Monticello Live

AG&F & MPD are aware of two reports of a black bear being seen near the Monticello high school track, as well as in University Heights, west of Highway 425.

The bear was seen around 11 AM, Monday morning, the first day of school.

If anyone sees the bear, please contact MPD at 870-367-3411.

After 31 years of teaching dance, gymnastics, and cheerleading to amazing students from Monticello and Southeast Arkansas, I am excited to announce my retirement from KDF.

From our humble beginnings at the old skating rink on 425 south to our dance and gymnastics spaces on the Monticello Square and, finally, to KDF’s current home since 2001, The Lord has blessed us with countless relationships with students and families over the years. Big thanks to them for the support and love they have shown me and my family. The Monticello / SEARK community has supported KDF and has made my career in dance such a joy!

I want to thank my husband, Steve, for his tireless support and for helping me make KDF a reality. Thank you to my sons, Cody, Clint, and Cade, for always supporting me and all the “dance projects.” To my parents, thanks for giving me the gift of dance when I was young that fueled this incredible journey. Thank you to my sweet friends who were always there to help and support !

To all members of the KDF Team over the 31 years, thank you!  We couldn’t have done it without you. Special thanks to Mary Ramsey, the best gymnastics teacher around, for our wonderful 24 year partnership.

KDF is very near and dear to my heart!
News about its future will be announced in the coming days!

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It is believed that after the deer in the above story left the District Court building, it then ran north on Main Street 2 1/2 blocks, and entered the open door of Bella Luna restaurant, as they were moving furniture and fixtures out of the building.

It appears that as the deer entered the restaurant, it saw several people,  causing it to enter the enclosed front dining room area, where it laid down.

MPD was notified, quickly arrived, and notified AG&F, who dispatched a local person familiar with dealing with deer, to remove the deer from the area.

As the sign above states, AG&F requires immediate catch and release of all game fish in the lake.

Also, the Levi is close to traffic, permanently.

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Just before 3 PM, Sunday afternoon, Drew County Deputies and the Monticello Fire Department were notified of a vehicle fire, in the lakebed of Lake Monticello. (more…)

The Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission removed all daily sportfish limits and length limits on Lake Monticello for all species of fish in an emergency proclamation as a result of the recent decision by the City of Monticello to drain the lake for repairs to its dam. (more…)

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AGFC is hosting a public meeting Tuesday, January 15, at 7 pm to discuss plans for drawing down Lake Chicot this July. The meeting will be held at the Simmons Bank in Lake Village. (more…)

This alligator, estimated to be around 6 foot long, was seen near Highway 35  in the Cut-off Creek area, in eastern Drew County.

AG&F was notified. Photo shared by an MLive reader.

 

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently removed the project signs (big green signs) from both access areas at Lake Monticello. (more…)

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Since it’s recent lowering, in order to allow for levee repair, Lake Monticello has been refilling, at a higher than expected rate due to the recent heavy rains. (more…)