December 31st, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Tonight is more than just an event for young people, if you like playing games, eating food, or music (basically if you are breathing) you are welcome.
There will be a time of snacks, games, and live music by special guest LEYDEN, at Pauline Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall.
So join us tonight, New Years Eve at 10:00 pm, for this benefit concert to help the Dustin “Rooster” Ferguson family.
There is no cost to get in, but donations will be appreciated. All donations will go to the Ferguson’s.
Leyden is a relativly new band from Hot Springs, Arkansas, playing for Jesus Christ and to further His Kingdom. Leyden feels that God gives everyone talents and passions to serve and please Him. With the hard hitting music and high energy performance, it’s hard not to notice the passion these guys have.
Leyden feels, ”We believe rock n’ roll is a revolution designed to move people out of their comfort zone. There is no greater revolution than to change the world for Jesus Christ.”
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December 31st, 2008 by Joe Burgess
A “swearing-in” ceremony will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Drew County Courtroom for all officials elected or reelected in the May or November elections.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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December 30th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
There will be a “Singing in the New Year” at Christ Church, located at 1117 HWY 278 West, next to the Crackerbox.
At 9 p.m., local singers will begin a gospel music program that will continue until 2009 arrives.
Refreshments will be available.
Pastor Robin Hood invites everyone to come out and welcome 2009.
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December 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Drew County trash routes will not be run Thursday, January 1, because it is a holiday. Thursday AND Friday routes will be run on Friday.
Monticello City trash routes will not run Thursday, and will resume regular routes on Friday.
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The Courthouse and City Hall will be closed New Year’s Day.
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December 28th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
In December of last year, this sign appeared on HWY 425 North, near where the old storage sheds used to be located.  Since then, the metal buildings have been removed, and ground preparation has begun.
MonticelloLive spoke last week with the owners of the future 3 story facility, and here are some of the details.
The new Hampton Inn will provide 68 guest rooms, an indoor spa with whirlpool, and also include an exercise area on the site.
The facility’s owner also commented on the high standards that Hampton Inns feature, including large rooms, LCD TVs, ”Cloud 9″ bedding, and hot breakfasts.
Monticello’s new Hampton Inn is expected to open in January, 2010.
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December 28th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 27th, 2008 by Drew County Offices
Drew County Circuit Clerk’s office will be accepting bids for scanning and indexing deed and mortgage books. Specifications may be obtained and bids submitted to Pat Scifres Savage, Drew Country Circuit Clerk, at 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655. Phone number is 870-460-6250.
SEALED BIDS must be received by 4:30 p.m. on January 14, 2009. Bids will be opened at 8:00 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2009 in the Circuit Clerk’s office.
Drew County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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December 27th, 2008 by Sheilla Lampkin
With Christmas being celebrated this week, I have a rather poignant Christmas memory to share from the late 1930’s.
As you know, America was in the midst of the Great Depression and “cash money” was difficult to be found in those times. In this particular story our storyteller was a student in the 7th grade. At that time, and even in those circumstances, there were Christmas parties scheduled at school and the students “drew names” so each child would receive a gift. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 27th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Right around 5 p.m., the severe thunderstorm that had been predicted for Monticello rolled into town.
Large hail and damaging wind, possibly up to 35 MPH have been forecast.
The early bands of the storm have caused a couple of minor wrecks, with some cases of water being across lanes of several streets.
Power outages and fallen trees are very likely, so try to stay home, stay dry, and keep checking MonticelloLive for weather updates, and damage reports, as information becomes available.
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
The driver of this Chevy truck swerved to miss a couple of deer on Old Dermott HWY late this afternoon, losing control, and rolling the Z71.
An ambulance was called for the driver, and the passenger seemed to be uninjured.
Trooper Bo Norris worked the accident. Drew County Sheriff’s deputies were also at the scene, as did a MPD officer, since part of Old Dermott HWY is in the city.
J.A Goad Towing set the vehicle, which had very little damage, upright.
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Phase two of the tryouts for the Monticello Police Dept. Emergency Entry Team was held recently at the MPD firing range.
Officers Lee Fleming, Brad Johnston, and Larry Smith Jr. (shown front to back in photo) are 3 of the 6 applicants who seek to be a part of the unit.
The days tasks included cardboard targets, and the obstacle course.Â
The Entry Team includes a qualified sniper, 2 hostage negotiators, and a paramedic.
Click here to the Mock Drill held earlier this year at Monticello High School, were simulated hostages were rescued.
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
The city has trash dumpsters set up on East McCloy, and also at City Park, to allow for citizens to dispose of their holidays refuse.
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
With the dozens of Christmas photos that have been posted on MonticelloLive, it only seems appropriate to include a coupleof the “only one day a year” photo opportunities.
- Empty Wal-Mart parking lot
Gaines Street at non, almost deserted.
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 26th, 2008 by Drew County Offices
Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth graders make good use of your holiday vacation by writing (at least) a 500-word essay on Climate Change: Is it caused by naturally occurring events or mankind?” Read the rest of this entry »
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Monticello’s South East Cycle motorcycle club organized a Christmas project which provided bicycles for 3 needy children.
Club members donated, as well as Wal-Mart, Pepsi, and Big Jax.
The bikes were delivered to the kids on Christmas Day. The children were chosen by DHS.
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December 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Lois Sanders, dispatcher, and Ray Singleton, patrolman, Monticello Police Department
Julia McCoy and Donna Moon were waiting on customers at Crackerbox North.
Drew Memorial Hospital Staff on duty, on Christmas
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Drew County Deputy, Steven Mitchell
Huddle House Ladies, “serving” the public, on Christmas
Holiday Inn Express, and the other motes, are always open, including Christmas Day
Betty Lewis, Drew County Detention Facility
Both Monticello ambulance services are always a call away, including the staff of SouthEast Emergency Services.
Residential care facilities staff members are always
Both EZ Marts stores were open, the North store was manned by Monica Miller and Yvette Jackson.
Eric Chisom was on duty at Fire Station #2.
Amanda Harrod, of Walgreens, waiting on a Christmas Day Customer
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Drew County Road and Sanitation departments will be closed on December 25th.Sanitation Department will run the 25th route on the 26th and the 26th routes will be picked up on the 27th.
The Drew County Courthouse will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th for the Christmas Holiday.
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MONTICELLO CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 24, 25 AND 26.
TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED
DUMPSTERS WILL BE SET UP AT THE CITY WAREHOUSE ON E. MCCLOY
CHRISTMAS TREES MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT THE CITY WAREHOUSE ON THE GROUND BY THE DUMPSTERS
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The Monticello Branch Library will be closed for Christmas Wednesday, December 24 through Saturday, December 27.
We will reopen for Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30, closing Wednesday and Thursday, December 31 and January 1 for New Year’s. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Be sure to plan ahead for your holiday needs of books, audios, and videos!
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Jamie Tullos, age 33 of Monticello was the driver of this Cadillac Sedan Deville, which failed to turn at the intersection of HWY 277 & 293, north of the “old Pine Hill”, around 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
The Photo here shows the approximately 85 yards that the vehicle traveled, before striking the row of trees.
Trooper Morris Knight investigated the wreck, assisted by the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. Drew County Fire & Rescue responded to the scene, as well. Tommy’s Wrecker provided the tow. MASI transported the driver to Drew Memorial Hospital.
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December 25th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
According to Drew County Chief Deputy Robin Hood, deputies are investigating two crimes, east of Monticello, that were reported Wednesday.
A residence on Bordeaux lane was broken into, and several items stolen, including electronics and guns.
In a separate theft, Roll(s) of copper was taken from a home construction site on Sixteen Section Road.
The investigations are proceeding, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Dept. by calling dispatch at 367-3411.
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Clayton Moss, a 4 1/2 year veteran with the Arkansas State Police, has been promoted to the rank of Trooper First Class. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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December 24th, 2008 by UAM News
The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team has been ranked the fifth best team in the nation in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Top 25 Poll. Read the rest of this entry »
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Leyden is a relativly new band from Hot Springs, Arkansas, playing for Jesus Christ and to further His Kingdom. Leyden feels that God gives everyone talents and passions to serve and please Him. With the hard hitting music and high energy performance, it’s hard not to notice the passion these guys have.
