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The Arkansas National Guard Delta Company 39th Brigade Support Battalion will be leaving during the next few days, to be stationed in Shelby, Mississippi, before being deployed to duty in Iraq.
The total planned time of deployment is set to be one year, which will begin upon their arrival at the base in Mississippi.
 The unit will leaving at different times beginning […]

Many of Monticello’s community and business leaders joined together to plan a community-wide rally to show our support for the members of Monticello’s National Guard 39th Support Battalion, as they prepare to travel to Shelby, Mississippi, before being deployed to Iraq.
The event is set to take place at the First Assembly of God Church on HWY 425 […]

The EZ Mart, located on HWY 425 south, was the location of an armed robbery, early Monday morning just before 4 a.m.
Reports indicate that the store’s security video camera shows a black male, approximately 5 foot, 10 inches tall, wearing a mask, armed with a shotgun appears to have been alone in the hold-up.
The robber arrived […]

Drew County Sheriff, Mark Gober, said today that the Sheriff’s Dept. is increasing patrols tonight, in an effort to eliminate drunk drivers.
“Expect roadblocks from multiple agencies, including the State Police, we’re trying to keep the roads safe for all of our citizens,” said the Sheriff.
“People who drink alcohol need to be responsible enough not to get […]

I trust everyone had a merry Christmas and will have a happy new year in 2008.  The holidays have gotten everything off schedule and it is sometimes difficult to keep the days straight.  With the holidays and people trying to get in vacation days, our routine has been interrupted.  
The courthouse was closed Monday through Wednesday […]

On Friday December 28th Derrill Pierce’s lengthy battle with illness ended when he passed from this life while undergoing treatment at UAMS.
He suffered his disease without complaint and with extreme dignity. When asked, “How are you doing?” he always replied “Couldn’t be better.” even when he was weak, thin and pale.
Mr. Derrill was extremely proud […]

Everyone is invited to come and worship with Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church tonight at 10 p.m. as they welcome  in 2008 with the church’s New Years Eve service.
The church’s address is 527 West McCloy St.

Sixteenth Section Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to come and join them for a New Years Eve service, tonight beginning at 9:30 p.m.
The “Spiritual Renewal” program will include choirs, testimonies, devotions, sermons, breakfast, and a discussion of “Why We Observe Watch Services”.
Pastor G. H. Toney invites everyone to attend.

According to the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department’s most recent totals, there are approximately 14,100 vehicles that travel through West Gaines Street, in the area of Monticello Exxon and Parkway Bank daily.

Young’s Bar-B-Q has meant “lunch” to Monticello residents for decades.   The local restaurant has been chosen as Monticello’s “Best Bar-B-Q” for 7 years by the voters in the local newspaper, as well as having won “Best Lunch Buffet” and “Best Country Cooking” several times, along the way.
Sharon’s mom & dad, Ben & Cleo Young, sold Bar-B-Q out of their grocery store from 1954 […]

The New England Patriots defeated the New York Giants last nights by a score of 38-35, to complete the first undefeated 16-0 regular season in NFL history.
Also making history were Tom Brady’s 50th touchdown, Randy Moss’ 23 TD catch in  a season, and Monticello’s Cable system carrying the NFL network, although by accident.
NFL Network which […]

Wanted: photos taken by Monticello folks of them and the stadium, or crowd, or game, at the Cotton Bowl.
Anyone going to the Cotton Bowl game, please contact me, for information to post your Cotton Bowl photos on MonticelloLive.com.

Governor Mike Beebe announced the appointment of Monticello High School Principal Kenny Pennington to serve on the Arkansas Pygmalion Commission on Nontraditional Education.
Grant Tennille, of the Governor’s office, described the committee’s purpose as being in a position to research, investigate, and report back to the Governor’s office on ways to improve the education process for […]

5th Sunday Fellowship activities at Wilmar Baptist Church will include a program of Bluegrass Gospel, which is being presented by Travis Ivey and fellow Bradley County band members. 
The music will begin at 5:00 P. M. Sunday night.
Food and fellowship to follow.

MonticelloLive.com is giving away cash and/or prizes, valued at $25.00 or more, each month for the best story, article, lead, or photo that is submitted to the site.
This months prize will be $25.00 worth of gas from Monticello Exxon.
Prizes will be awarded after the first of each month.
The winner will be chosen from all submissions […]

The members of the 86th General Assembly can look back on 2007 as one of the most productive in the history of Arkansas.
During the legislative session the General Assembly voted to reduce taxes by record amounts, mainly through cutting the state sales tax on groceries in half.
Also during the session, legislators voted to spend most […]

Christmas Day 2007 is history! Obviously it wasn’t a white one.  That’s okay by me!

Steven Ridgel, of Wilmar, is currently jailed in the Drew County Detention Facility, after being arrested by Drew County deputies and charged with 3 counts of domestic battery, 2nd degree, on Friday.  Ridgel’s bond was set $50,000 by District Judge, Ken Harper.
The case is also being investigated by DHS and by Doris Hill of the Arkansas State […]