A piece of equipment inside a Monticello substation caused an outage to about 3,500 customers about 9 a.m. this morning.

Crews are testing the equipment for damage. The current estimated restoration time for all customers is 5 p.m.

Cooling centers are available. Those who need refuge from the heat can visit the University Center at University of Arkansas at Monticello or the New Life Assembly church at 1664 Highway 425 South

An equipment failure has occurred in the Monticello East Substation and crews are working to backfeed power to most customers

Entergy expects power to be restored to most customers by early afternoon, although some sections may take longer.

According to Police Chief Jason Akers, on June 16, Jon Blake Bodiford, a 44 year old Warren man, was stopped for traffic violations by MPD’s K9 officer. (more…)

Mainline Health Systems has hired Dr. Kelly Shrum, D.O., as a OB/GYN provider for its new Women’s Clinic location, which will be announced in the near future, inside of it Monticello facility. (more…)

On June 16, Deputy Allen Edwards conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Hwy 278 West, near Wilmar, AR. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Brandon Johnson of Warren.

Deputy Edwards ran a check of Johnson through dispatch and was advised Johnson had a no bond bench warrant issued from Drew County Circuit Court. Johnson was placed under arrest.

Deputy Chris Austin conducted an arrest search of Johnson before placing him in a patrol vehicle. Deputy Austin located a clear plastic bag containing a dollar bill with a crystal like substance inside believed to be meth. Johnson appeared before Judge Crews Puryear for a first appearance and his bond was set at $2500.00 commercial bond.

Vera Loyd wants to hire an individual to perform contract-cleaning services at our campus.

The position would not require more than 20 hours/week to perform the service.

If interested o ease contact Mitzy Sullivan at 870-367-9035.

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David Menotti, the canine officer for Monticello Police Dept. won the Marion Township Constable republican runoff election,  Tuesday, with a total vote count of 37–13 over Joshua Henley, a Lincoln County Deputy, who has dropped out of the race.

Marion Township covers all of Monticello, and approximately 1 mile around it.

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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, Saturday, Deputy Allen Edwards conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Hwy 278 West (more…)

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At 3:48 pm, Monday afternoon, the Monticello Fire Department and Drew County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the report of a pick-up fire on Jose Chapel Road.

No injuries were reported.

Reggie’s towed the burned Ford, opening up the roadway.

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