Warren and Rural Fire Departments respond to two minor fires at local chip mill Thursday

WARREN, Ark. – In a prompt and efficient response, the Bradley County Rural Fire Department and Warren Fire Department successfully tackled two minor fires at the chip mill located on the east side of the Hwy 189 Bypass east of Warren. The first incident unfolded around 6 am on Thursday morning when a conveyor belt…

Need help with your winter utility bills?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their winter utility bills can apply now for up to $475 in assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program’s application period runs Jan. 8 through March 22, officials said, or until funds are expended. LIHEAP is designed to lower…

BCMC advances care with MEDITECH’s Cloud-Based Expanse EHR

WARREN, Ark. (1/18/24) – Bradley County Medical Center is proud to announce its adoption of MEDITECH Expanse, a modern, cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) for today’s healthcare needs. Expanse will provide BCMC with a single EHR that seamlessly connects patient records across all care facilities, including the BCMC Rural Health Clinic, starting on Tuesday, Jan.…

Another chance of freezing rain coming Sunday night into Monday, but a warm-up is on the way mid next week

Tonight Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Friday Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 14. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with…

Warren Street crews out in full force working to improve traction

WARREN, Ark. – City of Warren Street Department crews braved the chilly temperatures on Wednesday to address the aftermath of a winter storm that struck the region earlier in the week. The freezing temperatures overnight Tuesday created a slicker ice pack, posing challenges for residents and city operations. Top photo: Warren Street Department crews shoveling…

City of Warren announces revised garbage pickup schedule

WARREN, Ark. – In response to the severe winter storm that covered the City of Warren with sleet and snow earlier this week, officials have announced a revised garbage pickup schedule to accommodate the challenging weather conditions. In an announcement made on Wednesday afternoon, January 17, 2024, the City of Warren declared that there will…