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The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee:. The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee is excited to announce a new event for the 68th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Arkansas Pie Festival’s “Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest” is a new addition...

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine are partnering to launch a series of Food Truck Fridays throughout the summer.The first event will launch Friday, June 21 with subsequent events set for the third Friday each month through September.Food trucks, still to be determined for June, are expected to be available from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Village, located at 200 Yaney Drive.The first month of the series will also feature entertainment from musical duo Brian and Laura from 5 to 7 p.m. bringing together the best of country and classic rock. Comprised of Brian Mullen and Laura Caroline, they met competing against each other in 2009 and quickly became good friends.Laura Caroline, a singer with a heart for country gospel, has been performing since the age of four. Originally from Kingsland, her heartfelt delivery brings an authentic country charm to every performance.Brian Mullen has a rock edge with his love for classic rock and country hits. After spending several years performing in Nashville, he moved back to his home state where he plays numerous venues for his loyal fanbase.The entertainment is free to attend, but donations to the Pioneer Village and Rison Shine's Food Truck Friday fund are appreciated."Our hope is if these Food Truck Fridays build momentum through the summer, we will be able to increase the number of trucks each month and continue it through fall," the two organizations under Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development shared in a joint statement.More information, including participating trucks for June, will be available soon.

The following is a press release from the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee:. The 2024 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is scheduled for June 10th through June 15th. Plans for this year’s festival are being finalized and new events are being added for the 68th annual event. The...

RISON - Anyone who happen to be surfing any kind of social media platforms early Friday night probably came across images similar to this one showing a very rare appearance of the “northern lights” (aurora borealis) across the Arkansas skies. This shot was made by the Herald’s Douglas Boultinghouse just north of the Woodlawn area about 9:15 p.m. Friday. While the colors are not as vibrant to the naked eye, Boultinghouse said there was pink haze in the sky that prompted him to pull out his smart phone camera to take a few shots. He and others also reported that there were visible streaks of light of the sky, and once photographed with a smart phone, the colors would come out. The colors captured on the photos that were made in Cleveland County ranged from pink to red to purple to green to blue. The nocturnal light show is caused by energized particles emitted from a solar flare on the sun slamming into Earth's upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph (72 million kph), according to space.com. 

Two restaurants from the Arkansas Delta Byways, Ray's Diner in Monticello and Dixie Pig in Blytheville, have been named finalists for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at an event on May 13, 2024. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in September.

HERMITAGE, Ark. – Anglers are gearing up for the 1st Annual Hermitage Fire Department Catfish Tournament Fundraiser, set to take place at Moro Bay State Park on June 1, 2024. Organized by the Hermitage Fire Department, this event promises an evening of fishing fun while supporting a worthy cause.

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WARREN, Ark. – The artistic talents of Warren and Hermitage School students shone brightly as they participated in the Bradley County Creative Art Contest, sponsored by the Warren Woman’s Club. The contest, held in April, concluded with a showcase of exceptional artworks at the Warren Branch Library on May 3rd and 4th, 2024. Judged by an experienced Arkansas art teacher renowned for teaching in Arkansas Public Schools for many years, the competition highlighted the creativity and skill of young artists in the area.

The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that on Friday, June 14 , vocal group MIDNIGHT SOUTH will take the stage as our Friday night entertainment. Midnight South is an American country band that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and old-time music. Formed...

The staff and consumers from Discovery Skill Center celebrated Prom 2024 with a Mardi Gras theme. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at Pauline Baptist Church.

The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 7 at First Methodist Church. The crowd heard a very interesting and informative program from the owners of South Arkansas Pet Cremations Jason and Elizabeth Britton. They were introduced by Rotarian Andrew Tolbert and talked about their new business, which is located at 1336 W Central Street in Warren. The pair talked about pet cremations in general, certifications they have, and laws they have to abide by before going into more specifically what they can do. They can take pets up to 300 pounds and while they have done mostly dogs and cats they can do guinea pigs, hamsters, and other traditional pets. The Brittons mentioned they view it as a funeral home for pets so there are memorial options that can be purchased along with an obituary with a guest book available on their website. You can also buy caskets for burial. They also touched on some of the business they have already done and have had customers from all over South Arkansas along with a couple from surrounding states. They are available 24/7 for pet removals and will travel. The group of Rotarians present had a large number of questions answered by the Brittons to conclude the program.

On Saturday, April 27, local author and Director of the Fred J. Taylor Library on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus, Daniel Boice introduced his new book, Naming Arkansas, at the Monticello Branch Library. Boice talked with the crowd present and discussed his inspiration for the book, and the process of compiling the necessary information. Boice then signed books for those who had copies of the book.

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Branch Library has announced an exciting event for movie lovers of all ages. On Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 4:00 pm, the library will be screening the beloved family film “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” The event promises not only a delightful movie experience but also free snacks and drinks for attendees.

HERMITAGE, Ark. – Laura McKinney, Art Teacher at Hermitage School, is gearing up her students for the upcoming Bradley County Creative Art Contest. McKinney recently shared insights into her class’s progress during a presentation at the Warren Woman’s Club, highlighting the exciting projects and the community’s involvement in supporting artistic endeavors.

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that on Friday, June 14th, vocal group MIDNIGHT SOUTH will take the stage as our Friday night entertainment. Midnight South is an American country band, that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and...

The Bradley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Good News Ice Cream Shop to officially welcome them to the City of Warren. The Good News Ice Cream Shop is a locally owned and operated business with a wide array of ice cream treats including cones made in-house and banana splits. They are located at 200 West Cypress Street. They are open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

WARREN, Ark. – In a delightful addition to Warren’s culinary landscape, The Good News Ice Cream Shop announced its grand opening at 200 West Cypress St with much fanfare. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, brought together community leaders, local business figures, and enthusiastic residents to celebrate this sweet occasion.