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Warren Woman Killed in Morning Accident

June 9, 2014, 11:26 am
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At 7:52 AM, Monday morning,  one person was killed, and two injured,  in a motor vehicle accident, on HWY 278, west of Monticello, near I-530.

The driver of a black Honda Civic, shown in the background, hydroplaned and crossed into the oncoming westbound lane, colliding with an oncoming Mercury Grand Marquis.

Maria Valdez, age 23 of Warren, was ejected from the Civic, and pronounced at the scene by the deputy coroner.

Arkansas State Troopers investigated the accident, assisted by the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. and OEM.

MASI transported 2 occupants of the Mercury to DMH.

Dan’s Towing and Rods Wrecker removed the vehicles.
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Notice for Band Practice

June 9, 2014, 11:53 am
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The Warren Band will have rehearsals for the Pink Tomato Parade from 10am until 12 noon on Thursday June 12 and Friday June 13 at the Warren Middle School band room.
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Courthouse Flags to Fly Again

June 9, 2014, 5:43 pm
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Operation Patriotic Bradley County will again be flying American Flags on the Bradley County Court Square.  This project was initiated by former resident Roxie Wright and honored our veterans and military men and women by flying flags on military holidays.

The Robert Abernethy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has adopted this project and plans to fly the flags from the last week of August until mid November, including Veterans’ Day.  Plans for next year are being made to resume last year’s schedule of putting the flags up twice, to include Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day.

Flags may be purchased for $30 each in memory of or in honor of someone.  When the flags are taken down in November, they may be picked up or mailed to the person who purchased the flag.

Deadline to purchase a flag will be August 8, 2014.  To purchase a flag, pick up a form at one of the following locations:  Warren Branch Library, Bradley County Veterans’ Museum or Bradley County Chamber of Commerce.

A DAR spokesperson stated, “Our community is indebted to Mrs. Wright for recognizing those patriots who have served and are now serving our country.  We are pleased to adopt Operation Patriotic Bradley County as one of our service projects. ”  
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Bradley County Chamber Board Meets

June 9, 2014, 5:45 pm
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The Board of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce meet June 9th at Mollys.  Members reviewed the minutes of the last meeting and went over the financial report.  Chamber President  David King provided an update on Downtown Network  and the ongoing Pink Tomato Festival.

There was discussion about the increased business on Main Street and ways to make sure a maximum number of parking places remain available for the public.  The downtown network director will be visiting with the merchants to try and make sure their needs are meet.

The next meeting is set for July 14th.
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Delete Blood Cancer Holds Bone Marrow Drive for Warren

June 9, 2014, 5:49 pm
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Warren, AR, May 30, 2014: Becky Howard of Warren, AR was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2006. She underwent years of chemo and was eventually told her only option for survival was a bone marrow transplant. No family members were suitable matches for Becky, so she had to turn to the National Bone Marrow Registry. After months of searching, Becky recently found a potential bone marrow match and will soon begin the transplant process to give her a second chance at life.
Becky is grateful for her potential match, but knows that many other blood cancer patients are not so fortunate. Nearly 14,000 other patients are currently searching for bone marrow transplants, but more than half will never receive one. Becky, along with the help of her friends and family, wants to help other patients beat those odds by hosting a bone marrow donor drive.

On June 28, from 9am to 4pm, a drive will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, AR. Attendees ages 18-55 will have the opportunity to register as potential bone marrow donors. The registration process is simple and takes only a few minutes, involving filling out a form and swabbing the inside of the cheek. Becky wants to encourage her community to come together and help find matches for all the patients in desperate need of a life saving match.  “You could hold the DNA that could save someone’s life! And it is so simple to become a donor,” said Becky. Individuals unable to attend the drive can visit DeleteBloodCancer.org to register online.

About Delete Blood Cancer
Delete Blood Cancer DKMS started with one family’s search for a bone marrow donor and is today part of the world’s largest bone marrow donor center. We have helped register more than 4 million potential donors and facilitated more than 40,000 life-saving transplants around the world. But we’re not stopping there. Every day we lead the fight against blood cancer by working with families, communities and organizations to recruit more donors and provide more patients with second chances at life.

For more information or to register as a bone marrow donor, please visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.deletebloodcancer.org/" DeleteBloodCancer.org.

Contact: Joyce Jones, 646.530.3306, joyce@dkmsamericas.org
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Heirloom Tomatoes On Display At “Tomatoes at the Trotter” June 26

June 9, 2014, 5:55 pm
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           MONTICELLO, Ark. — A taste of heirloom tomatoes and an all-tomato dinner will be offered by the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Agriculture as part of the fourth annual “Tomatoes at the Trotter” June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
            The event will be held at the UAM Trotter House bed-and-breakfast at 404 North Main Street in Monticello. For $25 each, guests may participate in an heirloom tomato tasting and evaluation and enjoy an heirloom tomato dinner prepared by Chef Brian Cherry of Aramark Food Service.
            Zach Taylor, director of marketing for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will be on hand to discuss the growing popularity of local food sources, the keys to successful farmers’ markets, and how the Department of Agriculture is assisting local communities.
            Door prizes will be available and net proceeds will benefit the UAM School of Agriculture Scholarship Fund. For tickets or more information, contact the School of Agriculture at (870) 460-1091.
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Buck Fever Festival Fundraiser Set For June 26

June 9, 2014, 6:00 pm
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The Banks Buck Fever Festival will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Haley Creek Boys Concert on Saturday, June 28th at the Banks Missionary Baptist Church in Banks, AR.
The concert will begin at 6:00 PM and feature the gospel and bluegrass band the Haley Creek Boys.

Dinner tickets can be purchased for $7.00 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the door. The meal will include spagetti, salad, garlic bread, tea, and a dessert.
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Festival Art Show

June 9, 2014, 7:13 pm
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Artwork from Bradley County artists will be on display this weekend at the Bradley County Historical Museum.  The Art Show will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The Museum is located at 200 Elm Street west of the YMCA.
Bradley County is home to many talented artists and their work will be showcased during the one day art show.  To qualify for the art show, artists must be 16 years old and be from Bradley County.  There will be a variety of art represented.  
A Clothesline Art Fair will be a new addition to the Pink Tomato Festival Art Show this year.  Artwork by Eastside art students will be featured.  These talented young people are taught be Cheryl Moring, art instructor at the school.
For information, call 870-226-5457 or 870-820-1496
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Arrest Report

June 9, 2014, 5:46 pm
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The following are innocent until proven guilty:

Valentin Rodrigues, 26 Cloverdale, Warren, AR., age 29, charged with possession (6-3-14)

Tyvonte Jamal Clary, #3 Railroad Ave., Warren, AR., age 23, charged with driving on a suspended license, fictitious tags, no tags, no insurance (6-4-14)

Marcus Davis, 1107 York St., Warren, AR., age 41, charged with disorderly conduct (6-5-14)

Lorenzo Williams, 601 S. Main, Warren, AR., age 29, charged with disorderly conduct and battery 3rd 96-5-14)

Leo Patton, III, 509 S. Main, Warren, AR., age 31, charged with disorderly conduct, assault, terroristic threatening, obstructing government operation (6-5-14)

Vear Bryant, 651 E. 109th Place, Los Angeles, CA, age 34, charged with DWI, endangering the welfare of a minor, and speeding (6-5-14)

Jeremy Davis, 589 Bradley 18F, Warren, AR., age 33, charged with possession of controlled substance (6-5-14)

Delbert Kellerbrew, 101 Davenport, Warren, AR., age 46, charged with theft of property (6-6-14)

Wanson Belcher, 511 Watt St., Warren, AR., age 27, arrested on warrant for child support (6-7-14)
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Warren Schools Celebrate End of Year

June 9, 2014, 7:48 pm
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The Warren School District held an End of Year Celebration Monday, June 2.  The event was had the greatest attendance in the history of the celebration with 250 employees attending.  The employees were treated to a fish/chicken dinner followed by presentation of awards and drawings for door prizes donated by local merchants.
Retiring staff Left to Right:  Rebecca Williams, Robert Boon, and Ann Orleanski

One group honored during the celebration was the 2013-14 retiring staff:

Licensed Staff:
Brunson- Terry Bryant- 15 years of service in the Warren School District, 20 years total
WMS- Margarett Ann Orleanski- 8 years of service in the Warren School District, 12 years total in education.
WHS- Sgt. Roland Washington- 8 years of service for the Warren School District, 20 years total in education.
WHS- Robert Boon- 6 years in Warren School District, 6 years total in education.
SEACBEC- Rebecca Williams- 3 years of service for the Warren School District, 36 years total in education.
Ms. Sarah Marshall

Classified Staff:
Sarah Marshall- 34 years of service for the Warren School District

Other honorees were:
Denise Lambert

Warren School District Volunteer of the Year: Ms. Denise Lambert

Classified Employee of the Year- SEACBEC - Evelyn Thompson

Warren Bank & Trust Teacher Excellence Grant Winner ($500)- Jessica Murphy, Lauren Cox, & Misty Davis, Level 4 Teachers- with the title “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Tracey Panicola

The Union Bank Gray-Weiss Master Teacher of the Year- WHS -  Tracy Panicola
Mrs. Panicola was awarded $200 from Union Bank and the interest from an account set up by a former student of Mr. Gray and Mrs. Weiss.
Union Bank Representative Patricia Wilkerson, Tina Cearley, Gwen Sledge, Tracy Panicola, Pauline Wylie, Sonya Taylor, and Randy Rawls of Union Bank.

Teacher of the Year from each campus (each presented $100 from Union Bank):
ES- Tina Cearley
BR- Sonya Taylor
MS- Gwen Sledge
SB- Pauline Wylie




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Warren School Board Accepts Resignations and Makes Hires

June 9, 2014, 8:07 pm
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The Warren School Board met Monday night, June 9 for their regular monthly meeting.  After adopting the minutes of the May 12 and May 20 meetings and approving out of town trip requests, the board moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

Upon returning from executive session, the board voted to accept the resignations of three teachers:  Tara Hogue, ELL Coordintor/Instructor; Chrissie Barnes, EAST and Summer ADED Position; and Nicole Gnecco, WHS English/Literacy Instructor.  Three board members, Jerry Daniels, Angela Marshall, and Joel Tolefree, voted against the acceptance of the resignations.

The board approved the following summer contracts:
Destiny Mann, Lead Teacher
Mary Bradley, Parapro
Keesa Gleen, Parapro
Marilyn Rawls, Cafeteria

ADED
Suzanne Tucker, Instructor
Theresa Cooper, Parapro
Jamie Corker, Parapro
Coleman Dowda, Parapro

Involuntary Transfers were also approved as follows:
Cristy Cathey, continued part-time SpEd at Brunson and assigned part-time SpEd at WMS
Felicia Tullow, from WMS SpEd to Eastside Self-contained SpEd

Contracts were extended to:
Heather Reynolds, WMS Science (replacing Shawna Thaxton)
Belinda Langford, Part-time ADED Teacher (one year only)
ADED Staff:  Jonalyn Reep, Denecia Sellers, Suzanne Tucker, Ginger Anders, Maria Holley Theresa Cooper, LaDonna Mathur, Diane Sipes, Dinora Castillo

The board voted to accept the proposed 2015-16 budget and the transfer of funds to the building fund.

They approved an increase for meal prices by 15 centers.

The board voted to allow Superintendent Marilyn Johnson to attend Leader to Leader Training.

They approved a resolution for Support of Joint Use Agreement Grant applications.  Mrs. Johnson explained that the district is eligible for four of these grants at $30,000 each.  These grants are not matching fund grants.  They are funded by the Tobacco Excise Tax and must be used for the revitalization of outdoor spaces.  Superintendent Johnson explained to the board that the funds would be used to upgrade the park on John Scobey Drive and resurfacing the tennis courts.  While this park is owned by the city, the Joint Use Agreement Grants can be used to improve the park since the school uses the park.

In the Superintendent's report, Mrs. Johnson reported on the End of Year Celebration and then turned the comment session over to Jonalyn Reep who announced "Big News" from SEACBEC.  Mrs. Reep told the board that SEACBEC tests seniors every other year, and this year, the school earned the Tech Centers That Work Platinum Award which is the highest award presented for achievement of the SEACBEC students scores in Math, Literacy, and Science.


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Reep Speaks to 70th Arkansas Writers' Conference

June 9, 2014, 8:35 pm
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Writers from across the state gathered at the 70th Arkansas Writers' Conference in Little Rock, June 6 and 7, at Pulaski Technical College South Campus.  The keynote speaker for the event was Carla McClafferty, a nationally recognized author.  Ms. McClafferty has been featured on c-Span and has been a guest speaker at events in New York, Los Angeles Washington, DC, Chicago, Miami and Marseilles.

Also on the program as a guest speaker was Warren's own Rob Reep.  He was invited to speak to the conference about "Writing for a New Generation." Reep is the owner of Raptorproductions the parent company of salineriverchronicle.com and fossilhd.com. In addition to his online writing experience, Reep has produced a number of documentaries with one gaining national attention and being shown by Shell Oil Corporation at their recent national conference.  Reep is currently filming Captain, a screenplay about the life of Hugh Bradley he researched for over a year and spent six months writing.  He is also in the process of writing a book about Hernando de Soto.


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LOCAL DAR CHAPTER WINS SILVER AT STATE MEETING

June 10, 2014, 6:14 pm
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Carol Nichols, Betty Harp, State Parliamentarian and Carol Rudder, Warren
 DAR Regent at 2014 state conference, celebrate the chapter’s receiving awards.
The Captain Robert Abernethy Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Warren Chapter won nine state awards at the annual State DAR Conference. The meeting was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock, March 13-15.   Most of these awards were based on membership.  Warren is in the category of fewer than 50 members. Members are very happy to report the chapter had a year beyond belief!

At that meeting the Warren chapter was awarded nine certificates:
Chapter Achievement- Silver Level -due to new membership and volunteerism!  State DAR awards are divided in four levels, based on the activities of the chapter.  The levels are gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention.  In 2012-13 the chapter won no award.
Most Prospective Members Workshops -The chapter won this award because members met with individual prospects in small group meetings and one-on-one to complete their applications.

      Second Place Largest Membership Increase – The Warren chapter had a thirty percent
      increase in membership.

      Historic Preservation Committee Award 2nd Place –This was for the DAR trip to Piggott,
      Arkansas to tour the Hemingway/Pfeiffer House.  This included a tour of the Arkansas State Museum.
Carol Nichols, Linda Kercheval, Brenda Ezell and Edith Castleberry, DAR 
Members, display certificates won for outstanding work.

Award for Presenting a Chapter Development and Revitalization Workshop--members attended a workshop by Sue Thompson, National Vice Regent.
Best report with the least members-The Flag of the United States of America-The chapter won this award because of the work of Edith Castleberry.  Edith presented a program on the flag code for the chapter; she led the chapter to present Roxie Wright with a DAR certificate for the “Outstanding Display of the American Flag”

 Best use of Chapter Revitalization and Development Resources-The chapter won this due to the number of times they contacted Cheri Coley, State Genealogy Research Chairperson and others to be sure applications were correct.

VIS Award- Presented to Lola Dudley for entering members’ applications on the national web site.
Good Citizen 100% Participation- The chapter won this for presenting Warren Graduate Sara King with the DAR Good Citizen Award and submitting an application for the DAR “Good Citizen” Scholarship.

A new project for the chapter is a fund-raiser for local area scholarships.  The group will sell Rada Knives at the Pink Tomato Festival, County Fair, and Buck Fever Festival. Carolanne Nichols will be the chairperson of this project.  Contact her by calling 870-814-4161 or e-mail  HYPERLINK "mailto:carol.nichols@hotmail.com" carol.nichols@hotmail.com.  One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to the local scholarship fund.  Contact Kim Forrest, Carol Nichols or other DAR members to buy Rada knives to support this project.

Another project the DAR chapter is spearheading, previously run by Roxie Wright,
is to place American flags on the courthouse square to honor area veterans.   Linda Kercheval and Edith Castleberry will co-chair this committee.  Plans are to have the flags up from Labor Day to Veterans Day.

The Warren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution asks area citizens to support the chapter and its activities as we go into our next year of revitalization.  Our goals are growth and learning.  We invite you to join us.  Any woman 18 years of age or above who can trace her family to service in the American Revolution is eligible to join.  Contact Carol Rudder, Regent at  HYPERLINK "mailto:carol.rudder@yahoo.com" carol.rudder@yahoo.com , or any other DAR member if you are interested in joining.



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Hermitage Provides Raises For Some Classified Employees

June 10, 2014, 6:22 pm
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Superintendent Richard Rankin informed the Hermitage School Board that the minimum wage for classified employees has been raised by the State and several Hermitage employees would have to have their wages increased to comply.  The new minimum rate is $8.26 per hour.  After a good deal of discussion the board voted to provide raises to bring the district into compliance and to provide much needed increases to a larger number of classified employees. The total impact on the districts finances will be around $11,300 per year.  The money will come out of more than one fund and  should have little impact on the operating budget.

Mr. Rankin injformed the board that it looks like the district will finish the current year with a decent balance and should be about $75,000 above last year.  He cautioned the members to diligently monitor the budget to keep the district in good shape and to keep from borrowing funds as has been required in the past.

The board voted to authorize Dr. Tucker, the incoming superintendent, to begin signing checks July 1, 2014 and to remove Mr. Rankin from the signatory cards after June 30th.  Several board members were also authorized to sign if needed.

There was considerable discussion of the need to increase the extra money paid to coaches for the hours they work beyond the normal school day.  Of special concern were the baseball, softball, soccer and spring sports coaches.  The members decided to give the matter more consideration before taking a vote.

In final action the board voted to hire Jordan Hamett as baseball coach and math teacher.

The next meeting will be Tuesday June 17th to conduct a hearing and possibly other business.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.


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Rotary Club Hears Program From PTF Chairman

June 10, 2014, 6:24 pm
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The Warren Rotary Club program chair for June 10, 2014 was Teresa Grice.  Her program was Joey Cathey speaking on his role as the 2014 Pink Tomato Festival chairman and also all the many individuals help that the committee has to make it all come together.


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Ouachita River Commission to Meet

June 10, 2014, 6:30 pm
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Please be notified that a meeting of the Ouachita River Commission will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 2014 at the Board Room of the College of the Ouachitas, 1 College Drive, Malvern, Arkansas.

The agenda items include items of interest to the Lower Ouachita River region composed of Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Dallas, Hot Spring, Ouachita and Union Counties.



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SEACBEC to Receive Platinum High Achievement Award

June 10, 2014, 7:50 pm
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Based on the 2014 High Schools That Work Assessment results, Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center has been selected to receive an award at the 2014 HSTW Summer Staff Development Conference at the Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.  The center is one of only eight technology centers that will receive this award this year.

The award is a TCTW Platinum High Achievement Award, the highest TCTW award SREB offers.  This award is gien to centers that had 75 percent or more of students meet one or more readiness goal; 75 percent or more of students complete one or more parts of the recommended curriculum; achieve "high implementation" status; and at least 45 percent of students indicate that they experienced an intensive emphasis on quality career-technical studies.  Also, winning centers had a least 50 students complete the 2014 HSTW Assessment (or at least 75 percent of the senior class if it is fewer than 60 seniors), and the center did not earn the TCTW Platinum High Achievement Award in 2012.

SREB will recognize SEACBEC Wednesday, July 16, 2014, during the opening general session of the conference.  This session will be held at 3:00 p.m.  Awards will be presented just before the keynote address.


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Warren Natives Return to Sing in Lions Musical Jamboree

June 10, 2014, 7:55 pm
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The Warren Lions Club Musical Jamboree will be held Wednesday night at the Warren Cultural Center beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Among the many local talents to perform will be two Warren natives returning for this special musical performance.  Jana Durmon Mayo of Texarkana and Charlie Morgan of Belton, Missouri.  Admission is free.


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Simple Simon's Pizza Opens Wednesday, June 7

June 10, 2014, 8:24 pm
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Official News Release:

Simple Simon's Pizza is proud to announce that we will open to the public Wednesday, June 7th, at 10 a.m.

Operating schedule is M-Th 10a.m. to 9 p.m., F-Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lunch buffet is M-F 10:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday buffet is 11-1:30 p.m.  Family Night buffet is Tuesdays 5-7 p.m.

Enjoy dine-in, carry-out , and the convenience of our pick up window for your call-in service.

Celebrating the establishment of the company in 1983, you can enjoy a large supreme and an original calizone for $19.83.  Just ask for the 1983 Special.

Address is 1105 East Church Street.  870-226-2222
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Twenty-one Acts Compete in Tomato Talent Show

June 11, 2014, 5:44 am
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Twenty one acts consisting of over 50 contestants from ages 4 to 18 competed Tuesday night in the talent competition of the 58th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Those pictured above placed as a first runner up or winner in their age division in dance, vocal, instrumental or variety categories.

Mallory Stuckey, this year's Petite Miss Pink Tomato, placed as Overall First Runner Up in the Pink Tomato Festival talent competition dancing to "It's My Party" in the Dance Ages 4-6 division.

Dancing to "A Little Party" in the Group Dance Ages 13-15 category, (L-R)  Alex Pennington, Allie Beth King, Logan Fletcher, Gracie Mosley, Kate Brown, Lexi Thomas, (second row) Karissa Morman, Keller Bigham, Mary Riley Busby, Kayla Arrington, and Caroline Groves earned the title of "Overall Winner" at the talent competition. The girls are students of Allison Neill at Monticello Dance Academy.
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