Plans coming together for 2023 Pink Tomato Festival; Kailey Henry wins logo contest

Plans coming together for 2023 Pink Tomato Festival; Kailey Henry wins logo contest

Planning for the 67th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival continued Thursday with committee members and a large crowd in attendance at the District Courtroom. Chairwoman Kenna Sparks announced Kailey Henry had won the annual logo contest. On May 20, the festival will kick off with the Tour D’Tomato bicycle event throughout the county, including…

Moderate chance of severe weather Friday in Bradley County(video included)

Moderate chance of severe weather Friday in Bradley County(video included)

WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County, Arkansas is expected to experience severe weather conditions on Friday, March 24, 2023. The county is under a moderate risk of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. Ryan Hall from the Weather Channel has explained the weather situation in a video. The county residents are advised to stay alert and keep…

City Council approves rezone for new restaurant and Bryant’s Building demolition go-ahead given, plus full Council report

City Council approves rezone for new restaurant and Bryant’s Building demolition go-ahead given, plus full Council report

A new Cajun restaurant will be opening soon in Warren following action taken Monday night by Warren City Council. Nicholas Hebert appeared before the council to request rezoning of his property at Pierson and McCauley. Upon a recommendation from Warren Planning Commission, the area was rezoned from R2 (multifamily residential) to C1 (commercial). An ordinance…

Brother Rodney Grice to speak at Southside Baptist revival services in March

Brother Rodney Grice to speak at Southside Baptist revival services in March

Southside Baptist Church has announced plans for a three day revival beginning March 12, 2023. According to the press release, Brother Rodney Grice will be the guest speaker for the revival services. The Sunday, March 12 service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Then, both the Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14 services will begin…

Name released of man arrested for DWI in Saturday night wreck on Martin Street

Name released of man arrested for DWI in Saturday night wreck on Martin Street

WARREN, Ark. – According to the Warren Police Department, 56-year old Marcelino Castillo was the driver of a red convertible which crashed into a railroad crossing sign on Martin Street in Warren Saturday night, March 26, 2022. While full details of the incident are not yet know publicly, the wreck occurred around 8:15 p.m. Saturday…

Hermitage School Board conducts regular monthly business

Hermitage School Board conducts regular monthly business

HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School Board met for its March meeting Monday, March 14, 2022. Normal reports and business were acted upon . Superintendent Dr. Tucker reported on the status of the American Rescue Plan funds and other ongoing projects and programs. The board then approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, the grade 9-12 science…

Warren School Board approves issuance of bonds for new school and arena

Warren School Board approves issuance of bonds for new school and arena

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School Board met in regular monthly session Monday evening, March 14, 2022. After approving past minutes and the monthly financial report, the board heard from Jason Holsclaw, representing Stephens Public Finance, who is handling the bond issue. Mr. Holsclaw went over the details of the issue and the authorizing resolution.…