Shortly after 3 PM, Monticello Fire & Rescue, Drew County Sheriff’s Dept., Arkansas State Troopers, SEEMS, and Drew County OEM responded to the report of an 18-wheeler, it had run off of HWY 278 East of Monticello, near the 277 intersection.

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The Tree-O is happy to announce that Ms. Norma Chapman is now doing our silk flower designs.
Norma has 35+ years as floral designer at Town & Country Florist, before being manager at Piggly Wiggly’s floral department for 22 years.
Delivery available to residences, businesses, hospital, schools, funeral homes, and cemeteries, (ask for details).

At Wednesday’s Monticello school board meeting, the implementation of the new ABC Block schedule was discussed.

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2014 Nissan Altima with only 18,000 miles.
Just $19,915.00.
Call 367-6000 for more information.

If you see these two dogs please call 870-460-5693.
They answer to the names of Chance and Tuff, and they may be in the White Hall community.

Congressman Mike Ross, a Democratic candidate for Governor, held a rally and “meet and greet” at the Sadie Johnson Community Center, late Tuesday afternoon.

Ross was introduced by State Representative Sheilla Lampkin, then briefly spoke to the crowd from the podium. Hey spoke to members of the crowd of 160, as barbecue sandwiches were prepared for the group.

The Monticello School Board accepted the resignation of the head coach of the Monticello Billies football team, at a special called board meeting Wednesday night. The board also selected his replacement, at the meeting.

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Lyna,

As I stated in my earlier communication to you, this is a fast changing matter, and I write you now to update my opinion that you should continue to obey the prohibition of Arkansas law against licensing a same sex marriage.

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At Wednesday night’s special called board meeting of the Monticello School Board, three promotions were approved by the board, including the new assistant superintendent and new MMS principal.

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Drew Memorial Hospital has an opening for a Human Resources Director.

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“20 for the Future” members attended a private forum, last Thursday at the Holiday Inn Express, which was attended by all 5 candidates for the Monticello Mayor position. News media was not invited.

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Clay Cheshire celebrated his 15th birthday on May 5th,and big sis Sydney Cheshire turned 18 on May 12th

Happy birthday kiddos,

Love dad

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The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at James Insurance Agency’a new office at 324 Highway 425 South, Tuesday.

The event served as both a Chamber Morning Coffee and Grand Re-Opening of the agency in their new location.

Drew Central Jr. Band performed at the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education Annual Professional Development Conference at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Under the direction of John Kloap.

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The annual Meals for Seniors walk-a-thon was held in late April at City Park.

This is one event of the national fundraiser held during March and April benefiting the meals program at the Monticello Senior Citizens Center.

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Front Row from left: Tai’lr Jackson, Katie Taylor, Chandi Watson, Brooke Rekow, Brittany Hodges, Malorie Allison, April Vincent

Back Row from left: Sammi Sanders, Lacey Rea, Claudia Morrison, MK Otwell, Ashley Berryman, Caroline Adair, Maddie Jones

The DCHS Cheerleaders will be attending NCA Cheerleading Camp July 21-24, 2014. They are coached by Kohl Jones and Brittany Leek.

Jermaine’s Deal of the Week.
2012 Z-71 crew cab 4X4 with leather.
One owner, super clean.
Only $25,450.00.
Call 367-6000 for more information.