Monticello Live

Last Wednesday, a Desha County jury convicted Roy Lee Russell, of Dumas, for being a felon in possession in possession of a firearm and 2nd degree battery.

Russell was sentenced to 40 years and 15 years to run consecutively, which is the maximum sentence possible for those offenses.

Russell was found not guilty on 3 counts of kidnapping, 2 counts of rape, and one count of 2nd degree battery.

The trial began on Wednesday and concluded about 2pm Thursday.

A 30 YEAR OLD MONTICELLO MAN WAS ARRESTED BY THE DREW COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ON AUGUST 3, 2013 AFTER A TRAFFIC STOP WAS CONDUCTED ON HIS VEHICLE, .TO SHERIFF MARK GOBER

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At the Monticello Economic Development Commission’s monthly meeting, Nita McDaniel expounded on the recent city council meeting announcement that Hood Packaging is in the process of going through another expansion, which will add an estimated 12 new jobs, with an estimated hourly wage of $16

Hood will be investing between between $2M and $4M to add an additional product line. This will create 12 new full time jobs. AEDC has committed $250,000 in forgivable loans to help offset the costs of the expansion project, and on July 25th, the City Council approved an additional $100,000 in forgivable loans from the City war chest to assist with the expansion project as well.

As the planning of this expansion is on-going, new needs continue to develop, and the commission will be meeting soon to discuss these new aspects of the expansion.

ACCORDING TO SHERIFF MARK GOBER, ON JUNE 10, THE DREW COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF CHECKS BEING FORGED AGAINST A LOCAL RESIDENT’S CHECKING ACCOUNT.

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Sherif Mark Gober and the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. are aking for the public’s assistance in their search to locate a local man, who is a suspect in sereral theft cases and break-ins.

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Several business and community leaders were present, Tuesday afternoon, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Grand Manor Assisted Living, located on HWY 425 North, just past Cablevision.

The level two facility will provide care units for 49 clients, including an area for “memory care” patients.

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Just before noon, Tuesday, the Monticello Fire Dept. was paged out to the report of a trailer fire on East Pope Street.

A camper trailer, which was being salvaged for recyclable materials had caught fire, and was full engulfed, as they arrived.

Damage was contained to the camper.

Congratulations to Alex Hill for passing State Board test and graduating at Southark with state certified license.

Everyone is invited to Tom Rabb’s 88th Birthday Celebration. His daughter, Linda Kay Rabb, and sister, Janie Rabb Fuller are hosting the birthday party, August 10, 2013, 2-4 PM, at The Guest House, 810 North HWY 425, Monticello, AR.

No gifts please, just your presence is requested. Tom was married 58 years to Imogene Henderson Rabb, until her death in 2003.

He is a WW2 Combat Veteran who served in General George Patton’s Tank Corps. He retired from Burlington Industries and was a farmer.

A 34 year old Drew County resident lost her life, early Friday morning, when she was struck by a vehicle, while walking on Camden’s HWY 79.

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According to the Arkansas State Police, a Drew County  man lost his life, as his truck ran left the roadway on HWY 278, three miles east of Monticello.

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Former UAMonticello football player D.J. Stephens has been invited to the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp, according to the San Antonio Talons.

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Monticello Police recently posted their “3 Most Wanted” suspects.

Thanks to the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept, their second suspect (accused of the theft of 2 City of Monticello trucks) in custody.

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