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School Starts August 13, 2018
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Foodbank Holds Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Warren Branch of the Arkansas Food Bank held an Open House and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, July 16 at 5:00 p.m. They are located at 205 C North Martin Street.↧
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SouthArk Releases Spring Dean'
EL DORADO—South Arkansas Community College has announced its Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. To be eligible, a student must have a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and be classified as full-time
From Bearden, John Mitchell, Marcey Strickland and Kayla Williams.
From Bryant, Daniel Malloy and Carlos Owens-Hughes.
From Camden, Monika Belin, Bradley Cook, Kenya Dempsey, Breana Poindexter, Jolene Tavares and Christopher White.
From Crossett, Dakota Bays, LaSandra Burton, Alyssa Jenkins, Morgan Merriweather, Courtney Nimmers, Christy Rice, Sheyanna Rowe, Haleigh Schlesier, Phatcharaporn Sihokaeo and Natasha Wright.
From El Dorado, Gary Aaron, Talon Adams, Edricos Ashley, Hanna Bale, Francis Bilo, Brandon Bullard, Carla Burns, Haylea Cater, Tangie Charles, Shelton Clark, William Clayton, Austin Collins, Nicholas Colvin, Helia Coody, Erik Cowser, Randall Craig, Kiley Crecelius, Leterron Daniels, Kernisha Davis, Sydney Donahue, Janice Erby, Marcus Ford, Courtney Frisby, Vitina Ganter, Esteban Garay, Tiffany Gray, Amin Hadwani, Kelsey Hall, Jonathan Harbour, Destiny Harris, Tyler Hatcher, Johni Havard, Lashadra Hayes, Johnie Hill, Brandi Holley, Emily Housdan, Kelsey Howard, Kelsey Howard, Madison Hudson, Courtney Hull, Tianna Jackson, Darylhannah Johnson, Justine Johnson, Shaquanna Johnson, Christopher Langan, Katelyn Langston, Tamara Langston, Jacqueline Lee, Jade Lee, Crystal Loomis, Denise Lum, Elizabeth Mabry, Regginald Martin, Maryanne Mbiu, Michelle McGaugh-Jones, Sarika Mohandas, Yatee Mohane, Leah Moore, Rebecca Moseley, Chigozie Mozie, Lacey Nation, Arik Nelson, Brianna Nolden, Justice Oglethorpe, Brittany Orren, Victoria Osgood, Odessa Parker, Jerry Perry, Bryan Pittman, Rebecca Potts, Colton Pratt, Cecilia Ruiz, Joshua Rushing, Samantha Sadoh, Airam Sanchez, Jill Sanders, Christine Schonefeld, Kenya Singleton, Gabriella Slater, Clay Smith, Michelle Smith, Savana Smith, Angel Stokes, Melissa Stokes, Kathy Stringfellow, Corey Sublett, Amber Sweeney, Christopher Taylor, Joshua Temple, Pedro Tena, Alexis Thompson, Tormesia Thompson, Justin Tolin, Taylor Walters, Jolie Warren, Vasheeda Washington, Larry West, Charlotte White, Tiffany White, Devontae Williams, Jenny Williams, Camryn Wood, Kyle Worley and Lindsey Wythe.
From Emerson, Jordan Glass and Victoria Neill.
From Fordyce, Tracie Turner and Warren West.
From Greenbrier, Amanda Clark.
From Hamburg, Klent Wallace.
From Hampton, Kayla Faulkner and Emma Sullivent.
From Hermitage, Megan Burson, Whitney Harrod, Joseph Huitt, Jonathan Raney and Amairany Santana.
From Huttig, Yasmeen Stockman.
From Jacksonville, Latriana Blade and Janine Davidson.
From Junction City, Kelli Baker, Baylee Crook, Michelle Doolin, Clay Ferguson, Kylie Madison, Henley Risinger and Evin Stapleton.
From Lewisville, Lacey Morton.
From Little Rock, Jeremy Henderson and Jahan Montazari.
From Magnolia, Melody Arnold, Jonathan Brady, Latesha Carter, Latoya Carter, Sydney Colvin, Brenda Cottrell, Sarah Davis, Christian Finney, Delisa Johnson, Morgan Kelley, Kayla Pickett and Marquisha Samful.
From McGehee, Wonda Davis and Latarris Henderson.
From Monticello, Ryan Flemmons, Christina Grasper, Lacey Green, Yulonda Howell, Peyton James, Ciante Jones and Aurayia Simpson.
From Mount Holly, Devin Bricklen, Holly Donahoe and Donald Thomas.
From Norphlet, Whitney Anthony, Kaitlyn Goodwin and Maya Reynolds.
From Rison, Madisyn Stewart and Sydney Weatherford.
From Sherwood, Derrick Rosado.
From Smackover, Haley Arrington, Colt Aycock, Erin Bailey, Brennan Belin, Allison Dunn, Hannah Green, Ashley Lupton, Makenzie Malone, Lisa Palmer, Kelsey Paxton, Taylor Ramsey, Ivy Tolin and Paige Tolin.
From Stephens, Amanda Lowery, Tiauna McBride and Terra Smith.
From Strong, Morgan Jones, Kelsie Molnaird, Owen Park, Liliana Pedraza and Olivia Smith.
From Taylor, Katelyn Sewell.
From Texarkana, Casey Trexler.
From Tillar, Iesha Smith.
From Waldo, Tiffany Hoss and Melanie Willis.
From Warren, Holly Adair, Kynlee Files, Cory Greenwood, Krystal Hayes, Leslie Peek, Lauren Pierce and Abigail Torres.
From Wilmar, Jekea Oglesby.
From Arcadia, Louisiana, Alyssa Patterson.
From Bernice, Louisiana, Jennifer Jeselink, Kaitlyn Kavanaugh and Carrie Massey.
From Bossier City, Louisiana, Brooke Boteler.
From Calhoun, Louisiana, Amanda Adams.
From Dubach, Louisiana, Kelci Copeland.
From Farmerville, Louisiana, Amber Bowman, Breneshia Braggs, Olivia Flores, Amber Hudson, Cheri McCrary, Kassie Miller and Haley Temple.
From Haynesville, Louisiana, Jordan Clements and Barbara Williams.
From Hodge, Louisiana, Nicholas Cannady.
From Homer, Louisiana, Shakia Fulton and Gabrielle Montgomery.
From Lillie, Louisiana, Amanda Kennedy and Madison Lunsford.
From Marion, Louisiana, Logan Starr and Aaliyah Traylor.
From Ruston, Louisiana, Charlotte Martin.
From Shongaloo, Louisiana, Cassidy LaBlue.
From Spearsville, Louisiana, Tiffany Alvis, Shannon Smith and Chandrecus Williams.
From Springhill, Louisiana, Nyja Davis and Ember Green.
From Summerfield, Louisiana, Julia Ellerbe.
From West Monroe, Louisiana, Krissi Nunnery, Korri Sant and Lacey Stevens.
DISCLAIMER: Emails sent to or received from the College are subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. Sec. §§ 25-19-101 et. Seq.
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From Bearden, John Mitchell, Marcey Strickland and Kayla Williams.
From Bryant, Daniel Malloy and Carlos Owens-Hughes.
From Camden, Monika Belin, Bradley Cook, Kenya Dempsey, Breana Poindexter, Jolene Tavares and Christopher White.
From Crossett, Dakota Bays, LaSandra Burton, Alyssa Jenkins, Morgan Merriweather, Courtney Nimmers, Christy Rice, Sheyanna Rowe, Haleigh Schlesier, Phatcharaporn Sihokaeo and Natasha Wright.
From El Dorado, Gary Aaron, Talon Adams, Edricos Ashley, Hanna Bale, Francis Bilo, Brandon Bullard, Carla Burns, Haylea Cater, Tangie Charles, Shelton Clark, William Clayton, Austin Collins, Nicholas Colvin, Helia Coody, Erik Cowser, Randall Craig, Kiley Crecelius, Leterron Daniels, Kernisha Davis, Sydney Donahue, Janice Erby, Marcus Ford, Courtney Frisby, Vitina Ganter, Esteban Garay, Tiffany Gray, Amin Hadwani, Kelsey Hall, Jonathan Harbour, Destiny Harris, Tyler Hatcher, Johni Havard, Lashadra Hayes, Johnie Hill, Brandi Holley, Emily Housdan, Kelsey Howard, Kelsey Howard, Madison Hudson, Courtney Hull, Tianna Jackson, Darylhannah Johnson, Justine Johnson, Shaquanna Johnson, Christopher Langan, Katelyn Langston, Tamara Langston, Jacqueline Lee, Jade Lee, Crystal Loomis, Denise Lum, Elizabeth Mabry, Regginald Martin, Maryanne Mbiu, Michelle McGaugh-Jones, Sarika Mohandas, Yatee Mohane, Leah Moore, Rebecca Moseley, Chigozie Mozie, Lacey Nation, Arik Nelson, Brianna Nolden, Justice Oglethorpe, Brittany Orren, Victoria Osgood, Odessa Parker, Jerry Perry, Bryan Pittman, Rebecca Potts, Colton Pratt, Cecilia Ruiz, Joshua Rushing, Samantha Sadoh, Airam Sanchez, Jill Sanders, Christine Schonefeld, Kenya Singleton, Gabriella Slater, Clay Smith, Michelle Smith, Savana Smith, Angel Stokes, Melissa Stokes, Kathy Stringfellow, Corey Sublett, Amber Sweeney, Christopher Taylor, Joshua Temple, Pedro Tena, Alexis Thompson, Tormesia Thompson, Justin Tolin, Taylor Walters, Jolie Warren, Vasheeda Washington, Larry West, Charlotte White, Tiffany White, Devontae Williams, Jenny Williams, Camryn Wood, Kyle Worley and Lindsey Wythe.
From Emerson, Jordan Glass and Victoria Neill.
From Fordyce, Tracie Turner and Warren West.
From Greenbrier, Amanda Clark.
From Hamburg, Klent Wallace.
From Hampton, Kayla Faulkner and Emma Sullivent.
From Hermitage, Megan Burson, Whitney Harrod, Joseph Huitt, Jonathan Raney and Amairany Santana.
From Huttig, Yasmeen Stockman.
From Jacksonville, Latriana Blade and Janine Davidson.
From Junction City, Kelli Baker, Baylee Crook, Michelle Doolin, Clay Ferguson, Kylie Madison, Henley Risinger and Evin Stapleton.
From Lewisville, Lacey Morton.
From Little Rock, Jeremy Henderson and Jahan Montazari.
From Magnolia, Melody Arnold, Jonathan Brady, Latesha Carter, Latoya Carter, Sydney Colvin, Brenda Cottrell, Sarah Davis, Christian Finney, Delisa Johnson, Morgan Kelley, Kayla Pickett and Marquisha Samful.
From McGehee, Wonda Davis and Latarris Henderson.
From Monticello, Ryan Flemmons, Christina Grasper, Lacey Green, Yulonda Howell, Peyton James, Ciante Jones and Aurayia Simpson.
From Mount Holly, Devin Bricklen, Holly Donahoe and Donald Thomas.
From Norphlet, Whitney Anthony, Kaitlyn Goodwin and Maya Reynolds.
From Rison, Madisyn Stewart and Sydney Weatherford.
From Sherwood, Derrick Rosado.
From Smackover, Haley Arrington, Colt Aycock, Erin Bailey, Brennan Belin, Allison Dunn, Hannah Green, Ashley Lupton, Makenzie Malone, Lisa Palmer, Kelsey Paxton, Taylor Ramsey, Ivy Tolin and Paige Tolin.
From Stephens, Amanda Lowery, Tiauna McBride and Terra Smith.
From Strong, Morgan Jones, Kelsie Molnaird, Owen Park, Liliana Pedraza and Olivia Smith.
From Taylor, Katelyn Sewell.
From Texarkana, Casey Trexler.
From Tillar, Iesha Smith.
From Waldo, Tiffany Hoss and Melanie Willis.
From Warren, Holly Adair, Kynlee Files, Cory Greenwood, Krystal Hayes, Leslie Peek, Lauren Pierce and Abigail Torres.
From Wilmar, Jekea Oglesby.
From Arcadia, Louisiana, Alyssa Patterson.
From Bernice, Louisiana, Jennifer Jeselink, Kaitlyn Kavanaugh and Carrie Massey.
From Bossier City, Louisiana, Brooke Boteler.
From Calhoun, Louisiana, Amanda Adams.
From Dubach, Louisiana, Kelci Copeland.
From Farmerville, Louisiana, Amber Bowman, Breneshia Braggs, Olivia Flores, Amber Hudson, Cheri McCrary, Kassie Miller and Haley Temple.
From Haynesville, Louisiana, Jordan Clements and Barbara Williams.
From Hodge, Louisiana, Nicholas Cannady.
From Homer, Louisiana, Shakia Fulton and Gabrielle Montgomery.
From Lillie, Louisiana, Amanda Kennedy and Madison Lunsford.
From Marion, Louisiana, Logan Starr and Aaliyah Traylor.
From Ruston, Louisiana, Charlotte Martin.
From Shongaloo, Louisiana, Cassidy LaBlue.
From Spearsville, Louisiana, Tiffany Alvis, Shannon Smith and Chandrecus Williams.
From Springhill, Louisiana, Nyja Davis and Ember Green.
From Summerfield, Louisiana, Julia Ellerbe.
From West Monroe, Louisiana, Krissi Nunnery, Korri Sant and Lacey Stevens.
DISCLAIMER: Emails sent to or received from the College are subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. Sec. §§ 25-19-101 et. Seq.
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Missing Lady Lived In Monticello & Warren
Story by Monticellolive.com
On May 23, 2018, Sheriff David White, (Mt. Ida, In Montgomery County) received a call from the owner of a local business in Mount Ida, Arkansas. She stated that an employee, Mrs. Wanda Gill, had not shown up for work on April 27, 2018.
When Mrs. Gill finished her shift at 5 p.m. on April 26, 2018, she had not stated anything regarding not being able to work her shift the following day. The owner attempted to call Wanda on April 27, 2018 without any answer. She then contacted the alternate number that belonged to Joe Gill, Wanda Gill’s husband. Mr. Gill answered the call and stated that Wanda was physically not able to work there anymore.
CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE ON MONTICELLOLIVE.COM
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The Hair Penn Opens for Business in Downtown Warren
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 18 to welcome The Hair Penn, a new beauty salon located at 118 nE. Cypress Street is owned and operated by Tiffany Pennington. The Hair Penn is a full-care salon complete with a massage therapist on staff. A number of downtown merchants, friends, and family attended the event.
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Life Share Blood Drive
Where: Bradley County Sheriff's Dept
Bradley County Court House
101 East Cedar
Warren, AR 71671
When: Friday July 20, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please come donate blood
You could save a life.....
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Bradley County Court House
101 East Cedar
Warren, AR 71671
When: Friday July 20, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please come donate blood
You could save a life.....
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School Supply Lists
Schools are beginning to send in their student supply lists. To view these, go to the Schools Page of salineriverchronicle.com.
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Community Action Full Board Meets
After struggling the past couple of months getting a quorum present, the Southeast Arkansas Community Action Agency Board conducted a regular board meeting at the Agency headquarters in Warren July 17th. A variety of program reports were submitted for review and the financial records were presented and approved.
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Among the various programs discussed was the plan to purchase a camera system for the county Head Start Centers. The board voted to table action and to seek official bids and consider further.
In other action the members voted to utilize $21,775.00 of carryover money and use ti to help purchase a vehicle needed by the agency.
There was considerable discussion relating to the issue of board members missing too many meetings in violation of the bylaws. It was noted that the board did not want to kick anyone off the board, but the bylaws should be adhered to and it is important for each member to attend regularly and take part. Board Member Angela Marshall stated the bylaws should be followed using due diligence and considering legitimate reasons for non attendance. She said the rules should be followed. The board voted to notify members who have missed too many meeting and give them the opportunity to explain their reasons prior to action being taken to remove them. There was some discussion about changing to an every other month meeting schedule once a permanent Executive Director is hired.
The board talked about how to deal with a federal ruing that $4784.00 must be repaid as unallowable cost for staff attending a meeting back in 2014. The agency appealed the finding but has been denied. The meeting involved training sessions. The funds will be repaid over a period of 18 installments. This was an administrative finding. No money is missing.
A report on the LIHEAP ( energy assistance program ) was presented. It showed 753 residents were helped in Bradley County at an expense of $130,857.00. All counties in southeast Arkansas received benefits.
A detailed Head Start report was presented. An overall program review was conducted by funding authorities during March of 2018. There were no major issues the board also discussed plans to relocate the Crossett Head Start program to a church building for a rental pricxe of $1300.00 per month. The staff believes the site will be more suitable and will not increase the overall cost of operations.
Veronica Wallace gave the CSBG report. She told the board about the training she has attended and plans to attend. She stated the agency is reworking its case management process to try to make it more efficient and to better help the clients get out of poverty.
Board members were very engaged and asked numerous questions and made suggestions. Mr. Darryl Johnson from Ashley County was present. He continues to allege that some members of the board are not legally appointed and that the bylaws being utilized are not properly adopted. There was a state staff person from the state Department of Human Services in attendance for the meeting. The agency is required to submit copies of the monthly minutes to the state for review.
Among the various programs discussed was the plan to purchase a camera system for the county Head Start Centers. The board voted to table action and to seek official bids and consider further.
In other action the members voted to utilize $21,775.00 of carryover money and use ti to help purchase a vehicle needed by the agency.
There was considerable discussion relating to the issue of board members missing too many meetings in violation of the bylaws. It was noted that the board did not want to kick anyone off the board, but the bylaws should be adhered to and it is important for each member to attend regularly and take part. Board Member Angela Marshall stated the bylaws should be followed using due diligence and considering legitimate reasons for non attendance. She said the rules should be followed. The board voted to notify members who have missed too many meeting and give them the opportunity to explain their reasons prior to action being taken to remove them. There was some discussion about changing to an every other month meeting schedule once a permanent Executive Director is hired.
The board talked about how to deal with a federal ruing that $4784.00 must be repaid as unallowable cost for staff attending a meeting back in 2014. The agency appealed the finding but has been denied. The meeting involved training sessions. The funds will be repaid over a period of 18 installments. This was an administrative finding. No money is missing.
A report on the LIHEAP ( energy assistance program ) was presented. It showed 753 residents were helped in Bradley County at an expense of $130,857.00. All counties in southeast Arkansas received benefits.
A detailed Head Start report was presented. An overall program review was conducted by funding authorities during March of 2018. There were no major issues the board also discussed plans to relocate the Crossett Head Start program to a church building for a rental pricxe of $1300.00 per month. The staff believes the site will be more suitable and will not increase the overall cost of operations.
Veronica Wallace gave the CSBG report. She told the board about the training she has attended and plans to attend. She stated the agency is reworking its case management process to try to make it more efficient and to better help the clients get out of poverty.
Board members were very engaged and asked numerous questions and made suggestions. Mr. Darryl Johnson from Ashley County was present. He continues to allege that some members of the board are not legally appointed and that the bylaws being utilized are not properly adopted. There was a state staff person from the state Department of Human Services in attendance for the meeting. The agency is required to submit copies of the monthly minutes to the state for review.
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Quorum Court Has Brief Routine Meeting
Seven of the nine Justices were on hand Monday night, July 16th for the monthly meeting of the Bradley County Quorum Court. The members approved the minutes of the previous meeting, approved the Treasurer's Report and reviewed the Sheriff;s monthly report. County Judge Klay McKinney gave his update on county activities and informed the justices that a new grant has been received for installation of a new bridge on County Rd. 11. He also told the court that most of the lighting damage to county phones and computers has been repaired.
The Judge told the members that a meeting was recently conducted about the proposed state prison that will provide jail space to the county. He indicated plans are moving ahead. No information was provided concerning the location of the facility.
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The Judge told the members that a meeting was recently conducted about the proposed state prison that will provide jail space to the county. He indicated plans are moving ahead. No information was provided concerning the location of the facility.
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Intermodal Discusses Accounts Receivable
Toward the end of the July 18th board meeting of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, the members were informed that an audit of federal funds prepared by a private accounting firm, needs documentation that proves the debts of the authority will be guaranteed by the cities of Monticello and Warren and the counties of Bradley and Drew. At this time the debt consist of a note payable to Commercial Bank in the amount of $64,147.19 and monthly interest on the balance owed, monthly utilities, bookkeeping services and other expenses relating to upkeep of the property. For the previous month, the expenses were $1449.51.
According to the financial report the two cities and two counties owe the authority a total of $302,239.34. It is divided as follows:
*Monticello-$22,986.02
*Warren-$58,798.93
*Drew County-$43,605.88
*Bradley County-$176,848.51
It should be noted that Monticello, Warren and Drew County have been making some annual contributions to the Intermodal Authority as approved by their respective legislative bodies, and Bradley County has, over the past several months, provided labor and equipment to conduct dirt work and maintenance work on the intermodal site, in lieu of cash payments. It should also be noted that any money provided by the cities and counties must be appropriated on a yearly basis by the city councils and quorum courts. Just because the intermodal authority incurs debt, does not make the city and counties libel for the expenses. This has been discussed over the years and has been reported by this new site.
The board was also told that they can expect funding in the amount of $75,000.00 sometime this year. The legislature has approved funding for several intermodal authorities within Arkansas.
Board members then voted to invite the auditor to attend the next intermodal meeting and further explain the need for documentation for the audit and to explain the repercussions of a qualified audit vs. an unqualified one.
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During the discussion relating to the audit, Bradley county Judge Klay McKinney indicated he did not believe the Bradley County Quorum Court would approve a letter guaranteeing the debt and a representative on the board from Monticello made a similar statement regarding the city of Monticello.
A good portion os the meeting consisted of continued discussion and debate regarding the issue of the railroad crossing within the intermodal park. This has been ongoing for nearly two years. Either the road or the rail switch must be relocated due to railroad regulations. The debate has consisted of who owes for the additional expense and which route to take in correcting the problem. During the discussion, Board Chairman John Lipton, stated he has been in the dark during the process of trying to get the issue dealt with.
Nine board members were present for the meeting.
According to the financial report the two cities and two counties owe the authority a total of $302,239.34. It is divided as follows:
*Monticello-$22,986.02
*Warren-$58,798.93
*Drew County-$43,605.88
*Bradley County-$176,848.51
It should be noted that Monticello, Warren and Drew County have been making some annual contributions to the Intermodal Authority as approved by their respective legislative bodies, and Bradley County has, over the past several months, provided labor and equipment to conduct dirt work and maintenance work on the intermodal site, in lieu of cash payments. It should also be noted that any money provided by the cities and counties must be appropriated on a yearly basis by the city councils and quorum courts. Just because the intermodal authority incurs debt, does not make the city and counties libel for the expenses. This has been discussed over the years and has been reported by this new site.
The board was also told that they can expect funding in the amount of $75,000.00 sometime this year. The legislature has approved funding for several intermodal authorities within Arkansas.
Board members then voted to invite the auditor to attend the next intermodal meeting and further explain the need for documentation for the audit and to explain the repercussions of a qualified audit vs. an unqualified one.
During the discussion relating to the audit, Bradley county Judge Klay McKinney indicated he did not believe the Bradley County Quorum Court would approve a letter guaranteeing the debt and a representative on the board from Monticello made a similar statement regarding the city of Monticello.
A good portion os the meeting consisted of continued discussion and debate regarding the issue of the railroad crossing within the intermodal park. This has been ongoing for nearly two years. Either the road or the rail switch must be relocated due to railroad regulations. The debate has consisted of who owes for the additional expense and which route to take in correcting the problem. During the discussion, Board Chairman John Lipton, stated he has been in the dark during the process of trying to get the issue dealt with.
Nine board members were present for the meeting.
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Cornerstone Coalition Meets
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| Gene Higginbothan, Executive Director of the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District |
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| Jeff Weaver, UAM |
Also addressing the board was Jeff Weaver with the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Mr. Weaver discussed the work going on at the college to promote growth in numbers and to provide a quality education for students. He pledged support for the coalition efforts.
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| Dan Flowers |
Reports were presented by each county as to activities going on within the county and a discussion took place regarding the type projects that the Cornerstone needs to pursue.
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Eddie Cheatham
July 20, 2018
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday on Saturday, August 4, and Sunday, August 5.
Clothing and footwear that cost less than $100 per item will qualify for the exemption. However, if you buy an item that costs more than $100 you must pay the state and local sales taxes on the entire amount.
Accessories costing less than $50 qualify for the exemption. Examples include wallets, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, cosmetics, briefcases, hair notions, wigs and hair pieces.
Here’s an example provided by the Department of Finance and Administration: a person buys two shirts for $50 each, a pair of jeans for $75 and a pair of shoes for $125. The sales tax will only be collected on the shoes. Even though the total price of the shirts and the jeans added up to $175, no sales tax will be collected on them because each individual item cost less than $100.
School supplies also qualify, including binders, book bags, calculators, tape, paper, pencils, scissors, notebooks, folders and glue.
Textbooks, reference books, maps, globes and workbooks will be exempt from sales taxes. Also exempt from the sales tax will be art supplies needed for art class, such as clay and glazes, paint, brushes and drawing pads.
Bathing suits and beach wear will be exempt as long as they cost less than $100 per item. Diapers and disposable diapers will not be taxed. Boots, including steel-toed boots, slippers, sneakers and sandals will be exempt from the sales tax as well.
Not exempt from the sales tax are sporting goods, such as cleats and spikes worn by baseball, soccer and football players. Recreational items such as skates, shoulder pads, shin guards and ski boots will be taxed.
Computers, software and computer equipment are not exempt and you will have to pay sales taxes if you purchase those items on the holiday.
Act 757 provides that the sales tax holiday will be the first weekend of August every year. All retail stores are required to participate and may not legally collect any state or local sales taxes on qualified items during the tax holiday.
The legislature created the sales tax holiday by approving Act 757 of 2011. One of the goals of the act is to help families with children in school, which is why it is commonly known as the “Back to School” sales tax holiday.
However, everyone benefits from the holiday, whether or not they have children in school.
Veterans Nursing Home
The Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, which opened last year, has 96 beds and about 70 are occupied.
At a recent meeting of the Arkansas Veterans Commission, officials discussed the need to fill the remaining beds so that the nursing home’s budget is not under strain.
The facility is a residential setting that consists of eight individual homes that each house 12 veterans. Each veteran has a private room and bathroom.
The architectural design at North Little Rock is rare for a long term care facility. Only one percent of nursing homes in the country are similarly designed. It is meant to differ from conventional designs that are more institutional, so that residents are encouraged to socialize.
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Clothing and footwear that cost less than $100 per item will qualify for the exemption. However, if you buy an item that costs more than $100 you must pay the state and local sales taxes on the entire amount.
Accessories costing less than $50 qualify for the exemption. Examples include wallets, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, cosmetics, briefcases, hair notions, wigs and hair pieces.
Here’s an example provided by the Department of Finance and Administration: a person buys two shirts for $50 each, a pair of jeans for $75 and a pair of shoes for $125. The sales tax will only be collected on the shoes. Even though the total price of the shirts and the jeans added up to $175, no sales tax will be collected on them because each individual item cost less than $100.
School supplies also qualify, including binders, book bags, calculators, tape, paper, pencils, scissors, notebooks, folders and glue.
Textbooks, reference books, maps, globes and workbooks will be exempt from sales taxes. Also exempt from the sales tax will be art supplies needed for art class, such as clay and glazes, paint, brushes and drawing pads.
Bathing suits and beach wear will be exempt as long as they cost less than $100 per item. Diapers and disposable diapers will not be taxed. Boots, including steel-toed boots, slippers, sneakers and sandals will be exempt from the sales tax as well.
Not exempt from the sales tax are sporting goods, such as cleats and spikes worn by baseball, soccer and football players. Recreational items such as skates, shoulder pads, shin guards and ski boots will be taxed.
Computers, software and computer equipment are not exempt and you will have to pay sales taxes if you purchase those items on the holiday.
Act 757 provides that the sales tax holiday will be the first weekend of August every year. All retail stores are required to participate and may not legally collect any state or local sales taxes on qualified items during the tax holiday.
The legislature created the sales tax holiday by approving Act 757 of 2011. One of the goals of the act is to help families with children in school, which is why it is commonly known as the “Back to School” sales tax holiday.
However, everyone benefits from the holiday, whether or not they have children in school.
Veterans Nursing Home
The Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, which opened last year, has 96 beds and about 70 are occupied.
At a recent meeting of the Arkansas Veterans Commission, officials discussed the need to fill the remaining beds so that the nursing home’s budget is not under strain.
The facility is a residential setting that consists of eight individual homes that each house 12 veterans. Each veteran has a private room and bathroom.
The architectural design at North Little Rock is rare for a long term care facility. Only one percent of nursing homes in the country are similarly designed. It is meant to differ from conventional designs that are more institutional, so that residents are encouraged to socialize.
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This Week in the House: Rep. Jeff Wardlaw
The impact that teachers have on students is far-reaching and life-changing. If you have ever considered making a difference in the lives of Arkansas children, now is a perfect time.
The Education Committee recently reviewed a report on teacher shortages in our state. The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) now says there is a critical shortage in 15 areas of study. These include Art, Chemistry, Computer Science, English/Language Arts, and Math.
There is also a concern with the number of Arkansans enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The number of students studying to be a teacher has dropped from 6,161 in 2013 to 3,563 in 2018. That is a 42% decline.And keeping good teachers has also been a challenge. Since 2009, an average of 10% of new teachers did not return to the classroom after their first year of teaching. An average of 31% did not return after 5 years.
The Education Committee is taking all of this information into consideration as it develops recommendations for the next session.
In the meantime, ADE has implemented several initiatives aimed at recruiting more teachers.
There are currently 60,317 people in Arkansas with an active teaching licenses. However, during the last school year only 33,228 were employed as teachers. In an effort to bring more licensed teachers back to the profession, the number of required professional development hours have been reduced to 36 hours. Free online professional development is available through the ArkansasIDEAS portal at http://ideas.aetn.org.
There are 58 schools in the state partnering with colleges and universities to recruit more young people to the profession through a program called Teacher Cadets. Arkansas Teacher Cadets targets students with exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. It features a curriculum based, hands-on approach which educates students how to become a successful teacher and enables them to put their knowledge to work through a classroom internship.
There are also several financial aid incentives including loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement for prospective teachers. Visit arkansased.gov to learn more.
The Education Committee recently reviewed a report on teacher shortages in our state. The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) now says there is a critical shortage in 15 areas of study. These include Art, Chemistry, Computer Science, English/Language Arts, and Math.
There is also a concern with the number of Arkansans enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The number of students studying to be a teacher has dropped from 6,161 in 2013 to 3,563 in 2018. That is a 42% decline.And keeping good teachers has also been a challenge. Since 2009, an average of 10% of new teachers did not return to the classroom after their first year of teaching. An average of 31% did not return after 5 years.
The Education Committee is taking all of this information into consideration as it develops recommendations for the next session.
In the meantime, ADE has implemented several initiatives aimed at recruiting more teachers.
There are currently 60,317 people in Arkansas with an active teaching licenses. However, during the last school year only 33,228 were employed as teachers. In an effort to bring more licensed teachers back to the profession, the number of required professional development hours have been reduced to 36 hours. Free online professional development is available through the ArkansasIDEAS portal at http://ideas.aetn.org.
There are 58 schools in the state partnering with colleges and universities to recruit more young people to the profession through a program called Teacher Cadets. Arkansas Teacher Cadets targets students with exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. It features a curriculum based, hands-on approach which educates students how to become a successful teacher and enables them to put their knowledge to work through a classroom internship.
There are also several financial aid incentives including loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement for prospective teachers. Visit arkansased.gov to learn more.
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Hermitage City Council Conducts Business
Members of the Hermitage City Council met Monday, July 16th for the monthly council meeting.
Regular financial reports were given and the Police Chief reported that 18 citations were issued in June, 2018.
The court voted to transfer $15,846..21 from the general fund to a new checking account for act 833/884 funding to be used by the fire department. The money was designated fire department funds.
The council was told that water samples for the month were good but sodium levels were above 20 PPM and it was recommended that local health providers should be notified in order to benefit their clients who are on low sodium diets.
The council was informed a grant for sewer improvements was denied.
The Council members approved a proposal from Woodall Heating and Air to repair the A/C unit at the community center. They also approved a conflict of interest policy.
A vote to include a section of Bradley Rd. 971 for paving was approved. They then voted to buy a 16 foot trailer for $900.00 from Harry Adams.
Action was taken to close out two bank accounts that were used for grant projects. A new account was set up for a grant from Arkansas Parks & Tourism.
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Superior Senior Care Cuts the Ribbon in Warren
The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. to welcome Superior Senior Care to Warren. Workers nd Superior Senior Care affiliates as well as friends, relatives, and Chamber of Commerce members and representatives joined in the celebration.↧
Enrollment for students new to Warren School District
The first day of school will be Monday, August 13, 2018. Students new to the Warren School District should come to the administration office located at 408 Cherry St, to enroll no later than July 31, 2018. Monday - Thursday 8-3, Friday 8-12. You may pick up enrollment forms at the administration office or print the forms from this link: https://goo.gl/B6ii5a. Please bring all required documents to complete registration.
Warren School District Staff:
Warren School District will open the 2018-2019 school year with staff/professional development for all staff on August 6-9, 2018 beginning at 8:00 am on August 6. All staff will meet at the Warren Cultural Center from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. Lunch from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm will be provided by Union Bank. On Tuesday, August 7, lunch will be from 11:00 until 12:00 pm provided by Immanuel Baptist Church at the IBC Family Life Center. Wednesday and Thursday, you will be at your assigned building. August 10 is a Flex PD day for Certified Staff. Classified Orientation will be held Friday, August 10, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the Administration Office.
2018-2019 School Year, all students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost because of the continuation of the CEP(Community Eligibility Program.)
ABC Preschool will have Meet and Greet night on August 7, 2018 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the ABC building.
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Warren School District Staff:
Warren School District will open the 2018-2019 school year with staff/professional development for all staff on August 6-9, 2018 beginning at 8:00 am on August 6. All staff will meet at the Warren Cultural Center from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. Lunch from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm will be provided by Union Bank. On Tuesday, August 7, lunch will be from 11:00 until 12:00 pm provided by Immanuel Baptist Church at the IBC Family Life Center. Wednesday and Thursday, you will be at your assigned building. August 10 is a Flex PD day for Certified Staff. Classified Orientation will be held Friday, August 10, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the Administration Office.
2018-2019 School Year, all students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost because of the continuation of the CEP(Community Eligibility Program.)
ABC Preschool will have Meet and Greet night on August 7, 2018 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the ABC building.
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Warren School District Supply Lists
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Arrest Report: July 23, 2018
The following are innocent until proven guilty:
Dewana Runion, 7300 Rye Cuttoff, Rye, AR., age 51, arrested on warrant, Monticello Police Department (7-16-18)
Delvin Demond Neal, 600 S. Walnut, Warren, AR., age 31, Arrested on warrant x3 (7-16-18)
Colton Wade Smith, 350 Bradley Rd. 85, Warren, AR., age 20, Charged with possession of controlled substance, no insurance, fictitious tags, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a weapon, no seatbelt (7-17-18)
Leslie T. Phillips, 110C S. Myrtle, Warren, AR., age 57, charged with theft by receiving (7-20-180
Valentin Rodriguez, 1414 Melrose Dr., Warren, AR., age 33, charged with public intoxication (7-22-18)
Kasandra Gatson, 609 Cherry, Warren, AR., age 40, arrested on warrant (7-22-18)
Dewana Runion, 7300 Rye Cuttoff, Rye, AR., age 51, arrested on warrant, Monticello Police Department (7-16-18)
Delvin Demond Neal, 600 S. Walnut, Warren, AR., age 31, Arrested on warrant x3 (7-16-18)
Colton Wade Smith, 350 Bradley Rd. 85, Warren, AR., age 20, Charged with possession of controlled substance, no insurance, fictitious tags, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a weapon, no seatbelt (7-17-18)
Leslie T. Phillips, 110C S. Myrtle, Warren, AR., age 57, charged with theft by receiving (7-20-180
Valentin Rodriguez, 1414 Melrose Dr., Warren, AR., age 33, charged with public intoxication (7-22-18)
Kasandra Gatson, 609 Cherry, Warren, AR., age 40, arrested on warrant (7-22-18)
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Warren Continues To Make And Save Money Recycling
For a number of years, the city of Warren has been involved in recycling. The city collects and sells or make use of materials in various ways to try to reduce the volume of solid waste that must be land- filled. Not only is recycling good for the environment, it makes the city some income and reduces the cost of disposal of solid waste. Much of the material is voluntarily collected by homeowners and businesses in the city and delivered to city drop off sites, while some large producers of cardboard or paper are periodically picked up by the city if arrangements are made in advance.
The city has a drop off center on Myrtle Street adjacent to the Warren Fire Department. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents and businesses may drop off clean cardboard, news paper and office paper. Tires may be delivered to the transfer station and computers, printers and various electronics may be delivered to the city shop on Church Street just East of the City Park. For information on how and what to recycle, call the Warren Sanitation Office at 226-5860.
According to the Sanitation Office, from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the following volumes of materials were recycled by the City of Warren:
*Computers & Electronics-8.33 tons
*Cardboard, news paper & office paper-62.57 tons
*Tires-96.16 tons
*Limbs, Leaves and Brush-47.8 tons( Note: The city chips wood waste and delivers it to local
industry for fuel. Yard waste and limbs are collected by the city on Wednesdays on a call- in
basis.)
Prices for recycled materials various greatly from month to month. In 2017 the city made $18,400.00 from the sale of cardboard and paper. It is important to remember that for every ton of solid waste that is diverted for recycling, the city saves the cost of landfill disposal. All Warren residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle regularly.
There are markets for the recycling of aluminum cans through the private sector. The cans will be purchased. One location for recycling cans is York's Auto & Metal Recycling on U. S. Highway 278 West at the site of the old Warren Drive-In.
The city has a drop off center on Myrtle Street adjacent to the Warren Fire Department. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents and businesses may drop off clean cardboard, news paper and office paper. Tires may be delivered to the transfer station and computers, printers and various electronics may be delivered to the city shop on Church Street just East of the City Park. For information on how and what to recycle, call the Warren Sanitation Office at 226-5860.
According to the Sanitation Office, from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the following volumes of materials were recycled by the City of Warren:
*Computers & Electronics-8.33 tons
*Cardboard, news paper & office paper-62.57 tons
*Tires-96.16 tons
*Limbs, Leaves and Brush-47.8 tons( Note: The city chips wood waste and delivers it to local
industry for fuel. Yard waste and limbs are collected by the city on Wednesdays on a call- in
basis.)
Prices for recycled materials various greatly from month to month. In 2017 the city made $18,400.00 from the sale of cardboard and paper. It is important to remember that for every ton of solid waste that is diverted for recycling, the city saves the cost of landfill disposal. All Warren residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle regularly.
There are markets for the recycling of aluminum cans through the private sector. The cans will be purchased. One location for recycling cans is York's Auto & Metal Recycling on U. S. Highway 278 West at the site of the old Warren Drive-In.
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Economic Development Commission Talks Marketing Agricultural
During the July 23rd monthly meeting of the Bradley County Economic Development Commission, the board spent time talking about the need to help market produce, including tomatoes within Bradley County. There was also some discussion about creating a farmers market. No specfic plans were adopted. The board approved the minutes of the past meeting and the monthly financial report. It wass pointed out that the BCEDC is a 503 C6 corporation and that businesses can deduct dues paid to the organization while individuals may not.
Executive Director Len Blaylock, III told the board that he expects J & E Food Group to have the new poultry plant to be located in the city industrial park to be open by mid September. He stated that the company has experienced delays in receiving equipment for the facility. Work continues toi get the plant ready to operate.
Mr. Blaylock also reported that he hopes the state privately owned prison, that will include jail cells for Bradley and Drew Counties, will be moving forward in 45-60 days. Chairman Lipton asked State Representative Wardlaw for a status report and Mr. Wardlaw stated he did not have one. Mr. Blaylock indicated that it appears the private firm is seeking financail incentives to build and operate the facility. It was noted that land in the city industrial park has been offered to the company for free to construct the prison in Warren and Bradley County. Mr. Blaylock indicated he has heard that interest in Drew County are working on incentives.
Time was spent talking about training that Mr. Blaylock is attending and plans for future training. The board also discussed hosting a breakfast next year for staff of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. A breakfast has been held in the past by BCEDC.
Emily Wells was introduced to the board as an intern, who has been working for BCEDC and hopes to continue to do so in the future. She is a student at Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center.
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