Monticello Live

On Wednesday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received report of a possible sexual assault on a juvenile.

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The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help witj information leading to the whereabouts and arrest of two suspects wanted in connection with Arson and Aggravated Assault case in Drew County.

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This week—

• Produce—tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, peas, etc. from local producers
• Baked by Bekah—Yummy treats
• Take Me Home—Handmade, repurposed crafts and decor
• Homemade jams and jellies
• Two Chicks’ Eggs
• Plant problem booth with Dr. Terry Spurlock, Extension Plant Pathologist  and Dr. Nick Seiter, Entomologist.   Bring plant problems and get a diagnosis!   Bring the kids to see their exhibit and have some fun.

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The Market is providing an outstanding outlet for the local farmers, both large and small, to show and sell their produce. The watermelons, cantaloupe, potatoes, okra, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, green beans, purple hull peas, etc. have been great and will be being replaced as the season progresses with late season produce such as butter beans, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, figs, etc.

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Drew Memorial Hospital’s chief financial officer, Shannon Clark, was terminated by the hospital, this morning, around 8:30.

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Local cable TV, Internet and Digital Phone provider, Community Communications Company, announced they will carry the SEC Network when it goes on the air August 14th.

“We are pleased to be able to provide SEC sports to all of our Basic Cable subscribers in Monticello, Warren, Wilmar, Eudora, Rison, Star City and Rosedale MS for no additional charge this fall,” said TJ Scott, Director of Operations, “It was clear to us that in our industry that this was the most important channel launch in many years, and that we should be on board to serve our customers with what most of them would want.”

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Trinity Full Gospel would like to invite you to attend our Annual “Pew Rally” to be held on July 27, 2014 @ 11:00 am located at 468 South Edwards.

Chosen Generation will also present a lyrical piece as a special tribute to the late D’Angelo Martin during this worship service. Because we know he touched the lives of so many people outside our congregation, we would like to share this day with his family and friends as an expression of love for the life he lived.

Please join us as we “Pack the Pews” and share in this worship experience. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Overseer Lorenza Simmons @ 870-723-2320.

First Free Will Baptist Church will be having a 1 day Vacation Bible School Starting at 9:30 am til 5 pm on July 26th.

Lots of fun and great activities for the kids. For more information contact Bro Tim McDaniel @ 870-413-8162

The Master Gardeners of the Delta group is seeking new participants for upcoming Fall 2014 training. The group consists of gardeners from Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties. The successful program is conducted by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.
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MYSA is looking for team sponsors for the 2014 MYSA soccer season. The team sponsorship cost is $150.00 and will include your business name on the front of your team jersey.

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Former Monticello Mayor Joe Rogers was sworn in as mayor, this morning, by Drew County Judge Robert Akin.

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I would like to thank Ryburn Motor Company for being such a great local auto dealer.
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Drew Central High School Football has the following announcements:

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EDUCARE is an affiliate of Monticello Christian Academy and Life Church.

Happy 5th Birthday to Amir Carbage!

Hope your day is as wonderful as you are! We love you!

SaRiah, Mom, and Dad!

“My husband and I knew something was amiss when our three-year old son started playing recognizable tunes on his toy piano,” said Judith Bynum in a recent conversation about her son Woodrow who will be returning to Monticello in July to present a concert at the Fine Arts Center at The University of Arkansas at Monticello under the auspices of SEARK Concerts. “A few weeks later, he came home from church and played the hymns we had sung that day. Before long, he was propped up on our old upright and began reproducing every song that came into his head.”

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