Monticello Live

Local law-enforcement are shown above responding to the scene of a bank robbery at Southern Bancorp in Hamburg. (more…)

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, Monticello Police Department is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt use. This annual campaign is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort that runs from May 20 to June 2, 2019. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep families safe, the national seat belt campaign runs concurrent with the busy travel season. (more…)

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, several Monticello residents are facing felony drug charges related to Methamphetamine possession.

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The City of Monticello Police Department is currently seeking both Full and Part-time Dispatchers. Salary DOE. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Must be able to work swing shift hours, weekends and holidays. (more…)

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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…)

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, several Monticello residents are facing felony drug charges related to Methamphetamine possession. (more…)

Those present in Little Rock for testimony and support included Jacob Bishop’s family & friends, as well as Rep. LeAnn Burch & Jefferson County’s coroner, who played a major role in this statewide legislation change.

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Caution: graphic accident photos on the next page. Use discretion.

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, a former Monticello resident was convicted Wednesday on Drug Trafficking charges by a Drew County jury after a short deliberation in the guilt phase of the trial. (more…)

Recently, Monticello Police arrested a local man on multiple charges, including aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, and false imprisonment. (more…)

The Law Enforcement Basic Sniper Operators Course starts Sunday.

If you see guests from out of town dressed in a military style, just be aware that they are “the good guys.”

A student-organized candlelight vigil will be held Thursday, March 28, to honor the memory of Officer Iciephine Green. Green, a University of Arkansas at Monticello Police Officer, died March 13 after an automobile accident on Arkansas Highway 530. (more…)

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Pine Bluff held their Grand Opening/Open House in December, for heir Monticello office located at 510 West Gaines,  near the revenue office. (more…)

In honor of Officer Iciephine Green, flags on the UAM campus are lowered to half-staff and will remain lowered until her funeral. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 2704 Commerce Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The funeral service will be Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1026 S. Missouri Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601.

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