Monticello Live

Concealing Birth & Abuse of Corpse Trial, Underway

Jurors Answer Pro-Life:Pro-Choice Questions

2 Attorneys Testify in Jury Trial

Trial Update – Crime Lab Witness Reports Possible Cause of Death

Prosecution Rests – Other Details

Abuse of Corpse Charge Dismissed on Technicality – Concealing Birth Charge still in Court

Defendant Testifies in Jury Trial

Jury Deliberation Begins at 6 pm

“Guilty,” with a 6 Year Prison Sentence

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Found – male yorkie in the Ladelle/Lone Sassafras area.

Please call or text 870-723-4430.

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After the jury was notified of the first ruling, the “concealing a birth” segment began.

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Charges against Anne Bynum were dropped on the charge of abuse of a corpse,  after Judge Sam Pope agreed with a motion by defense counsel attorney Chuck Gibson.

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The trial continued with a forensic psychologist from UAM, on the stand, after lunch.

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We’re not sure when the driver of thie Buick parked it here, but authorities do know when it was towed for the scene.

During the night, var, registered from Bigelow, was parked directly in front of the Collins Cominto Fire Dept station doors, blocking in one of their fire trucks.

It was towed from the site by JNA Towing.

A 40 year old McGehee man, believed to be on his way to a Drew County jury trial, Wednesday, for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old Monticello girl was found with an apparent self-inflicted 22 caliber gunshot wound to the forehead.

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After opening arguments, the defense began calling their witnesses.

After the court resumed, after lunch, Bynum’s mother, the sheriff’s investigator, and 2 area attorneys were called to the stand.

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In the “concealing a birth” and “abuse of a corpse” case, at 11 am, the jury of 8 men and 4 women were seated, (more…)

The jury is currently being selected in the Drew County courthouse in the case of Anne Bynum, who is accused of concealing a birth and abuse of a corpse.

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e cafeteria celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with a big thanks to Migeal Strong for being such a great Cat in the Hat, and to all the food service staff who helped make the event happen.

Shortly after 11 AM, Tuesday morning, a Drew County home was destroyed by fire.

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A 30 year old Monticello man was arrested around 9 pm, Sunday, following shots being fired,  as Monticello Police were handcuffing his sister,  after a domestic disturbance.

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Monday – 344
Saturday- 76
Friday – 196
Thursday – 138
Wednesday – 116
Tuesday – 91
Monday – 92
Saturday – 46
Friday – 107
Thursday – 117
Wednesday – 126
Tuesday – 113

Countywide polling precincts  are open today, until 7:30 PM.

Around 2 AM, Tuesday morning, the driver of this big rig was southbound on Cherry Street, attempting to turn west onto Jackson Street,  apparently following his GPS, when he ran into trouble (and a ditch.)

MPD responded.   Big Wrecker removed the big rig.   No one was injured in the accident.

Around 5:15, Sunday morning a Drew County Sheriffs Deputy responded to a call from a traveler, reporting a big rig, parked, blocking 2 lanes on HWY 278 W., past Wilmar.

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Pete Brunson, a first year student in the School of Law at the University of Arkansas, earned a 3.0 or better average during the Fall 2015 semester and was named to the Dean’s list.

Found Pet
Proof of ownership required
Please call: 870 224-2486
879 723-1293
Or 879 723-6944

The driver and passenger of this Ford pick-up narrowly escaped injury, Wednesday afternoon around 4 PM, when the truck, loaded with firewood, left the roadway 3 miles east of Monticello,  crossed a ditch, and ran into a wooded area.

The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the wreck.  SEEMS and the Fire & Rescue team  also dispatch to the scene.

Rod’s Wrecker removed the pick-up.

Shortly after 4 PM, Thursday, a car fire was reported on Sam Carter Road, near Wilmar.

A Drew County Sheriffs Deputy  was the first to respond, reporting that another (locked) car parked nearby, and a home approximately 30 feet away, were possibly at risk.

The Wilmar fire department responded, extinguished the blaze, and kept it from spreading to the other vehicle or home.

The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation has awarded the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library a $25,000 grant.

This grant will help Southeast Arkansas Regional Librarians to include healthy eating and physical activities in library programs for preschool, elementary and middle school students.
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Monday, Clark Mason, a candidate for a justice position on the Arkansas Supreme Court, was visiting in Monticello, including staff and officials at the Drew County courthouse.

Also, Connor Eldridge, a  former U.S. Attorney, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, was recently in Monticello, visiting with friends and campaigning.

Found Yorkie!
Please contact Melanie at 723-5936, if you think it is yours!

2 young Crossett men are currently in the Drew County jail on charges of aggravated assault and terroristic acts, following a shooting spree, at the Monticello Estates apartments on College Street, around 10 pm, Monday night.

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Dollar General, located on Highway 278 W., will be closed the rest of the day, working to repair the window and assembly  that was damaged when a customers car drove through the building, Monday morning,  at 11:15.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is sponsoring a passport program to encourage travelers to visit Arkansas properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places – including the old Monticello Post Office,

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A young Monticello woman, that had been reported missing, had been located.

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Wanted To Hire: Keyboard/Piano Player For Sunday Morning Services at Local Church in Warren.

Salary in Negotiable Based on Experience.

Call 870-866-2400 for more information or to set up interview.