Warren native, State Trooper Ana Escamilla, named Gulf Coast HIDTA Officer of the Year

BILOXI, MISS. – Arkansas State Police’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) once again dominated the annual Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area awards held earlier this week in Biloxi, Miss., winning three individual awards, Team of the Year and Officer of the Year. Top photo: Trooper Ana Escamilla ASP’s outstanding performance in 2023 was recognized…

Hermitage community gears up for cleanup day ahead of Hermit Daze

HERMITAGE, Ark. – In preparation for the upcoming Hermit Daze festivities, the Hermitage community is rallying together for a massive cleanup effort. Sponsored by Revitalize Hermitage and aligned with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Campaign, the Hermitage Community Cleanup is set to take place on May 4th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The agenda for…

Empowerment through education: Introducing pre-educator program of study for high school students

WARREN, Ark. – With the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Warren High School is proud to announce the launch of the new Pre-Educator Program of Study, an innovative education program designed to empower high school students with knowledge and experience in the field of education. The Pre-Educator Program aims to bridge the gap by offering…

Warren Mayor Gregg Reep proclaims April as Fair Housing Month

WARREN, Ark. – In a ceremony to reaffirm the city’s commitment to fair and equal housing opportunities, Warren Mayor Gregg Reep issued a proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month in Warren. The proclamation ceremony, held Friday morning, highlighted the importance of ensuring non-discriminatory practices in housing. “It is illegal to discriminate against any person…

Excitement builds for upcoming New Edinburg All School Reunion

The following are the full minutes from the April 17, 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg monthly meeting: Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order.  The minutes of the March meeting were previously emailed to members but also passed out to those in attendance.  Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by…

Warren High School students gain real-world financial skills

WARREN, Ark. – Students at Warren High School recently had the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience through Mrs. Brooke Hogue’s Family and Consumer Science classes. These classes participated in the “Get Real Here’s the Deal” simulation, which provided students with hands-on experience in financial decision-making. The “Get Real Here’s the Deal” simulation is designed…

WHS students get the chance to interview with major US companies

Warren High School (WHS) seniors had a unique opportunity this past week as they attended Draft Day in El Dorado. This event offered them a second chance to interview for jobs with renowned companies such as Lockheed Martin, Canfor, and Albemarle, opening doors to potential future careers. The School District expressed its gratitude, stating, “We…

Great Outdoors Youth Day nearing; set for May 4th

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service: The Cooperative Extension Service of Bradley, Cleveland, Calhoun, and Dallas Counties is once again sponsoring The Great Outdoors Youth Day on Saturday, May 4th, at the Bradley County Park. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and events will include Fishing Derby, Learning Stations,…