County Judge provides update on acreage burned during Saturday wildfire

County Judge provides update on acreage burned during Saturday wildfire

Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney said Sunday morning the total acreage affected was updated to 546 acres, mostly owned by PotlatchDeltic Corp. He said 11 bulldozers were used from county governments and individuals from Bradley, Lincoln, Cleveland and Ashley counties. McKinney confirmed there was no structural damage and crews were still working to contain the…

County Judge updates quorum court on bell tower situation and garbage collection

County Judge updates quorum court on bell tower situation and garbage collection

While conducting the July 2022 monthly meeting of the Bradley County Quorum Court, Judge Klay McKinney provided an update on efforts to complete the work on the Courthouse Bell Tower and the issues the County has run into trying to finish the job. The project began with a grant from the Arkansas Preservation Commission, followed…

Warren High School fire may have originated near a thermostat

Warren High School fire may have originated near a thermostat

According to a release from the Warren School District, the fire that happened Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Auxiliary Gym “possibly originated at a thermostat.” The investigation is still underway to determine the exact cause. “We are awaiting more in depth conclusions from the investigators,” the statement reads. More info will be provided as…

Update: Warren High fire was contained to the auxiliary gym, but there is smoke damage throughout+more info

Update: Warren High fire was contained to the auxiliary gym, but there is smoke damage throughout+more info

WARREN, Ark. – The morning after a disastrous fire at Warren High School, Superintendent Bryan Cornish, WHS Principal Tiffany Gathen and Fire Chief Chuck Moore were on scene surveying the damage. Cornish said it was too early to tell if any of the building would be usable. He said two ABM custodian service workers were…