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Santa Train Rolls Into Town
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Girls Choir Presents Musical Program to Rotary
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Mayor Martin Meets With Game & Fish To Finalize Agreement
It will be owned and operated by the City.
Mayor Martin is hopeful, upon City Council approval of the agreement, to move as rapidly as possible to build the facility in 2014. It will be available for use by local gun users and youth shooting clubs as well as the public at large.
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Warren Fire Department Responds To Car Fires
Within an hour Friday morning December 13th the Warren Fire Department made two calls in response to cars fires. the first was at 1:21 a.m. at Chestnut Street just east of the City Emergency Services Building and the second at 2:09 a.m. at 1103 Kelly Street. Neither required for the volunteer firemen to be called out and there were no injuries. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
According to Fire Chief Howard Edwards the fires were not connected in any way.
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Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church Host Public Meeting
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church located at 919 West Central Street in Warren was host to a public meeting to provide information concerning the " Affordable Health Care Act" and to assist individuals learn their options and opportunities for health insurance.
The meeting was put on by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Among the staff present to inform and help those with questions was Idonia L. Trotter, Executive Director of the Commission and Edwin Wilson, Community Meetings Coordinator for the Commission. A meal was provided prior to the meeting.
Several people from throughout the local community visited privately with staff and were able to work out programs for their needs. Anyone desiring to see the power point presentation may log on to www.arminorityhealth.com. For a copy of the Arkansas Health connector video, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ARHealthConnect.
Rev. Henry Cox is pastor of Union Hill.
For more information call: Sherice Smith-501-683-4955 or email sherice.smith@arkansas.gov
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Medical Center to Auction Off Frame of Building
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Hermitage Schools Removed From Fiscal Distress
The Hermitage School Board was informed during their monthly meeting December16th that the District is officially off the list of schools deemed in fiscal distress. Superintendent Richard Rankin told the members the school district was officially removed from the designation by the State Board earlier in the day. Originally the Hermitage District was put in fiscal distress due to serious financial difficulties. Over the past months the superintendent and the board have make numerous hard decisions to help put the District's finances in order. This has included reducing staff and cutting other expenses. Mr. Rankin indicated management would continue to have to be watchful over money but the district is stable.
The board accepted the resignation of Helen Callum, the High School secretary, for purpose of retirement effective at the end of the current semester.
Mr. Rankin informed the board that Hermitage students continue to rank high in southeast Arkansas in the areas of algebra and geometry. He believes the credit goes to teachers, students and parents.
The board agreed to begin a search for a new superintendent due to Mr. Rankin's plans to retire at the end of the school year in 2014. A search firm will be hired to assist.
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Bradley County Quorum Court Approves Bonus
The Bradley County Quorum Court meet Monday December 16th for the regular Court Meeting.
Eight of the nine Justices were present with JP Jim Anders absent. The members reviewed reports as normal.
A bonus of $300.00 was approved for all fulltime County employees and for three part time sheriff deputies. The bonus was not made available for any elected official. According to information provided the Justices, the cost to the county will be $14,209.80. The cost to the general fund will be just over $6000.00.
There was considerable discussion about the idea of combining county offices. A committee that was appointed at the last meeting reported they have not meet but have been conducting individual research. Justice Bobby Hargraves informed the members he has talked to a number of elected officals in other counties and there is much to consider and think about. He stated every county is somewhat different. Justice Gwen Bullard said any change must be tailor fit for Bradley county. Justice Pat Morman said the process will be difficult. No action ways taken.
Judge Neely reported plans are underway for a new bridge on Rd 134 and the contract has been let to Southern State Construction out of Johnsville.
Several actions were then approved by the Court:
ordinance #688 was approved appropriating Game & Fish funds paid to the county
ordinance #689 was approved appropriating funds to upgrade the 911 system. This includes borrowing $50,410.73 to cover the cost of the county system. The funds will be borrowed from First State Bank of Warren.
Ordinance #690 was approved adopting the county budget for 2014, excluding the general fund. No raises were approved.
Resolution # 231 was approved authorizing a "continuing operation" of the county general budget for 2014 until further action is taken by the Quorum Court. This means the county enters the year 2014 with the general fund budget set as it was for 2013. There are no changes and no salary increases.
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Thank You From the Jasmine Langford Family
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| Jasmine Langford |
On behalf of the Jasmine Langford Family, we would like to thank everyone that made donations. Generous donations made by members of the community covered the cost of Jasmine’s funeral and headstone. The family would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation for your thoughtfulness presented to us and love we have been given during our time of bereavement.
The Jasmine Langford Family
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Holiday Safety Tips from the Warren Police Department
1. Do not leave items in plain view in your vehicle. Place all valuables in the trunk. Always lock your car.
2. Ladies, keep your purse close to you holding over the shoulder and under the arm. Don't be an easy target. Do not place them in a shopping buggy.
3. Upon leaving a store from shopping, always have your vehicle keys in your hand ready to open your door. Be very observant of your surroundings. If you do not feel safe, do not proceed to your vehicle. Remember if your vehicle has a panic alarm on your remote that will draw attention.
4. If you are leaving town, be sure and have someone get your mail, papers, etc. and leave a number where you can be reached. You may all WPD at 226-3703, and will will be glad to place your house on our watch list.
5. Do not post your holiday travel plans on social media networks.
Merry Christmas to Everyone from the Warren Police Department
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2. Ladies, keep your purse close to you holding over the shoulder and under the arm. Don't be an easy target. Do not place them in a shopping buggy.
3. Upon leaving a store from shopping, always have your vehicle keys in your hand ready to open your door. Be very observant of your surroundings. If you do not feel safe, do not proceed to your vehicle. Remember if your vehicle has a panic alarm on your remote that will draw attention.
4. If you are leaving town, be sure and have someone get your mail, papers, etc. and leave a number where you can be reached. You may all WPD at 226-3703, and will will be glad to place your house on our watch list.
5. Do not post your holiday travel plans on social media networks.
Merry Christmas to Everyone from the Warren Police Department
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Christmas Eve Bake Sale
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Gills named Arkansas Farm Family of the Year
Desha County corn and soybean farmer earns 2013 honor
LITTLE ROCK — The Gill family of McGehee (Desha County) is the 2013 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, announced today at the annual Farm Family Day luncheon honoring the county and district Farm Families of the Year.
Andy and Shannon Gill, along with their son Andrew and daughter Madeline, have a 3,200-acre corn and soybean operation.
After growing cotton for 30 years, in 2012 Andy sold his cotton picker and made the decision to concentrate strictly on corn and soybeans. He has built a new on-farm storage facility to handle their growing corn production. Both Andrew and Madeline are graduates of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Andrew obtained an ag business degree and has returned home to help his father on the farm.
Andy grew up working on the farm for his father and uncle Doyle Sims, who helped him rent 265 cotton acres to get started on his own. Over time he added acres and equipment to his operation. He has improved the efficiency of his farm by placing drop pipes for drainage and installing three tailwater recovery systems to capture and utilize surface water for irrigation. Where he can Andy has converted his power units to electricity and participates in USDA Conservation Reserve Programs.
“The Gills are an example of the many successful and efficient family farming operations that exist in Arkansas,” said Andy Guffey, coordinator of the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program. “They understand what it means to protect the environment and the natural resources used in growing their crops. This father-son team is a prime model of a hard-working, successful farm family.”
Andy is president of the McGehee Men’s Club and has been a member of the organization for 20 years. As president, he has overseen the remodel of a facility which serves as a community center in McGehee. He also coordinates the annual Oyster dinner, with the proceeds going to fund community activities. Shannon is a board member of the McGehee Community Food Pantry, while Andrew is a member of the Arkansas Young and Beginning Farmers Advisory board. The family is active with the First United Methodist Church.
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As Arkansas’ Farm Family of the Year, the Gills will compete in the 2014 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year program. A winner will be named from among 10 southeastern state winners in October in Moultrie, Ga.
“The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program is the longest-running farm family recognition program of its type in the United States,” said Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach, a cotton, soybean and wheat farmer from Manila (Mississippi County). “We congratulate each of the county and district winners for this well-deserved recognition.”
The Farm Family of the Year program, now in its 68th year, begins with selection of the top farm family in each county. Then, eight district Farm Families of the Year are selected. The competition is judged on production, efficiency and management of farm operations, family life and rural/community leadership and values.
In addition to the Gills, the 2013 District Farm Family of the Year winners include:
The Aday family of Leslie (Van Buren County), North Central District;
Jeff and Tanya Hill of Moro (Lee County), East Central District;
Mario and Lucina Maya of DeQueen (Sevier County), West Central District;
Bob and Sarah Gorden of Mena (Polk County), Western District;
Larry and Leslie Griffin of Ozan (Hempstead County), Southwest District;
Lynn and Tammy Williams of Huntington (Sebastian County) Northwest District;
Nick and Deanne Yount of Pollard (Clay County), Northeast District;
Arkansas Farm Bureau, the Arkansas Press Association, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, AgHeritage FCS, Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, and Farm Credit Midsouth are sponsors of the annual recognition program. Additional program support is provided by the Arkansas Department of Career Education; the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture; and USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development.
Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private advocacy organization of more than 192,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.
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UAM To Offer Online RN-To-BSN Program Beginning In May 2014
MONTICELLO, AR — The School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will begin offering a separate online program in May 2014 for registered nurses who wish to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing degree.
The new RN-to-BSNprogram is a hybrid with 90 percent completed online and 10 percent on campus. It will take one calendar year to complete and is designed to work around the schedule of practicing nurses. “Our traditional RN-to-BSN degree program was not conducive to their work schedules,” said Dr. Laura Evans, dean of the School of Nursing. “They have jobs and families and can’t come to campus every day.”
The new program will allow practicing RN’s to maintain their work schedule while submitting assignments online using Blackboard, Evans explained. The program is nearly identical to the traditional on-campus program in terms of academic hours required but with reduced clinical hours. “These are practicing nurses who are already getting plenty of clinical experience,” said Evans.
The first class will be admitted during the May 2014 intersession and will graduate in May 2015. Students seeking admission to the program must complete all prerequisite hours before being admitted. Not all prerequisites are offeredonline. “In the old program, students had the option of going one or two years, depending on their academic course load,” said Evans. “The new program has been streamlined to be finished in one year.”
Previously, RN-to-BSN students might take two courses in the fall, each with a 90-hour practicum, Evans noted. “Now they can take the two courses, each taking eight weeks, with one practicum for both courses.”
The addition of an online RN-to-BSN program is part of a nationwide effort by nursing schools to meet the goal set by nursing organizations such as the International Council of Nursing and the American Nurses Association that all registered nurses should have the bachelor of science in nursing degree. “Having a BSN means better pay,” said Evans, “and it improves the quality of nursing care.”
“This is one more example of UAM’s commitment to serve the people of southeast Arkansas and beyond,” said Dr. Jimmie Yeiser, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “I commend the nursing faculty for rising to the challenge of developing this hybrid nursing program and meeting this societal need.”
Evans said reaction to the online program from area nurses has been positive. “We’re getting an enthusiastic response,” she said. “If all the nurses who say they want to take the program enroll, we’ll have to hire more faculty.”
For more information, contact the School of Nursing at (870) 460-1069.
The new RN-to-BSNprogram is a hybrid with 90 percent completed online and 10 percent on campus. It will take one calendar year to complete and is designed to work around the schedule of practicing nurses. “Our traditional RN-to-BSN degree program was not conducive to their work schedules,” said Dr. Laura Evans, dean of the School of Nursing. “They have jobs and families and can’t come to campus every day.”
The new program will allow practicing RN’s to maintain their work schedule while submitting assignments online using Blackboard, Evans explained. The program is nearly identical to the traditional on-campus program in terms of academic hours required but with reduced clinical hours. “These are practicing nurses who are already getting plenty of clinical experience,” said Evans.
The first class will be admitted during the May 2014 intersession and will graduate in May 2015. Students seeking admission to the program must complete all prerequisite hours before being admitted. Not all prerequisites are offeredonline. “In the old program, students had the option of going one or two years, depending on their academic course load,” said Evans. “The new program has been streamlined to be finished in one year.”
Previously, RN-to-BSN students might take two courses in the fall, each with a 90-hour practicum, Evans noted. “Now they can take the two courses, each taking eight weeks, with one practicum for both courses.”
The addition of an online RN-to-BSN program is part of a nationwide effort by nursing schools to meet the goal set by nursing organizations such as the International Council of Nursing and the American Nurses Association that all registered nurses should have the bachelor of science in nursing degree. “Having a BSN means better pay,” said Evans, “and it improves the quality of nursing care.”
“This is one more example of UAM’s commitment to serve the people of southeast Arkansas and beyond,” said Dr. Jimmie Yeiser, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “I commend the nursing faculty for rising to the challenge of developing this hybrid nursing program and meeting this societal need.”
Evans said reaction to the online program from area nurses has been positive. “We’re getting an enthusiastic response,” she said. “If all the nurses who say they want to take the program enroll, we’ll have to hire more faculty.”
For more information, contact the School of Nursing at (870) 460-1069.
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If you are going to the State Championship game:
We've had a number of requests to find out what items are not permitted at War Memorial Stadium. We took the following directly from the stadium's website:
"Prohibited Items
War Memorial Stadium reserves the right to search any or all fans that enter the facility. Items that aren’t permitted at events include duffle bags, backpacks, food, beverages of any kind, containers, alcohol, artificial noise makers, and umbrellas. Anyone trying to enter stadium with said items will not be allowed entrance into event. Anyone found to have said items with them in stadium will be subject to removal from event."
"Prohibited Items
War Memorial Stadium reserves the right to search any or all fans that enter the facility. Items that aren’t permitted at events include duffle bags, backpacks, food, beverages of any kind, containers, alcohol, artificial noise makers, and umbrellas. Anyone trying to enter stadium with said items will not be allowed entrance into event. Anyone found to have said items with them in stadium will be subject to removal from event."
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Follow the Warren vs. Booneville 4A State Championship Game Through LIVE Updates
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Warren Comes Up Just Short in 4A State Championship
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin taking applications for the FY’2014 LI-HEAP Winter Regular Assistance Program on January 06, 2014 thru March 30, 2014 or until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy related emergency situations. The following information is needed to determine eligibility:
Proof of total monthly household income for the month prior to application.
All household members birth dates and social security numbers
A recent electric or gas or other energy related statement for Regular Assistance.
Applications will be taken from 8:30a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday (offices are closed from 12:00 – 1:00 and on Friday). If you have any questions, please contact your local Outreach Office:
ASHLEY COUNTY
Jacqueline Rachal: 870/853-8606
Ashley County Courthouse Annex Building, 116 W. Polk in Hamburg
BRADLEY COUNTY
Mauretania Hooper: 870/226-4413
DHS Building in Warren
CHICOT COUNTY
Jean Wiley: 870/265-3379
DHS Building in Lake Village
DESHA COUNTY
Laura Anderson: 870/382-2105
SEACAC Head Start Center; Hwy 159 & Outer Drive in Mitchellville
DREW COUNTY
Nekita Jackson: 870/460-0842
DHS Building in Monticello
For additional information contact: SEACAC Central Office LI-HEAP Supervisor: Angela Meeks: 870/226-2668 ext. 307
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County Announces Holiday Schedule
Bradley County Courthouse Holiday Schedule:
the Bradley County Courthouse will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th for Christmas and January 1 for New Year.
Bradley County Solid Waste Holiday Schedule:
The Bradley County Solid Waste will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. Tuesday's route will run on Monday, December 23rd and Wednesday's route will run on Thursday, December 26th. The Solid Waste will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1. This route will run on Thursday, January 2nd. The Bradley County Landfill will be closed December 24th, 25th, and January 1st.
Bradley County would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Bradley County Judge Keith Neely and staff.
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the Bradley County Courthouse will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th for Christmas and January 1 for New Year.
Bradley County Solid Waste Holiday Schedule:
The Bradley County Solid Waste will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. Tuesday's route will run on Monday, December 23rd and Wednesday's route will run on Thursday, December 26th. The Solid Waste will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1. This route will run on Thursday, January 2nd. The Bradley County Landfill will be closed December 24th, 25th, and January 1st.
Bradley County would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Bradley County Judge Keith Neely and staff.
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City of Warren Announces Christmas Week Schedle
The City of Warren Municipal Building will be closed December 24th and 25th. There will be no garbage pickup the 24th and 25th. The transfer station and recycling center will also be closed the 24th and 25th. The Emergency Service Center will be fully operational.
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Warren Lions Club Feeds Boll Weevil Basketball Team
While the UAM cafeteria is closed until the start of the spring semester, the players remain on campus and have games to play. The Lions club was pleased to help by providing the team a meal.
Head coach Allen Sharp thanked the club for their willingness to assist and invited everyone to come out and see the team play. Their record currently stands at 7-2. Each of the players expressed appreciation to the Lions Club for taking care of them during this time.
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