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Hometown Health Coalition Announces Meeting

January 16, 2015, 4:28 am
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Bradley County Hometown Health Improvement Coalition Meeting will meet on 1-21-15 at SEACBEC Community Room on the Warren School Campus at 12 noon till 1pm.

Please feel free to bring your lunch and eat during this meeting.  We will have coffee, drinks and some cookies.

We will have a guest speaker this date and all HHIL members as well as any other community member are invited and encourage to attend this meeting

Here is a very brief summary on what the guest speakers will discuss.  They want to get input from as many Bradley County Community Members as possible!
On December 16, 2014 Dr. Eric S. Johnson & Dr. Lori A.  Fischbach, Professors of Epidemiology @ the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, met with Alicia Outlaw, Bradley County LHUA and Shannon Borchet, Health Educator with Arkansas Department of Health regarding a grant proposal they are writing to the National Cancer Institute.  If selected for this grant opportunity, they will partner with the Bradley Community regarding a  study of cancer free participants from Bradley County (during the first 5 years) and then they will follow20% of these participants long-term in order to study their lives and see if and why they eventually develop cancer.  This study would specifically include 100,000 people in 21 selected Arkansas Counties (Bradley County is one of these 21 counties); this study will examine risk factors for cancer in rural communities including rural minorities.
If you have any questions or need more information then Contact Diane Sipes at 870-226-8550  or Alicia Outlaw RN at Bradley County Local Health Unit @ 870-820-5352 ( Cell) or 870-226-8440 ( Work).
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Car Accident On Highway 63 South

January 16, 2015, 11:45 pm
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A car driven by Lucrecia Bradley traveling south on U.S. Highway 63 crossed the center line, ran into the ditch and hit a tree Thursday January 15 around 1:45 P.M.  According to the Arkansas State Police Ms. Bradley was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.  The accident occurred just south of the intersection of US 63 and U.S. Highway 278.

Authorities believe Ms. Bradley possibly experienced a health problem that caused the accident.  She was 54 years old.
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Bradley County Unemployment Rate Drops

January 18, 2015, 7:44 pm
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According to figures provided by the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District the unemployment rate in Bradley County has steadily declined over the past four months.  The data comes from the state of Arkansas.

The numbers show the unemployment rate at 8.3% in July, 2014.  The most recent figures available are for October, 2014 and the rate is down to 6.2%.  Bradley County has the 4th lowest rate among the ten counties of Southeast Arkansas.  The highest is Chicot at 8.2% and the lowest is Arkansas at 3.85%.

According to the information Bradley County has a civilian workforce of 4600 of which 4375 are employed.  This leaves 275 individuals unemployed as of the end of October, 2014.

The unemployment rate has likely been improved by the opening of Ozark Mountain Poultry in Warren and the consistent hiring by the wood products industry in the area.  Additional hiring by several businesses has occurred since October and it may have an impact on future reports.

The state workforce office continues accepting applications for available jobs in the county and surrounding area.  The office is open in Warren on Tuesdays from 8:30 A.M. till 4:00 P.M. at the old national guard armory building, 101 South Martin Street.  The Monticello office is open Monday through Friday and may be reached at 1-870-224-7075.  Any one in need of services should call or visit.
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Warren Baseball Coach Speaks to Lions Club

January 18, 2015, 7:53 pm
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Warren High School Baseball Coach Brian Eagle spoke to the Warren Lions Club at there January 14th meeting held at Molly's Diner.  The coach said he expects about 15 players to be part of the team and he is optimistic that the Lumberjacks will be competitive.

Coach Eagle indicated there will be five seniors on the team and he believes Warren has a chance to get back to competing for conference titles and taking part in state regional playoffs as has been the case in years past.

The coach mentioned several players by name and said he felt the Lumberjacks would be much improved over the past couple of years.  He went on to say the baseball field is in great condition and has new infield dirt and other upgrades.

Coach Eagle will be assisted by Coach Robert Cuthbertson, who in the past served as head coach.  The Lumberjacks have won numerous conference championships over the years and won the 2005 State Championship.
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UAM Announces Fall Semester Chancellor's and Dean's Lists

January 18, 2015, 7:57 pm
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MONTICELLO, AR — The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 127 students to the Chancellor's List for the fall semester and another 320 students to the Dean's List, according to Carol Dolberry, registrar.
Selection to the Chancellor's List requires a grade point average of 4.0 on at least 12 semester hours of course credit at the 1000-4000 level. The Dean's List requires a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, also on at least 12 semester hours of course credit at the 1000-4000 level.

(Editor's Note: Students listed below have authorized the university to release this information. If you are contacted by a student who believes he/she has been left off this list, please refer them to the Office of the Registrar at (870) 460-1035.)

FALL 2014 CHANCELLOR’S LIST

ARKANSAS

Arkansas City, AR
Jennifer L May

Bearden, AR
Jessica D Lester

Bonnerdale, AR
Jessica D Rowland

Bryant, AR
Evan T Jobe
McKenzie H Rice


Camden, AR
Donnie G Barkhimer
Jessica M Hill

Conway, AR
April K Wright

Crossett, AR
Jeffery Barnett
Bethany N Beasley
Anna L Bradshaw
Krystle L Brooks
Katrina L Craig
James D Farrish
Tara N Hollins
Shelby A Maxwell
Austin McKoin
Hali D Phillips
Kellie R Stacy
Tonya L Thomas
Verdie Vann
Natalie L White

DeWitt, AR
Chelsee L Brinton
Bailey M Simpson

Dermott, AR
Stacy E Justice

Donaldson, AR
Sara L Holcomb

Dumas, AR
Neal R Nightingale

Eudora, AR
Tuesday L Mills
Jose' J Palomares
Juan C Palomares

Fordyce, AR
Delton L Rodgers

Gould, AR
Cynthia A Ketchens

Green Forest, AR
Nicole Mullen

Hamburg, AR
Kelbe C Callaway
Perla R Hernandez
Molly N Hicks
Ashley M Hudson
Drew C Perry
Darrick L Tucker

Heber Springs, AR
Misty N Porter

Hermitage, AR
Christopher A Pennington

Hot Springs, AR
Ryan M Reynolds

Kingsland, AR
Julie D Hollis

Lake Village, AR
Blake A Hutton
Haley M Partain
Terra M Tullos

Little Rock, AR
John W Mitchell

Lonoke, AR
Shelbi F White

McGehee, AR
Case H Henderson
Joyce A Newman
David M Risner
Ethan A Wood

Monticello, AR
Sarah E Albritton
Jessica L Arrandondo
Maxie L Arrington
Maggie R Barnett
Gerald W Beck
Logan P Bone
Gregoria I Garcia
Julie J Gladden
Michelle L Hallman
Kari M Harris
Lyndie S Johnston
Melissa G Lawrence
Roger D McKinzie
Nicole J Nichiniello
Bryan M Pace
Andrew G Robinson
Taylor B Snider
Bronte E Spencer
Matthew F Spencer
Laura M Swain
Maddison D Tyson
Danielle E West
Donnell D White

New Edinburg, AR
LaKenya M Morgan
Seth A St John

Ozark, AR
Patrick O Chan

Paris, AR
JaKyra K Austin

Pine Bluff, AR
Briana L Daugherty

Pocahontas, AR
Morgan L Mcquay


Rison, AR
Matthew D Palazzi

Star City, AR
Hunter A Bennett
Kimberly D Garcia
Victoria R Hankins
Jimmy T Harrison
Sergio J Mendoza
Sarah B Phillips
Shanique L Pugh
Kelby T Snow
Shannon M Taylor
Kennedy L Thomas
Caitlin S Thrower
Allie Marie Wynn
Cory A Yarberry

Stuttgart, AR
Clint W Blasengame

Thornton, AR
Jennifer L Bailey

Warren, AR
Taylor N Ashcraft
Ricky E Bradley
Shane A Curry
Merrell E Miles
Cindy Nolan
Hillary E St. John

White Hall, AR
Gina M Ashcraft
Jessica L Green

Wilmar, AR
LaJada M Lyles

LOUISIANA

Bastrop, LA
Caden B Cantrell
Samantha A McNeely
Leo B Vyvial

Denham Springs, LA
Caleb J Womack

Jeanerette, LA
Brandae S Carroll

Lake Providence, LA
Christopher L Pippin

Monroe, LA
Jonathan B Nelson

Oak Grove, LA
Kimberly A Franklin
Dustin S Waits

Sterlington, LA
Zachary R Johnston

MISSOURI

Russellville, MO
Kelsey E Schrimpf

West Plains, MO
William N Iliff

MISSISSIPPI

Tupelo, MS
Benjamin G Aldridge

TEXAS

Cypress, TX
Sydni B Schulz

Georgetown, TX
Jessica A Cuba

Hallsville, TX
Channing C Tharpe

Laredo, TX
Kaila M Kikugawa

Longview, TX
Sara D Matthews

Mesquite, TX
Raija J McWright

Omaha, TX
Valeria A Johnson

Rockwall, TX
Cooper C Stephens

FALL 2014 DEAN’S LIST

Mosfellsbaer, Iceland
Theodor E Karlsson

ARKANSAS

Almyra, AR
Hunter D Cox

Austin, AR
Sidney C Davis
Stephen D Williams

Benton, AR
Ashton T Currey
Kylee G Gibbons
Korie L Parker
Cassidy N Wilson

Bentonville, AR
Kali R Piha

Brinkley, AR
Hope E Wilson

Bryant, AR
Rachel E Knight

Camden, AR
Craig S Weysham

Clarendon, AR
Mary C Clatworthy

Clarksville, AR
John A Derrick

Conway, AR
Caitlin N Carlisle
Marquis D Rogers
Ryan A Smith

Cove, AR
Essie C Jewell

Crossett, AR
Samanthia L Abraham
Ian M Ashcraft
Hannah E Babb
Joshua G Ballard
Sarah C Brockwell
Briana L Brookings
Benjamin T Bryan
Emily R Chisholm
Bryan R Clark
Alma R Delacruz
Christopher B Felts
Logan G Fife
James C Frisby
Adriana Garcia Mondragon
Connie R Gay
Rebekah C Jaggars
Topresia M Jenkins
Tifany A Lane
Magen Martin
Lauren E McDill
Laura A Moore
Benjamin A Morgan
Brian D Ray
Carley J Smith
Tanisha R Smith
Emily A Spain
Megan N Stanley
Briana W Tatum
Lloyd W Ward
Zachary C Young

DeValls Bluff, AR
Robert E Weaver

DeWitt, AR
Christopher M Greenway
Lauren M Johnson
Katie E Koen
Kaley D Rader
Dawson L Moser

Dumas, AR
Bryant Beebe
Jennie A Butcher
Haley L Patterson
Brook N Patton
Natalie N Ricketts
Charity A Smith
Andrea R Stearns


El Dorado, AR
James M Gathright

Eudora, AR
Aillya M Brooks

Fordyce, AR
Huy T Nguyen
Ashley N Nutt

Fountain Hill, AR
Tyler E Jones

Glenwood, AR
Hunter E Fowler

Grapevine AR
Kristen M Spencer
Shaynna R Tanner
Edwin C Turner

Greenbrier, AR
Amanda L Gustafson

Greenwood, AR
Alexa M Black

Hamburg, AR
Clara S Anders
Ravion S Baldwin
Conner T Callaway
Joel T Campbell
Jessica B Forrest
Richard T Hawkins
Anna S Jasay
Cagen B Johnson
Amber P Kail
Anna M Lauhon
Matthew C Leigh
Carla C Martinez
Nicholas C Meeks
Emily Mendiola
Makenzie K Pierce
Dustin Summers
Jessi L Wilson

Hampton, AR
Ashton B Wilson

Hazen, AR
Laura B Raper

Heber Springs, AR
Matthew T Hipp

Hensley, AR
Lauren B Brown

Hermitage, AR
Tristen B Clanton
Katrina L Saunders

Hot Springs, AR
Danielle S Cook
Adrionna M Mejia
Lynden A Willis

Humphrey, AR
Nicole M Munnerlyn

Jacksonville, AR
Brandon S McLellan
Alunte R Petties

Jonesboro, AR
Logan L Sitz

Kingsland, AR
Erika M Barnett

Lake Village, AR
Syndee L Adams
Anissa M Brasher
Samantha L Craig
Jenna Gillum
Marc D Haney
Miranda A McCoy
Shane M Melzer

Lamar, AR
Matthew E Poole

Little Rock, AR
Jalen D Garmon
Tamia S Grady
Jordan R McFadden
Allison L Stipes

Lonoke, AR
Emily N Smith

Louann, AR
Justin L Green

Mabelvale, AR
Ashley N Hanson

Malvern, AR
Breanna D Sanders
Tyler L Wright

McGehee, AR
Monique L Cottonham
Michelle Y Esters
T'Cambry K Green
Latarris N Henderson
Tracy L Henry
Stracy A Jackson
Cheyenne C Lauhon
Sheree L Lindsey
Amber L Medrano
Tommy F Morrison
Katelyn L Patterson
Tabitha D Spratt
Tiffany M Trotter
Robert D Young

Mena, AR
Jacob A Talamantez

Monticello, AR
James B Alexander
Charlotte A Anderson
Nathaniel K Bailey
Althea G Barnett
Leslie N Beard
Frances A Bellott
Brandi L Berryman
Cesilee M Bixler
Justin W. Boykin
Stratton D Brantley
Troy C Brunson
Chelsea L Burton
Stacie M Calhoun
Shakedra L Carter
Joshua C Chapman
Jacob D Chisom
Zachary E Craig
Jaime L Crozier
Frederica M Davidson
Emily N England
Darian J Everett
Jake N Funderburg
Staci L Gregory
Clint L Hooker
Lacey E Jacks
Tabatha Jenkins
Jacey L Jones
Christopher C Kelley
Falon E Lantrip
Emily G Leonard
Allison F Marshall
Peyton G Mayes
Madison M McGregor
Byron D Miller
Jeffery S Newton
Logan N Pearson
Jeremy L Plummer
Lee A Rodgers
Jessica D Savage
Sarah A Sayyar
Dustin M Scott
Makensy A Shinn
Amanda L Smith
Kristen N Snow
Stephanie J Snow
Jessica L Stewart
Elizabeth A Stringfellow
Jennifer M Taylor
Cedteria D Thompson
Kassie B Walker
Kayla D Watkins
Hannah N Wilkerson
Nancy A Williams
Amanda K Wood

Montrose, AR
Demetria J Mooney

New Edinburg, AR
Matthew D Dunlap
LaVetrice A Gill
Karen K Ply
Jacob P Veorster

Pine Bluff, AR
Courtney A Taylor
Shelby E Wall

Rison, AR
Sarah K Bowlin
Bret O Boyd
Rebecca N Britt
Joe W Brown
Joshua R Cook
Abby R Gavin
James F Gray
Alexis L Harvey
Kelley M Jarvis
Zachary C Reed
Kayla M Valentine
Lyndzey J Wall
Victoria M Wehunt
Natalie K White

Roe, AR
Sarah R Bowen

Rogers, AR
Cynthia L Robinson

Russellville, AR
Nathan C Bell

Scott, AR
Marisa J Lewellyn

Sheridan, AR
Carly B Curry
Cody R Holmes
Richard K Rhodes

Sherwood, AR
Ryan T Hill
Jake A Norris

Smackover, AR
Sequin M Cook
Emily N Porter

Springdale, AR
Parker L Spaulding

Star City, AR
Justin S Calhoun
Charlie J Carr
Rebekah S DeWitt
Amber R Drennan
Allison L Haire
Jackson B Haynes
Joshua C Henley
Jessica G Herrington
Candice A Matthews
Kaitlyn B McCool
Braydn L McGriff
Katie S Mcconnell
Marla A Moland
Oreal N Nealy
James D Robertson
Kyle D Sibert
Abby M Walker
Brittany L Wilkins

Strong, AR
Jordan A Lawson

Stuttgart, AR
Hannah N Murry
Dustin G North

Thornton, AR
Justin D Bailey

Tillar, AR
Amy N Momsen

Van Buren, AR
Malorie D Mullens

Vilonia, AR
Gauge D Adkins

Ward, AR
Taylor H Bitely

Warren, AR
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Emily A Groves
Anna C Lewis
Rebecca M Rook
Ginnie Sellers
Jonathan B Starr
Jeremy A Wheeler

Watson, AR
Sunnie N Sweeney
Matthew R Young

White Hall, AR
Makenzi N Horton
Regan E Milligan

Wilmar, AR
Brittany M Barnard
Shane M Bostian
Amber D Lawson
Sarah B Porter

Wilmot, AR
Ebony M Jackson

Winchester, AR
Ashley N Rodermund

Wynne, AR
Nicholas J Wright

ARIZONA

Tucson, AZ
Kayley A Willingham

CALIFORNIA

Sylmar, CA
George J Alvarez

FLORIDA

Bonifay, FL
Coty T Long

HAWAII

Mililani, HI
Crystal K Kaiwi

ILLINOIS

Abingdon, IL
Jesse A Haynes

Carol Stream, IL
Christina M Rini

LOUISIANA

Bastrop, LA
Victoria R Bradshaw
Zachary T Cantrell
Timothy O Daniels
Jordan A Jones
Jacob W Pruitt
Randy D Tappin

Bossier City, LA
Bronson S Gillam

Erath, LA
Hunter J Darby

Mandeville, LA
Christian R Dragna

Monroe, LA
Anthony O Ceaser
Donlicia M James
Reagan T Wise

Oak Grove, LA
Samantha R McAlpin

Pioneer, LA
Candace M Copeland

Shreveport, LA
Kristin L Blanchard

Spearsville, LA
Melissa A Hartman

Stonewall, LA
Elizabeth R Delafield

MICHIGAN

Almont, MI
Tasha A Evans

MINNESOTA

Lakeville, MN
Haley R Koenig

MISSOURI

Maryville, MO
Holly M Wilmarth

Saint Louis, MO
Vivianna M Carter

MISSISSIPPI

Columbus, MS
Haley E Tutor

Greenville, MS
Margaret E Brown
Megan M Scarborough

Houston, MS
Tori M Nichols

Moss Point, MS
DeAdrian A Terry

CANADA

Fredericton, NB
Corey E Wood

Waverley, NS
Evan J Comeau

Petawawa, ON
Robert D Gorman

TEXAS

Austin, TX
Amanda K Slaughter

Bloomburg, TX
Bonnie L Tigert

Brownwood, TX
Alyson A Finnigan

Cypress, TX
Kregg J Snook

Early, TX
Jacob W Ledbetter

Grand Prairie, TX
Courtni C Gibson

Jefferson, TX
Samantha M Kidd

Joshua, TX
Grace E Wellborn

Little Elm, TX
Hunter B Smith

Ovilla, TX
Derek Kyle Owens

Plano, TX
Jordan N Goforth

Port O'Connor, TX
Dawayne E Lewis

Seguin, TX
Symantha P Sandee

Stamford, TX
Douglas P Holland

Texarkana, TX
Morgan A Colorigh
Vincent B Flieder
John M McPherson
Jillian T Tintera
James M VanWave

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City Announces Holiday Schedule

January 18, 2015, 7:59 pm
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The City of Warren in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will not pick up garbage Monday, January 19, and the municipal offices will be closed.
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UAM Board of Visitors Meets

January 19, 2015, 5:40 pm
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The University of Arkansas-Monticello Board of Visitors meet on the UAM campus Thursday January 15th.  The board was briefed on the status of the college and a number of activities ongoing.  Interim Chancellor Jay Jones spoke to the board members and the executive staff updated the members on the work of their various departments.

Among the reports given, the Board of Visitors was informed that two new assistant football coaches have been hired, and the fall grade point among athletes was 2.65.  Sixteen athletes had a perfect 4.0.  Assistant Athletic Director Matt Whiting, filling in for Athlete Director Chris Ratcliff, told the board that the baseball program needs another $100,000.00 to meet its goal for improvements underway.

UAM has a spring enrollment of 3415 students which is down form the fall semester.  There is usually a reduction between the fall and spring semesters.  There are currently 698 high school students taking part in concurrent enrollment with the college representing 37 Arkansas high schools.

The board was reminded that the number one capital need of UAM is a new science center.  The estimated cost is $25 million.  Efforts are underway to raise some private funds and there will be a need to get funding from the Arkansas Legislature.

At this time there are 672 students living on campus in dorms and apartments.  The school requires all first year freshmen to live on campus unless granted a waiver.

Director of Admissions Mary Whiting, who is serving as Chairman of the search committee working to find a permanent chancellor, told the board that so far 30 applicants have submitted applications and more are expected.  She indicated it would likely be July before a new chancellor is hired by the University Board of Trustees.

Vice Chairman of the Board of Visitors Gregg Reep presided during the meeting in place of Chairman Fred Denton, who was unable to attend due to his health.
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Polish Immigrant to Speak to Genealogy Society

January 19, 2015, 5:47 pm
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Waclaw Sikora will be guest speaker at the January meeting of the Bradley County Genealogy Society.  Waclaw is a Polish immigrant who was deeply involved in the “Solidarity” movement from its inception.  Waclaw was the former President of the Solidarity Union in the Region Cracow (South Poland) representing about 750,000 workers.  He will discuss his arrest, imprisonment, and the subsequent fall of communism in Poland - culminating in the collapse of communism in Warsaw Pact countries and ultimately the Soviet Union.  The presentation will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 25th at the Veterans Museum.
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Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, UAPB Chancellor to Speak at M.L. King, Jr. Banquet

January 19, 2015, 6:03 pm
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Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, UAPB Chancellor will be the guest speaker at the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet which will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at St. James ME Church, 915 St. James Street in Warren.

This year's honorees are George Alexander, Cornelius Anderson, Phyliss Childs, Rev. Robert Cook, Wanda Jordan, Peggy Orr, Rosyland Reed Angela Russell, D.T. Barnett (Posthumous Award) and LaVerne Watson (Postumous Award).

Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at the door.  All proceeds go to the UAPB Scholarship Fund. Everett Wallace is the Program Coordinator.

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Resource Associates Corporation Announces Appointment

January 19, 2015, 6:07 pm
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Monticello, AR––Resource Associates Corporation of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Jones and his firm, Higher Level Results LLP, as one of their newest certified individuals within their International Network of Senior-level Business and Executive Development Affiliates. Conveniently located in Monticello, AR, Higher Level Results LLP is well poised to co-create the business development solutions of a diverse client base.

Higher Level Results LLP focuses on working with clients to maximize their organization’s value by assisting them in identifying and implementing innovative solutions. These solutions are designed to help organizations and individuals achieve measurable results, some of which include increased profitability, market share, productivity, customer loyalty and retention, as well as decreased employee turnover. With a minimum disruption, Higher Level Results LLP can quickly assist clients in meeting their specific objectives.

Higher Level Results LLP is uniquely qualified to help enhance and develop people and business potential that already exist within these organizations—a potential frequently underutilized.

Brian Jones can be reached at brian@higherlevelresults.com or by calling 870-723-3482.

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Warren Firemen Respond To Johnson Street

January 19, 2015, 6:19 pm
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Some 25 Warren Firefighters responded to a house fire at 1013 Johnson Street on January 12, 2015.  The fire was the result of water left boiling.  There was minimum damage to the structure. The fire occurred around 8:15 P.M.
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Arrest Report: January 18, 2015

January 19, 2015, 6:28 pm
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The following are innocent until proven guilty:

Donald Hargraves, 401 E. Cedar St., Warren, AR., age 24, order of detention (1-12-15)

Corey Hampton, 1100 S. Myrtle St., Warren, AR., age 40, charged with disorderly conduct (1-16-15)

Vera Perez, 518 Highway 172, Wilmar, AR., charged with public intoxication, arrested on Ben County warrant (1-16-15)

Morgan D. McGinnis, 210 Bradley Rd. 4, Hermitage, AR., age 43, charged with driving on suspended license and no insurance, no vehicle license (1-17-16)

Chris Oliver, 111 York St., Warren, AR., age 42, charged with DWI, driving left of center, driving on suspended license, and def. equipment (1-17-15)

Wash Simon, 403 E. Cedar, Warren, AR., age 41, charged with no seat belt, drinking on highway, and arrested on warrant from Calhoun County (1-18-15)
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Read About the Big Buck Classic and More

January 19, 2015, 7:08 pm
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Big Buck Classic Returns to State
Rison man arrested by Arkansas Game and Fish

Check these stories out on the Outdoors Page
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Bradley County Quorum Court Meets

January 20, 2015, 2:56 pm
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The Bradley County Quorum meet for its regular monthly meeting January 19th and spent just over 20 minutes in session.  The Court quickly approved the monthly reports from the County Treasure and Sheriff and then heard a brief report from Judge Neely.  The Judge said plans are ongoing to make courthouse repairs and road work consists of maintenance at this time.

Under new business the Court elected Justice Jim Anders to represent the county as Quorum Court delegate to the Association of Counties.  They then officially set the monthly Quorum Court meetings for the third Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M.

By a vote of 8-0, with one Justice absent, the members voted to grant a sales tax exception to a company in Hermitage planning to add equipment.
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"A Voice for the Voiceless" March Held Sunday

January 20, 2015, 8:09 pm
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Hope Place sponsored a "Voice for the Voiceless" Pro-life and Pro-adoption march north on Main Street to the Courthouse lawn Sunday, January 18.  At the conclusion of the march, First Baptist Church pastor Brother Russell Rhoden spoke on behalf of the voiceless.  A display of flags was left on the courthouse lawn for a period of time.
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Jr. Rotarians Announced for This Period

January 20, 2015, 8:39 pm
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The Jr. Rotarians for the current period are Cynthia Peralta, Wesley Cornish, and Stephanie Alonzo.  The three are seniors at Warren High School.
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School Board Addresses Multiple Issues

January 20, 2015, 9:29 pm
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The Warren School Board met Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. for their January meeting with all members present except Board President Jerry Daniels.  After approving the minutes of the December 15 meeting, Superintendent Marilyn Johnson read a resolution from Sam Ledbetter of the State Board of Education proclaiming January as School Board Recognition Month.  Mrs. Johnson also announced that the Warren School Board received an Outstanding School Board Award and board member Memory Frazer was presented an Outstanding Board Member Pin.

A presentation was made to Mrs. Terri Callaway for completing National Board Certification.

The Warren High School ensemble under the direction of Mr. Brent Miller and assisted by elementary music instructor Katie Kuhn, presented a musical selection for the board.  The ensemble wore the newly purchased choir robes.

Building principals gave brief reports:  Eastside has returned for the Arkansas Leadership Academy.  The UAM Jazz Band has performed for the 4th grade at Brunson through funds from the King Foundation.  4th grader Hunter Whit won the Geography Bee.  At Middle School Mark Hairston won the Geography Bee and Madison Anders has advanced to the State Level in the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest.  Choir robes have been purchased and under the direction of Mr. Miller the choir is growing.

It was noted by board member Dr. Kerry Pennington that the Foundation has now been set up, and contributions may be made that are tax deductible.

After returning from executive session, the board renewed Mrs. Johnson's contract through the 2016-17 school year and increased her salary by 1% for the 2015-16 year.

In other personnel matters the board approved the resignations of Marley Lawson, ABC Lead Teacher, effective January 30, 2015 and of Theresa Cooper, ADED ParaProfessional effective January 23, 2015.  They approved contracts for Keith Brown, custodian at Multipurpose Facility: increasing his contract by 2 hours each day for the 2015 spring semester and Faye Sharp, purchase service contract for part-time speech-language for the remainder of the semester.

They approved transfers of Leah Mann from ABC para pro to Lead Teacher replacing Marley Lawson and Kasey Shores from ABC after-school position to para pro replacing Leah Mann.

The board approved the following re-assignments:

Marilyn smith reassigned to 2 periods of CBA,

Purchase the planning period of Judy Shipp for additional section of CBA,

Cecilia Whittemore reassigned to teach 2 classes of Algebra I, and

Sandra Halley reassigned to teach 2 classes of English 9.

An unpaid leave request was approved for Wanda Jordan beginning February 5, 2015 at non through the remainder of the school year.

Policy updates were made to the bus driver salary scale and insurance.

They adopted a resolution approving assurances for WHS Charter Application.

The board approved the entertaining of a proposal from Carol Bryant concern plans to place the Hope Board on school property with it becoming school property after the board is paid for.  Mrs. Bryant will present a contract to the board in the future to pursue this effort.  Hope Board showcases student art in honor of the memory of Mrs. Bryant's son who also was an artist.

Mrs. Johnson reviewed the training for the evaluation of superintendents.  She invited Shannon Gorman and Joel Tolefree who also attended the training to add their comments.

In the superintendent's report, Mrs. Johnson noted that enrollment decreased from 1661 prior to Christmas to 1654 as of January 14.

She noted that the legislative session has begun in Arkansas and stressed the importance that the district must keep track of bills filed and stay in touch with the legislators.  She reminded the board that Joel Tolefree is our board's legislative liason.

She noted that repair work is near completion in the technology center where there was a flood several weeks ago, and that construction has begun on the bathroom in the LifeSkills building.

A committee will be meeting with Dan Nicholson on the 22nd as a result of the Focus Committee's recommendation for work to be done regarding branding for the district.  She indicated that a board rep would be needed on the committee.

Mrs. Johnson told the board that they are in the process of getting quotes for the JUA grant projects at the tennis court and the multi-purpose facility.

Intent forms for licensed staff will be due back on February 3 and classified staff will be due the following week.

Parent/teacher conferences will be February 9 for ES/BR and February 10 for WHS/WMS/SEACBEC.

It was announced "hot off the press" that Kilay Cox and LaFoy Smith have been named to the State All-Star team and that Coach Hembree has been selected to help coach the team.

At the close of the meeting board member Dr. Kerry Pennington addressed the public.  He acknowledged academic issues in the 9th grade.  He stated that measures are being taken by the school, and that it was the hope of the board that responsibility will be shared by the parents, students, and school.  He encouraged parents to come to the school with their concerns.


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UAM Jazz 1 Combo Performs for Brunson

January 20, 2015, 9:29 pm
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UAM Jazz 1 Combo, under the faculty direction of Gary Meggs, performed for fourth graders Tuesday morning at Brunson Elementary. Nearly 230 students learned about jazz basics and instruments. Members of the combo include Stuart Coles-music director/bass, Bass Deese- frontman/ flugelhorn, Julie Gladden- vocalist, Phillip House- drums, Jake Miller- guitar, Chris Sims- Bari sax, and Jon Van Houten- alto/tenor sax, clarinet, flute. The performance was in cooperation with the SEARK Concert Association and the King Foundation.
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Bradley County To Conduct Work On Intermodal Site

January 21, 2015, 5:52 pm
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During the monthly meeting of the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority Board, the county judges of Drew and Bradley Counties were asked to meet with the Authority's engineer to plan dirt work to be conducted on the intermodal site in preparation for installation of a water tower and for a road to cross the rail line that runs through the site.  The two counties will provide equipment and manpower to help complete the work.

In regular business the board voted to approve a change order in the amount of over $194,000.00 to complete the water tower project and the new road.  The board voted to paint the water tower white.  With approval of the change order the authority will complete spending 100% of the federal highway grant awarded for the project.

In the financial report provided by Robert C. Milton, the board was told that the City of Monticello has paid some $8,000.00 more than owed, thus giving them a credit.  The City of Warren, which is making regular payments, owes $23,223.85.  Drew County owes $80,319.13 and Bradley County owes $110,219.65.  It was noted that Bradley County has made recent payments.

There was discussion about the need to install a test well to try and determine the amount and quality of water available to be used on site by industrial prospects.
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Warren Band Students Compete in Regional Auditions

January 21, 2015, 5:58 pm
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Left to Right:  Ethan Stanley, Logan Adams, Gracie Adams, and BreAuna Bailey

Congratulations to Warren Band students Ethan Stanley, Logan Adams, Gracie Adams, and BreAuna Bailey, who made the Jr. Region band and Sr. Region Jazz band. These students competed against over 1000 students from all classifications in South Arkansas.

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