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Captain, a full length movie, produced and directed by Warren’s Rob Reep, premiered Saturday at the Warren Cultural Center. A full house of around 750 were in attendace to see the event, based on the life and history of Hugn Bradley, whom Bradley County is named after.

The film showed Bradley’s life as grew from being “the family’s little brother,’ to a close, personal friend of future president, Andrew Jackson (also from Tenneessee).

The war of 1812, and the Battle of New Orleans, were also well portrayed by 150 actors, from southest Arkasas, including over 20 from Monticello.

DVDs of Captain are available here.

If you have loved ones buried at Campground Cemetery, please consider making a donation to help with the annual maintenance. Checks can be made payable to Campground Cemetery Fund. Please send them to:

Chris Pace ( V. P./Treasurer)
802 Garnett Road
Monticello, AR. 71655

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Just before 5:30 PM, Thursday evening, an unusual occurrence took place, causing this Ford work truck and the trailer/air compressor it was pulling to leave Gaines Street, and crash into the old Discount Carpet store. (more…)

Brandon Cox (age 34) of Drew County was apprehended in the Dallas County area, around 7 PM, Thursday evening.

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Andrew Mendoza, a resident of Star City from California, has joined the Ryburn sales team.

He has 4 years experience in customer service, but has a lifetime of experience at being a people person.

Stop by today, and let Andrew show you how his hard work will pay off for YOU!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We love you!!!

Former University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball player Sharif Hudson has signed with the BG Aschersleben Tigers for the 2015-16 season. (more…)

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Happy Birthday to Trish!

We appreciate you,  and hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Your  family, friends, and MPD.

A Drew County Sheriff’s Office Investigator was recently dispatched to a farm located in the Baxter (more…)

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Thursday afternoon, the Drew Memorial Hospital board unanimously approved a  $25.7 million hospital expansion program.

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Drew County Fairboard Lawnmower Racing
July 11th & 25th
Aug. 1st & 22nd
Sept. 5th & 12th

All races are on Saturdays
Tech in starts @ 4 pm followed by time trials.
Racing begins at approximately 6:30 pm.
Spectator admission $5/vehicle with a max of 5 per vehicle. $1 for each additional person.
Pit pass $5/person
Racer entry fee $10

For racing info:
Website: www. dcflraceway.com
870-723-5125 or 870-723-2438

A former city council member, who was also a candidate for the mayor’s position, will be in District Court, next week, on charges stemming from “harrassing” actions, statements, and texts, that he allegedly made or sent to 2 female UAM students.

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The Drew Memorial Hospital board will hold a special called board meeting today at 11:30 am, to discuss their upcoming hospital expansion and renovation project.

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The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant to the Mayor. Deadline to apply is July 17, 2015.

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

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

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. I realize summer is a busy time for students and parents so I want to let you know about the orientation and registration sessions that we have scheduled for the 2015-2016 school year.

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Happy 18th Birthday Cody!

Hope you have an amazing day!

Love Dad, Mom, Kayla and Anna!

Below is the video from last year’s theft.

Early Friday morning, two suspects used a concrete block to enter the front window at the Leprechaun’s Pawn Shop, on West Gaines St.

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