WARREN, Ark. – Warren City and Bradley County Rural fire crews responded to a significant fire which broke out Saturday around noon at the Warren School District’s bus barn on Seminary Street. From the information SRC gathered on the scene, 911 was alerted by a nearby business owner of the fire around noon Saturday, February…
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 Warren High School Chess club recently took part in a tournament at the Southeast Arkansas Coop. The Warren team, consisiting of Ivan Pahuamba, Alex Ayala, Kye Turner, and Jimmy Luster, competed against school from across southeast Arkansas. The Lumberjacks won 13 matches out of a total of 17 played. 62 students took part in…
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…
FBC Christian School collected 129 boxes of saltine crackers for the First Baptist Church food pantry November 15. Several 4H students helped with the distribution that night. Story submitted by FBC Christian School.
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…
Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish informed the Warren School Board during their monthly meeting conducted October 10, 2022 that the current official enrollment for the year is 1,424, which is down 38 from the past year. The racial makeup of the student body is 36.07 percent African American, 34.25 percent white and 26.17 parent…
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…
Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Bradley County Rural Fire Department Chief Eddie West brought trucks from their two departments to do a demonstration for students at First Baptist Church school on Wednesday. The event was held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month, which is held in October. The public is reminded to check the…
One of Warren’s best-kept secrets is the Rural Health Clinic, located across the street from the Bradley County Medical Center’s emergency room. Center Director Paulette Tolefree and Dr. Kristen Dent were the guest speakers at Monday’s Bradley County Economic Corp.’s monthly board meeting. Dent said she is a Mississippi native and Louisiana State University graduate.…
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…
The Warren School District Board met September 6, 2022 and made several hires. Below is the entire list as provided by the District. Classified Hire Recommendations Danielle Howsen – Paraprofessional at ABC Bus Drivers Steed White Shaun Wilson Donovan Thomas (upon completion of background check) Mercedes Glossun (upon completion of background check) Miscellaneous TMya Childs…
The Class of 2023 at both Warren High School and Hermitage High School gathered together Monday morning in their respective communities to celebrate their final first day of school. The Warren group gathered at the Warren Baseball/Softball Complex, while the Hermitage seniors took a photo in front of Hermitage High. Monday, August 15, 2022 was…
Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation donated school supplies to Eastside Elementary School on Monday. The items included backpacks, airbuds, colors, hand sanitizers and crayon boxes. Shown, from left, are Eastside secretary Becky Walsh, Chapel Woods resident Debbie Halbrook and Chapel Woods admissions and marketing director Lateasha Franklin. Photo by Tim Kessler.
Local area banks, including Union Bank, First State Bank, and Warren Bank, partnered with SATCO to provide a luncheon Friday, August 12 at the Hermitage Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for Hermitage School District teachers and staff. A good crowd of teachers attended ahead of the start of students arriving on campus Monday.
St. James A.M.E. Church’s Missionary Society is hosting a Come & Go Back to School Giveaway Friday, August 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and everything is free. The event will take place on St. James A.M.E. Church parking lot. Students must be in the vehicle upon arrival. Masks are required.
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…
A noticeable change is taking place this school year throughout the Hermitage School District, as every Wednesday school will be dismissed one hour earlier than the typical day. In the official calendar released Sunday, the school district says that they are implementing “a designated Professional Learning Community(PLC) time” on Wednesday afternoons. This hour without students…
The orientation and registration that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 2 has been moved to Thursday, August 4. The times will remain the same. Only the August 2 date has been changed.
The Warren School Board met Tuesday, July 26 and voted to hire five new members of the school faculty and staff. The following are those approved: Emily Groves-Brunson 5th Grade Literacy M.J. Bradley-ABC Lead Teacher Andrew Sanders-Warren Middle School ALE, Assistant Baseball Coach, Assistant High School Football Coach, Assistant Jr. High Football Coach Katelynn Wedige-School…
