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Council Orders Cleanup of Properties

September 12, 2016, 7:52 pm
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The Warren City Council took action to proceed with the cleanup of two condemned properties during Monday night's regular monthly meeting.   All three properties have been through due process and owners have been notified.  The council voted to proceed with the filling in of a non-functioning swimming pool on Southern Courts which has been the subject of a number of complaints.  They also voted to move forward with the cleanup of property located at the corner of Rich and Watson Streets where the property has grown up around pieces of construction debris.  Property located on Thomas Street was also discussed.  All that is needed for the city to proceed on the cleanup of this property where a tree has fallen through an abandoned house is to be sure the city has waited the number of days after notifying the owner.  Building Official Mike May indicated the time was very near.  The aldermen also discussed the progress on the burned Words on a Shirt Building (former Martin's Building) on Main Street.  Mayor Martin informed them that he is working through the legal process to enforce the cleanup.

Hailey Gammel approached the council seeking their approval and street closings for a 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser to benefit Muscular Dystrophe.  Mayor Martin told the council he would work with the organizers of this event to secure the route.  The date for the run/walk has been set for October 15.

The Police Committee Chairman Fufa Fullerson made the following recommendations on behalf of the committee:

*promotion for Kendall Rawls to Corporal
*Reclassification of Shauna Adkins
*Step increases for Trent Griffith and Ronnie Anthony Gallegos

The recommendations were approved.

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Warren School Board Approves Personnel Matters

September 12, 2016, 7:52 pm
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The Warren School Board met in its regular monthly meeting, Monday, September 12.

The following personnel actions were taken:

Contracts were issued to:

Jimmy Hudson, criminal justice instructor at SEACBEC for 2016-17 school year

Ellie Johnson WMS Instructor - Jr. High Assistant Cheer sponsor for the 2016-17 school year

Kali Belvedresi Media Specialist Aid at High School

Mayte Cid migrant aid for the 2016-17 school year

Latricia West ADED Paraprofessional at SEACBEC

Bus drivers:  Henry Cox, Len Blaylock, Annie Jo Nettles, Earl Charles, Kim Burnett, Russell Rhoden, Idonia Godwin, Kevin Dunn, Jimmy May, James Sawyer, Tommy Arnold, Danny Kelley, Jerry Benton, and Joshua Roberts

The resignation of Kim Hayes as a parapro at Brunson was accepted.

The board approved the termination of Raymond Culp as Welding Instructor at SEACBEC effectively immediately.

They voted to approve a change in the grading scale for grades 4-12 to convert student grades to letter grades.

They also approved the transfer of a student from Woodlawn into the Warren School District.

They set the date for the annual report to the public for october 10, a regular school board meeting date.

They voted to authorize Mr. Acklin to purchase three new buses and to lease three new buses.  These will not be bid out.  The details are being left to Superintendent Ackin.

New and improved cameras for the elementary schools were agreed to be purchased at the cost of $148,754.60.  The vote was not unanimous.  Board member Tolefree did not vote and Marshall had left the meeting earlier.  Board member Pennington asked that if in the next few years the district built a new elementary building, would the cameras be able to be moved. The answer was, "Yes."

The financial report was presented and approved.

Mr. Acklin reported that the new Jr. ROTC building is complete.  He also indicated that some type of ceremony will be held Friday night in recognition of the new field.
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Get a BBQ Sandwich, Chips, Drink, and Dessert for Only $5 at the Fair

September 13, 2016, 4:34 pm
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A few weeks ago, Shelby Gardner, a senior at Warren High School, with the help of her family, raised over $8000 through a dessert auction, to contribute to the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Department at the Arkansas Veterans' Hospital.   At that time, Shelby announced that she would again be raising funds during the Bradley County Fair.  On Thursday night at the fair for only $5.00, you can get a sandwich with BBQ sauce on the side, chips, water, and either a brownie or chocolate chip cookies. In addition to a good meal, patrons can play games for only $1.00, and prizes can be won.

All proceeds will go to the Veteran's Fundraiser project.  Shelby invites everyone to come out and help with this worthy cause.
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Health Coalition Aims For April 22, 2017

September 13, 2016, 4:37 pm
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Members of the Bradley County Hometown Health Coalition spent over an hour Tuesday, September 13th discussing plans for the 2017 "Health Fair." They settled on April 22, 2017 with the event to take place at the Brunson Medical Complex located on N. Bragg Street.  On hand to help plan and to pledge support were representatives of the state health department.

The purpose of the "Fair" is too educate the public on good health practices and to provide health screenings.  Various vendors and activities are normally part of the event.

The Coalition also spent some time discussing ways to implement a community garden.
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Adriana Baggett Named Bradley County Junior Fair Queen

September 13, 2016, 5:33 pm
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Bradley County Jr. Fair Queen Adriana Baggett, 2015 Bradley County Fair Queen Keithlyn Herring, and 1st Runner up Jr. Fair Queen Michaela Orton
Adriana Baggett was crowned the 2016 Bradley County Junior Fair Queen Tuesday evening.  She is the daughter of Laura Steadman.  Michaela Orton, daughter of Robert and Rebecca Chambers was named First Runner Up.

Emceeing the event was the 2015 Bradley County Fair Queen Keithlyn Herring.



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Rotary Welcomes Jr. Rotarians and Hear Gary Thornton

September 13, 2016, 5:43 pm
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Left to Right:  Sydney Broome, Hayden Lassiter, and Israel Sanchez
Joining the Warren Rotary Club during this period on September 13, 20, and 27 are three Warren High School seniors who are serving as Jr. Rotarians.  They are Sydney Broome, Hayden Lassiter, and Israel Sanchez.

On September 13, 2016 Rotarian Sue Wagnon had Gary Thornton with Arkansas Game and
Fish came to speak about how they monitor and track bears.




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Lions Club Donates To Log A Load

September 14, 2016, 4:38 pm
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Lion Tim Kessler, Clint Horn, and Patsy Thornton
The Warren Lions Club voted to donate $100.00 to the Bradley County Log A Load effort, during the club's meeting September 14, 2016.  The program for the meeting was presented by Patsy Thornton and Clint Horn, Co-Chairs of the Bradley County Log A Load committee.  Mrs. Thornton works for Potlatch Corp. and Mr. Horn for Timber Logistics.

The Log A Load program in Arkansas raises funds for Arkansas Children's Hospital.  This is the 23rd year for a fund raising event in Bradley County.  According to Mr. Horn, the county usually raises in excess of $50,000.00 per year.  Bradley County has conducted one of the most successful Log A Load programs in Arkansas over the years.

In addition to Mrs. Thornton and Mr. Horn, Danny Thomas of the New Edinburg community and Nancy Loomis with Clearwater are assisting with this year's event.  Tickets are available and may be purchased at the door Saturday, September 24th beginning at 6:00 P.M. at Immanuel Baptist Church located on West Pine Street in Warren.  There will be silent and public auctions to raise money and logs will be auctioned off.  It is an enjoyable event and supports a great cause. Everyone is invited to attend!
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ASFCU Honors PD and Fire Department

September 14, 2016, 6:17 pm
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Sgt. Thomas Miller, Dwayne Ashcraft, President ASFCU, Officer Alex Meeks, Chief Shaun Hildreth, and Fire Chief Howard Edwards
The Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union gave the Warren Police Department and the Warren Fire Department gift cards to show appreciation for a job well done.

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The 2016 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Archeological Society to be held in El Dorado

September 15, 2016, 11:52 am
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The Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Archeological Society will be held at the El Dorado Conference Center September 30 through October 2. The Arkansas Archeological Society is a group of over people with an active interest in archeology in Arkansas. They work closely with the Arkansas Archeological Survey to research and protect Arkansas’s rich archeological heritage. Each year, the Society holds an Annual Meeting for people to discuss and learn about ongoing research around the state. This year there are concurrent paper sessions, a panel discussion on community-based research, a forestry and archeology ethics training session, a Saturday evening reception hosted at the Newton House museum, and a key note presentation by Arkansas native and professor of anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Dr. Stephen Silliman. There is a registration for the event, but the keynote presentation and the Forestry and Archaeology Ethics training session are free and open to the public.


On Saturday, October 1, archeologists and avocationalists from around the state will converge in El Dorado for presentations on the recent research on Hernando de Soto’s Cross at Parkin Archeological State Park and Elkins’ Ferry, a Civil War battlefield in Nevada County. Other presentations focus on the Ozark bluff shelters, Drew County’s Hollywood Plantation’s connections to Oldham County, Kentucky, the ongoing research at Historic Cane Hill in northwest Arkansas, and much more. There will also be a forum on community-based research, with its emphasis on engaging local communities in all aspects of the research process. Archeologists and historic preservationists will discuss their work with local and descendant community members and provide advice for people who are interested in developing similar projects. Panelists include: Dr. Stephen Silliman, University of Massachusetts,Boston; Tamela Tenpenny-Lewis, Preservation of African American Cemeteries; Dr. Jamie Brandon, Arkansas Archeological Survey, UAF Research Station; Dr. George Sabo, Arkansas Archeological Survey; and Rachel Silva, Preserve Arkansas. Registration for the full day of conference activities is $55.00.

Dr. Silliman, a Camden native is the keynote speaker. Dr. Silliman is a historical archeologist who studies the last 500+ years of Native America history and the social, political, and economic challenges they faced with the arrival of Europeans. He works with the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, a Native American community in Connecticut that has persisted on its reservation lands since 1683 to do collaborative historical archaeology with, for, of, and by the Eastern Pequot. The keynote presentation will be held at 8 PM on Saturday, October 1 at the El Dorado Conference Center. It is free and open to the public.

Don Bragg, a member of the Arkansas Archeological Society, and a Research Forester at the Southern Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service will offer a Forestry and Archaeology Ethics workshop to foresters to help them meet their professional ethics requirements. The free 1.5 hour session will cover the areas of overlap between forestry and archeology, including critical issues related to ethics and forestry operations. The training is offered on Saturday, October 1 at 10:30 AM. It is free of charge, but attendees must pre-register to ensure seating is available.

To register or for more information, check out the Arkansas Archeological Society’s webpage: http://www.arkarch.org/index.php?pages/annmeet or contact Marilyn Knapp at 479-575-3557 or mxj02@uark.edu.
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Photo: Dr. Stephen Silliman, Camden native and professor of anthropology to be the keynote speaker for the 2016 Arkansas Archeological Society Annual Meeting.
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Smokey Bear Visits the Warren Library

September 15, 2016, 11:55 am
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The Warren Fire Department was not able to make our Community Helper's Storytime today, but SMOKEY BEAR saved the day and was able to come at last minute!!

Bob Baker, James Wall, and Mark Vickers with the Arkansas Forestry Commission brought Smokey Bear to visit the children today and tell them all about forest and fire safety. They read the story to the children about how Smokey Bear came about, and then they all got to meet Smokey Bear!

Warren Library would like to say thank you to the Forestry Commission for taking their time to come visit today!








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Kindness Ambassador Campaign At The Library

September 15, 2016, 12:00 pm
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Warren Branch Library and the Bradley County Homeschool Group has been selected to participate in the Kindness Ambassador Campaign through generationOn. We have two projects to complete, the Rules of Kindness project that will be completed by October 23, and the Joy Maker Challenge, that will be completed by December 23.

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Last week, ​the children worked on their first project, Rules of Kindness, by creating a set of Kindness Rules. They created an awesome list of Kindness Rules: 1.) Be friendly and talk to people, 2.) Give and share with people, 3.) Be nice and help people, 4.) Use your manners, 5.) Be patient with people, 6.) Forgive others, 7.) Apologize when you hurt people, & 8.) Compromise to work together. They will put these kindness rules into action on September 23rd, by creating homemade greeting cards and homemade socks/washcloths to be given to the Nursing Home Residents to brighten their day and put a smile on their face.

The next project will be completed in December, were the Bradley County Homeschool Group will receive 100-500 toys to be distributed in the community to Kids First, Warren/Hermitage Headstart, ABC Preschool, & Presbyterian Headstart/ABC Preschool.



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Hermitage School Enrollment

September 15, 2016, 7:50 pm
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According to Hermitage School Superintendent Dr. Tracy Tucker, the enrollment of the district  for the start of the 2016-2017 year is 467 students.  This includes pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade.  She stated the senior class consist of 18 and kindergarten has 23.  Dr. Tucker told the board that there has been a small increase in the number of students eating meals at school since the district authorized meals at no cost to any student.

The superintendent talked at length about the need for new buses.  She stated that one has been broken down after a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma and two more are experiencing problems.  She indicated that a new leased bus is due soon and the district has purchased a used bus to help.


In board business, President Russell Richard was selected as the board's legislative delegate and reports were provided by Mistie McGhee, Devin McDiarmid and Jade Huitt.  The board then voted to finalize documents with Beardsley Public Finance to pay for the new lighting project.  The loan will be through First State Bank for $153,302.00 at 2% interest.  It is a tax exempt loan payable over 8 years.  A motion was then approved to purchase technology for the 21st CCLC program using a grant of $11,763.38 to help pay for chrome books, cable and server switches.  The entire project is around $30,000.00.  The school nurse contract was then approved at a rate of $25.00 per hour not to exceed $2000.00.

The board then voted to change the elementary report card grading to use letter grades.

A minority recruitment plan was adopted.  Dr. Tucker indicated that there is a issue with the district lacking certified minority teachers.  She said there was a problem getting minority applicants.

After holding an executive session the following personnel actions were taken:
Accepted resignation of Joel Avancee
Hired Liz Richey and Rosa Hernandez for 21st CCLC, elementary
Hired Charles Thomas for CCLC, high school
Hired Jill McKineley as para professional
Susie Scott as bus driver
Kashif Kincaid for IT
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Drive-by Shooting Targets House on South Myrtle Street

September 15, 2016, 9:10 pm
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On Wednesday, September 14, at 12:43 a.m., the Warren Police Department was dispatched to 421 S. Myrtle St. in reference to a drive-by shooting.  Upon arrival, Cpl. Kendall Rawls spoke to a woman at the home who stated that she was asleep and was awakened by a horn blowing.  She told the officer that she woke a male in the home who went outside to look but did not see anything.  She said that after she laid back down and began watching television, bullets began coming through the windows and walls.  The police report notes that bullets hit the bedroom windows, front windows, and screen door.

Also interviewed by the police was another male in the home at the time of the shooting who stated that he had been asleep on the couch in the living room when he heard dogs barking.  He said that the woman in the home began talking about a horn blowing and shortly afterwards he heard gun fire.

According to the police report, seven bullet holes were discovered, one of which traveled through the exterior wall across the living room and lodged into an AC unit in the living room.  Another lodged into a drawer in the bedroom and one fragmented out on the male occupant's pillow.  Two more bullets were fired into and SUV.

Evidence has been collected at the crime scene and is being investigated.

Anyone with information should contact the Warren Police Department.


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LIVE: Warren vs. Watson Chapel

September 16, 2016, 8:42 am
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City of Warren Receives Grant for Sidewalk Improvements

September 17, 2016, 7:10 am
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     LITTLE ROCK (9-16) – The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has announced the award recipients for its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 2016.

     The city of Warren is on the list for a $177,000 grant for sidewalk improvements.

     The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for programs and projects defined as “transportation alternatives” for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation.  It was authorized by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).  It is a reimbursement-type grant program that provides for an 80 percent federal share and a 20 percent local match from eligible applicants.

     Under the TAP program, eligible projects can include construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities that include sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure.  Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for pedestrian and bicycle trails is also eligible.


     The Recreational Trails program is funded through a portion of TAP funds set aside specifically for recreational trails.  These funds are eligible for maintenance and restoration of existing trails, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages, and construction of new trails.

     For 2016, a total of 75 TAP projects and 26 RTP projects were awarded.  A total of $16,500,000 was awarded for TAP projects and $1,373,000 was awarded to RTP projects.

     Among the larger TAP projects awarded were sidewalk improvements in the city of Alma, construction of an asphalt trail in the Fort Chaffee development near Fort Smith and preservation and rehabilitation of the Old River Bridge in Saline County.  RTP projects awarded included the Northwoods Trail in Hot Springs and Phase III of the Craighead Forest Park Trail in Jonesboro, among others.

     A complete listing of all award recipients and project names is attached.
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Premium Sale Held at Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show

September 17, 2016, 7:23 am
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The Bradley County Fair and Livestock Association hosted its annual Premium Sale this week and raised $15,410 initially.

Grant Ferrell – Grand Champion Hog – bought by Rep. Jeff Wardlaw

Samantha Clanton – Grand Champion Lamb – bought by Warren Animal Clinic

Madison McGhee – Grand Champion Goat – bought by Johnsville Sand & Gravel

Klayton Dunaway – Grand Champion 4-H Pullet – bought by State Farm

Ericca Corker – RC Hog – bought by AR Superior Credit Union

Lakin Barber – RC Lamb – bought by Marsh-George Clinic

Hunter White – RC 4-H Pullet – bought by First State Bank
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Shooting Takes Place on Wheeler Street

September 17, 2016, 10:58 am
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According to the Warren Police Department at approximately 9:20 p.m.,Friday night,  officers were dispatched to 236 Wheeler Street reporting a shooting somewhere behind the Exxon Station.  The police met the homeowner, a female, and she told them that she saw three black males across S. Martin Street who fired numerous shots toward her house.  Some of the shots hit the house.  No injuries occurred.  The suspects fled.  According to the police department, they have leads and are taking this very seriously and intend to do their best to make arrests in this case.  Anyone with information should contact the Warren Police Department.

At this time, they do not believe this case is linked to the drive-by shooting that took place earlier in the week.
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Parent Meeting At SE Human Development Center

September 18, 2016, 6:00 pm
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A meeting of parents and family members was held at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development in Warren Saturday September 17, 2016.  Prior to the meeting, representatives of the Elks of Arkansas feed the clients and their families along with staff of the Center, hamburgers for lunch.  Just before the meeting for the parents began, the Elks presented the Southeast human Development Center with a check in the amount of $4200.00 to help support the clients.

The meeting consisted of remarks and a welcome from Interim Superintendent Steve Farmer and comments from Alan and Jan Fortney who serve on the board of the "Families and Friends of CAre Residents," a nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports the Human Development Centers and the clients and their families throughout Arkansas.  Plans called for election of officers and development and adoption of bylaws for the SE Center.  An update on the status of the Human Development Centers of Arkansas was on the agenda.

The Warren Unit serves nearly 100 people and provides health care and training for those in need.

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Best of Show Winners in Bradley County Fair Announced

September 19, 2016, 6:08 pm
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The following entries were awarded Best of Show in the 2016 Bradley County Fair (Home Ec onomics):

Food Preservation:
Junior-Colton McKinney
Senior-Diane Parnell

Collecions:
Senior-Judy Simmons

Holiday Corner:
Senior-Pat Mills

Art:
Junior-Richard O'Neill III
Senior-T.J. Files
Professional-Rob Reep



Tomato Crafts:
Senior-Linda Kercheval

Recyclables:
Senior-Sandra DalSanto

Household Arts:
Junior-Michaela Stanley
Senior-Linda Kercheval

Quilted Items:
Senior=Alayne immerly

Photography:
Junior-Faithe Davis
Senior-Mike Weatherford

Horticulture:
Junior-Tucker McDiarmid
Senior-Ben Garner

Eggs:
Junior-Brooke Rawls

Baked Goods:
Junior-Rylee Hill
Senior-Wanda Carr

Nursing Home:
Senior-L.C. Jones

Gift Wrapping:
Senior-Linda Kercheval

Crafts:
Junior-Mayla Castleberry
Senior-Linda Kercheval

Scrapbooking:
Senior-Diane Parnell

Jewelry:
Senior-Cynthia Norris

Hobbies:
Junior-Caden Mann
Senior-India McDougald

Clothing:
Senior-Jodi Raines

Fleece:
Senior-Kathy Williams

Needlework:
Senior-Linda Kercheval

Crochet, Knitting, Tatting:
Senior-Sharon Doherty

Personal Care Creations:
Senior-Shirley Stove

Flowers (Potted):
Senior-Phyllis Barnes

Flowers (Cut):
Senior-Linda Kercheval

Floral Arrangements:
Senior-Judy Simmons

Purses:
Senior-Carla McDougald

Quail:
Junior-Miranda Rawls
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Monsters fr Muscles 5K Run/Walk

September 19, 2016, 6:15 pm
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