Monticello Live

Fire N Ice- 2015 ASA Softball Arkansas State Champions

These girls are from Ashley and Drew County.
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Although it was a long, busy night for all local law enforcement agencies, aside from providing security for the Florence Road rally, there were no incidents requiring police attention related to that event.

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The UAMonticello community is saddened by news it received, earlier today of the unexpected death of a UAM student, who was visiting a resident on campus last night.

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MLive  held a brief interview with the leader of the organization holding a rally in Drew County, tonight.

Here is the content of that interview.

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Because of the revised  Arkansas Duneral Directors Association board decision, DCBA’s officers have technically been reinstated, although the association has been dissolved.

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Multiple arrest have been made in connection with the Brandon Cox escape incident.
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If you have loved ones buried at Campground Cemetery, please consider making a donation to help with the annual maintenance. Checks can be made payable to Campground Cemetery Fund. Please send them to:

Chris Pace ( V. P./Treasurer)
802 Garnett Road
Monticello, AR. 71655

Just before 5:30 PM, Thursday evening, an unusual occurrence took place, causing this Ford work truck and the trailer/air compressor it was pulling to leave Gaines Street, and crash into the old Discount Carpet store. (more…)

Brandon Cox (age 34) of Drew County was apprehended in the Dallas County area, around 7 PM, Thursday evening.

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Andrew Mendoza, a resident of Star City from California, has joined the Ryburn sales team.

He has 4 years experience in customer service, but has a lifetime of experience at being a people person.

Stop by today, and let Andrew show you how his hard work will pay off for YOU!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We love you!!!

Happy Birthday to Trish!

We appreciate you,  and hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Your  family, friends, and MPD.

A Drew County Sheriff’s Office Investigator was recently dispatched to a farm located in the Baxter (more…)

Thursday afternoon, the Drew Memorial Hospital board unanimously approved a  $25.7 million hospital expansion program.

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Drew County Fairboard Lawnmower Racing
July 11th & 25th
Aug. 1st & 22nd
Sept. 5th & 12th

All races are on Saturdays
Tech in starts @ 4 pm followed by time trials.
Racing begins at approximately 6:30 pm.
Spectator admission $5/vehicle with a max of 5 per vehicle. $1 for each additional person.
Pit pass $5/person
Racer entry fee $10

For racing info:
Website: www. dcflraceway.com
870-723-5125 or 870-723-2438

The Drew Memorial Hospital board will hold a special called board meeting today at 11:30 am, to discuss their upcoming hospital expansion and renovation project.

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The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant to the Mayor. Deadline to apply is July 17, 2015.

More information is available at www.monticelloar.org/jobs.

For additional information on the please contact City Hall, 367-4400.

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. I realize summer is a busy time for students and parents so I want to let you know about the orientation and registration sessions that we have scheduled for the 2015-2016 school year.

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Happy 18th Birthday Cody!

Hope you have an amazing day!

Love Dad, Mom, Kayla and Anna!

Six months ago, a Drew Countyman was last seen by his family, as he went hunting behind his house. He has not been seen since.

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The Drew County 4-H Vet Science Club would like to thank the staff at Monticello Animal Clinic, Dr. Rocky Lindsey, Dr. Tabitha Norris, and Amber Hickerson for letting them observe one of their scheduled procedures.

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Happy birthday to Chase Bray,

Love, Mom and Dad

Dog found on Midway Route with orange collar.

Call to identify.

870-723-6347

3 Monticello firemen received the Arkansas State Firefighter of the Year award at the annual Arkansas state firefighters association conference in Hot Springs, last week.

They earned this prestigious award for their part in a rescue of a man who was trapped in a fire, and still alive today, because of the heroic actions of these men.

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Landon Walter Wayne arrived Wednesday, June 24th at 9:20AM. His birth weight was 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and 21 inches long. He is the son of proud parents, Lee and MaryBeth Forrest. (more…)

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced the arrest of a Dermott woman by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

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At 9:40, Wednesday morning, the Monticello Fire Dept. was dispatched to the report of a fire at Intetfor, formerly known as Price Lumber.

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Monticello 6U TeeBall All Stars won the 2015 State Championship, in Stuttgart last Weekend.
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Friday morning, the Arkansas State Police learned the a Virginia murder suspect was believed to be in  southeast Arkansas.   Here is the report from ASP’s Bill Sadler.

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