Monticello Live

The April Yard of the Month winners are Richard and Mary Tucker, 300 West College Street.

The awared is selected by the Town & Country Garden Club, and presented by the Chamber of Commerce.

The Drew Central Pirates and Lady Pirates would like to thank all of the businesses and community members, who bought tickets to support us during our fish fry fund raiser.

We were overwhelmed by all of the support that was shown, in bought fish lunches and donations, to help us raise money for camp. We are proud to be a part of such a great community, which are supporters of the Pirates!

THANK YOU,
COACHES GOAD AND WATSON

On Friday, March 14, Jonathan Woods fatally shot Samantha Poole on/near the Sav-A-Lot parking lot.

An Air-Evac rescue helicopter was called to transport the victim, but she died before the copter arrived.

Woods was then loaded on the helicopter, airlifted to JRMC in Pine Bluff, for what has been described as “his non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the left armpit area.”

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Wesley’s Deal of the Week at Lucky’s of Monticello

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

$17,875.39

Low miles, power everything, super clean.

HWY 425 North, Call 367-6000

Following a divorce, along with many related and unrelated allegations, a Drew County man is in jail on Contempt of Court charges from Drew County Circuit Court.

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At a special called meeting of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees held Tuesday afternoon in a conference call, the board approved the sale of 80.99 acres to a Bio-fuel industry out of Texas, and an additional 3.5 acres to the Monticello Economic Development Commission to build an access road.

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Tuesday evening, after considerable discussion, the Monticello City Council approved an amendment to the City’s contract with Utility Service Group to repair and reinforce the foundation of the Burlington water tower. The amount of this contract amendment is $124,200.

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Drew County Sheriff’s Office and Monticello Police Dept. will give citizens an opportunity to get rid of unneeded pills. Officers will be at the Walmart Parking Lot near Commercial Bank from 10 am until 2 pm, on Saturday.

Bring any pills that could pose a danger to children and may be outdated.

This is National Pill Take Back Day.

The City of Monticello Parks and Recreation Committee is now accepting
resumes for positions of Manager, Assistant Manager and lifeguards with the
McCloy Pool and Jordan Park Splash Pad for the summer of 2014. All
applicants must be 16 years of age and provide copies of all Life-guarding,
First-Aid and CPR Certifications. Resumes must be received by Friday May 2, 2014 – please attach copies of certifications, social security card, and driver’s license.

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Thursday, April 24-

Baseball @ Warren 5p.m. 7/5
Softball @ Warren 5p.m. 7/5
8 – 4A Jr. District Track Meet @ Crossett 3:00 / 4:15 p.m.

Friday, April 25-
Baseball @ Dollarway 4:30 p.m. 7/5
Softball @ Stuttgart 4:30 p.m. 7/5
JV Baseball – Billie Bash @ Monticello TBA
Soccer vs Estem 5:30 p.m. Sr Night
Sr. Track @ Andrew Butler Relays in Pine Bluff

Saturday, April 26
JV Baseball – Billie Bash @ Monticello TBA

The 2nd annual “Walkin’ 4 Rooster,” to benefit the Arkansas Chapter of MADD, will be held Saturday, April 26th at 8:30a.m.

Open registration will be held from 7:30 until 8:30 and the cost is $15.00, with all proceeds going to MADD.

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MGSA is currently holding registration for 13u-18u girls softball.

Registration will run until May 15, 2014.

Forms can be dropped off at Farm Bureau Insurance on Barkada Rd. or mailed to 202 Katie Ln. Monticello Ar. 71655.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will award degrees to the class of 2014 during commencement exercises at Steelman Fieldhouse on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Around 8:45 Tuesday night, police and an ambulance were called when a UAM student was struck by a car, between Drew Central and HWY 425. Contrary to earlier reports, the student was not a part of UAM athletics fundraising project for the Make-A-Wish foundation, the Fun Glow Run.

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A dog has wondered up to the Arkansas Forestry Commission office on Scogin Drive near the college.

If anyone is missing a dog from this area, please call 870-367-6767 and ask for Shay and describe the dog.

While the world was watching Monday’s Boston Marathon, 10 Arkansans took part in it, including one man from the Monticello area.

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This Lady disappeared Thursday April 17th from the area behind the Enon church.

She is 15 years old but still very lively.

If you have seen her please call 870-723-7811. She is very missed.

The Drew Central SR High sports banquet will be on May 16th.

The JR High banquet will be on May 27th.