Monticello Junior Cheerleaders for 2015-2016 are….

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central Junior High Cheerleaders!

They are…

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The Monticello School Board solved the issue of making up 5 days of missed school due to ice and snow, at their meeting Tuesday night.

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On March 9, Drew County Dispatch received a call from a male subject stating that a 33 year old  Drew County man had placed a gun to a womans head at his fathers residence on Bowser Road.

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Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, March 9 were:

1st place Joy and Fritz Hudson
2nd place (tie) Jane Lucky and Laura Batey
Gene Gulledge and Lowell Lynde
4th place Margaret Norton and Don Stephan

Found:

Male Blue Tick in the Possum Valley area. He looks like he had a collar on, but no longer does. He is very friendly and loving. Please call/ text Becca Greenwood at 870-538-8102 or Jonathan Greenwood at 870-723-9887 if you are missing your pet. I would really like to get this dog back to his family!

The Billies won their 1st ever 4A State Championship, by a final score of 57–42, over Subiaco academy, Friday afternoon in Hot Springs.

This lovable pit bull puppy was found in the Walmart area.
If yours call 870-367-9624 and leave your name and phone number.

A local news reporter received several calls, Thursday, in reference to the false rumor of their death.

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Following a nationwide search, four finalists have been chosen to interview to become the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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De Soto Area Council of Boy Scouts of America recently named Renea McClendon as the 2014 “Youth Volunteer of the Year” for the Three Rivers District.

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One of the three large culverts crossing Florence Road was reported this morning to have washed out around the culvert.

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The Drew County Conservation District had a job opening for a secretary. Anyone who is interested please come by their office at 419 W Gaines, Suite 3 or call 870-367-8400 ext 3 for more details.

The osition will be opened until filled.

2 local youths were reported to police to have been recklessly riding a 4-wheeler, Thursday around noon.

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The Monticello Festival & Events Association is excited to announce award winning country music star Rodney Atkins will headline its Saturday, April 4th Forest Festival in Monticello, Arkansas. (more…)

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Most poeple never realize how much we depend on our first responders, especially in weather like we’re having today.

Local residents have the choice of driving in these slick, icy conditions; our emergency workers don’t have that option.

When you pass them at an accident scene, drive with extreme caution, because they are helping someone who may not have used enough caution.

Thanks, guys (and gals) we appreciate all you do for us.

Tuesday morning, a 26 year old Monticello man appeared before Judge Sara Hartness, facing the probable charges of 1st degree battery and aggravated assault, for injuries sustained by his own 9 month old baby.

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The Monticello Police department is investigating iman I ncident that occurred Sunday, that involves injuries to an eight-month-old baby, possibly by a family member.

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SouthArk Slugfest 2015 will be hosted by the Monticello High School and Drew Central Baseball Booster Clubs
March 5, 6, & 7

Games (pool play) will be 5 innings or 1 1/2 hour limit.

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Kindergarten registration is March 2-20, 2015 from 8:30-3:30 at Monticello Elementary.

It is very important to register so that your child can be scheduled for the pre-testing in May.

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Even some of the best drivers in Southeast Arkansas lost their battle against the ice, snow, and slush, yesterday, including a UPS driver, whose truck overturned, near Selma.

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Baker’s Electric can provide you with an Eaton “whole house generator” by Generac, for the next time the power goes out.

Don’t be caught unprepared, then.
Contact Baker’s electric, now, at 112 S. Edwards St., or call 367-8676.

Congratulations to Tammy Adair, the Ryburn Automotive Salesperson of the month for January.

Stop by Ryburns and see one of our friendly sales staff members for that new or like-new vehicle you’ve been wanting.

Thursday was a wonderful day at Arkansas FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) State STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events!

Sydney Pennington and Bailey Tucker competed in Focus on Children and received a Gold.  Kim Long competed in Life Event Planning and received a Silver. Delaney Davis received a Silver in Chapter Service Project.

We appreciate the support from our school, parents, and community.

Saturday afternoon, around 3 pm, an agricultural plane  (cropduster) and a privately owned plane are taking off/leaving at the same time at Ellis Field.

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New and independent restaurant operation in southeast Arkansas is seeking talented and innovative Chef Manager to oversee our culinary operations.

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During a scheduled search at Monticello High School, a drug search dog “alerted” on a pick-up truck in the school’s parking lot.

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The City will continue winter storm debris pickup through the end of next week; Friday, February 27.

In an effort to help residents cleanup after the winter weather storm, the city will collect larger down limbs and branches as part of the city yard waste collection program.

Residents are asked to place yard waste on the curb, and contact the Solid Waste Department, (870) 367-4407.