Monticello Live

The manslaughter trial against Bryant Childs for the death of Elizabeth Ann Davis at the Wilmar railroad crossing on October 29, 2012.
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Childs leaving courtroom, Wednesday, hidiing behind a jacket.

A crash reconstruction lead investigator was the last witness to take the stand.
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After a 15 minute break, the deputy coroner was called briefly, followed by an Arkansas Highway Police Corporal.
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At 2:15, the female driver who had been traveling next to the white minivan took the stand.
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A log truck driver that was stopped waiting on the train to go by, was called as the next witness. (more…)

At 1:40, a witness from the west side of the train testified, about seeing the crash, through the gaps in the moving train.
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At 1:10 pm, the defense began cross-examining the trooper, starting with skid marks and the presence of the train.
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The Arkansas State Trooper that arrived first at the scene took the stand at 11:05.
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At 11 am, attorney Theotis Thompson told the jury
Childs, with 10 years experience, was driving an overweight asphalt truck, when he found himself facing ” the perfect storm .”
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The prosecution addressed the jury at 10:50, for the first time.
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After school was dismissed, Tuesday afternoon, there was a minor bus accident at the intersection of East Oakland and North Conley.

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Tickets can be purchased from any Options, Inc. Board member or staff and at our outreach office at 110 N. Main, Monticello.
Drawing to be held on Friday, December 13, 2013
Winners need not be present to win.

A camper trailer being used as a deer camp near Rye in Cleveland County, exploded around 8:30 pm, Friday night.

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At 12:20, Monday afternoon, this loaded log truck was traveling toward Monticello, when its trailer’s fifth wheel pin plate pulled off, allowing the trailer to overturn, rolling it over onto the side of the roadway.

No one was injured.

Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies directed traffic through the 277/278 curve until 3 pm, when the wreck was clered.

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Monticello FCCLA members, Hannah Kling and Kimberly Long, presented “Stranger Danger” to five different classes at Monticello Elementary school on October 30, 2013. They taught the children safety tips for trick-or-treating, created an ID card complete with finger prints, read a book, and presented them with goody bags filled with candy and information for their parents.

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Pepsi Beverages Company of Monticello is holding a food drive November this week,to help support the “Feed the Kids” program that is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church. We are asking for donations of Vienna Sausages, small cans of Spaghettios, and/or small cans of raviolis. Food Giant Cost Saver and Meagans Café have agreed to be drop-off locations. Donations can also be brought to the Pepsi warehouse located in the industrial park off of Hwy 35 E. Anyone with questions can call 870-367-9721, ext 0.

The “Feed the Kids” program packs 600 bags of food each month to be distributed to kids that are in grades K-8 at the Monticello and Drew Central School Districts. The organization operates primarily off of donations.

Here is a link to their website: http://www.fpcmont.org/feedthekids

Remember back in February when Monticello got the new “automated” trash recepticles that could be dumped automitically by the trash truck?  Remember the 4-5 pages that were wire-tied to the handle?  One of those notes stated, “All trash must fit into cart and lid must close.”

With Veteran’s Day being Monday, and many family celebrations being planned, the City of Monticello has chosen this week to enforce that clause.

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Billies 2nd onside kick, to start 2nd half.

In an unusual game with back-and-forth touchdowns, 3 onside kicks, and devastating turnovers and penalties, the Billies battled til the final minute to outscore the Dewitt Dragons 28-20.

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Happy 20th birthday!

We love you and are so proud of you.

Meme & Papaw.

FOUND at Drew Central School.

Yellow Lab. No collar. Missing her master.

Very loving and smart.

Must have been someone’s hunting dog.

Please call 224-6431 if she is yours.

Happy #5 Birthday To Greyson Ashcraft.

We love you!!

Mom & dad, Alexis, Rebekah & Jensen Harvey & Ryeli Ashcraft

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At 8:50 pm, Wednesday, the Monticello Fire Dept. was paged out to the report of a house fire on Parkwod’s Elm Court, off of North Hyatt St.

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The Monticello School Board, in a called meeting earlier this week, approved a one time bonus of $1,000, for all full-time teachers and staff.

The bonus will be included with the November payroll.

Other employees will receive a pro-rated bonus.

The Monticello City Council, Monday night, gave final approval to the $10,000,000 water system improvement project.

The interest rate of 4.39%, and the payment will be around $600,000/year for 30 years, for a total of $18,000,000.

Imediately after the vote, Mayor Allen Maxsell to the council, “Everybody in the city is going to thank you.”

The Monticello Fire Dept. recently responded to the report of a hot tub fire, in the Mason Hill community.

The blaze, believed to be an electrical fire, was quickly extinguished.

Salon Hello Beautiful wants to introduce you to our new stylist, Tyler Ashcraft

Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm
Saturday 9am-close
Monday, by appt. only

Phone: 8704605322
606 W. Bolling

WALK-INS WELCOME

As of Monday morning, DMH has a new interim administrator appointed, to take the place of former CEO Michael Layfield, who resigned Friday.

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Carter Reed will be 4 today.

Carter is the son of Brison & Magen Reed, and grandson of Ronny & Brenda Reed and Carolyn & Greg Ricono

Happy Birthday, Carter, from all your family

Happy 20th Birthday Tyler Payne

Love, Mom, Jason and Bradley