The Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Board meeting in Warren, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, was marked by the presence of new members attending for the first time. Among them was ex officio member and Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, who introduced himself and shared a bit about his background. He has been in…
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 10, 2023, to discuss various personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, and certified hire recommendations. The meeting took place at the district’s administrative headquarters. Retirements: Regina Scroggins, the Brunson Elementary Principal with 37 years of service, is retiring. Resignations: The board…
The following are the minutes from the Monday, April 10, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BoardRoom. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Kevin Reep; Reia Thomas; David Wilkerson; and Dorothy Davis.…
Warren School Board approved the 2023-24 certified salary schedule Monday night, which under the state LEARNS Act sets a base salary for teachers at $50,000. The schedule includes an additional $2,000 for teachers already making $50,000. Salaries for administrators were also raised by $2,000. At the end of the meeting, Superintendent Bryan Cornish said, “As…
Controller Matt Pace explained to the Bradley County Medical Center board Thursday that overall hospital visits in February were down 13 percent. He said cash on hand and investments increased by $237,000, revenues were $3.6 million with an $83,000 net loss, accounts receivable were down 12 percent since October and sales tax collected in February…
Warren School Superintendent Bryan Cornish gave an update on construction activities at Monday’s Warren School Board meeting. He said footings had been poured at Warren High School and that hopefully, school personnel could move back in it by the first of August. At Lumberjack Arena, a canopy and handicapped lift are in the process of…
In a special meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members approved a bid to replace the entire roof over the hospital. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders said that while there is no timeline yet on when the work will begin nor on how long it will take, there does not appear any indication that the…
A lengthy discussion was held at Bradley County Medical Center’s monthly board meeting Thursday about much-needed infrastructure repairs weighed against the possibility of building a new hospital in the next few years. Extensive repairs are needed to the hospital roof, as it has leaked in several places. Maintenance Director Tim Saunders joined the discussion late…
The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others…
Superintendent Bryan Cornish announced at the Warren School Board meeting Thursday that Warren High School Principal Tiffany Gathen was nominated for Principal of the Year through the Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals. Honors also went to Angela Marshall, who left the board after serving for 21 years. She was presented with a plaque of…
Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority board members met Wednesday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and discussed continuing payments on a railroad crossing and efforts to gain highway improvements in the area. Members present were Chairman John Lipton and board members Bettye Gragg of Monticello, Michael Efird of Drew County and Bob Smalling of…
Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority board held its first meeting of the year Wednesday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. SEARIFA will hold all meetings this year in Warren. The group alternates its meetings between Warren and Monticello. The board consists of three members each from the cities of Warren and Monticello, and the…
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the H.S. Cafeteria. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Kevin Reep; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; and Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS. …
The new Warren Lumberjacks Arena should be ready to host its first basketball games on Jan. 27 against Monticello, Superintendent Bryan Cornish announced at Monday’s School Board meeting. Cornish and Athletic Director Bo Hembree will approach Arkansas Activities Association about Warren possibly hosting the Regional Basketball Tournament. Construction continues on the new Warren Elementary School,…
Bradley County Medical Center board of directors held its final meeting of the year Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex, with the return of Chairman Freddie Mobley after several months absence following extensive surgery. Mobley thanked Vice Chairman Joe Don Greenwood for filling in during his absence. Board member Lathan Hairston joined the meeting by…
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Dorothy Davis; Reia Thomas; Gary Vines; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; Rosalynda Ellis, K-6…
Members of the Hermitage School Board met October 17 and conducted regular monthly business. The board approved the financial reports and heard reports from Mistie McGhee, Rosalydn Ellis, and Dr. Tucker. The board voted to join a class action lawsuit against JUUL, a vaping company and heard reports on the American Rescue Plan. The board…
Warren School Superintendent Bryan Cornish explained to School Board members Monday night that the recent failure of the millage question in the general election does not mean the millage will decrease. The ballot question for a 41.5 millage rate failed with 812 for and 1,099 against. However, the district was not asking for a millage…
Bradley County Medical Center board members reviewed financial figures as their fiscal year ended Sept. 30, at their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Board Vice Chairman Joe Don Greenwood presided, with board members present being Lathan Hairston, Earnest Callum and Dr. Joe Wharton. Controller Matt Pace said total hospital visits were down…
Members of the Warren School Board met September 27, 2022 to consider adoption of the school budget for 2022-2023. First, the board approved an out-of-state trip request and then took the new school year budget under consideration. The following budget was adopted after review and discussion: 1. Total District Teacher Salary/Operating/Debt Service-$12,542,272.14 2. Building Fund/Bond Fund/Academic Facilities-$20,781,166.85 3. State Categorical Funds-$1,958,709,58…
In addition to the routine monthly reports and updates provided, the Hermitage School Board voted to purchase a new 18 passenger school bus at a cost of $44,000.00, Monday, September 12, 2022. The bus to be purchased possesses a lift. Misti McGhee gave the report for grades 7-12 and SIS, and Rosalynda Ellis provided the…
