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Representatives of Pizza Hut Deliver School Supplies to Warren SD
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Home Evacuated by BC Rural Fire Dept. After Gas Leak Discovered
On August 11 at 9:55 a.m., the Bradley County Rural Fire Department responded to a call from T. W. Morris who reported a natural gas leak. Upon arrive to 760 Highway 63 North, the department determined that the leak was on the main distribution line. They quickly evacuated the nearest home and notified Centerpoint Entergy which arrived and took necessary measures.
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Health Department Director Visits Warren
The Bradley County Health Unit provides more than 800 women's health visits per year, inspects food service establishments, test water for public water systems and swimming pools, investigates diseases, provides preventive health services such as immunizations and vaccinations and inspects hospitals. In-Home care is also provided for the elderly and others with serious medical conditions.
Other areas of concern for the department include obesity, tobacco use, dental needs, lack of health insurance and a variety of other health related needs. During Dr. Smith's visit the Unit was busy providing services to a large number of families.
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Hundreds Turn Out To Apply For Jobs
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| Hundreds turned out to apply for a job at Blue Rooster. |
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| Mayor Martin visits with many of those who turned out to apply for a job. |
During the morning Warren Mayor Bryan Martin visited the site and offered assistance to the Workforce employees. He visited with a large number of those seeking employment. Blue Rooster, LLC has publicly stated that Mayor Martin played a key role in facilitating the location of the new plant to Warren. Channel 10 news out of Eldorado was also on hand and interviewed a couple of people who were applying.
Applications will continue to be accepted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 A.M. till 4:00 P.M. for the next three weeks. The company hopes to start production October 1st
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Rotarians Hear Dennis Cooper
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Quorum Court Discusses Applying For State Prison
In a very quick meeting the Bradley County Quorum Court meet Monday August 18th for their monthly session. Normal reports were approved and Judge Neely provided an update on county road work. He also stated that plans are under way to close out cells at the county landfill that are full. He asked if any JP had any new information relating to a new county jail. No member responded. The Judge said he had no new or additional information.
The last few minutes of the meeting consisted of a discussion about a notification the county had received from the state asking if the county had an interest in having a state prison located in this area. Judge Neely indicated there had been some brief talk among local officials in southeast Arkansas about looking into pursuing the project but nothing has been decided. He indicated it would likely take a joint effort of several counties and cities to have a chance.
According to the letter the Judge shared with the Court, the state wants to build facility to house 1000 maximum security inmates. It could later be expanded. The estimated cost is $100,000,000.00. The annual operating budget would be $19,000,000.00 and would employee 250 people. It should be noted the prison has not been approved by the Arkansas Legislature at this point.
To seek an opportunity to get the prison located in a specific area would require the donation of 400 acres of land that is generally square and flat. There are a number of other requirements such as utilities, closeness to major medical facilities, be free of environmental and archaeological issues and not be in a major earthquake zone.
After talking about the matter for about 10 minutes the Court voted 9-0 in favor of looking into options of working with other local governments and organizations to try to get the prison located in or as close to Bradley County as possible. The motion was vague but seemed to encourage the Judge to work on the possibilities.
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Volunteer Ombudsman Needed
Do you have a caring heart and a willing to listen to someone in need? If so you can make a difference in a resident’s life in the Nursing Facilities. Ask about the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas Ombudsman Program.
A training workshop will be held August 29, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All interested individuals, please contact:
Brenda Brown /Regional Ombudsman or Rose Garland, Volunteer Ombudsman Coordinator at 870-543-6311 or 870-543-6327 or 1-800-264-3260.
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Zachary Burks Announces for Re-election
"My goal as alderman is to represent the tax payers in a fair and efficient manner. That has been my commitment over the years I have served, and it continues to be," says Mr. Burks.
"I ask for your support for re-election as Alderman, Ward 3 Position 2."
"I am and always will be a taxpayers' representative for the citizens of Warren."
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Annual Orange and Black Scrimmage Report, 400 Photos
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| Senior Lumberjack QB Justin Gorman has had a progressive offseason. His scrimmage performance Tuesday night was very convincing. |
To read the full report and see 400 PHOTOS from the scrimmage,
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David King Announces Candidacy for Warren City Council
He currently serves on several local boards and committees, as well as the Arkansas Kidney Disease board to which he was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe.
King, a lifelong resident of Warren, holds a BA in Political Science from UAM. He lives with Julie, his wife of 24 years. They have two children, Katie Kuhn and Sara King. Katie is the elementary music educator for the Warren School District. Sara will be attending Arkansas Tech University this Fall.
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Intermodal Authority Grants Chairman Additional Power
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| John Lipton and Cliff McKinney |
In other business the authority approved a proposal to hire Wynn Surveying to reset the corners of the intermodal property at a cost of no more than $6160. They approve another $1000 to cover the installation of permanent markers for the site.
After considerable discussion the members passed several motions. The first motion was to request an extension of the EDA and DRA grants to allow the authority more time to make decisions. Another motion instructed the engineer to come up with a price for a study to look at the underground water supply for the park and to research ways to get more water to the site form the city of Monticello. The board was told that prospects are looking at the site and one of them may need around on million gallons of water per day.
In a final vote the board voted to grant authority to the Chairman to make decisions and sign documents if necessary should action be needed before a board meeting can be held. Any action should be reviewed by the Authority's attorney at the same time. This motion appears to relate to dealing with business prospects.
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Travelin Tomatoes Come in First Place
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Library Starting New Education Programs for Children
The Warren Branch Library is trying to start new educational programs for the children. We have storytime, arts & crafts, music, etc. Supplies are very much needed! The library is asking if any business or individuals would like to donate to help out. It would be greatly appreciated. Just come by or call the Warren Branch Library @ 870-226-2536.
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Lakeport Plantation Opens Legacies With “Slave Life in Chicot County” Talk August 28
JONESBORO — Lakeport Legacies, Lakeport Plantation's monthly history talk series, will open Thursday, Aug. 28, and features Kelly Jones, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arkansas.
The program gets underway at 6 p.m., following refreshments and conversation at 5:30 p.m. at the plantation, 61 Hwy. 142, Lake Village. This event is free and open to the public, but guests are asked to RSVP to (870) 265-6031.
Jones’ talk, "Slave Life in Chicot County: Toil and Resistance on the River," will reveal slave life in Chicot County through court records, the census, newspapers, Works Progress Administration narratives and other sources. Slavery and cotton dominated Chicot County's antebellum economy. Clearing vast forests and cultivating cotton, enslaved laborers helped make Chicot County one of the wealthiest places in the Unites States by 1860.
While not free, slaves developed their own culture, married, worshiped and, at times, sought the freedoms they were denied.
Lakeport Legacies is a monthly history discussion held at the Lakeport Plantation, featuring a topic from the Delta region.
For more information, go to http://lakeportplantation.blogspot.com/2014/08/lakeport-legacies-slave-life-in-chicot.html, or contact Dr. Blake Wintory, assistant director of Lakeport Plantation at (870) 265-6031.
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Firemen Respond to House Fire
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| Photo submitted by James Lawrence. |
Later Saturday night the fire flared again. Authorities returned to the scene. More details will follow Monday when the official reports are released.
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Sonic Donates $2,500 to Warren High School
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| From left to right: Gary Jackson(WHS Principal), Greg Skowronski(Owner of Warren Sonic), and Bryan Cornish(Assistant WHS Prinicipal. |
The money goes to a general funds account that helps the school purchase needed items. Last year, the Sonic Donation went towards new choir robes.
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Blue Rooster Continues Accepting Applications
Blue Rooster, LLC, a poultry deboning plant set to open in Warren around the first of October, continues accepting applications for jobs. To apply visit the old National Guard Armory building at 101 South Martin Street in Warren Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 A.M. till 4:00 P.M. Persons interested may also apply Monday thru Friday at the Workforce office in Monticello.
The company envisions 100 jobs to begin the operations.
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Young Race Car Driver Helps Students
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| Left to Right: Assistant Principal Tommy Arnold, Mrs. Leah Via and Jamie Martin |
Jamie was accompanied by his mother Mrs. Dana Martin and the manager of the local race track Mrs. Leah Via. Warren Assistant Principal Tommy Arnold accepted the supplies on behalf of the school district.
Jamie is an 8th grade student in a neighboring county. It was obvious that he feels a sense of community service. Coach Arnold expressed the Warren Middle School's appreciation for Mr. Martin's contribution.
On Aug. 16 Warren Arkansas Speedway, located at 916 Bradley 7 Rd S in Bradley County, held a "Back to School" night at the track. Everyone, drivers, spectators and staff were asked to bring school supplies to be donated to the local school. The response was very good, some made monetary donations, that track manager Leah Via used to purchase additional supplies.
Jamie Martin, current points leader in the Stinger Jr. class, and one of the track's youngest drivers, accompanied Via to present the donated items.
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Block Builders Quilting Club Meets at Kercheval Home
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Warren Fire Department Responds To Three Calls
Saturday August 23rd was a busy day for the Warren Fire Department. It began at 1;27 A.M. with a call to 1342 Old Monticello Road. The home of Deeric Wheeler suffered some damage. Mr. Wheeler was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire appeared to be the result of food preparation that got out of control. Damage to the home was minimal. Seventeen firemen were on the scene.
At 12;52 P.M. the city was called to help the Rural Fire Department combat a fire at 194 Bradley 337. The house suffered extensive damage. It belonged to Chance Bradley.
Saturday afternoon at 2;03 P.M. the city fought a fire at 144 Bradley Court. There was damage but the house was not destroyed. Thirteen firemen responded to the call. Antwrn Brkes lived in the rental house.
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