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Around noon, Wednesday, the driver of a Chrysler Sebring was fleeing from Warren Police officers and Bradley County deputies, as he entered Drew County on HWY 278 West.

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Found this dog! Call Lou at 8707237210 to claim.

Will take to the pound in a day or so.

According to Lt. Jason Akers of the 10th Drug Task Force, law enforcement officers from the Drug Task Force, Drew County Sheriff’s Department and Monticello Police Department began searching for (9) suspects in Monticello and Drew County today as a lengthy drug investigation comes to a close.

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Circuit Clerk Pat Savage, County Clerk Lyna Gulledge, State Land Commissioner John Thurston.Assessor Beth Davis, County Judge Damon Lampkin, andExecutive Collector Tonya Loveless are shown as Drew County received $43,855 in state turnback funds.

Monday early voting totals – 118
Tuesday totals – 210
Wednesday totals – 280
Thursday totals – 363
Friday totals- 433
Saturday totals – 451
Monday totals – 544

Early voting hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am- 6 pm, and Saturdays from  10am -4 pm, in the club room of the County Courthouse.

Monday, May 21, the day before the election, early voting closes at 5 pm, to prepare for election day.

On election day, polls are open from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm.

Kathryn Collier is shown voting, earlier this week.

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Shoppers, for information about classified ads, please call the phone number that is posted in the ad.  Questions & answers won’t be posted.

Monticello parks employees were busy recently, cleaning out the accumlated debris in the city swimming pool, that has built up since last summer.

The pool is expected to open to the public on Memorial Day, and be used for Junior Auxiliary Swimming Lessons in June.

Board members and supporter of the Monticello Baseball Association are shown preparing Burlington field for the upcoming season, including last weekend’s State 5A Playoffs.

They are shown installing “Turface” on the base paths.

The “after” photo was taken during Friday’s playoff game.

To the Citizens of Drew County,

The citizens of Drew County deserve the very best protection and service from the Drew County Sheriff’s Office.  As Sheriff, I will manage a very pro-active and professional law enforcement organization, that is dedicated to the community’s needs and ensure response timely response to citizens’ complaints, using the appropriate resources.  We will concentrate our patrols outside of the city limits, but always be available to assist the Monticello Police Department at any moment.
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This week’s edition of One Monticello Life features all three Democratic candidates for Drew County Judge.

All interviews were conducted by MLive’s Mandy Moss, last week, and are a good way to get to know the candidates better, before the election.

Republican candidate Jesse Griffin and independent candidate Robert Akin will be included in upcoming editions.

The 5a State Baseball Tournament finshed up the Monticello games, Saturday, with White Hall and Watson Chapel, both of Pine Bluff, making it into the finals.

In the semi-finals, Nettleton fell to White Hal, and Greene County Tech lost to Watson Chapel at MHS Field.

A military color guard paid tribute to a fallen soldier, Friday morning, at the Monticello airport.

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According to KHBM news, there will be a flag retirement ceremony at the VFW Building at 148 Veterans Drive in McCloy Park in Monticello Friday, May 18th at 11am and the public is invited.

If you have flags that need to be retired, drop them off at the VFW Building on Monday through Friday from 8am to 9am.

Opening Statements from Candidates

Mark Gober, Candidate for Sheriff from MonticelloLive 

Ronnie Adcock, Candidate for Sheriff from MonticelloLive 

Cheri Norris, Candidate for Collector from MonticelloLive 

Tonya Loveless, Candidate for Collector from MonticelloLive 

Michael Booker, Candidate for Treasurer from MonticelloLive 

Robert Akin, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive    

Jesse Griffin, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive  

Bobby Harris, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive  

Robn Hood, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive  

Jim Glennon, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive 

Russell Corker, Candidate for JP, District 9 from MonticelloLive 

Cecil Say, Candidate for JP, District 9 from MonticelloLive 

Eddie Cheatham, Candidate for State Senator from MonticelloLive 

Greg Reep, Candidate for Senate from MonticelloLive

Jimmy Jeffress, for Brother Gene, Candidate for Congress from MonticelloLive 

Jeff Wardlaw, Candidate for State Representative from MonticelloLive

Sheila Lampkin, Candidate for State Representative from MonticelloLive 

Question for County Judge Candidates

Judge’s Question About County Contracts with Employees / Officers from MonticelloLive

Closing Statements

Ronnie Adcock, Candidate for Sheriff from MonticelloLive  

Mark Gober, Candidate for Sheriff from MonticelloLive   

Tonya Loveless, Candidate for Collector from MonticelloLive   

Cheri Norris, Candidate for Collector from MonticelloLive   

Jim Glennon, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive   

Robin Hood, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive 

Bobby Harris, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive

Jesse Griffin, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive 

Robert Akin, Candidate for Judge from MonticelloLive 

Michael Booker, Candidate for Treasurer from MonticelloLive

MLive is proud to feature all of the local Church activities, revivals, singings, and other events, every Sunday morning, here in the Sunday Bulletin.

According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, one of the three capitol murder suspects being held for the life threatening assault to an elderly Lacey man, allegedly was involved in the assault of three corrections officer at the White River Juvenile Center, near Batesville.

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UAM Graduation Processional, 1st Session from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation Processional, 2nd Session from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation, Presentaton of Diplomas, 1st Session from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation, Presentaton of Diplomas, 2nd Session from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation, Welcome Statements from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation, Distinguished Alumnus, Reginald Glover from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation, Provost David Ray Honored from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation Recessional, 1st Session from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

UAM Graduation Recessional, 2nd Session from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

The Monticello Billies lost in the first round of the 5A state baseball tournament to East division top seed, Greene County Tech, by a final score of 6-0.

The Billies played hard, and swung the bat hard, but failed to score in the opening game of the series, at Burlington Field.

Congratulations to the Billies on a great year, and remember to go on out and watch the remaining teams compete tonight, Friday, and Saturday, as Monticello hosts the state playoffs.

The Monticello Lady Billies softball team entered into the 5A state tournament, Thursday, taking on the host team, Wynne.

The Lady Billies lost that noon game to the home-town Wynne girls, by a final score of 6-0

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The Southeast Arkansas representative delegates presented a $7,500.00 check to the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal facility to help defray cost to Drew county and Bradley County.

The presentation was held Tuesday, at the Intermodal site on Hwy 278 West.

David Dempsey of the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District received the checks from Representatives Sheilia Lampkin, Jeff Wardlaw, and Eddie Cheatham.

2012 MHS Graduation – Processional from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

2012 MHS Graduation – Jr. & Sr. Choir from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

2012 MHS Graduation – Welcome & Addresses from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

2012 MHS Graduation – Presentation of Diplomas from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

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There has been some confusion among voters, this year, because of the Democratic and Republican ballot choices.

When you sign in to vote, the poll workers will ask which primary you would like to vote in.

You may choose the Democratic or Republican primary ballot.  There is also a non-partisan judicial ballot.  If you choose Democratic, you will only be allowed to vote in the Democratic primary run-off..  If you choose Republican, you will only be allowed to vote in the Republican primary run-off.  Run-off elections will be held June 12.

Regardless of you choice, you can vote for either party’s candidates in the November General Election.

The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to a house fire around 5:15 Monday morning, on North Maple St.

The home was fully engulfed, when it was reported.

The residents were out of town at the time of the fire, which was a total loss.

Fire photo submitted by MLive reader.  Thank you.

Ronnie Adcock,
Family Man,
Businessman,
Experience in Law Enforcement.

Ronnie Adcock Pledges to
Serve All of Drew County and
Provide Daily County-wide Patrols.

Ronnie Adcock Knows that Drugs Are Still A Problem in Drew County.
Pd. Pol. ad.

Early voting begins today in the club room of the County Courthouse.

Early voting hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am- 6 pm, and Saturdays from  10am -4 pm.

Monday, May 21, the day before the election, early voting closes at 5 pm, to prepare for election day.

On election day, polls are open from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm.