At 11:39 PM on September 7, Monticello Firefighters were paged out to a structure fire, at the intersection of Bolling and S. Main St.

A large barn/shop behind the residence was fully engulfed. The structure was a total loss.

No injuries reported.

Photo courtesy of firefighters.

According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, a flood mitigation grant applied for in May of this year by the Mayor’s Office was awarded this week to the City of Monticello by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. (more…)

Jason Matthew Smith, who attempted to set the Drew County Jail on fire, early Saturday morning, had his first appearance hearing before Judge Robert Gibson, Monday morning.

Judge Gibson appointed the public defender to represent Smith, who is already on probation and in drug court.

The Prosecuting Attorney‘s office is filing to revoke Jason Matthew Smith’s probation on his earlier charges, which makes him not eligible for bonding out of jail.

Smith told the judge that it is sad to mess up his life in the court system for “a drunken mistake.“ (more…)

The Arkansas State Police have announced the Sgt. LaGarian Cross has been promoted to post Sergeant. His new duties will be the supervisor of Post 3 in Troop F, which consist of Drew, Ashley and Chicot Counties.

The burn ban for DrewCounty has been lifted, per Judge, Jessie Griffin, Friday, September 8.

Regrettably, due to the severe thunderstorms and heavy rain that resulted in damage, power outages, and soggy trail conditions, we must announce the cancellation of the grand opening event originally scheduled for this weekend.

We are committed to working closely with all parties involved to identify a suitable alternative date. We kindly request your understanding as this decision has been incredibly difficult to make. Countless hours of hard work and dedication were invested in planning this event to ensure its success, and we are determined to present the trails in their optimal condition for your ultimate enjoyment!

We deeply appreciate your unwavering support and urge you to assist us in spreading the word. Thank you to everyone for your understanding and continued enthusiasm. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you on the rescheduled date!