At 8:04 PM, Labor Day evening, just before light rain began to fall in the area, the Monticello Fire Department was paged out to the report of a woods fire, caused by a tree limb falling on a powerline and igniting grass in the area, which spread. MFD quickly responded and extinguish the fire, with no injuries or substantial property damage. Photo courtesy of firefighters association.

on August 10, members of the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. and an agent with the Arkansas Parole and Probation conducted a welfare check of a residence on Brixie Road. (more…)

This Ohio license plate was spotted a few days ago in Monticello.

Siri says the capital of Ohio is 781 miles away.

Christina Harding is the new Executive Assistant/Small Business Liaison for the Monticello Economic Development Commission office. Christina assists the Director with the daily administration duties and speaks with small business owners of this community. (more…)

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Around 5:30, Friday, August 26, there was a three car collision on Highway 425 south, in front of Atwoods.

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In his new role, Arnold will work to provide care that embodies the patient-first values, which are vital to Drew Memorials’ mission. He brings over four decades of experience with him, which will serve him well as he continues to provide surgical services. (more…)

Minutes before 10 AM, Monday morning (Labor Day), it appears from this angle that a Chevy Cruise struck the rear of a Ford pick-up. (more…)

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Kindred at Home recently became CenterWell Home Health with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Friday and had a celebration with their clinicians.

They provide skilled home health services such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for all of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Llincoln, and parts of Arkansas, Calhoun, Dallas, Grant, Jefferson, and Union counties. (more…)

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