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MonticelloLive was taken off-line Thursday afternoon due to an attack by computer hackers.
Contrary to the error message, there were no. billing issues, simply vandalism.
MonticelloLive will be updating you with Friday’s news including 6 arrests, and a couple patriotic photos, so check back soon. for today’s news….today.   It’s just a little later today than usual.

The MBSF College Ministry at UAM is in the middle of a building program for a new student center on campus.
Part of their fundraising efforts include “manning” the fireworks stand by the Q & Y restaurant on Hwy 278 towards Warren. 20% of the proceeds raised at the stand will go directly to the campus ministry project.
Rob […]

Hollie Cephas came before the Drew County Circuit Court Tuesday, facing charges of theft and credit card fraud, after swindling an elderly Monticello lady out of over $36,000.

Governor Mike Beebe has announced that Carole Bulloch, of Monticello, has been appointed to the Mississippi River Parkway Commission. 
Bulloch’s appointment will run until June 8, 2013.  She will be taking the spot that Robin McClendon previously held on the commision.

MidSOUTH Training Academy will offer this free training course.
This workshop is targeted for individuals new to the field of drug abuse and addiction issues.  The workshop will focus on how we acquire our attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about substance use and abuse.
Friday July 11, 2008 9:00-4:00  

Monticello Speedway will be hosting a Fireworks Show (Independence Day Blowout) on July 5th, sponsored by Simmons 1st Bank. 
Reports indicate that Chamber of Commerce will not be sponsoring their yearly event at Lake Monticello, this year, due to funding, so it appears that the Monticello Speedway / Simmons 1st Bank Fireworks Display will be the […]

Do you need help in filing a claim with the Veteran’s Administration for SC Disability Compensation, NSC Pension, Health Care ?  The Drew County Veteran’s Service Office provides this service to veterans.
We also assist families of deceased veterans in requesting headstones and related memorials,also outreach services for V.A. Educational Programs, V.A. Guaranteed Loan Eligibility Certificates.  […]

A tree fell on my home Wednesday night during the storm.
I wanted to say “Thank You” to everyone for you help: a special thanks is deserved by Rex Davis, Chris Owens, John Carter, Chris Reed, Steven Stain, and the Mingo family for your help during the storm.
Jerald Clarke

Hannah Kling of the 9-10 Monticello Blue Thunder Team.
The Blue Thunder are still in the tournament, after dropping their first game on Thurs, but winning 2 games on Friday. 
The team is oached by Tim Chase and Craig McRae.
Photo taken by Caroly of A Noble Photo.

Monticello native, Mike “Smitty” Smith and his band Third Degree are having their CD Release Party tonight, at Juanitaʼs in Little Rock.
They will be performing, and giving the their Debut self-titled album “Third Degree” away with the cost of admission.   T-shirts will also be available.
“Smitty, Tim, and Tony have poured their heart and soul into this album, and […]

Spc. Jason Stevenson (foreground), 1st Battalion, 320th  Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, serves as the  demonstrator during personnel search training at a school in the Radwaniya
community of Baghdad.  “Our guys are very professional. . . great [enlisted  leaders], and we’re basically trying to teach them skills we’ve learned in  our careers,” said 2nd Lt. […]

The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Weekly Fishing Report contained information about Lake Monticello this week.   Here’s what they said……
Lake Monticello: Greg Gulledge with Basshunters Custom Crankbaits said bass fishing on Monticello continues to improve. Some very nice bass have been caught in the last week or so on a variety of patterns. Bass are […]