The Bradley County Historical Museum board members met on Monday, August 15, at the John Wilson Martin House for their monthly board meeting. They welcomed two new board members, LaDonna Marsh and Andrew Tolbert. Other members of the BCHM board are Kim Cathey, Mark Deal, Deborah Gannaway, Mike Jolley, JeNelle Lipton, Liz McKinstry, Marlin Raines,…
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Warren School Board updated on construction of new facilities
After approving the minutes of the previous meeting and hearing from school administrators, the Warren School Board was provided an update on the status of construction of the new elementary school and the basketball arena. The project manager of Clark Contractors was present to provide the presentation. All seven board members were in attendance and were told that…
BCMC to replace chiller machine for HVAC system, plus full board report
An emergency purchase of a chiller machine at Bradley County Medical Center was approved at the monthly board meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. According to CEO Leslie Huitt, “Chillers are the backbone or heart of a complex HVAC system. They remove hot air and return cool air.” Maintenance supervisor Tim Saunders explained that…
Warren School Board approves contracts for High School repairs, + new staff hired
Members of the Warren School Board met Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in a called meeting to deal with several matters of business. Six of the seven board members were in attendance. Representatives of Metro Disaster Specialist and the School’s architect were present to update the Board on cleanup and repair activities that have been accomplished…
Hermitage School Board takes personnel actions
The Hermitage School Board conducted its monthly meeting June 13, 2022. Normal business was conducted which included approval of the previous minutes and the financial reports. Board officers were reelected for the new school year. After going into executive session the board voted to approve the following personnel matters: Hired Madison Vines as a teacher…
Warren School Board meets in special session
Members of the Warren School Board met Thursday evening, May 19, 2022 to consider personnel matters and to act on employee bonuses for the 2021-2022 school year. Six of the seven board members were present. After conducting an executive session the following actions were taken: Approved the resignations of the following: Dalton Weatherly, high school…
Hermitage School Board discusses cell phone use by students at School
The Hermitage School Board met in monthly session May 9, 2022. After reviewing all reports, the Board discussed changes in the school handbook relating to the use of cell phones by students during school hours. After additional study by faculty, students and administration, the Board will consider final changes to the school handbook. Next the…
School Board members express displeasure with State of Arkansas over help with High School situation
At the conclusion of the Warren School Board meeting conducted Thursday, May 6, two of the members made comments expressing their displeasure with the state of Arkansas’s unwillingness to provide some additional assistance to the Warren School district as efforts are made to repair and rebuild as necessary the High School building as a result…
Hermitage School Board meets for monthly business
The Hermitage School Board met for their monthly meeting, April 11, 2022. Routine reports were presented by school administrators and the finances were reviewed and approved. Superintendent Dr. Tucker provided updates on ESSER/ARPA funding and repairs to the Middle School. In other business the Board approved the following: replacing scoreboards as a result of lighting(these…
Personnel actions taken by Warren’s School Board during Monday meeting
During the April 11, 2022 Warren School Board meeting, the following personnel actions were approved by the board:The board accepted the following resignations: Skye Clanton-Brunson Dean of Students Brandi Green-Brunson Counselor Kaytlin Outlaw-Instructor at Brunson Kaitlyn Raines-Instructor at Warren Middle School Ashely Richardson-Instructor at Warren Middle School & Warren Middle School Yearbook Advisor Qaveshia Banks-ABC…
Warren School Board addressed by parents concerned about bullying
Six of the seven members of the Warren School Board were present Monday evening, April 11, 2022 for the monthly meeting of the Warre School Board. A number of monthly reports were given, including the financial statement and updates from each school administrator, as well as the Assistant Superintendent. The Board approved personnel mattersand then…
Calhoun County’s Beasley, Martin, and Moore elected to Conservation District Board
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission (Commission) approved twenty-five conservation district board elections at its meeting on March 16. The Commission also made four new board member appointments and five board member reappointments to conservation district boards. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division provides leadership and support for…
Hermitage School Board conducts regular monthly business
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School Board met for its March meeting Monday, March 14, 2022. Normal reports and business were acted upon . Superintendent Dr. Tucker reported on the status of the American Rescue Plan funds and other ongoing projects and programs. The board then approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, the grade 9-12 science…
Warren School Board approves issuance of bonds for new school and arena
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School Board met in regular monthly session Monday evening, March 14, 2022. After approving past minutes and the monthly financial report, the board heard from Jason Holsclaw, representing Stephens Public Finance, who is handling the bond issue. Mr. Holsclaw went over the details of the issue and the authorizing resolution.…
BCEDC Board gets update on jail, Intermodal prospect, and more during regular meeting
WARREN, Ark. – Several crucial pieces of information about economic development were provided to Bradley County Development Corp. board of directors during its monthly meeting Monday night. First up, state Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, a board member, said he would give a full report on negotiations with LaSalle Corrections at the next meeting. The company had…
BCMC Board meets for regular monthly business
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center board of directors made minor policy changes during their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO Leslie Huitt said hospital volumes were “up and down compared to December.” Revenue was down by about $200,000. Private pay balances over 90 days continued…
Hampton Bulldogs name Chris Morphis new head football coach
HAMPTON, Ark. – According to an announcement on Twitter Tuesday night, February 22, 2022, Chris Morphis has been hired as the next head football coach of the Hampton Bulldogs. Morphis is currently an assistant football coach for the Poyen High School Indians. He has been the offensive and defensive line coach for Poyen. He has…
WSD Board takes action on resignations, hirings, and retirements
During the February 14, 2022 meeting of the Warren School Board, the board went into executive session and upon returning to public session approved the following: Approved the resignations for: Tonya Jackson, Brunson Instructor Nicole Muniz, Brunson Instructor Taylor Parsons, Brunson Media Specialist Shaneice Harris, paraprofessional at Eastside Elementary Justin Hollingsworth, District Technology Assistant Hannah…
Warren School Board lifts mask mandate
WARREN, Ark. – In the regular Warren School Board Meeting conducted February 14, 2022, members present voted to lift the mask mandate for the Warren School District, subject to reconsideration if COVID numbers begin to grow again. All students and staff will remain under guidelines to wear a mask for five days when returning to…
Mask mandate lifted by Hermitage School District, plus other board news
HERMITAGE, Ark. – In a meeting attended by five of the seven board members Monday evening, February 7, 2022, the Hermitage School Board conducted routine monthly business and took action on several other items. After hearing a detailed report from Superintendent Dr. Tucker on the impact COVID has had on the District and the updated…
Gibson to Chair UA Board; Other Officers and Committees Set for Coming Year
LITTLE ROCK – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 26-27 regularly scheduled meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year. Gibson, other officers and members of a new slate of Board committees appointed by…