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Monday night, at approximately 11:30 pm. Drew County 911 Dispatcher received a call from an unknown male subject stating that he had placed a bomb in a local industry, and was planning to blow the facility up. The suspect further stated “You better come save them,” and hung up the phone.
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Hall, a candidate for state representative district 9, covering Drew and Ashley counties, lost his State Appeals Court case, in an attempt to overturn his 2013 conviction, for harassment and/or harassing communications.

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“In recent days, expenditures from the Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission and the Monticello City budget have been the subject of several news articles.”

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At 11:45, Monday night, a bomb threat was called into a local industry, causing the plant to evacuate.

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After a little bit of coaxing, this group of nurses from the Dermott office of Mainline Health Services, agreed to have their photo taken by MLive,  after possibly saving a young man’s life, on their way home from work, Monday afternoon.

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The Drew County landfill will be closed, today, due to excessive rain and mud.

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The intersection of 530/35 West was once again this reason for a potentially serious car crash, around midnight, Tuesday night.

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After filing a Freedom of Information request, MLive confirmed more missing city money,  Monday morning.  This time, it was in the amount of $6500 from city funds, appearing to go for entertainment at this year’s Forestry Festival.

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Although the recently discovered missing $22,500 was not included on the original city council agenda for Tuesday night, because it was discovered after the agenda was posted, rumors say it will probably be discussed.

A local man was taken to jail, Tuesday, charged with indecent exposure and contempt of court.

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In response to recent news articles, it is appropriate that I make a limited comment on behalf of my client, Monticello Mayor Zack Tucker.

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During a special called meeting of the advertising and promotion commission, Wednesday evening, the subject of a check and suspicious invoice for $22,500 was made public.

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