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Around midnight, Monday night, a stabbing occurred on Highway 425 south at an apartment complex located outside the Monticello city limits.

Two victims left the scene in a Jeep Grand Cherokee attempting to get to Drew Memorial Hospital. Their vehicle overturned, on old Warren Road, before reaching the hospital.

The suspect fled the scene in a dark Ford F150 pick up.

The suspect, Shannon Wilkerson, was taken into custody by Drew County deputies, on Highway 278, west of Wilmar.

Responding agencies included Monticello Firefighters, who extricated the two trapped occupants of the vehicle, MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, SEEMS, and MASI.

Helicopter medical transport was requested for both of the crash victims, but was unavailable, so they were transported by ambulance to Drew Memorial Hospital.

Shannon Wilkerson had a first appearance and bond hearing on Tuesday, where his bond was set at $500,000. (more…)

At 12:16 AM, Tuesday morning, there was a single vehicle rollover accident on Old Warren Rd. across from the Monticello Track, near MHS, on the way to Drew Memorial Hospital.

The driver of this Jeep Grand Cherokee seems to have been headed west, possibly towards the hospital, when they lost control of the vehicle in a curve,

Responding agencies included Monticello Firefighters, who extricated the two trapped occupants of the vehicle, MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, SEEMS, and MASI.

Helicopter medical transport was requested for both of the crash victims.

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Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI), a local community health clinic, celebrates National Health Center Week (NHCW) every year. NHCW is always reserved for the first full week in August. MHSI reached out to Mayor Jason Akers, who kindly agreed to create a proclamation in honor of National Health Center Week, which will be celebrated August 6^th – August 12^th. Mainline Health Systems Inc. Monticello Clinic was honored to have the mayor present to read the proclamation in honor of celebration.

To learn more about National Health Center Week, visit their website at https://healthcenterweek.org/about-nhcw/.

Mark Gray State Farm is set to host their 8th annual FREE backpack giveaway with co-sponsor Hope & Co. Realty, Tuesday August 1st at 5:30pm. Adam’s Ice Cream will be handing out free ice cream to each student who gets a backpack!