Monticello Live

The Drew County Courthouse and Road Department will be closed November, 23rd 24th and 25th for the Thanksgiving a holiday.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

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Friendly, male black lab found Saturday on Old Dermott Road in Monticello. If he belongs to you, please call 870-723-5806.

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The Hashem Law Firm is proud to welcome Monticello-native Art Singleton as a member of the Firm’s legal team.

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The Drew Central robotics team brought one of their projects to the school board meeting, last week.

After a demonstration by the team, they invited superintendent Billy Williams to take a “test drive.”

This female dog has been at a house a couple of days and won’t let them get close enough to get a good pic.

She has on an orange collar and has white on her chest. Call 870-723-4280 and leave message.

According to  Hamburg school superintendent Max Dyson, contrary to Facebook reports, the Hamburg school district is not in lockdown.

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Jill Gibson appeared as a conservative political TV commentator, Tuesday night, on KGW8 in Portland, Oregon, covering both presidential and local elections.

Jill is the daughter of John Frank Gibson of Monticello and Judy Gibson of Little Rock.

She practices law as a sole practitioner under the name of Gibson Law Firm in Portland, Oregon.

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Special Judge Russell Rogers, of Stuttgart, was the latest special judge called to hear the ongoing series of lawsuits by disqualified State Representative candidate Jim Hall, Monday morning.

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The UAM chapter of the College Republicans unanimously voted to support and endorse LeAnne Burch for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 seat.

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947 Walmart Access Rd., 367-6222

Bob Barnes has moved back to Monticello, since his wife passed away, and will be working at Salon Hello Beautiful (606 W.Bolling St.), just down the block from his former shop.
Mr. Bob will work by appt. during the week, and will be open every Saturday, from 8:30a.m- 4 pm.
Call for appt 8707232414.

“I will appreciate all my former clientele, plus new customers.”

Advantages of SE AR., Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Agency currently serves developmentally disabled individuals residing in 14 Southeast Arkansas counties. The administrative office is located in Monticello, AR. The Agency consists of preschool centers in Monticello, Crossett and Star City, an adult skills center and Home and Community Based Waiver services in Monticello.
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Walmart access road call 367-6222.

Monday morning, around 5:30 AM, the Collins-Cominto fire department responded to a combine fire, near Baxter. The combine was destroyed.

Tuesday, the Tillar fire department  was dispatched to a car fire, on HWY 277 near the intersection of HWY 278. Drew County sheriffs deputies also responded.

Thursday morning, around 7:30 AM, the Monticello fire department responded to a house fire in the 200 block of E. Shelton St. The damage was reportedly contain to the back area of the house. No one was injured in the fire.

Once again,  our appreciation goes out to our firefighters, across the county,  for their dedication to  protecting Drew County citizens, and our property.

The Monticello High School Tennis Team traveled to Russellville Monday and Tuesday to compete in the 4A State Tournament.

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Missing pet
Black/brown cocker spaniel mix
Blind both eyesName: Bear

Midway Rt/Old Troy area
Please call with any information
870-464-7467
Leave message

The Monticello School Board met, Monday night, to meet with the two candidates, who are interested in filling the vacant District one position.
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Monticello Mayor Zack Tucker was scheduled to appear in Drew County Circuit Court, this (Monday) morning, on chargers of tampering with public record and abuse of office.

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Around 6 AM, Friday morning, first responders were dispatched to the report of a pedestrian struck by vehicle on a Drew County highway.
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12 women have been selected to the 2016 homecoming court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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Due to the ongoing battle and responsibilities of moderating comments, MLive is posting our updated policy, which limits comments pertaining to many political and social issue news articles

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