A Wonderful Place to Live & Work

OUR COMMUNITY

Looking for quality of life, a business climate that fosters growth and neighbors you can call friends?

Look no further than Bradley County, just an hour and a half drive south from Little Rock. Warren, Hermitage and Banks are the incorporated communities within Bradley County.

Low business costs, convenient industrial sites, multimodal transportation access, excellent workforce availability and relations, progressive leadership, quality education opportunities and an outstanding quality of life create an ideal climate for success.

Community commitment to economic development is evident with a one-cent city wide sales tax passed in 1994 in the city of Warren with 78% support. Half of the revenue is dedicated to economic development.

Bradley County is famous for its tall pines and pink tomatoes. The Bradley County Pink is the world’s best-tasting tomato. Schedule your visit during the summer harvest – and the Pink Tomato Festival at Warren in June – and you’re in for delicious good times. A trip to Warren also puts you in the midst of Arkansas’ great outdoors: tall pines, bottomland hardwoods, cypress sloughs- we’ve got it all. And that includes terrific hunting and fishing opportunities as well.

Warren is centrally located for business growth and transportation of goods to South-Central markets including Little Rock, Dallas, Shreveport, Monroe, Memphis, Jackson, St. Louis, Kansas City, Tulsa and other metropolitan areas. U. S. Highway 278 and U. S. Highway 63, Arkansas State Highways 8 and 189 intersect at Warren.

In addition to its strategic business location, Warren lies in the heart of the coastal plains area of South Arkansas where vibrant pine and hardwood forests grow and beautiful rivers and streams flow.

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THE CLIMATE OF BRADLEY COUNTY

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OUR CITY GOVERNMENT



The City of Warren operates under a mayor-city council form of government functioning through five major departments that carry out a full range of public services supported by a moderate tax base. Warren is operated by an elected mayor and alderman elected at large. The mayor serves a four-year term while six aldermen serve on a two-year term basis.

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OUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Warren is the county seat of Bradley County and the main governmental activities of the county are centered here. These activities include the county judge and his road crews, the county sheriff and the attendant law enforcement operation. An elected county judge and quorum court members representing different areas of the county govern Bradley County.

Bradley County Offices

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FIRE PROTECTION

The City of Warren operates a full-time fire department with 4 fulltime firefighters and 26 volunteer firefighters. The city of Warren has a Class 5 insurance rating, five fire engines, one fire substation, and a 911-response system. There are seven rural fire departments strategically located in the county. Service is available to industries outside the city limits.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION

The City of Warren supports a 12-member full time and 3-member part-time police department with 17 radio-equipped patrol cars. Service is available to industries outside the city limits.

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PLANNING & ZONING IN WARREN

The City of Warren has a Planning and Zoning Commission and zoning ordinances are enforced.

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MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH CARE

Excellent local health care is available to Warren and Bradley County citizens through local physicians and thirteen speciality physicians at the Bradley County Medical Center; a "Critical Access" hospital with twenty-five acute-care beds and a ten bed distinct part unit.  Services provided at the Bradley County Medical Center include:
A. Surgery
B. Obstetrics
C. Cardiology
D. Specialty Clinics
E. Medical Laboratory
F. Home Health Services
G. Rehabilitation Services
H. Sleep Studies
I. Senior Care
J. Telemedicine Services
K. Round-the-clock Emergency Physicians Services

L. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

M. 64-Slice Computed Tomography (CT)

N. Cardiac Monitoring

Additional services available in Warren include:

A. Kids First for developmentally-challenged preschoolers

B. Renal Dialysis

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SPECIAL NEEDS & ELDER CARE FACILITIES

The Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center, one of six state facilities dedicated to providing training, treatment and care to people with development disabilities is located in Warren.

To provide elder care Warren is home to the Wagnon Place Nursing Center and Warren Assisted Living facility.

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HOUSING AND LODGING

Ninety-five percent of Bradley County’s housing consists of one-family housing. There are some 200 public housing units in Bradley County. Warren has three motels. The size of the homes in Warren vary from 1300 – 3000 square feet and range from $22,000 - $110,000 +. The average price for a pre-owned home of 2500 square feet or less ranges from $50,000 - $55,000. The cost of new construction of a single-family home is approximately $65 per square foot.

There are approximately 100 unfurnished 2 bedroom apartment units with monthly rental costs ranging from $250 - $300. There are approximately 10 unfurnished 3 bedroom units available with rates of $350 - $400 per month.

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RECREATION

PARKS – Three beautiful state parks are located within one hour of Warren. Bradley County Park offers a quite place to hike, fish, or play tennis. Two public pavilions are available for public use. The City of Warren maintains a city park with walking trail and a beautiful gazebo. Moro Bay State Park is also located in Bradley County and offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as camping, boating, and fishing.

WARREN SPORTS COMPLEX – A $1.6 million sports complex is located with in the city limits of Warren. This complex offers softball fields, baseball fields, walking tract and soccer fields for the citizens of Warren and Bradley County.

YMCA – With more than 5,000 participants in YMCA programs, the Warren YMCA offers a multitude of programs for all ages. From dance to aerobics, basketball to soccer and swimming, and after school programs, the Warren YMCA is the hub for activities for youth and citizens of all ages year round.

WARREN COUNTRY CLUB – A nine-hole golf course, Olympic size pool, lake and clubhouse are available for club members.

KARTWAYS OF ARKANSAS - A raceway for miniature Indy racers and go cart enthusiasts this facility operates year round and is located west of Warren off of U. S. Highway 278. Kartways has a fifth mile paved oval and a half mile paved road course. Racing is held on Saturday nights and the tracks are available for corporate outing, family reunions, birthday parties and driving schools. Rental of karts and facility are available by appointment. For more information contact Gary Smith, 870-226-2898.

FELSENTHAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – Located on U. S. Highway 82 west of Warren near Crossett, Arkansas this 65,000 acre national wildlife refuge offers a visitor center, walking/hiking trails and much more for the outdoor enthusiast.

MORO BAY STATE PARK - Located off of U. S. Highway 63 between Warren and El Dorado. This state operated park offers indoors group facilities, campsites, and a peaceful vacation or holiday retreat with all the modern conveniences.

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OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST

Warren and Bradley County offers many opportunities regarding cultural and outdoor activities such as:

• Pink Tomato Festival
• Bradley County Veterans Museum
• Bradley County Fair
• Buck Fever Festival
• Spirit of Christmas in Hermitage
• Southeast Arkansas Concerts and Stage Productions
• 750-seat Cultural Center
• Hermitage Cultural Center
• Bradley County Historical Museum
• Ouachita River
• Scenic Saline River

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