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A recent photo of a deer, taken at night, near E. Shelton St.

During last night’s storm a large portion of the roof of Discount Merchandise on Monticello Square was blown off.

Thanks to Steve Chapman of Chapman Sheet Metal for the photos.

The roof in this area was blown completely over, exposing the wooden and even moving some of the rafters.

A fallen tree in the 1000 block of Cooper Street.

Monticello City Square

Willie’s Detail shop.

Caved in section of HWY 278 East at Shaw Lane.

SUV parked in yard on 35 East, near 278 intersection.

Jenkins Store and car wash.

East of Jenkins Store.

House on 35 East, near 278 intersection.

Probably one of the most eye-catching vehicles to be seen in Monticello this week, was the Scholastic Book Fair’s truck, which displayed a HUGE picture of Clifford the Big Red Dog.
A favorite of many children, this seems to have been a good choice to put in the “larger than life” picture.
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Saturday, eight Monticello residents went on a road trip to Paragould to tour their civic center and pool facility.

The photos shown in this series show a “splash park” that is located away from the primary civic center and pool area.

Spash equipment, water toys, and sprayers of all types were built into the play area.

Nearby benches, […]

The primary pool area  included two water slides, umbrellas, and all types of spray and play equipment.

We couldn’t help but notice the long lines of swimmers waiting to enter the facility, which opened at 1 p.m.

Lifeguards are on duty, but children must be attended by adults.

Overhead views show the approximately 600 swimmers enjoying the pool […]

The indoor pool has a pleasant appearance from the outside, as well as from inside the pool area.

The theraputic pool has a “handicapped access” as well as steps.

Pat Austin, facility director, shown here in orange, led the tour, which included MEDC Director Truman Hamilton, Alderman Tim Chase, Keith Caldwell (Marlins parent), Julie Gentry (UAM intramurals […]

The pool seemed to be the most popular part of the complex, but the “heart” of the facility was the civic center.

A large parking area is filled on Saturday with swimmers and people enjoying the nearby by parks and ball-fields.

There are two full-sized basketball courts, along with an overhead walking track included.

There were family reunions […]

Located next to the pavilion at the splash park, is a skate park.

Ms. Pat said the this area draws heavy youth traffic, as well.  She pointed out the instead of saying “Here’s what you’re getting”, the skaters were able to take part in the planning, and helped design the ramps and fixtures.

Several skaters arrived while […]

Parents, if you’ve ever wondered how to get your child’s photo on MonticelloLive.com, this is one way that will usually do the trick.

During a recent tour of the Ridgeway Hotel with the members of the Monticello Economic Developement Commission, I was able to take several photos of the surrounding area. Most of which were taken from the top floor of the Ridgeway.
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Gene & Linda Kemp are shown here with Gene’s prize winning 1967 Ford Fairlane, which won the Best Motor category, the Sweet 16 trophy, and was chosen “Best of Show”.

Still to be posted on MonticelloLive Sunday & Monday; Car and Bike show photos, Entertainment photos, and the couple who attended R&R Days, who lives the longest distance away.

Carley Haynie, and her mom, Mary, were a part of the Military Family Support Group’s booth, which invited everyone to sign an Arkansas Flag, which will be sent to our soldiers overseas.  Carley’s dad, S.S.T. Warren Haynie, is currently stationed in Iraq. 

Northside Baptist Church provided cold bottled water to Rough & Ready Day visitors.

Funnel cakes.  Enough said.

Bill, […]

A young child is entertained by a balloon, while the parents are visiting with B-B-Qers.

Mid-afternoon view of some of the vendor booths.

Cablevision’s B-B-Q team preparing to take their entry to the judges.

This photo, taken just a few minutes ago, was submitted to MonticelloLive, showing a swarm of bees that has accumulated on the side mirror of a Yukon, on the lot of Lucky’s of Monticello, located on HWY 425 North.