contest winners: first place went to First Presbyterian Child Care Center (picture taken during their …

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District Judge Bruce Anderson stands before elected members of the Warren City council to lead them in their Oath of Office. Tolfree, Moseley, Henderson, Atkins, and Frazer returning as council members while Hooper is newly elected.

Bradley County Holds Ceremony to Swear in Newly Elected Officials

A ceremony to swear in newly elected officials was held on Thursday, January 2 at the Bradley County Courthouse. District Judge, Bruce Anderson was present administer the oath of office to a range of …

Simple Simon’s return to Warren

Simple Simon’s has made a joyful return to Warren! On Monday, January 6, they hosted a preview night. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., everyone who went through the drive-through received a free large …

2024 Tomato Festival deemed a success - Year in Review

The sky was clear, the sun was shining, and the temperature was hot! But that didn’t keep people from getting out in the heat to see the excitement that the 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato …

Chamber welcomes Good News Ice cream to the community - Year in Review

The Bradley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Good News Ice Cream Shop to offi cially welcome them to the City of Warren. The Good News Ice Cream Shop is a locally owned and operated …

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Snow blankets Bradley County - Year in Review

All was quiet Monday, January 15 in Hermitage, above and on Main Street in Warren after wintry precipitation moved through the area.

Jordan named Farm Bureau Overall Player of the Year

A ceremony for the Farm Bureau Insurance Awards was held on Monday, December 16. Forty of the best high school football players were present and awards were presented for top offensive player, …

Mrs. West's fourth graders create magic with raised salt painting

Mrs. Tricia West’s fourth grade class got to take part in an art activity known as “raised salt painting” as part of their lesson. “Salt painting is a fun way to create art …

A local church offers hope and nourishment

As I was driving home the other day, I noticed a long line of cars snaking around the parking lot of Hermitage Baptist Church. It wasn’t a Sunday or Wednesday, so I couldn’t help but be …

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Glenda Stone

Glenda Gorman Stone died January 14, 2025. A daughter of the late Clary and Cleo DuBose Gorman. Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank Stone. Survivors include children, Skipper …

Nell Reaves, 82

Nell Rose Bryant Reaves, 82, of Warren, died January 11. Born to Hermon Obidiah and Vonnie Corinne Bryant on September 3, 1942. She is survived by son, Darren Hugh Reaves; daughters Mandy Reaves …

Gwendolyn Ederington, 84

Gwendolyn Marie Sinks Ederington, age 84, of Benton, formerly of Banks, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Southern Trace Nursing Home in Bryant. Gwen was born on July …

Morris Byrd, 86

Morris Will Byrd, of Pansy born May 27, 1938 to the late Polk and Geraldine Byrd, died January 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Almareda Reep Byrd; daughters, Diann Nowlen and Necie Reed. …

Randall Noble, 51

Randall Wade Noble, “Randy”, age 51, of New Edinburg died January 17, 2025; born on February 28, 1973 in Warren to Cecil Noble and Virginia Carter. Funeral was January 20, 2025 at …

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