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Summer Reading Program a Huge Hit

July 1, 2016, 6:01 am
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You can tell by the looks on their faces that the summer readers were wowed with Mrs. Shawna's program.
Today's (June 30th- all age groups) summer reading program was sooo cool! We had Mrs.Shawna Adams from NHECM (Natural History Educational company of the Midsouth) Wildlife Programming come today! She brought several different animals with her to show the kids. The first
Mrs. Shawna shows the readers and owl.
animal was the blue-tongued skink. She talked about how they use their blue tongue to sense things around them and they can also break off their tale to escape a predator. Next, she had a black tailed prairie dog. She explained that when Lewis and Clark explored the united states, prairie dogs were everywhere but now they only live in a small area. They also use different sounds to warn each other of danger! Then, there was the straw colored fruit bat. Mrs. Shawna said that if it wasn't for these fruit bats there wouldn't be any teak trees. They eat the fruit off of them then when they relieve themselves the seeds are fertilized! She also had the Eurasian Eagle Owl, the world's largest species of owl. The males have a wing span of 4 feet while the females have a wing span of 6 feet! Finally, she showed the kids a baby red kangaroo! His name was Dominic, he was very cute and friendly. She told the kids that he is just like a baby,she has to carry him around everywhere. Plus he wears a diaper and still eats from a bottle! They live in their mom's poaches until they are a year old. The mother can nurse a newborn about the size of a Lima bean and a 6 month old like the one we had today at the same time, producing two different types of milk! We are so thankful for her coming, the kids loved it!
The children loved the animals.

The summer reading program has been a huge success this summer.

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Bradley County All-School Reunion

July 3, 2016, 7:01 am
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Gwen Bullard enjoys meeting with friends at the banquet.
Mayor Bryan Martin and John Brunson

Catching up with old friends.

Mrs. Irma Jefferson and her son Ricky Banks.
The alumni of Bradley High School held their All-School Reunion this weekend.  They kicked off the festivities with a banquet in the Activity Center of First Baptist Church Friday night.  They held a parade down Main Street Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. which featured classes that graduated from the school.  Other events were held to celebrate throughout the weekend.


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Warren Municipal Building Closed/ No Garbage Collection On 4th

July 3, 2016, 7:06 am
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The Warren Municipal Building will be closed in celebration of the 4th of July, Independence Day holiday.  There will be no garbage pick up on the 4th.  Garbage pickup with follow the regular schedule the remainder of the week.

Police, fire and emergerncy services will be open and fully staffed on the 4th
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Hermitage Library Summer Reading Program Update

July 3, 2016, 7:10 am
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Samantha Cullwell with the Moro Bay State Park presented an educational program centered on reptiles at the Hermitage Library Summer Reading Program on June 29.She brought turtles and a alligator for the kids to observe and pet.Kelly Everitt,Librarian and Diane Parnell served nutritional refreshments at the end of the program.

They consisted of strawberries, blueberries, grapes, oranges, celery, carrots, raisins, yogurt, and fruit drinks. On Wednesday July 6,2016 at 1.00 p.m. we will finish up our Hermitage Summer Reading Program with a pizza and pinatas party.Bring your kids and come join us for games, reading, food and fun.
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Fist Freewill to Host VBS

July 3, 2016, 7:14 am
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First Freewill Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School Sunday July 10th-Thursday July 14th 6:00-8:30pm each night.

Closing program Friday July 15th 7:00pm

Our theme is Ocean Commotion Diving into Noah's Flood. Everyone is invited.
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Good Roads Foundation Summer Luncheon

July 3, 2016, 7:21 am
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Craig Douglass
The Good Roads Foundation, an organization committed to promoting highway upgrading and development in Arkansas, held their summer meeting, June, 30th at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion.  Individuals from throughout the state were present including mayors, county judges, industrial developers, members of the Arkansas Highway Commission, Congressmen French Hill and other interested parties. Jim Wooten, President of the Foundation presided.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson made remarks.  He talked about the actions taken recently by the Arkansas Legislature to make funds available to match federal dollars under the new highway bill.  The Governor stated he opposed any tax increase for highways unless offset in some way and indicated he would support no further transfer of general revenue to the highway fund.  He told the Foundation they need to lead the way in preparing a plan to meet the serious needs of highway development in Arkansas.  The Governor also stated the only way he would support any new highway taxes is by a vote of the people.
Left:  Beverly Moore and Highway Commissioner Robert Moore with Bill and Deloris Lawrence.

Nathan Watson of the Clinton School of Public Service, made a powerpoint presentation concerning the positive economic benefit of highway expansion and Shannon Newton talked about the support of the trucking industry for highway upgrades and construction.

Craig Douglass, Executive Director of the Foundation, stated that the Good Roads Foundation accepts the Governor's challenge to formulate a plan for funding and looks forward to working with him and the Legislature in addressing the needs in Arkansas.

Salineriverchronicle.com Sales Manager Gregg Reep attended the meeting.  There were representatives of Drew County present.  
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Summer Gardening Workshop

July 4, 2016, 6:48 pm
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Fusarium & verticillium wilts Janet Carson, noted Arkansas Extension Service Horticulturist,  will present a summer gardening workshop Monday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center of the First Methodist Church in Monticello.   Carson who is well known throughout the state and region for her gardening and plant expertise will answer specific summer http://www.uaex.edu/media-resources/images/logos/UA_MG_
shirt.jpggardening questions.  The educational opportunity is free of charge and open to the public.

Master Gardeners will also be on hand to give information about  becoming a Master Gardener.  A door prize drawing will be held at the end of the presentation.

For more information, contact Drew County Extension Service 460-6270. "The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."

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Arrest Report: July 4, 2016

July 4, 2016, 7:02 pm
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The following arrests were booked through the Warren Police Department.  All are innocent until proven guilty.

Rashaad Neal, A-19 Hermitage Apts, Hermitage, AR., age 26, charged with aggravated assault (6-27-16)

Johnny Robertson, #11 Bryant Ct., Warren, AR., age 61, charged with criminal trespassing (6-28-16)

Keith Thompson, 318 South Myrtle, Warren, AR., age 35, arrested on warrant (6-30-16)

Wash Simon, Jr., 403 E. Cedar, Warren, AR., age 43, charged with public intoxication (7-1-16)

Crockett Smith, 2561 Jones Lake Rd., Strong, AR., age 27, charged with careless driving and possession of controlled substance (7-1-16)

Ramon Vargas, 440 Duff Dr., Port Arthur, TX., age 33, charged with no driver's license, no tags, no insurance (7-1-16)

Stacey Lasates, 102 S. 13th, Wilmar, AR., age 26, charged with driving on suspended license (7-4-16)
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SEACAC Board Meeting

July 4, 2016, 7:06 pm
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Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation Governing Board of Directors will meet in their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday July 19, 2016.  The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be held at the SEACAC Complex located at 1208 North Myrtle Street in Warren.  The meeting is open to the public.  SEACAC serves Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties in Southeast Arkansas.  
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Calvary Baptist to Host VBS

July 5, 2016, 1:07 pm
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Names Scholarship Recipients

July 5, 2016, 3:05 pm
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Tristen Brooke Clanton
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation Committee has
named the 12 recipients of the $3,000 Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship for the
2016-2017 school year.

Scholarship recipients are Arkansas residents, members of a Farm Bureau family and
enrolled as juniors or seniors in pursuit of an agriculture-related degree at a stateaccredited
university.

“Arkansas Farm Bureau has always been an advocate for higher education,” said
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach of Manila (Mississippi County). “The
future of Arkansas agriculture is dependent on the young adults who are pursuing
agricultural careers. Supporting them remains a priority for this organization.”

The scholarship recipients are:
 Colleen Burris of Farmington (Washington County). She is an agriculture
education major at Southern Arkansas University.
 Lauren Cheevers of Fayetteville (Washington County). She is an agriculture
education, communications and technology major at the University of Arkansas.
 Tristen Clanton of Hermitage (Bradley County). She is an agriculture
communication and animal science major at the University of Arkansas.
 Zachary DeVore of Des Arc (Prairie County). He is an agriculture business
major at the University of Arkansas.
 Kaycee Grissum of Mountain Home (Baxter County). She is an agriculture
business major at Arkansas State University.
 Allison Gurley of Magnolia (Columbia County). She is an agriculture business
major at Arkansas State University.
 Austin Hamm of Elkins (Washington County). He is an agriculture, food and life
science major at the University of Arkansas.
 Katelin Hyman of Fouke (Miller County). She is an agriculture business major at
the University of Arkansas.
 Nicholas Meeks of Hamburg (Ashley County). He is an agriculture business
major at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
 Caleigh Sue Moyer of Lincoln (Washington County). She is an agriculture
business major at Southern Arkansas University.
 Colton Teekell of Prairie Grove (Washington County). He is an agriculture
systems and technology management major at the University of Arkansas.
 Lindsey Triplett of Conway (Faulkner County). She is an agriculture business
and public relations major at Arkansas Tech University.
Arkansas Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau organizations have awarded more
than $1 million to assist more than 2,000 youth with their college expenses. In addition
to the Foundation scholarship, the organization annually awards the Romeo E. Short
scholarship to students enrolled in the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life
Sciences at the University of Arkansas and the Marvin Vines Memorial scholarship to a
broadcast journalism student at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Many county
Farm Bureaus also award scholarships to young people in local communities.
Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private advocacy organization of more than
190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.




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John Davis Appointed Director of Governmental Affairs

July 5, 2016, 3:40 pm
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John Davis is passionate about politics. A quick look around his office is a dead giveaway, although you might not be able to guess his political leanings, which is just the way he wants it.

Davis’ cramped office on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom Building at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is adorned with photographs of President George H.W. Bush, a young Bill Clinton campaigning for Congress, a Norman Rockwell print of John Kennedy, and a campaign poster touting his grandfather, the late John C. Davis, for sheriff of Independence County.

An assistant professor of political science and a member of the UAM faculty for less than a year, Davis was recently appointed by Chancellor Karla Hughes to serve as the university’s director of governmental relations. Davis will work with the General Assembly and local and county officials as an advocate on behalf of UAM. He will also track legislation as it’s being formed to explore its impact on higher education.

“I am so pleased that Dr. Davis has agreed to take on the additional duties of director of governmental relations,” said Hughes. “It is vitally important for the institution that we have someone who can build relationships with those who shape policy affecting higher education. I am confident John will be able to articulate the needs and goals of the university and provide valuable insight into the legislative process.”

Davis will continue to teach classes in government, research methods, campaigns and elections, and Arkansas politics while representing UAM at the state capitol. “I’m very excited to have this opportunity,” said Davis. “I’ve always had an interest in politics and the political process. We talked politics a lot as a family. My grandfather was involved in politics as a county sheriff and my great-uncle, Don McSpadden, is a prosecuting attorney and will be a district judge in January.”

A native of Hot Springs and a graduate of Lakeside High School, Davis holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. He has worked on several political campaigns but believes partisan politics has no place in either his classroom or in his role as director of governmental relations.

“I teach my classes in a way that I don’t want my students to know my political beliefs,” he explained.  “I just want them to have an open mind. I’ll approach my job in governmental relations in the same way with my sole focus to represent UAM and higher education with passion.”

Davis replaces Scott Kuttenkuler, who recently accepted a post as vice president of student affairs at Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff. “I want to thank Scott for his tireless efforts on behalf of the university,” said Hughes. “We wish him all the best as he begins a new chapter in his professional life.”

For more information, contact Jim Brewer, director of media services, at (870) 460-1274.




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Hermitage School District Announces "Signing Days"

July 6, 2016, 6:07 pm
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The Hermitage School District has set "Signing Days" for all students who plan to attending the district during the 2016-2017 school year. Parents are encouraged to attend one of the following dates to complete their child/children's paper work, update information and have students registered for the upcoming school year.

Dates and times are as follows:
Friday, July 22nd @ 8 am-12 noon
Thursday, July 28th @ 2 pm-7 pm
Friday, August 5th @ 9 am-4 pm
"Signing Days" will be held for ALL students in the High School cafeteria.
We are excited about the upcoming year!!!!
Hermits LEAD the Way!!!

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Haley Creek Boys to Provide Music at Wagnon Church Homecoming

July 6, 2016, 6:09 pm
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Haley Creek Boys will be providing music for Wagnon Church Homecoming July 24th at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch will follow, everyone is welcome to attend.

Wagnon Methodist Church will be in Revival July 25th-27th starting at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is invited.  Special music each night.  Speakers will be Brother Tim McClellan Monday, Brother Waymon Mann Tuesday, and Brother Marty Reep Wednesday.  Come as you are all are welcome.
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School Board Approves Turf Financing

July 6, 2016, 6:26 pm
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The Warren School Board met Wednesday evening, July 6, at 5:30 p.m. for  special called meeting for the purpose of finalizing the paperwork for the financing of the football field turf project.  All seven board members were present along with representatives of Warren Bank and Trust Company, First State Bank, and Union Bank.  Superintendent Bobby Acklin thanked everyone for attending and briefly reviewed the history of the turf project.  He particularly thanked the three banks for their cooperation.  He informed the board that the foundation has approximately $250,000 cash on hand and over $900,000 has been pledged.  He indicated the matter before the board was to consider approving a loan in the amount of $600,000 to be shared by the three financial institutions.  The loan will be payable over a ten-year period at a 4.5% interest rate.  A balloon payment will be due in five years at which time the note will be renewed for an additional five years as needed.  At this point Dr. Kerry Pennington and Mr. Greg Morman recused themselves from any action as board members and left the meeting.  Dr. Pennington is a member of the board of directors of Warren Bank and Trust Company, and Mr. Morman is an officer of Warren Bank and Trust Company, and therefore removed themselves from any participation or vote relating to the loan.  Once they left, the floor was opened by Mr. Acklin for any questions from the remaining five board members.  Joey Cathey asked if the loan could be paid off early without penalty to the district.  Bruce Anderson who was present as legal counsel for Warren Bank, informed the board that it could be paid off early with no penalty.  The earlier it is paid off, the less interest will be charged.  Mr. Anderson explained that funds to pay off the loan would come from the school foundation who would collect the money pledged and then pay it to the school to pay on the note.  Mr. Acklin reminded the board that the project would be paid for with contributions made to the foundation and $25,000 per year of school funds that are already budgeted for upkeep of the football field.  He went on to say there was no other public tax money involved in the project.  The loan does have to be made to the school district to comply with the law.  He also informed the board that the State Department of Education will have to approve the financing.  On a motion by board member Joel Tolefree and a second by board member Angela Marshall, the board voted 5 to 0 with two not voting to approve the loan.
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Arkansas Beef Councils to Meet

July 7, 2016, 2:05 pm
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A meeting of the Arkansas Beef Councils is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Farm Bureau Center in Little Rock.

Primary agenda topics will include:  a review of year-end financials, updates on recent activities, and finalizing the FY 2017 budget.

If you have questions concerning these arrangements, please contact:
Travis Justice
501-228-1211
Travis.Justice@arfb.com
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UAM Board of Visitors To Meet July 14

July 7, 2016, 2:08 pm
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           MONTICELLO, AR — The University of Arkansas at Monticello Board of Visitors will meet Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 4 p.m. in the Spencer Gallery of the Fine Arts Center.
            The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Jim Brewer at (870) 460-1274.
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UAM Releases Final List Of June 2016 Graduates

July 7, 2016, 2:14 pm
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           MONTICELLO, AR — The University of Arkansas at Monticello presented 147 awards to 103 students who completed their academic requirements in June, according to information released today by the UAM registrar’s office.
            (Editor’s Note: Students who opted to withhold their information from the media have been excluded from this list. Please refer all questions to the Office of the Registrar at 870-460-1035.)


Key to Awards:
MAT = Master of Arts in Teaching
MED = Master of Education
MFA = Master of Fine Arts  
MPEC = Master of Physical Education and Coaching
MS = Master of Science
BA = Bachelor of Arts
BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science
BBA = Bachelor of Business Administration
BGS = Bachelor of General Studies
BME = Bachelor of Music Education
BS = Bachelor of Science
BSN = Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSW = Bachelor of Social Work
AA = Associate of Arts
AAS = Associate of Applied Science
AC = Advanced Post-Bach Certificate
ADC = Advanced Technical Certificate
AS = Associate of Science
TC = Technical Certificate
CP = Certificate of Proficiency

ARKANSAS

Arkadelphia, AR
Zachary D. McDill (TC)

Banks, AR
Melody L. Cross (TC)
Brandon X. Hargraves (TC)

Cherry Valley, AR
Michael O. Murphy (TC)

Crossett, AR
Samanthia L. Abraham (TC, CP)
Anna P. Austin (TC)
Krystle L. Brooks (TC)
TyNikeyunna D. Brown (TC, CP)
Benjamin T. Bryan (AAS, ADC)
Kelsey L. Canley (TC)
Angela D. Carter (TC)
Matthew R. Deal (ADC)
Grace A. Durkes (TC)
Jacob R. Ferrell (CP)
Sonja P. Franklin (CP)
Brooks M. Freeman (TC)
James C. Frisby (ADC)
Tekelia Gibbs (TC)
Sataina A. Goodwin (TC)
Kathy M. Hampton (TC)
Christian M. Harris (TC)
Tyler D. Hursey (AAS, ADC)
Whittney B. Jackson (TC)
Payton D. Lansdale (TC, CP)
Shelby A. Maxwell (TC)
Carrie L. McCormick (TC)
Stacey T. Reed (TC)
Andrew L. Riels (TC)
Garrett D. Self (TC)
Robin D. Shaver (TC)
Brianna H. Smith (TC)
Matthew J. Stacy (CP)
Destiny L. Wallace (TC)
Kendra L. Williams (TC)
Zachary C. Young (AAS, ADC)

Dermott, AR
Dewanna L. Bittle (TC)
Edward C. Carter (TC, CP)

El Dorado, AR
Samuel Barron (TC)
Johnathan M. Hughes (AAS, ADC)

Gould, AR
Clayton Wood (TC, CP)

Hamburg, AR
Rowdy Flowers (TC)
Jeanette Garcia (TC)
Lisa M. Hunter (TC)
Kara R. Johnson (TC)
Amado J. Mondragon (AAS, ADC)
Ashley R. Rice (TC, CP)
Tamara L. Richardson (TC)
Kisha L. Rucker (TC)
Patricia N. Sutton (TC)
Lowry S. Sweeney (TC)
Alec H. Yarbrough (AAS, ADC)

Hermitage, AR
Christopher A. Pennington (AAS, ADC)

Hot Springs, AR
Keaton B. Williams (TC)

Lake Village, AR
Angelica A. Corcolis (TC)
Marcus D. Kilgore (TC)
Tyquarius K. Royal (TC, CP)
Alicia R. Sellers (TC)
Rosanne E. Wells (TC, CP)

McGehee, AR
Timothy G. Givens (TC, CP)
Cade W. Sizemore (TC)
Mitchell D. Wilson (TC)
Nicolas D. Wilson (TC)
Dakota Young (TC)

Monticello, AR
John S. Bellott (AAS, TC, CP)
Matthew D. Dillard (TC, CP)
Tony J. Garcia (TC, CP)
Munika D. Gragg (TC)
Treasure L. Jackson (TC)
Haley B. McLemore (AAS, TC)
John K. Olive (TC)
Blake A. Pace (TC)
Matthew F. Spencer (TC, CP)
Ryan A. Tassin (CP)
Quarhonda QD. Thomas (AAS, TC)
Andrew T. Williams (AAS, ADC)

New Edinburg, AR
Jeremy T. Towery (TC)

Portland, AR
Elizabeth C. Grice (TC)

Rison, AR
Bret O. Boyd (AAS, ADC)

Strong, AR
Samaria R. Lumsey (AAS, TC, CP)

Tillar, AR
Nickolas R. Boothe (TC, CP)
Kelly A. Divine (TC, CP)
Triston Grider (TC, CP)

Warren, AR
Luis E. Sanchez (TC)
Jonathan B. Starr (AAS, ADC)

Wilmar, AR
Leslie M. Brown (AAS, TC)

LOUISIANA

Bastrop, LA
Stephanie A. Burnett (TC)
Heather L. Castleberry (TC)
Jeremy M. Cooper (TC)
William J. Greer (TC)
Zachary S. Harrell (AAS, ADC)
Nathan R. Hunt (TC)
Jordan A. Jones (AAS, ADC)
Damon C. Martin (TC)
Jacob W. Pruitt (AAS, ADC)
John T. Reynolds (ADC)
James L. Stanley (ADC)
Lynda D. Waller (TC)

Collinston, LA
Dustin L. Silmon (TC)

Sterlington, LA
Wyatt E. Courson (AAS, ADC)

TEXAS

Texarkana, TX
James M. VanWave (AAS, ADC)
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Beware of Counterfeit $100 Bills Says Warren Police

July 7, 2016, 3:39 pm
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According to Sgt. Thomas Miller of the Warren Police Department, they are investigating several instances of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated in Warren.  Sgt. Miller indicated that the department has leads and are investigating.  He went on to caution local citizens and merchants to be aware of this occurrence.  The Warren PD asks the public to be particularly aware of anyone trying to purchase things valued at small amounts and trying to pay with a $100 bill.  If persons suspect anything like this, please contact the Warren Police Department immediately.
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Small Warren Retailer Has Array of Products

July 7, 2016, 3:48 pm
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Tucked away on the West end of Cypress Street in downtown Warren is a small but interesting retail outlet that has a variety of clothing and footwear products available at reasonable prices.  "Choices" is located at 204 West Cypress Street, just across the street from the First State Bank Drive Thru facility.  They sell socks, dress shoes, casual shoes, bow ties, church wear, tennis shoes, shirts, pants, dresses, hats, watches, purses and a variety of clothing items.  The store even sells cologne.  It is easy to get around in and the service is very friendly.  There is adequate parking within easy distance to the store.

Stop in and take a look around.  You will be amazed at what you can find right in the downtown area.  Choices is open:
Thursdays, 10-5
Fridays, 9-6
Saturdays, 10-3

Give them a call at 870-466-4801 or email choicesretail@att.net
You may be surprised at what is available!  Go to Facebook: ChoicesWarren
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