Monticello Live

Due to the phones being out, the jury panel is not able to contact the circuit clerks office to confirm today’s jury duty; however, court personnel are at the courthouse, so jurors need to report by 9 AM. (more…)

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The jury orientation that was scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, has been canceled.

Jurors for this new panel, whose term will run from September 1 to December 31, will not need to report until they receive a letter from the circuit clerk’s office

According to Circuit Clerk Beverly Burks, jury duty for Thursday and Friday has been canceled.

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced the arrest of court reporter Michael Ashcraft, an Arkansas State employee. For twelve years Ashcraft was treasurer of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association organization. (more…)

Robert Gibson was sworn in as Circuit Judge, by his father, retiring Judge Bynum Gibson, Friday in Hamburg.

Crews Puryear was sworn in as Circuit Judge by retiring Judge Sam Pope, Friday in Arkansas City.

Laurie Bridewell was sworn in as Circuit Judge, Friday in Hamburg, by appointed Judge Sandra Bradshaw, who completed the term of Kenny Johnson, who died in office.

Due to the closing of the Drew County Courthouse, Monday, Circuit Court will be held in the Justice Building, at 107 E. Jackson St., in the old library.

Paul W. Keith of Hamburg was sworn in as the President of the Arkansas Bar Association on June 12. The swearing-in ceremony by Chief Justice Dan Kemp took place virtually during the association’s Annual Meeting Virtual Conference. (more…)

District Judge Bruce Anderson has announced that the District Court building will reopen on Monday, June 1, 2020. The District Court office will be open during regular hours, which are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. (more…)

District Judge Bruce Anderson has announced that, in order to protect the public and court employees and in response to recommendations by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, the District Court Building will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, (more…)

Jury Duty has been canceled for the remainder of the week, according to Drew County Circuit Clerk Beverly Burks. Jurors do NOT need to report.

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These videos were recorded Monday night at the Political Forum hosted by the Southeast Arkansas TEA Party and Monticellolive.com.

During Monday night’s special called quorum court meeting, JP‘s asked several questions about the Regional Jail‘s policies, regulations and procedures, especially the contract with the state and counties.

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Jury Duty has been canceled for Wednesday, October 23.

Jurors do NOT need to report.

Monticello District Court Clerk, Julie Watkins, recently completed all requirements set forth by the National Center for State Courts and was recognized by the Arkansas Supreme Court as a Certified Court Manager. 

In earning her certification, Mrs. Watkins completed 120 hours in topics including: Court Performance Standards, Project Management for Courts, Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts, etc.
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Wiley Ballow is shown being congratulated by friends and fellow veterans, after Wednesday’s victory in Circuit Court.

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The State of Arkansas Attorney General’s Office Crime Victims Reparation Board presented Cheryl Jefferson with the Crime Victim Advocate of the Year Award in Little Rock.   (more…)