All power reportedly has been restored, overnight.

This week, Chris Garret interviews “the MonticelloLive Guy”  Joe Burgess, along with other features.

In 2011, a few Monticello residents were exposed to national audiences, in their specific fields of talent.

The featured performers included Kellie Moore, Cashbox, and Taylor Eubanks.

Luna Bro’s Circus will put on an exciting performance for children of all ages, Friday at 7 p.m. in front of the Marketplace, at the intersection of HWY 425 and HWY 278.

Clown, animals, jugglers, vendors, and all types of circus entertainment will be presented.

Luna Bros. Circus thrilled the crowd in Monticello back  in 2008, and again in 2010.  The show has grown since that time, so come on out and see the many new attractions, and their new “Big Top”.

MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

The City Council voted to allow private clubs in Monticello to serve alcohol until 2:00am, extending the time in which alcohol may be served by one hour. Alderman Tim Chase voted “no” for the extension. All other council members voted “yes.”

A request was made last month by Linda Thurman, of the All-Star Club, to remain open until 2 am, like “the River” bar does.  “The River” is located just across the city limit boundary.

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All-Star Bar Wants Another Hour, Quotes Sheriff on “River”, & Complains About Bowling Alley
Posted July 22, 2011

At their Thursday night council meeting, Linda Thurman, representing the All-Star Sports Club, asked the city council to reverse their earlier ordinance requiring bars to close at 1 am. Thurman said, “I was penalized for something I didn’t do,” referring to issues associated with the former Chocolate Factory private club, located near East Gaines on South Conley St.

Thurman quoted her daughter’s conversation with Sheriff Mark Gober, saying that the county “was not going to address it (The River) because they need money for the county.”

Thurman told the group that All-Star is the only bar affected by this ordinance. The River and the County Club are outside of the Monticello city limits.

At the 5:00 mark on the video, Thurman told the council that the bowling alley recently held a “bring your own bottle” party, which lasted until after 2:30 am, and was held without a permit. It had been publicized on FaceBook. The BYOB party, according to Thurman, had a $15 cover charge. She added that she was told the police gave them permission to hold the party, and that she thought minors and children were at the bowling alley.

Thurman’s other comments included, “I run a good club, with good bands, “A lot of people come to listen to the bands and drink water,” “When customers leave, they haven’t paid the bartenders, because the are mad that we’re making them leave. They don’t understand that the city council controls the hours.” She also mentioned fundraisers, like the one that they recently held for a seriously injured bartender, as well as her intentions to be open on specific Sundays, like Super Bowl Sunday and New Year’s.

She also told them that she was concerned that The River would take all of the bands that All-Star has, because they can stay open until 2 am, and that they provide foodservice.

The city counvil voted 7-1 to ammend the previous ordinance at next month’s meeting.  Alderman Tim Chase was the only council member to oppose the change.

CashboX, recently featured on the cover of Cashbox Magazine, were featured KATV Channel 7′s “Good Morning Arkansas” program, Friday.

Also, “Roots Country” True County Music Chart, based on internet radio airplay, includes Monticello’s Brison Reed at #10, and Shay Hood at both #14 and #20, with her 2 latest releases.

Their song, “Iron Mountain Train (acoustic)” has moved to #1! 

Also, CashboX is on the cover of Cashbox Magazine (no relation to the band) this week!

Congratulations to Monticello’s own, Cashbox.

This week’s show will feature Friday’s MMS presentation to World Vision of $4,773, and principal Jerry Martens’ swim across the school pond.

Also on the program a feature on the Sr. Citizens Center is scheduled.

Many bluegrass classics were included in the program, as well as several hits that charted in country music radio. 

A gospel music segment concluded the program, which was held in the UAM Fine Arts Center.

The Haley Creek Boys have presented gospel concerts at several local churches, in recent years.

“It was an opportunity I simply couldn’t pass up,” Crowson said while signing off during his final broadcast on Today’s THV This Morning Oct. 29. “Arkansas is my home. It always has been and always will be, regardless of where my career takes me.”

Crowson joined KTHV in January 2007 as the station’s second backpack journalist. He earned two Emmy’s, and Edward R. Murrow Award and numerous Associate Press awards.

He was promoted to anchor of Today’s THV This Morning in July 2009 following the retirement of Arkansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee B.J. Sams. Crowson worked alongside Tom Brannon, Alyson Courtney and Melissa Dunbar-Gates, as the show remained the state’s top-rated morning news program.

Alongside KARN’s Bob Steel, Crowson also co-produced and co-hosted Arkansas Fairways and Greens, the state’s only radio program dedicated to golf.

Crowson is a 1993 graduate of Monticello High School and a 1997 graduate of the University of Arkansas. His first day with WMAR is Monday, November 8.