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Armstrong Witt Facility Makes Donation to Children's Hospital

September 19, 2016, 6:27 pm
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The Armstrong Witt Facility made a $1000 donation to the Arkansas Children's Hospital.  Funds for this donation came from the Armstrong Flooring Foundation through the Heart of Arkansas United Way.

Those in the picture left to right are:
Joey Stallings - Lean Manufacturing Champion
John Hamaker - Lumber Procurement Manager
Erica Phillips - Arkansas Children's Hospital
Marty Reep - EHS Manager
Tami Jones - Plant Controller
Steve Ellis - Plant Manager
Markus Vock - Lean Manufacturing Manager
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Bradley County ESEA Receive Recognition/Chapter Extraordinaire

September 19, 2016, 6:37 pm
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The Bradley County Chapter of ASEA - AR State Employees Association - received recognition for being one of the top three Chapter Extraordinaire at the recent ASEA Conference held in Little Rock in August.
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Arrest Report: September 19, 2016

September 19, 2016, 6:57 pm
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The following are innocent until proven guilty:

Terrence Rideout, White Hall, AR., age 32, arrested on warrant (9-12-16)

David Reeves, 2739 Urbana Rd., El Dorado, AR., age 37, arrested on warrant (9-13-16)

Katrice Thomas, 808 Shop St., Warren, AR., age 30, charged with driving on suspended license (9-13-16)

Ereion Robinson, Bryant St., Lot 3, Warren, AR., age 23, arrested on warrant x2 (9-13-16)

Gerry Lephiew, 1314 Bradley 25 Rd. N., Warren, AR., age 43, arrested on warrant x3 (9-13-16)

Cathy Joanna Goodson, 224720 Haskins Rd, Mabelvale, AR., 72103, age 32, charged with failure to appear, theft of property, and possession of instrument of crime (9-13-16)

Joshua Lloyd, 503 Euclid St., Monticello, AR., age 29, arrested on warrant (9-13-16)

John Patrick Wolfe, 503 Bond St., Warren, AR., age 32, charged with battery 3rd, disorderly conduct (9-14-16)

Rickey Johnson, 514 N. Myrtle St., Warren, AR., age 53, charged with disorderly conduct, violation of court order of protection,  harrassment (9-14-16)

Jennifer Gilliland, 1805 Bradley Rd. 8 N, Warren, AR., age 39, charged with driving on suspended license 99-17-16)

Cammeron Gilliland, 1805 Bradley Rd. 8 N., Warren, AR., age 20, arrested on warrant (9-17-16)

Joshua C. Grice, 701 Clio St., Warren, AR., age 35, charged with domestic battery 3rd (9-17-16)

Ronalwayne Jones, 800 Sturgis St., Warren, AR. age 35, charged with aggravated assault 1st degree x2, terroristic threatening x2 (9-18-16)
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Rural Fire Chief Wins Award

September 20, 2016, 4:41 pm
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Bradley County Rural Fire Chief Eddie West has been named winner of the "Prater Award" for exemplary service to rural fire fighting.  The award is named for Lloyd Prater, a former president of the Arkansas Rural Volunteer Fire Association. The person winning the award is given it in recognition of the persons willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty in support of Arkansas' rural and volunteer firefighters.  Other criteria includes devoting time, speaking positively of rural firefighting, treating others with respect and reaching out to share knowledge and experience.  It also includes demonstrating a spirit of selflessness and commitment.

Chief West was nominated by Eagle Democrat Editor Tim Kessler.  West intervened  in an assault on Kessler that occurred as Kessler was taking pictures of a house fire in March of this year.
 

The award was presented on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at a meeting in Conway.  
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David Pryor and Skip Rutherford To Be Featured Speakers

September 20, 2016, 4:44 pm
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            MONTICELLO, AR — Retired U.S. Senator David Pryor (D-Ark.) and Skip Rutherford, dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service will be the featured speakers at the next meeting of the Southeast Arkansas Political Animals Club September 29, according to Dr. John Davis, assistant professor of political science and director of governmental relations at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
            The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Capitol Room of UAM’s John F. Gibson University Center. The public is invited to attend.
            Pryor served as Arkansas’ 4th District U.S. House of Representative from 1966 to 1973. From 1975 to 1979, he was the state’s 39th Governor. Following two terms in the Governor’s Mansion, Pryor was elected to the U.S. Senate, a position he held from 1979 to 1997. Since retiring from elected office, Senator Pryor has been a Distinguished Lecturer for the Blair Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, served as the State Chairman of the Democratic Party of Arkansas, and co-authored “A Prior Commitment: The Autobiography of David Pryor.” Pryor now serves on the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees.
            Prior to becoming dean of the Clinton School, James L. “Skip” Rutherford led the planning and construction of the Clinton Presidential Center and served as Founding President of the William J. Clinton Foundation. He is also a former administrative assistant for Senator Pryor. Rutherford is the founding chairman and creator of the Political Animals Club of Little Rock, the first organization of its kind in Arkansas.
            “We are honored to have Senator Pryor and Dean Rutherford speak at our next meeting,” said Davis, who serves as chairman of the Southeast Arkansas Political Animals Club. “These men are living legends of Arkansas and American politics. This event has been in its planning stage for several months and I am thrilled to see it come to fruition. Having this meeting on the UAM campus makes this meeting even more special because it allows us to not only showcase these wonderful featured speakers, but also the campus.”
            The Southeast Arkansas Political Animals Club is a non-partisan group for individuals in southeast Arkansas who seek civil discussion of political and policy issues impacting our region, state, and nation. There are no membership fees to join the Southeast Arkansas Political Animals Club, and all are welcome. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Persons planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by emailing John Davis at searkpoliticalanimals@gmail.com or call (870) 460-1189.
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Warren Bank Announces Winners

September 20, 2016, 5:29 pm
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During the Bradley County Fair last week, Warren Bank and Trust held drawing for $100 per night. The three winners were Calvin Davis, Betty Robinson, and Mylesha Yao.  Each won $100.
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Choral Department to Present "Home for the Holidays: An Alumni Concert"

September 20, 2016, 5:35 pm
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The Warren Choral Department will be presenting “Home for the Holidays: An Alumni Concert” on Saturday, December 10, 2016.  Anyone with ties to the Warren Choral Department or other musical ties to Curry and Mary Lou Martin, Laura Ferguson, D. Brent Miller or Katie King Kuhn are invited to participate.

Those interested should complete the following info sheet at https://goo.gl/forms/f0Wp9bxnHIHORYxM2.   Music and practice tracks will be sent to you.  There will be one rehearsal the afternoon of the concert at 3pm.  The concert will begin at 7:30. More details will follow.

Any questions should be directed to Katie Kuhn, Director of Choral Activities at katie.kuhn@warrensd.org.
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Rotarians Hear Update on SEA Human Development Center

September 20, 2016, 5:40 pm
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On September 20, 2016 Rotarian Jeff Wardlaw invited Steve Farmer Interim Superintendent for the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center of Warren to bring the program to the Warren Rotary Club which met at noon in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church.  Mr. Farmer gave the Rotarians an update about the center.
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Buck Fever Pageant Information Released

September 20, 2016, 5:50 pm
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Funds Approved For Library Roof

September 20, 2016, 5:53 pm
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County Judge Keith Neely told the nine members of the Bradley County Quorum Court during the September 19th meeting, that a new roof is needed for the Bradley County Library.  He informed the Justices that the original library structure has the most pressing need and that the portion of the building added on can probably last another 2-4 years.  He went on to tell the Court that the estimated price to re-roof the original portion of the building will cost $3908.00.  He stated that the county has $3577.00 of general improvement funds available to help.  The cost of putting a new roof on the entire building would run around $14,000.00.  The Quorum Court voted 9-0 to authorize the re-roofing of the original portion of the building at the cost of $3908.00 and to use the general improvement funds.  During the discussion, Justice Bobby Hargraves asked if the library could help pay for any of the cost of the roof.

In other business, the need to repair or replace the roof on the search and rescue building ( old Lyon car dealership on Cedar Street ) was talked about.  It was again tabled.

Judge Neely reported that the county is assisting the City of Banks with a "Fun Park" grant to get a new park built within the city.  He also reported on bridge work near Pine Prarie and work to replace a bridge on County RD. 18 West.  The bridge project on 18 West will cost just over $86,000.00 and will be paid for with a grant covering 50% and the county paying the other 50%.  At least some of the county's share will be in-kind work utilizing county manpower and equipment.

Justice Vanderzwalm told the Judge and Court that Bradley 1 North is in serious need of repairs.

Questions were asked about the status of purchasing 81 acres of land to add to the county park. Judge Neely sated that the county's offer to buy the land for $3000.00 per acre has been sent to Potlatch.  If accepted and approved by the company, Bradley County will pay $243,000.00 for the 81 acres, subject to the county securing a grant to pay one half of the total cost.

Justice Hargraves reported that Rural Fire Chief Eddie West has won an award for the job he has done as Chief, over and beyond the call of duty.  
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UAM To Celebrate Parent-Family Appreciation Day This Saturday

September 20, 2016, 8:00 pm
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           MONTICELLO, AR —  Parents and family members of University of Arkansas at Monticello students will be special guests of the university this Saturday as UAM celebrates Parent-Family Appreciation Day.
            The annual event begins at 2:15 p.m. with a registration and reception in the Fine Arts Center, where students and family will have the opportunity to visit with faculty and staff, pick up free passes to the Chancellor’s Tailgate Cook-out and football game, and receive free t-shirts.
            Entertainment, including music, balloon creations, face painting, body art and a photo booth will be available on Weevil Walk from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Walk of Champions, featuring the UAM football team and marching band, will be held on the east side of Weevil Pond at 3:30 p.m. Chancellor Karla Hughes will welcome guests to a cook-out for parents and family at 4 p.m. following the Walk of Champions. KHBM radio (FM 93.7 in Monticello) will do a live broadcast from tailgate row during the afternoon.
            The Taylor Library and Technology Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday while the UAM Bookstore will be open from 2 to 6 p.m.
            The day’s events conclude with a football game between UAM and Harding at 6 p.m. at Convoy Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium.
            For more information, contact Jim Brewer at (870) 460-1274.
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GFWC Warren Woman's Club to Celebrate 100th Birthday

September 20, 2016, 8:09 pm
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The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club will celebrate their 100th Birthday on Thursday, September 29, 2016.  The celebration will be held at the Bradley County Historical Museum from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

As the oldest civic club in Bradley County, the club was organized September 22, 1916 in the home of the first club president, Mable Fowler Wilson.  It was at once federated with the Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Through the years, the volunteer service organization has been dedicated to making life better for their community by providing opportunities in many programs for the Arts, Education, Conservation, Home Life, International Outreach and Public Issues.

The members of Warren Woman’s Club established the Bradley County Library, the Bradley County Historical Museum, created Meditation Point in memory of former members and recently constructed the Outdoor Fitness Park in the City Park.  They established a Wildflower area as a Highway Beautification project, created a Rose Garden at the local hospital and have been active in Cleanup efforts for the community.

They helped local law enforcement launch a “Drug Take Back” program for the county and have helped with health education programs.  Club members collect “pull tabs” for Ronald McDonald House and donate to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Heifer Project, Operation Smile, local food banks and many other special programs.

Club members present Dictionaries to every 3rd grader in Bradley County each year and provide a newsletter on Conservation to all 2nd and 5th grade students in Warren.  The club sponsors the Arkansas Art Center’s Young Artists Exhibit and theater presentations from the Art Center for Warren and Hermitage students.   The club has sponsored the Christmas Tour of Homes and the Christmas Lighting contest for many years, making Christmas a special time in Warren.

Warren Woman’s Club members are proud of the accomplishments this organization has made in the past and look forward to many more years of volunteer service to their community.






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GFWC Warren Woman's Club to Celebrate 100th Birthday

September 20, 2016, 8:09 pm
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The GFWC Warren Woman’s Club will celebrate their 100th Birthday on Thursday, September 29, 2016.  The celebration will be held at the Bradley County Historical Museum from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

As the oldest civic club in Bradley County, the club was organized September 22, 1916 in the home of the first club president, Mable Fowler Wilson.  It was at once federated with the Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Through the years, the volunteer service organization has been dedicated to making life better for their community by providing opportunities in many programs for the Arts, Education, Conservation, Home Life, International Outreach and Public Issues.

The members of Warren Woman’s Club established the Bradley County Library, the Bradley County Historical Museum, created Meditation Point in memory of former members and recently constructed the Outdoor Fitness Park in the City Park.  They established a Wildflower area as a Highway Beautification project, created a Rose Garden at the local hospital and have been active in Cleanup efforts for the community.

They helped local law enforcement launch a “Drug Take Back” program for the county and have helped with health education programs.  Club members collect “pull tabs” for Ronald McDonald House and donate to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Heifer Project, Operation Smile, local food banks and many other special programs.

Club members present Dictionaries to every 3rd grader in Bradley County each year and provide a newsletter on Conservation to all 2nd and 5th grade students in Warren.  The club sponsors the Arkansas Art Center’s Young Artists Exhibit and theater presentations from the Art Center for Warren and Hermitage students.   The club has sponsored the Christmas Tour of Homes and the Christmas Lighting contest for many years, making Christmas a special time in Warren.

Warren Woman’s Club members are proud of the accomplishments this organization has made in the past and look forward to many more years of volunteer service to their community.






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Watch THE BO SHOW and CHOP TALK On-Demand

September 21, 2016, 7:42 am
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BILINGUAL EXPO NIGHT

September 21, 2016, 4:23 pm
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Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 PM
Warren High School, Cafeteria

Warren School District & the Arkansas Community United Coalition are hosting a Bilingual Expo Night at 6 P.M. on October 11th in the Warren High School Cafeteria at  803 North Walnut Street  in Warren. The objective is to provide parents with resources to help their students be successful.  Snacks will be served. For more information, contact Milca Hudgens, ESL Coordinator, at 501.310.1764, Charla Morgan-Ayala WSD Social Worker, 870-820.1309, the Arkansas United Community Coalition at  870.479.2822, or Emily VanDerZwalm, Career Coach, at 870.226.6736
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Baker Sworn in as Hermitage Alderman

September 21, 2016, 4:35 pm
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The City of Hermitage Council appointed Steve Baker into Alderman #1 position in Ward #1. Justice of Peace, Mr. Alton Richard, performed the swearing in on Sept. 19th, 2016. 
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East Students Visit Arkansas South Board

September 22, 2016, 5:13 pm
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The board of Arkansas South, a tourism organization that promotes several counties in South Arkansas, meet in Warren on September 20th, to make plans for the future.  Attending the meeting and offering to help design and develop plans to encourage people to use the southern counties for tourism were members of "East" from Warren High School.  The students and their facilitator Janet Harton discussed with the board the services that could be provided and listened to board members talk about the needs of the organization.


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Intermodal Lacks Quorum For Meeting

September 22, 2016, 7:05 pm
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Due to the lack of a quorum, the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority could not transact business at the scheduled meeting of September 21, 2016.  Those present did review the financial report but could not take action to approve.  It was decided that a telephone poll of all board members will be taken to secure permission to pay the bills in the amount of $2566.72.  There was also some discussion relating to an agreement with the railroad company and the rail crossing within the intermodal park.  Without a quorum no action was voted upon.

According to the financial report, the authority owes $359,147.19 to Commerical Bank on a loan.
The local governments are listed as owing the following to the authority:
City of Monticello-$107,041.67
City of Warren-$108,389.21
Drew County-$155,484.38
Bradley County-$225,380.92
As has been previously reported, the two cities and two counties are not legally or contractually bound to pay the amounts listed.  The cities of Warren and Monticello Mayors have committed to recommending to their city councils, payments annually to pay their respective amounts. Both cities have been making payments as approved by the councils.




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Community Action Board Meets/Elects New Officers

September 22, 2016, 7:09 pm
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The Board of the Southeast Arkansas Community Action Agency meet for their regularly monthly meeting September 20, 2106 in the conference room of the agency's offices in Warren.  The board conducted it's regular business for the month and heard reports on the various programs operated by the agency.  The executive director presented her administrative report.  She informed the board that some local funds are needed to cover the cost of a program that benefits the low income.  She indicated that some funds donated by private business could be transferred to the account to cover the need and the businesses which made the donations had given permission to make the transfer.  Any such action would require board approval.  Some board members had concerns about the appropriateness of making such transfers.  The board agreed to look into the matter further.

The meeting seemed to function more smoothly than in the past and the board was more engaged in discussion and asked questions.  When it came time to elect officers, the proceedings became confused and unorganized.  Finally the elections were concluded.  The following board members were elected to serve:
Chairman Al Dixon-Desha County
Vice Chairman Angela Meeks-Bradley County
Secretary Debra Cooper-Bradley County
Treasurer Alether Wright-Desha County
Parliamentarian Rochelle Griggs-Chicot County

During the public comment portion of the meeting, Mr. Darryl Johnson continued voicing his concerns that some board members have been improperly selected and talked about several other issues of concern.  Gregg Reep of salineriverchronicle.com addressed comments to the state officials present by asking when he would receive a response to information he requested a month ago relating to the board appointments and past actions taken by the board regarding the rejection of a person nominated to the board. ( It should be noted that the board later reversed itself and approved the appointment ).  Mr. Reep was told he would get a written response soon.  Other speakers asked questions about facilities and programs.   
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LIVE: Warren vs. Crossett

September 22, 2016, 7:30 pm
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