Monticello Live

The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, composed of professional enlisted U.S. Air Force musicians, will perform a diverse repertoire of styles, ranging from big band swing to patriotic selections. The ensemble, which has backed jazz legends like Jamey Aebersold and Joe Morello, will showcase both contemporary and classical works. All pieces will be performed by American Airmen, embodying the legacy and honor of the U.S. Air Force.

Click here to reserve tickets or visit afbandtix.org.

For more information about the concert, contact the UAM Division of Music at 870-460-1060.

Around 4:30, Saturday afternoon, the driver of this eastbound Honda of lost control of their vehicle, approximately 3 miles west of the Monticello city limits.

ASP, DCSO and Reggie‘s Wrecker responded. The driver did not require medical attention.

This is one of several rain related accidents that occurred in town and around the county, Saturday afternoon.

According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, the City is in the process of improving water delivery  on multiple city streets including Oakland, North Main, Allen and Chester and Wood Streets by looping dead end lines into the delivery system. 

Dead end water lines cause multiple issues, from heavy chlorine taste to off-colored water that can stain clothes when washed. 

The Mayor tasked city water quality staff with identifying these dead end lines and looping those  lines in to other existing and circulating lines.

“In areas were we have looped the dead end lines in to other existing lines, we are getting reports from citizens of improved taste, smell, color and a significant increase in water pressure.” 

These photos are on Oakland near Main Street, where Tuesday city crews successfully identified and looped residential lines. 

“In many areas it’s not the quality of the lines as often thought. In some areas it’s the design of our water system itself that’s the issue. Our public works crews are doing a good job at addressing that and making a significant impact.”

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