Monticello Live

The City of Monticello Police, Fire and Road Departments will hold a public auction of retired, seized or unclaimed City Property.

This auction will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 and be held at the former National Guard armory located at 809 Jordan Drive and will begin at 9am. (more…)

At 7:30, several Streets, roads and highway remain flooded.

Recent recommended closures include 83 North, among others.

As rains are subsiding, water levels are falling, Monticello and Drew Central Schools will be operating on normal schedules.

Several streets in and near Monticello are currently underwater, as the levels rise. Most of these are generally the first to be affected by heavy rains. Please use caution when driving.

Join us for a hands on class where you’ll learn essential oil basics and how to use the oils aromatically, topically, and internally. Learn how you can use essential oils to relieve stress & anxiety, ease digestive upset, boost energy & immunity, soothe occasional aches and pains, support the whole family, and be prepared for life’s little emergencies and more!

For more information or to RSVP contact Monica Napier 870-538-8737

Congratulations to MHS students Hannah Lawrence and Elise McDuff- 2nd place and 3rd place winners in the 2019 Arkansas Endangered Species Game and Fish Art Contest. Hannah’s “Pipping Plover” chick won 2nd place and Elise’s “Harperella” won 3rd place.

Tim Leonard, Chief Deputy Public Defender for the Tenth Judicial District, has announced that he will seek election as Circuit Judge for the Tenth Judicial District, Division 1, in the upcoming nonpartisan election on March 3, 2020. The Tenth Judicial District covers Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties in Southeast Arkansas. (more…)

HWY 277 @ HWY 83 N

As the ground become saturated due to the heavy rains,  strong winds are causing trees to fall. Please use caution when traveling.

A large tree limb was blown down across from first Baptist Church on N. Main St., The street was cleared by a county employee with a white hat and a chainsaw, assisted by MPD officers clearing the street.

A church window was blown out at True Covenant Christian Fellowship, also on Main St.

A falling tree on old Warren Road is currently being cleaned up by county workers.