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Archive for June, 2009

Ross, Lincoln, Pryor Announce $248,027 for Monticello Airport

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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airportU.S. Representative Mike Ross, along with U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, Thursday announced that the City of Monticello will receive $248,027 from the Department of Transportation to help enhance airport safety and security by installing perimeter fencing at Ellis Field at Monticello Municipal Airport. (more…)

Improvements at Monticello Airport

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Improvements continue at Ellis Field, better know as the Monticello Airport, like the most recent construction project, which provides a solid concrete floor for South Hangar, where Furlough Aviation Maintenance is housed.

Monticello’s Davis Development received the construction contract, and has completed the  project.

Previously existing concrete only covered directly under where the planes were parked.  The dirt between the concrete pads was removed (as seen in the first photos), and concrete was poured to make a “wall to wall” floor surface.

The first photos were taken during the project and also show the south end pads where concrete was poured and finished during the first day’s concrete work.

The final pics show the completed project.  Select Concrete supplied the concrete, Lewis Concrete Finishing completed the remainder of the concrete work, and Davis Development completed the rest of the project.

The taxi-way behind the improved hangar and a new parking area were paved, as well.

Barnes Signs with Phillies

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

jeremy-signingJEREMY DAVID BARNES of Garland Texas, grandson of Bobby & Carolyn Barnes of Monticello, has been drafted by the Philidelphia Phillies on the 2nd day, 11th round of the 2009 MLB First Year Draft.

Barnes signed with the Phillies the following Monday.

He has been assigned to “A” Short Season, Williamsport Crosscutters, and has already played in his first minor league game.  The team plans to use Barnes’ skills at shortstop

In completing his Notre Dame career, he rank tied for third all time in triples, fourth in at bats, fifth in RBI,seventh in fielding assists, eight in game started, ninth in games played, 10th in hits, tied for 10th in walks and 12th in doubles. (more…)

DTF Finds Meth Lab

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

According to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a Drew County man is facing methamphetamine manufacturing and related charges after a search warrant was executed at his residence last week. (more…)

MEDC (not for sale)

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

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Legally, your not allowed to post personal signs on state highways, like the FOR SALE sign that someone put up in front of the MEDC, but it does make an interesting picture.

However, if you need a large building, the speculative building is available.

Drew County to Operate Sign Shop, Build Their Own Road Signs

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The Drew County Quorum Court heard a report on the Federal Highway Administration’s new regulations on traffic signs visibility, uniformity, placement and maintenance during its regular session June 15. Drew County must begin the three-step process by 2010.

According to Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Horn, the first step requires all jurisdictions to establish and implement a sign management method by January 2010. The goal of sign management is to maintain minimum levels of sign retro-reflectivity. (more…)

Updated Info–Walmart’s Bolt Cutter Bandit-He Called the Cops Himself

Monday, June 15th, 2009

0013Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober has released the attached press release detailing information leading to the arrest of the “Bolt Cutter Bandit”, the man who got out of jail Tuesday, and then was arrested Thursday for cutting the chain link fence to the Walmart garden center (Wednesday night).

Apparently the man called the Sheriff’s Dept., to return a “stolen laptop”, but actually gave them a “different stolen laptop.”

Other stolen items were also recovered. (more…)

Governor Beebe’s weekly column: Getting Arkansas Online

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Over the past two years, Arkansas has made great strides in health care, excellence in education, and ongoing economic development. However, we are not yet where we need to be when it comes to expanding access to broadband Internet connectivity, a resource that is critical to our achievement in all these important areas. (more…)

Teddy Bear Burglar (& Other Items) Arrested in Monticello

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Allegedly, a Wednesday night residential burglary near the intersection of Union and Bailey Streets, wasn’t the first time this man had been arrested for breaking into a home, but this time the “loot” was different.

Aside from items un-named, because of an ongoing investigation. several of the items taken included SEVERAL stuffed teddy bears and other animals. (more…)

4th House Burns in 300 East Oakland Area Monday near Midnight

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

At 11:18 p.m., Monday night, a report of a house fire was called into MPD dispatch. 

The Monticello Fire Dept. respnded to the fire, which was located at a vacant residence in the 300 block of of East Oakland, across the street from another recently burned out shell of a vacant house.  Nearby two other houses sit, burned out, in the same neighborhood. 

Last night’s fire is being investigated as an arson, by the fire dept.; the home was empty, and had no utility service, which describes the scenerio of a couple of the other nearby fires.

The Truth about Diet Soda

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Just because diet soda is low in calories doesn’t mean it can’t lead to weight gain.

It may have only 5 or fewer calories per serving, but emerging research suggests that consuming sugary-tasting beverages-even if they’re artificially sweetened-may lead to a high preference for sweetness overall. That means sweeter (and more caloric) cereal, bread, dessert-everything. Considering there are 15 calories in every teaspoon of sugar, that’s not good news if you’re watching your weight.

Information provided by Drew Memorial Hospital.

City Council Moves Forward with Jordan Park Splash Pad

Friday, June 5th, 2009

The Monticello City Council’s regular meeting June 4 centered around a lively discussion of issues pertaining to plans for the new splash pad at Jordan Park. While all council members said they approved of installing a splash pad at the park, several members expressed concern about the presented resolutions and other issues. (more…)

Tyson to Add Up to 35 More Jobs to Monticello Employees, with 2nd Bus to Pine Bluff Plant

Friday, June 5th, 2009

0092Following up on the recent success, provided by adding Monticello workers, Tyson Foods Pine Bluff facility, which has been providing a bus for up to 35 Monticello employees to ride back and forth to work at Tyson’s Pine Bluff Jefferson Parkway plant, is making arrangements to add another bus route to Monticello.

The company has been conducting interviews recently, and has asked permission to add a 2nd bus to transport employees, potentially providing a total of 70 Pine Bluff jobs to Drew County workers.

(more…)

Courthouse Parking Lot RePaved, Tuesday

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

0074 courthouse employees are shown leaving work Tuesday afternoon, across the newly paved parking lot at the Drew County Courthouse.

Tuesday’s business was conducted as usual, with a little extra walking to get inside the building.

The paving was done in one day, and the parking lot is expected to re-open Wednesday morning

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