This month’s Yard of the Month is located at 406 W Jefferson.

Al and Barbara Beaty’s yard was selected as best by the Town & Country Garden Club, and presented by the

Monticello – Drew County Chamber of Commerce.

Jim Hall, a Monticello man, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against all five Drew County circuit judges, 2 prosecutors, and the circuit clerk, charging them with rights violations against him.

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All weather/storm/tornado warning sirens should be online and operational on June 24/25.

Siren testing is also scheduled for those days.

In the event of stormy weather, testing could be delayed.

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports in reference to a prowler in rural Drew County,

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Missing Siberian husky.

He’s brown and white and has one blue eye and one brown eye. Answers to Koda.

Last seen Saturday night around Wilson Mill/Midway Route area.

Please call 870-224-2850 reward offered

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ESA – Monticello is seeking people to fill various short-term and long-term positions that we have available around Monticello and Warren.

Current Opportunities
Light industrial production
Armstrong Flooring

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State Police and Dumas Police are investigating the reported shooting deaths of 2 Dumas teenagers.

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The driver of a Chrysler mini-van,  from Florida,  received a very unfriendly welcome to Arkansas, around 11: 30 Thursday morning. (more…)

The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant in the Police Department.

Deadline to apply is June 12, 2015.

More information is available at www.monticelloar.org/jobs.

For additional information on the please contact City Hall, 367-4400.

At 9:45, Wednesday evening, an armed gunman entered Mazzio’s Pizza on Highway 425 North.

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At the 88th Arkansas FFA State Convention last week at Camp Couchdale in Hot Springs, Drew Central FFA was granted two awards.

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A 21 year-old  Monticello area lady died, Tuesday afternoon, at 1:11 pm,  in a head-on collision on HWY 278 East.

Note: The link below contains graphic photos from the crash site.

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A 40-year-old Dumas man was arrested Sunday morning, and is currently in the Drew County Jail, facing rape charges of a 7 year-old Monticello girl.

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The 750,000 gallon water tower, being built at the intermodal site on Highway 278 West, has made tremendous progress in the past month, as shown here.

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This westbound Chevy Aveo  left the roadway of HWY 278 E., just west of Selma, at 12:45 PM Monday afternoon.

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The Monticello 6U girls won the Pre State Tournament,  at the Monticello sports complex, this weekend.

Congrats to all the girls and their coaches.

Good luck in the State Tournament.

A.J. and Nikki Hood are a local family, that use Dow AgroSciences’ “Transfer” insecticide, on their cotton crop.

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South Arkansas Community College has announced its spring graduates, who were recognized in a commencement ceremony in May.

Graduates include, from Monticello;
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Today’s lawn mower racers are…..

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The City Park Pool and Jordan Park Splash Pad will be opening to the public, beginning Saturday.

Regular operation hours are Monday – Saturday, from 1-6 pm and Sunday from 1:30-5:30 pm.

To reserve the facilities for private parties, call 367-4400.

Around 6:35 pm, Thursday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to a domestic disturbance, in the Rock Springs community,
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