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UAM To Begin Summer Hours Monday, May 14

May 9, 2018, 8:07 am
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MONTICELLO, AR — The University of Arkansas at Monticello will begin summer hours with a four-day work week beginning Monday, May 14.

Offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All offices will be closed on Fridays. Summer classes will follow the Monday through Thursday schedule. The summer hours were adopted as a cost-saving measure to reduce utility usage.

For information, contact Jim Brewer, director of media services, at (870) 460-1274.
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Farm Bureau Awards Scholarships

May 9, 2018, 10:13 am
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Alaina Glover, Reid McKinney, and Anna Katherine Wardlaw
Bradley County Farm Bureau has awarded scholarships to two deserving Bradley County Students.

Alaina Glover, a graduating senior at Warren High School was awarded a scholarship and plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello.  She will major in Pre-Med, with a double major in Biology and Bio-Chemistry.  Alaina is the daughter of Terry and Tracy Glover.

Anna Katherine Wardlaw, known as "A Kay," is a graduating senior at Hermitage High School and was awarded a scholarship.  She plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello and will major in nursing.  A Kay is the daughter of Mitch Wardlaw and Neci Meeks.

Farm Bureau is a strong supporter of youth and education in Arkansas.
  
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Selby and Wagnon Lead 2018 Senior Class

May 9, 2018, 11:20 am
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Valedictorian Sarah Mackenzie Selby and Salutatorian Mary Lynn Wagnon
Senior Awards ceremony will be May 15, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Warren Cultural Center. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Baccalaureate service will be held May 15, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Pastor Russell Rhoden, First Baptist Church of Warren, will be opening the service with prayer. Pastor Paul Reams, First Baptist Church of Hampton, will be delivering the message. Reverend Clarence Luckey, Bethel AME Church of Warren, will close in prayer for our class of 2018. All friends, family, and community members are welcome.

Warren High School announces its commencement exercises for May 17, 2018, at 7:00 pm at Jim Hurley Jr. Studium.  In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be in the Warren Cultural Center.

Mackenzie Selby is the valedictorian of the graduating class. Mackenzie plans to attend the University of Arkansas to major in Political Science with emphasis on legal studies. Mackenzie is the daughter of Carrie and Baker Johnson and Paul and Rachel Selby.             

Salutatorian for the class of 2018 is Mary Lynn Wagnon. Mary Lynn plans to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello where she plans to major in accounting. She is the daughter of Jamie and Angela Wagnon. 

The honor graduates for the class of 2018:
Maria Guadalupe Castillo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Macario Castillo
Kamryn McKayla Files, daughter of TJ and Brandy Files
Alaina Brooke Glover, daughter of Terry and Tracy Glover
Emmalee May Goad, daughter of Jeff and Jennifer Goad and Candi and James White
Luke McKinney Gorman, son of Shannon and Jan Gorman
KaNiyia Destinique Rashawn Grant, daughter of Lakeisha Davis and George Grant
Da’Shavona Sharnay Hampton, daughter of Avon and Laron Daniels and Terrance and  Katrina Roberson
Kasey Taylor Kellum, daughter of Richard Jason Kellum and April Anderson
Chloe  Elise Lanier, daughter of Chris and Sundae Lanier
Mary Johanna Lasiter, daughter of Jim and Emily Lasiter
Tatyana Nakia Newton, daughter of Candice Newton  and Terry Jenkins
Matthew Davis Pennington, son of Dr. and Mrs. Kerry Pennington
Lauren Abigail Reams, daughter of Paul and Kathryn Reams
Averell Wallace Rhoden, son of Russell and Becky Rhoden
Corinne Leann Ridgell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ridgell
Estephany Paola Roman Aguilar, daughter of Maria Aguilar and Eduardo Roman
Braley Ann Nicole Sanson, daughter of Venessa Ricks and Lee Sanson
Josie Elise Smith, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Savage and Mr. Justin Smith
Nicole Pauline Tinoco, daughter of Jesus Tinoco and the late Bobbi Tinoco
A’Kasha Marjonay Wright, daughter of Elaine Wright and the late Mark A. Wright
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Jeffery Wardlaw Named PTF Chairman

May 10, 2018, 6:20 am
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Jeffery Wardlaw, chairman of the successful 2017 Pink Tomato Festival, has been asked by the Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee to chair the upcoming 2018 Pink tomato Festival. 
He will lead the great team of volunteers, who have been working on the 2018 festival for an uninterrupted transition.

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safeTALK

May 10, 2018, 6:21 am
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May is Mental Health Month! Bradley County Hometown Health is sponsoring safeTALK Training.
Help someone when they need it most!
Suicide is preventable.  Anyone can make a difference!
Attend the half-day safeTALK program and learn to:
Identify people who may have thoughts of suicide,
Ask them directly about the possibility of suicide, then
Connect them to live-saving resources.
safeTALK is open to anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience. Both professionals and members of the general public can benefit from safeTalk.
Why take safeTALK?

LIFE-SAVING:  Anyone can experience thoughts of suicide. By connecting friends, family members, colleagues, and students with helping resources, safeTALK participants save lives in their communities
SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE:  safeTALK uses the easy-to-follow TALK steps---Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe—and includes time to practice them so the knowledge is retained.
ENGAGING:  safeTALK is a dynamic training that incorporates presentations and audiovisuals.  It invites participants to become more alert to the possibility of suicide and how to prevent it.
TRUSTED:  More than 50,000 people attend safeTALK each year.  SafeTALK is used in over 20 countries worldwide, and many communities, organizations, and agencies have make it a core training program.
PROVEN:  Studies show that safeTALK participants feel more confident asking people about suicide connecting them with life-saving resources, and keeping them safe until those resources can take over.
Workshop Date: May 18, 2018
Location: BCMC Brunson Complex Conference Room @ 204 North Bragg Street, Warren, AR
Please Register in advance!  To register or inquire:
Contact Alicia Outlaw RN LHUA Bradley County Health Unit
Office: 870-226-8440
Cell: 870-820-5352

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Details Released About Cleanup Day

May 10, 2018, 6:41 am
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On Saturday, May 19th, "Keeping Bradley County & Warren Beautiful" county and city participants retrieving litter will be entertained with a hamburger cook-out on the Bradley Court Square from noon to completion.  All participants are invited to come and make a report on how many bags of litter they acccumulated and left for city and county personnel to pick up that afternoon.

For the event that day:

*County participants are to come to the county judge or call him earlier in the week to retrieve sacks, tongs, gloves, and instructions for county participants.

*City participants or a team member are to arrive at 7:30 a.m. on May 19th at the courthouse to sign in on sheets with ward numbers in which they are to pick up trash, and to receive safety directions, gloves, tongs, and sacks for litter.  This sign in procedure will assure that city participants have an area not taken for litter pickup by another team.

*All participants are invited to hamburger cook-out at thr courtsquare from noon to completion.  Awards will be given to participants in several categories.

All citizens of Warren and Bradley County are urged in helping on this day and in the days to come to keep Bradley County and Warren presented at its best for our annual Pink Tomato Festival the second week of June.  Thanks ahead of time to all who work Daily  in "Keeping Bradley County & Warren Beautiful" by modelling "putting litter in its place".
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May 10, 2018, 7:11 am
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ABSTDC Director Honored As Member Of The $3 Million Club

May 11, 2018, 7:33 am
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Stephanie Harton (right), director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello was honored recently at the ASBTDC’s statewide meeting in Little Rock. Harton was recognized as a member of the $3 Million Club, based on the dollar value of loans and other forms of capital funding that she helped small business clients attain in the 2017 calendar year. At left is ASBTDC State Director Laura Fine.
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This Week in the House: Rep. Jeff Wardlaw

May 13, 2018, 11:28 am
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The Arkansas Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election is scheduled for May 22. Early voting began on May 7.  In the first week of early voting, more than 31,000 Arkansans had cast their ballot.

If you have not voted yet, we want to remind you to make plans to do so.  We also want to remind you that this year voters will be required to verify registration.  Act 633 of 2017 states voters must present a document or identification card that:

(a) Shows the name of the person to whom the document or identification card was issued;

(b) Shows a photograph of the person to whom the document or identification card was issued;

(c) Is issued by the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State of Arkansas; and

(d) If displaying an expiration date, is not expired or expired no more than four (4) years before the date of the election in which the voter seeks to vote.



Documents and identification cards that will be accepted as verification of voter registration include without limitation: A driver’s license; A photo identification card; A concealed handgun carry license; A United States passport; An employee badge or identification document issued by an accredited postsecondary education institution in the State of Arkansas; A United States military identification document; A public assistance identification card if the card shows a photograph of the person to whom the document or identification card was issued; A voter verification card.

Voters who do not possess a valid form of identification may obtain a free voter verification card at their county clerk’s office. To obtain this voter verification card, voters will be required to complete an affidavit stating they do not possess such identification, and must provide documentation containing their full legal name and date of birth, as well as documentation containing their name and residential address. Please contact your county clerk for information regarding acceptable forms of documentation.

Voters unable to verify registration at the polls may cast a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots will be counted the voter completes a sworn statement at the polling site stating that he or she is registered to vote in this state and if the county board of election commissioners does not determine that the ballot is invalid and should not be counted based on other grounds.

Voters who cast a provisional ballot also have until noon on the Monday following the election to present identification to the county board of commissioners to have their ballot counted.

A person who is a resident of a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state of is not required to verify his or her registration but must provide specified documentation from the administrator of the facility. 

If you have questions, contact your county clerk before heading to the polls.

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SkillsUSA Competitions Explained to Rotary

May 13, 2018, 11:31 am
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On May 8th, Gwen Sledge of SEACBEC spoke to the Rotary Club of Warren about the SkillsUSA competition that several students recently competed in. Several students won their respective competitions, including the Quiz Bowl team. All those who won will be traveling to Lousiville, KY for the national competition.

Pictured are members of the Quiz Bowl team. (l-r) Will Stracner, Kaniyia Grant, Emily Wells, Sledge, and Alexis Temple.
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Eddie Cheatham

May 13, 2018, 11:37 am
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LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Commission has approved more than $42 million in state aid to local school districts for new construction and repairs to keep schools safe, warm and dry.

About $3.2 billion have been spent on 2,453 projects since 2006. The state has provided $1.34 billion of that amount and school districts match the funding, at a rate that depends on their locally generated wealth.

In the 2007 regular session the legislature approved spending $456 million of the state’s surplus on school facilities. That fiscal year the surplus was much larger than usual.

The Arkansas Supreme Court soon released the state from under court jurisdiction in the long-running Lake View school funding case. The court ruled that the state’s public school system was adequate and equitably funded, as mandated by the states’ Constitution.

From 2006 through 2017, the state has spent an average of $86.5 million annually on construction and major renovation projects in public schools.



The major part of facilities funding is through the Partnership Program, which is structured so that relatively poor school districts receive a higher proportion of state aid than a prosperous district. The intent is to level the playing field between districts that can and those that cannot afford new facilities.

Approval of the state facilities program led to an increase on the part of school districts to raise debt service mills, in order to generate local revenue with which to match the available state aid. The number of districts in Arkansas has changed since then, because of mergers, but since 2005 there have been 168 attempts on the part of 235 districts to increase their debt service mills.

On average during school elections since 2005, about 42 percent of proposed increases in debt service mills have failed. Some districts have been successful raising millages only after a second or third try, and 19 districts have failed each time they placed a millage increase on the ballot.

At the beginning of this school year, legislative staff conducted a confidential survey of school principals to determine their perceptions of the physical condition of their buildings. By November, 541 principals had responded.

About half, 51 percent, said that their buildings were in good shape overall, while 25 percent said that their buildings were in excellent shape. Of the remaining principals, 20 percent rated their buildings as fair and three percent said their school buildings were in poor shape.

Those responses were compared with measures of how many low-income students attended each school.

Schools in fair or poor condition had more low-income students, but only slightly more. In the schools that are in poor or fair condition, 65 percent of the students are from low-income families. In the good and excellent schools, 60 percent of students are low-income.

Another survey question asked principals if their buildings are large enough. Almost 70 percent said that their buildings had enough space, or more than enough space for the entire student body. A quarter of the principals said their schools needed to be larger to accommodate all their students, and five percent said they had enough space but it was poorly arranged.

The overwhelming majority of principals, nearly 80 percent, were satisfied with the general suitability of their school facilities.
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Hermitage School Board Hires Employees

May 13, 2018, 11:44 am
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After handling the routine monthly business such as approving minutes, approving the financial report and hearing several administrative reports, the Hermitage School Board took action on several specific items.  The board meet May 10th.

School improvement plans were presented by Rosalynda Ellis and Mistie McGhee for the elementary and high schools respectively.  The board also listened to a report from K-12 Culinary Connections regarding the Child Nutrition Program for the coming school year.  The private company will purchase food and plan meal options for the students. The concept is to improve available menus and to purchase food more cost effective.

The board voted to purchase a 10-passenger Ford van at a price of $29,135.00.  They also voted to buy four chromebooks.

Next the board members approved the Arkansas Department of Education accreditation report for the district.  The district was determined in full compliance.

A motion was approved hiring Cade Wilkerson, Hunter Saunders and Thomas Johnson for summer labor. 


After an executive session, the board reconvened and accepted the resignations of Trixie Lathan and Hope Wilson.  They voted to hire the following:
*Katrina Black-Elementary Teacher
*Tiffany Curtis-Elementary Teacher
*Joe Don Greenwood-FFA Teacher and Sponsor
*Becky Greenwood-Part-time High School Teacher
*Lori McDougald-High School Teacher
*Julie Hollis-K-12 Library Media Specialist

The board then approved a program to honor the certified and classified employees of the year with a $500.00 award.  They voted also to set the IT Director salary at $27.75 per hour.

In a final vote the board agreed to work with Adam Hill to provide assistance with crisis planning by contract.  
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Make Warren Shine Members Address Lions Club

May 13, 2018, 12:00 pm
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Sharon Ballentine, Tamara Johnson, and Leah St. John
Three members of the "Make Warren Shine" committee spoke to the Warren lions Club during the May 9th meeting of the club at Molly's Diner.  Present to talk about the group's effort to improve the Warren downtown business district were Leah St. John, Sharon Ballentine and Tamara Johnson.
They talked about their desire to work with the owners of downtown property to improve buildings, clean up the area and to make it attractive for existing businesses and draw in new enterprises.

The group is raising private funds to work on both public and private property.  The efforts consist of power washing buildings and sidewalks and helping with painting and repairs of the buildings where needed.  They are helping try to keep the cost to the individual owners as low as possible.  Work is ongoing to plant  flowers, install art work and clean or replace awnings.  In most cases the owners are spending money and the group is trying to provide some volunteer labor.



"Make Warren Shine" is working with the City of Warren, which is conducting work on sidewalks and the trees that are located in the public right of way.  It is a public-private joint venture.

The organization is made up a core group of women with some help from their husbands and other volunteers.  They need more volunteers and would appreciate contributions of any amount.  They only work on buildings with the owner's permission.

The goals of the organization are as follows:
*Restore curb appeal and preserve downtown buildings
*Create community pride
*Develop community involvement thru volunteers
*Support existing downtown merchants
*Serve as a catalyst for downtown develpment

Anyone interested in helping with volunteer time or money should contact any member, including the three ladies in attendance at the Lions Club meeting.
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Arrest Report: May 14, 2018

May 14, 2018, 10:18 am
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The following are innocent until proven guilty:

Blake Pope, 603 Clio, Warren, AR., age 33, charged with breaking and entering (5-7-18)

Jamar Hampton, 1109 Phillips, Warren, AR., age 21, charged with violation of order of protection and driving on suspended license (5-9-18)

Tony Jackson, 1103 Kelly St., Warren, AR., age 25, charged with possession of SCH IV, possession of firearm by person (5-9-18)

Salvador Romero Santiago, 707 Myrtle St., Warren, AR., age 25, arrested on warrant x2 (5-9-18)

Roger Dale Jones, Jr., 205 S. Walnut, Warren, AR., age 28, arrested on warrant Bradley County, charged with speeding, drivers license suspended, no insurance and expired tags (5-10-18)

Daquez Lawson, 601 Cherry St., Warren, AR., age 20, arrested on warrant. FTA (5-11-18)

Douglas Blanner, 50 Rockridge Drive, Warren, AR., age 50, charged with terroristic threatening (5-12-18)

Connie Franklin, 437 W. Shelton, Monticello, AR., age 42, charged with battery 2nd (5-12-18)

Marissa Perez, 518 Hwy 22, Wilmar, AR., age 20, charged with domestic battery 3rd (5-12-18)

Michael Price, 911 S. Martin, Warren, AR., age 22, charged with carrying prohibited weapon (5-12-18)
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Recent Circuit Court Actions

May 14, 2018, 11:52 am
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Bradley County Circuit Court recently approved two cases for guilty pleas.

Carson Ray Pennington received 24 months probation plus jail time served and was ordered to pay fines and court cost for possession of drug paraphernalia

Cody Levon Donley was sentenced to 24 months in prison, with some time suspended and ordered to pay fines and cost for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
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BSN Graduates Recognized At Pinning Ceremony

May 14, 2018, 11:56 am
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The School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello held a pinning ceremony for 2018 graduates at the Fine Arts Center last Friday. Students receiving the bachelor of science in nursing degree were (from left, first row) Corrie Ferrell of Tillar, Chelsea French of Monticello, McKenna Daniel of Searcy, Hernan Mondragon of Montrose, Anjernique Young of Monticello, Ashley Guffey of Monticello, (second row, from left) Hannah Murry of Monticello, Abby Searcy of Wilmar, Rebecca Rook of Warren, Kira Gray of Dermott, Cheyann Purifoy of Monticello, Alyssa Zieman of Stuttgart, Kya Standford of Grand Prairie, Tex., Bethany Jade Grice of Warren, Holly Rosegrant of Monticello, Laura Harper of Bastrop, La., Christen Shipley of Monticello, Madison Kelley of Monticello, and Christa Wisenor of Fordyce.
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May 14, 2018, 8:01 pm
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City Council Approves Loan For New Industry

The Warren City Council meet in regular session Monday, May 14th to conduct the monthly business of the city.  Several major items of business were acted upon along with the normal approval of past minutes and the April financial statement.  Regular monthly reports were provided by department heads and city boards and commissions.

Of major consequence was action taken by the city council, recommended by the Mayor, to provide a $50,000.00 forgiveable loan to assist the new company locating a poultry plant in the city industrial park.  The project, which has been underway for some time, will provide around 90 jobs.  The loan is tied to the jobs being maintained for five years.  In accordance to law, the funding will go to the Bradley County Economic Development Corporation, which will then provide the loan to the company.  The funding is provided by the city's economic development fund which is generated by the city one cent sales tax. 

In other business, the council members accepted the resignation of Ricky Roper as a member of the Warren Water and Sewer Commission.  The council then approved the appointment of Boyce Hamlet to the commission.  Mr. Roper has moved outside the city limits and is no longer eligible to serve.  Mr. Hamlet is the retired manager of Mad Butcher in Warren.

The council was informed that the Civil Service Commission has hired Joseph Smith as a volunteer fire fighter.  City firemen were authorized to attend the Arkansas Fire Convention.

An ordinance was adopted to amend the city's zoning law to allow a rezone of property on South Martin Street for a commercial business.  Another ordinance was approved to make a budget amendment.

The council approved a bid to stripe the streets in the downtown area.  This is normally done each year prior to the Tomato Festival. 

It was reported to the council members that Warren has been granted a class 3 fire rating as the result of continued improvements to the fire department and water system.  This may result in lower insurance premiums for homes and business which are insured by companies that utilize the ISO rating system to set rates.  Some companies do not.  Each property owner should check with their insurance carrier.

The council was informed that mechanic work is being conducted on N. Etheridge Street, in the street right of way, creating a hazard.  They were also told that there are speeding issues on the street and one lot needs to be mowed.  Mayor Martin stated that city officials will look into each matter.

The next scheduled meeting of the council is set for June 11th at 5:30 P.M.
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Warren's Randall Raney Named JRMC Nurse of the Year

May 15, 2018, 12:54 pm
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Congratulations to Randall Raney, Jefferson Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse, on winning JRMC Nurse of the Year. Raney was awarded the honor during the annual awards breakfast on May 10.

“I had a lot of emotions – I was shocked, happy, overwhelmed,” Randall said. “I don’t expect this – I’m a giver, and it’s kind of hard to accept recognition for something that I feel like I should be giving to begin with. This is an honor. I’ve always chosen to stay here at JRMC. I can’t see myself working anywhere but here.”

JRMC is located in Pine Bluff and serves 11 counties in Southeast Arkansas.
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Chamber Board Meets

May 15, 2018, 5:34 pm
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The Bradley County Chamber Board met Monday, May 14th to conduct regular business.  The meeting consisted of approving the minutes of the last board meeting and approval of the financial statement April, 2018.  On the agenda was plans to fill  the President's position.  No action was taken.  There were remarks made about plans for the upcoming Pink Tomato Festival.

This was the first board meeting since Joel Tolefree resigned as President of the Chamber and stepped down as Chairman of the Pink Tomato Festival for 2018.  It was stated that the Executive Committee would be conducting some future business. 
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Hermitage Girls and Boys State Delegates Announced

May 15, 2018, 5:37 pm
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Hermitage High School has selected delegates for the 2018 Arkansas Boys and Girls State on the University of Central Arkansas and Harding University campuses respectively May 27-June 1.  Representing Hermitage High School are Gregory Hilliard, Jr., son of Nicole Jutras and Greg Hilliard; Ally Huitt, daughter of Matt and Leslie Huitt; Haley Raney, daughter of Mark and Donna Raney; and Cade Wilkerson, son of David and Gena Wilkerson.  The American Legion Martin Tate Post sponsors these students.
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