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Around 10-11 o’clock Sunday night, the driver of this rented U-haul van was arrested for interfering with governmental operations, and the vehicle was towed, Click here to read more.

The Monticello District Court has moved from the basement of City Hall, and is now located in the back of the MEDC building, also known as the Old Post Office.

The court staff (shown here), are now conveniently located, next to the District Courtroom.

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The Drew County 4-H Shooting Sports Club will be starting practice on January 17, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Drew County Fair Grounds. There will be a meeting held in the Club Room at the Drew County Court house on Monday, January 12, 2009 to inform interested children and parents about the club. Click here to read more.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Board of Visitors will meet on Thursday, January 15 at 4 p.m. in the Spencer Gallery of the UAM Fine Arts Center. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information, contact Jim Brewer, director of media services, at (870) 460-1074.

Four state universities created by Act 100 of 1909 will launch their centennial celebrations on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, with a joint public re-enactment and re-signing of their founding legislation. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Rotunda of the State Capitol. Click here to read more.

Fountain of Life Christian Center located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello will have a Miracle Service Friday, January 9th at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Paula Ronaghi of Little Rock.

Pastor Larry Doggett and congregation invites everyone to attend.

In 2007 another grand old structure of Monticello and Drew County has reached its centennial milestone. The present Wood Avenue Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church sanctuary celebrated its 100th birthday. Click here to read more.

Despite a slow start and an eight-point deficit midway through the first half, the University of Arkansas at Monticello posted a 40-point victory over Ecclesia College Monday night by a final score of 88-48. Click here to read more.

Monticello Police officers have been busy over the weekend, including making two arrests for DWI within minutes of each other, Saturday evening, around 9 o’clock.

Cedric Arrington, of Monticello, was arrested on DWI-Drug charges, and a few minutes later, in a separate traffic stop, Marshall Goodman, of McGehee, was arrested and charged with DWI.

Drew Central students and teachers will begin their second semester of classes this morning.

Monticello teachers will have staff development meetings today, while Monticello students will be returning to school on Tuesday, according to the school’s websites.

Arkansas residents must go to the tax assessor’s office at the Courthouse and assess for the new tax year 2009, before they can do any motor vehicle transaction (such as renewing a license or buying license for a new purchase).

In the event that this involves a license that expired in 2008, it still must be assessed after January 2, 2009.

Saturday morning, around 7:15, this Toyota Yaris was northbound on South Main Street, when it’s driver lost control in a curve, near Willis Street, causing the car to cross into the oncoming lane of traffic.  The 18 year old female driver of the Toyota, was given sobriety field tests and a portable breath test by Trooper Clayton Moss, and registered double the limit for an adult.  She was arrested and charged with DWI and careless driving.

Traveling south at the same time was the Mazda Protege, shown here.  Ironically it seems by comparing other reports, that the Protege was involved in a separate minor accident earlier that same morning.

In spite of being arrested for DWI, the 18 year old was actually very fortunate. This photo shows the edge of a drainage ditch, where the Yaris struck the end warning post, before spinning back into the road, and then entering the nearby yard.  A neighbor recalls there had been one car run off into the ravine, several years ago.

Monticello Police worked the wreck. J. A. Goad Towing removed the Toyota.  Tommy’s Wrecker pulled the Mazda.

A surprise presentation of an American Legion citation to Mr. PQ for over 50 years of service & dedication by (L) Houston Berryman, Past Dept. Commander & (R)Glenn Killebrew, Commander. This presentation took place at the celebration.

Mr. P.Q. and his birthday cake.

Alan Gardner from Georgia, Mr. P.Q., Lewis Gardner from Hot Springs, Chad Gardner from Benton, & Larry Gardner from Arkadelphia.

Gardner family photo Click here to read more.

There will be a Driver Safety Course offered for older drivers on January 9, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until 1 p.m.  The event is sponsored by the Drew County Retired Teacher’s Association, and will be held at the First United Methodist Church, here in Monticello.

Early registration is requested, and class size is limited.  The cost is $12 for members, and $14 for non-members.

For more information or to register, call Robbie Stephenson at 460-0381.

Do you need help in filing a claim with the Veteran’s Administration for SC Disability Compensation, NSC Pension, Health Care ?  The Drew County Veteran’s Service Office provides this service to veterans.

We also assist families of deceased veterans in requesting headstones and related memorials,also outreach services for V.A. Educational Programs, V.A. Guaranteed Loan Eligibility Certificates.  Our office hours are 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

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Senior Raymond Wright scored a career high 32 points to aid the University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team to a 71-62 win over Montevallo on Saturday afternoon. Click here to read more.