SouthEast Emergency Services, of Monticello, is taking part in the Little Rock end of an airlift of evacuees from Louisiana, who have medical needs. The crew left Monticello around 4 p.m. Saturday, and have been transporting patients from the plains to Little Rock area hospitals. (more…)
Although the most popular question in Monticello this weekend was “why is city hall preparing for the hurricane, that isn’t the case at all.
When the crew that is replacing the old windows at the city hall got to the building’s curved area facing the square, they encountered two steel support columns that they didn’t know were there. A simple change in hardware is all that is needed, but that won’t be available until early next week.
Although having plywood over city hall windows doesn’t rank as high on the “redneck scale” as when former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee moved into a (triple wide) mobile home duing the remodeling at the Governor’s Mansion, it was worth mentioning.
The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to a boat on fire at F&F Boats, on HWY 278 East, around noon, Saturday. The fire was contained to the back of the boat. the boat motor looks to be a total loss.
MonticelloLive.com recently featured a flag patch from a National Guard uniform as the flag of the week, which brought several questions about the way that the flag faces on their uniforms. MonticelloLive was told that the flag is sewn on that way to show how a flag would be flying, if it were being carried into battle.
This week’s flag of the week shows the patch from Monticello Police Officer Brad Johnston’s uniform, showing how law enforcement officers wear their flag patch.
Arkansas Guard gets first call for support in preparation for Gustave ~ Over 40 Guardsmen heading to Louisiana to provide Airspace Management
Checking the signal. Tech. Sgt. Bill Smith, left, practices aligning a satellite with the help of Staff Sgt. Scott Roach. The men are members of the Arkansas Air Guard’s 154th Weather Flight, which provided weather support to the Arkansas Army Guard’s 1st Battalion, 114th Security and Support during their recent annual training. (more…)
Witnesses on the scene at Sav-A-Lot Friday afternoon, shortly after a 3:30 accident in which a GMC Envoy reportedly collided with a pedestrian crossing the parking lot toward the store, told MonticelloLive that “good Samaritans” nearby helped lift the vehicle up enough to remove the injured woman from under the vehicle.
Monticello Police and Fire & Rescuse responded. MASI transported the pedestrian to Drew Memorial for treatment.
“The Centers For Youth & Families” held their “open house” recently, with nearly 100 people attending.
Pianist Nathan Knutson, the National Federation of Music Clubs 2007 Young Artist Winner, will appear in concert at the University of Arkansas at Monticello on September 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center.
The concert is being sponsored by the Monticello Music Club and is free and open to the public.
The most popular scene for wrecks in recent weeks is the intersection of the New HWY 35 and 425 North. Upon arriving at the scene, it appreared that the driver of this Mazda Tribute had traveled around 75 yards after running the stop sign on HWY 35, and crossing HWY 425, as shown in the photo above, But actually it was later told that she’d driven into a creek that runs across a nearby field, while trying to find her way out of the cattle pasture.
No one was injured. The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the wreck. Triple A provided the towing service. Last but not least, the owner of the field was called out to assist, and stayed to repair the fence next to the intersection (again).
Tonight, the Monticello Senior Billie Football team will take on Dumas at home. The game will be on Hyatt Field at 7pm. This game is a AAA benefit game for the injured players fund in Arkansas.
The Senior Billies have been hard at work all summer and they are looking forward to beginning their season with one of our neighboring communities.
Admission to this game is $5 for school age children and adults.
Keep an eye on all things “Billies”, by logging on to the school district’s website at www.billies.org ( maps to away games, schedules and tail gate information will be posted as the season progresses) and keep an eye on www.monticellolive.com where the Billies will post the happenings of the 2008 season.
Congressman Mike Ross was in Monticello Thursday, and attended a luncheon meeting with approximately 30 Monticello residents, including political, financial, and community leaders.
Congressman Ross spoke breifly about topics related to energy prices, energy’s future, his recent trip to Iraq, and the new ethanol plants being built in Drew County.
Also present were Bill Horton and 4 members of his staff, who are bringing the approximately 250 jobs to our area. Mr. Horton described the history of bio-fuels, and summarized the physical properties and processes involved in the industry.
Pictured from left are Ross, State Representative Allen Maxwell, UAM Chancellor Jack Lassiter, Dawn Prasifka of the Centers for Youth and Families, and Zach McClendon.
Shelley Smith, a local photographer, has been chosen as a finalist out of over 400 entrants for the Summer Fun Photo Contest.
Click here to see her photo, it’s number 10 on the page, and vote at the bottom of the page. You don’t have to register or give out your e-mail. Just see the photos, and vote at the bottom.
Congratulations, Shelley. Great photo.
This training will provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about laws that govern child health issues; and resources available to assist providers and parents. (more…)
The Monticrello City Dog Pound recently underwent a major remodeling program.
This newly constructed pen contains two dogs who share an area. They were ”checking me out’, as I was taking their picture. (more…)
The Monticello Sr. Billies played their yearly Blue & White Game, an inter-team scrimmage, at Hyatt Field, Fridiay night.
The team avoided heavy contact, but did perform a wide variety of play selections for the Billie Blue Fans.
The Monticello Jr. Billies are shown here, running their first public play of the 2008 football season, as they begin the traditional Blue & White Game, Friday night.Â
There was another wreck in front of Fred’s Discount store this afternoon.Â
Around 3 p.m., the driver of the Honda Civic (above) reportedly pulled out of the Fred’s parking lot in front of the southbound Ford Probe (shown below). No one required medical attention at the scene.
Monticello Police worked the accident, Lock & Keys towed the Honda.
The Jr. Billies Cheerleaders held a  MEET THE PLAYERS Pep Rally, Thursday, at the City Park Pavillion
The coaches, the Jr. Billies (8th and 9th grade teams), the cheerleaders, the spirit squad, and the band helped kick off the Jr. Billies season.
Their first game (excluding the Blue and White game) is Thursday against the Fordyce Redbugs here at 7:00. (more…)
Drew Central Schools opened bids, Thursday, for the various contracts involved in the construction of their new facility.
23 bids were opened in reference to 12 different material purchases or stages of construction.
Superintendent Wayne Fawcett and engineer Steven Elliot led the meeting.
Online registration is available for the Race for the Cure. You may register online two ways. Bring your sign-up information to Drew County Disabilities at 168 W. College, and Mendy or Debra will be glad to register you. You may do it yourself by going to www.komenarkansas.org/race.
Around 2 p.m. Wedesday, a truck was pulling this trailer, hauling a tractor, down South Wilmar Road, a couple miles outside of Wilmar.
Reports from the scene indicate that the trailer became unhitched from the truck, and ran up on the side-rail of this bridge.
ATTENTION DREW COUNTY TAXPAYERS
DREW COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM WILL BE DOWN FOR UPDATES THURSDAY AUGUST 21, 2008 FROM 10:00 A.M. TILL 3:00 PM.
NO BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT DURING THIS TIME.
Monticello City Clerk, Cindy Fakiouri, is retiring after many years of service to the city. Cindy received a surprise party with many city employees attending.
The photo above shows her with the 3 mayors she served under, David Anderson, Harold West, and current mayor Joe Rogers.
The International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood has announced a new scholarship opportunity for women. Being added to the existing scholarship program is the Star Scholarship Pilot Program which will be available for graduating high school seniors. This individual award of $2,500 is a non-renewable scholarship. It is available to women aged 20 and under who will be graduating high school in the spring of 2009.
Monday morning, as a Monticello man was returning from taking his child to school, had is Chevy truck catch on fire around 8:30, on HWY 425 South.
The Lacey-Ladelle fire dept. responded, but the truck seems to be totalled.Â
The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the scene, and Lock & Key provided the tow.
Tuesday afternoon as traffic from the 425 / 278 intersection was backed up past Burger King, the Chevy Suburban was struck in the rear by the Dodge pick-up shown below.
Lory Ivezic, from out of state, was visiting relatives in Monticello last Friday, and donated blood through LifeShare.
LifeShare Blood Centers held a Memorial blood drive last Friday for Sgt Larry Smith of the Monticello Police Dept.
27 units of blood with 3 more trying to give.
Considering the torrential rains a couple of times, LifeShare was pleased with the turnout.
Thanks for your support, and giving the gift of life in memory of Sgt. Larry Smith.
Gary R. Newton,LifeShare Blood Centers
In an ongoing effort to control DWIs, the Monticello Police Dept. charged 6 vehicle operators with DWI over this past weekend.
The program is a part of a federal overtime grant, that provides extra support for local officers.
More information is posted in the story below.Â
School started a new year at both Drew County schools, and brought out more traffice than Monticello streets have seen in around 3 months. The photo here shows where Old Warren Road intersects with HWY 425.
This view shows the northbount lanes of HWY 425.
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