Monticello Live

County Judge Robert Akin issued a burn ban for Drew county, effective this morning.

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When a news agency is busy covering local news, sometimes we forget to look in our own tracks.

But when we shine a flashlight back at the past two years, MonticelloLive  has received 7 million page views, in 7 yearly quarters, according to onestat.com.

We want to say thank you to our readers,  our sponsors.  And the dozens of folks who will call and say, ” Hey Joe, what’s happening over at …… ”

Remember, ads start at $100/month & you’re ALWAYS on the FRONT PAGE, Call Joe at 367-0000 or AJ at 224-2450 for more info.

To the Patrons of Drew County,
I am sorry that I cannot attend tonight’s special called meeting.

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The Hashem Law Firm of Monticello, Arkansas, is proud to welcome Monticello-native Katelyn Burch Busby as a member of the Firm’s legal team.

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Tonight, at 7 pm, the Drew County Quorum Court will again be faced with making an $18 million decision.

A very similar set of questions facd the JPs last week, but their decision was “no decision.”

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Money raised by this project will be given to a city employee, who ,is expcted to be off work for 6 months, for medical  expenses, due to a serious illness.

Tonight’s Target, David Knight, water dept.
Saturday afternoon, Mayor Zack Tucker-1-3;
Laura Barnett-4 pm
Court Clerk Yukiko Bivens-5 pm
Water Dept. Charlie Hammock -6 pm
City Clerk Andrea Chambers- 7 pm

A 100th Birthday Party
will be held for Lois Nave,  Saturday, crom 2-4 pm, at the VFW Hut, at McCloy Park.

There will be a band playing “her era” music.

No gifts, please.  A birthday card with your memories of her and picture would be a treasure to her.

As 7 PM approaches, there’s been no verdict on whether the carnival will be allowed to open at the Drew County Fair, tonight.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club’s quarterly club championship game on Monday, September 21, 2015 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge

A memorial service will be held for Eric Thompson. age 46 of Monticello, Monday at 6pm, at Pilgrim Rest AME Church, located at 522 North Bailey.

Eric was best known to Monticello residents through the years he spent his manager, and then owner, of Margaret’s Hair Academy on East Gaines Street.

He died on Sunday, 9/13/15, in Monticello.

His funeral service will be conducted, Wednesday, 1pm, at St. Paul AME Church, 311 North Division St., in Morrilton.

And Miss Drew County 2015 is ….
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Last week, Hasten Glen Burns, age 55 of Monticello, was arrested by Sheriff Mark Gober.

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Monticello Elementary Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monday September 21 at 5:00 in the MES Library.

A 40-year-old Monticello man  was served an arrest warrant, Friday,  on the charge of first-degree murder,  for a shooting that occurred Sunday night. 

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Gracie is a currently living at the Monticello Animal Shelter, she has been there several weeks already. Because she is an older girl, we think she has been overlooked by potential adopters.

She is a female lab or lab mix and approx. 10 years old. Gracie deserves to be loved and have a safe home to live out her golden years.

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As we watch the world & national news, even here it southeast Arkansas, we are realizing that world evernts are only beginning to affect our lives. This letter, written by Monticello’s Nancy Miller, brings that to an even more clearer reality. Joe B.
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There is a mass exodus from the Middle East. Europe is overwhelmed. Christian families (direct descendants of the first believers at Pentecost) are stuck in Syria, merely existing in metal shipping containers. Awaiting ISIS/ISIL’s wrath.

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After ending a 43 gave lsoing sreak< last week, the Drew Central Pirates were recognized, Wedesday night on KATV, channel 7. Congratulations Pirates.

Although City Attorney Witt Barton has recieved several friendly comments, such as, “I didn’t know you were that old,” the Barton Law Firm earned credit in Arkansas Business, this week, for being the 2nd oldest law firm in the state of Arkansas.

Its rich history, began in 1875, with its founders, W. F. Slemmons and William T. Wells.

Paul Quinton (PQ) Gardner, a businessman, former educator, World War II veteran, and lifelong resident of Drew County, age 91 died September 15, 2015, at his home in Monticello, Arkansas.

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And the winners are…….

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