MonticelloLive

Well, the man who lives at the intersection of Midway Route and Wilson Mill didn’t read MonticelloLive Tuesday morning, proven by the fact that he decided to burn the brush and grass near his yard,  When he was told that Drew County was under a burn ban, he responded, “no we’re not.”  Fires were reported in the city as well.

I guess the moral of the story is to tell your friends and relatives who don’t have a computer,  it may save them up to $500. 

Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin announced Monday evening that Drew County is now under a Burn Ban, effective immediately.

This decision is based on information gained in co-operation with the Arkansas Forestry Commision.

Surrounding counties are also under their own respective burn bans.

The burn ban is effective as of Monday evening, and will continue until further notice, when weather conditions permit it being lifted.  It’s cancellation will also be announced on MonticelloLive.com