Monticello Live

The Jackson Street Bridge nearest to the intersection of Jackson and Conley Street has be closed due to construction. Construction is expect to be complete in February.

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Happy 9th Birthday Dakota

Love,

Mom, Dad, Pap-Paw, Grandpa, Bryan & Terry

Rita Mae Brown, 72, of Arkansas City, AR died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Lake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born in Dewitt, AR on September 11, 1942 to the late C.W. and Helen Shields Capps. She retired from Arkansas City Public Schools as a cafeteria worker after many years. She was involved with the Desha County 4-H for many years. She was a member of McGehee Church of Christ.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her son Tommy Dale Brown; sisters Pat Horton and Edna Klyder.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years Donald Brown of Arkansas City, AR; sons Donald Eugene Brown and wife Christy of Diamond Head, MS and Roland Brown of Arkansas City, AR; brother C.W. Capps of Sheridan, AR.

Five grandchildren Tommy Brown of Diamond Head, MS, Crystal Brown of Mobile, AL, Felisha Brown of Chicago, IL, William & Amber Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Jason Whitehead of Arkansas City, AR and three great-grandchildren Alexis Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Audrey Carter of Mobile, AL, Eva Villa of Chicago, IL

Levees on the Arkansas and Mississippi River will be closed to all non-emergency vehicles until further notice, effective Monday. This will include levees in Lincoln, Desha, and Chicot Counties.

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My Dog “Boo” has been missing for three days, she was last seen heading South between Guy Daughtery and Beulah Rd South of town (past Hwy 172).

If you see her please call or text me 870-723-2071

New Year’s Eve included a special event at the Drew County Courthouse, as 3 staff members were recognized on their retirement from public service.

Juanda Craig, Ethel Martin, and Sandra Erlanson retired at the end of the calendar year, and were honored with a cake, plaques, and the well wishes of many county residents.

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Based on the recommendation of attorney Cliff Gibson, Mayor Joe Rogers has turned the $10,000,000 Siemens Water Improvement Project over to the Arkansas State Police and 10th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen.
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