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MIS Character Essay Winners Announced

September 30th, 2008 by Monticello Schools

Fifth graders at Monticello Intermediate School composed essays about responsibility, the character word of the month for September. Selected essays will be posted on the character board and students will share those essays over the intercom. Students whose essays were chosen as exemplary writing are:Front: Katie Connelley, Wil McCoy, Mary Claire Guanzon, Khevin Aterbridge

Back: Madeline Griffin, Bailey Adair, Zac McKinstry, Joey Miles

Truck Hits Bridge-Lands in Creek Saturday

September 30th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Yet another serious auto accident took place in Drew County Saturday morning, around 2 a.m.

The driver of this Ford pick-up was injured when his vehicle struck the bridge guard-rail on Tucker Creek, on HWY 35 East.  After the original impact, the truck landed in the creek. 

The rescue unit responded to free the driver, who is in stable condition.

Lock and Keys towed the vehicle.

Singleton Completes Police Academy

September 30th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Ray Singleton, of the Monticello Police Dept. (shown here in uniform) recently graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden.

Pictured with Singleton are Lt. Steven Stain, Chief Robert Rosegrant, and Cpt. Eddy Deaton.

Workers Safety Conference–Thursday at UAM

September 29th, 2008 by Submitted

The Arkansas Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Ar Worker’s Compensation Commssiotn will present Workers’ Safety Conference. The conference is sponsed by Southeast Arkansas Safety Association.

When? October 2, 2008, this Thursday
Time? 7:50 to 2:30
Where? Captiol Room of the Gibson Center at UAM (Monticello, AR)
Cost? $20.00 per person, includes lunch at College and materials
DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS

To register phone (501)682-9092.

Fire Dept Responds to Truck Fire behind Mall

September 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello Fire Dept. repsonded to a call, reporting that an 18-wheeler had caught on fire behink Hibbett’s Sports, in the Northgate Shopping Center, around 6:20, Monday evening.

Upon arrival, the fire had been extinguished by employees on the scene.

Damage to the tractor was limited.

Little Miss & Young Miss Drew County Pageants

September 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Little Miss Drew County–Dixie Morrison

1st runner up-Laila Mills

2nd runner up-Amira Moseley

Photogenic-Larren Rawls

Young Miss Drew County-Kelli Jo Stain

1st runner up-Sarah Pennington

2nd runner up-Madelyn Elizabeth McKeown

Photogenic-Mackenzie Maloney

Update–3 Vehicle Wreck on N Gabbert Sunday AM Sends 2 to Hospital

September 28th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

A three vehicle wreck near the top of the hill in the 800 block of North Gabbert around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, sent two people to the hospital.

The Chevy Colorado, shown above, turned in front of the Olds Alero, which hit the tree on the west side of Gabbert St. according to the police report.

The driver of the Alero, Rodney Ridgell, was charged with DWI 2, no proof of insurance, and driving with a suspended license.

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MYSA-UPDATE

September 26th, 2008 by Submitted

Game scores for the U8 Division for Thursday, September 25.U8 DIVISION
Sweden 12 vs. Germany 0
Israel 10 vs. Egypt 0
Spain 7 vs. Australia 4
Ireland 1 vs. Italy 10

Socks for Soldiers Program at Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council

September 26th, 2008 by Submitted

Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., is conducting a Socks for Soldiers program. The agency is seeking donations of new knee-length, white tube socks. These socks will be packaged and sent to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Often, it is the little things that mean the most, and the soldiers can always use the socks.A donation box is available at Drew County Disabilities, 168 W. College St., in Monticello. Donations of sock will be accepted until November 1. For more information, contact Sandy Patrick or Debra Banks at 870-367-6825.

UAM Student Dies in Truck Wreck Near Midway Route Thursday

September 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Justin Arnold, age 19 of Camden, died at the scene of a Thursday auto accident that occurred around 6:15 p.m., apparently from internal injuries he received during the wreck.

Arnold was a passenger in a pick-up being driven by Richard Rudolph, age 20, of Drew County.  The truck was traveling toward Midway Route, on Old Troy Road, in the area of Firing Range Road, when it crossed the roadway, traveled down an embankment, and struck a “metal carport” break area, where four Price Industries
employees were taking a break. Read the rest of this entry »

Over 100 Attend Annual SEE YOU AT THE POLE

September 25th, 2008 by Submitted


Pictures of See Ya at the Pole – Monticello Middle School, taken by Hannah James, 8th grade.

‘SAW YA AT THE POLE’  is Sunday at 6:00 at the First United Methodist Church.  Free PiZZA!!!

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Congressman Ross Appoints Monticello Native to Key Washington Staff Position

September 25th, 2008 by Congressman Mike Ross

U.S. Representative Mike announced that he has hired Monticello native Zach Baumgarten as his Director of Constituent Services in his Washington, D.C., Congressional Office.  Baumgarten completed the first session of Ross’s Washington, D.C., Congressional internship program in 2007. Read the rest of this entry »

Street Work Taking Place on McCloy & Gaines Streets.

September 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Gaines and McCloy, as well as a short section of Hyatt Streets, have been under construction this week as part of the Arkansas Dept. of Highways & Transportation’s overlay of HWY 278.

The removal of the current pavement is being done by Johnsville, L.L.C., and is being done usually from 6 p.m. until around 6 a.m., to avoid interfering with the roadway’s heavy traffic flow.

The paving process will likely begin Thursday morning, by Courson Paving.

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Carnival Photos from the Fair

September 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Petite Miss & Junior Miss Drew County Pageant Winners

September 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

Petite Miss Drew County Pageant Winners for 2008.

Winner and Photogenic–Anna Marie Norris

1st runner up–Courtney Paige Bordeaux

2nd runner up–Kellie Moore

Jr. Miss Drew County Pageant Winners for 2008

Winner–Akita Gragg

1st runner up–Carol Anne Scogins

2nd runner up and Photogenic–Raya Octavia Clay

Wednesday Nights Money Winner is……………

September 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess

After a few names were drawn, who had already left the fair, Angela Snuffer’s name was drawn out of the barrel by the young assistant to Bobby Hood of the fair board.

Angela won $25 cash on the spot, just by being at the fair.

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