Monticello Live

Kristi Davis, the local United Way representative for Drew county, was recently appointed to the governors advisory commission for service and volunteerism, by governor Asa Hutchinson.

She was sworn in by Judge Robert Akin.

USAF Col. L. R. Hughes has been a Monticello resident since January, and is the husband of UAM Chancellor Dr. Karla Hughes.

Here is the link for the Purple Martin Conservation Association.

Monday there was a hearing at the County Courthouse, questioning the legality of the 15 proposed initiatives & reverendums that had received signatures, to be decided by local voters, at the general election, November 8.

A group of local business and community leaders had filed a lawsuit to question the legality of each of the proposed issues, which was to be decided by Circuit Judge Don Clover.  The defendants were listed as the county and city clerks, and the county election commission.

Below are summaries of the events of the hearing.

Circuit Court Hearing over Election Petitions

Gibson & Barton Asked to Step Aside from Election Case, Due to Conflict of Interest

Hearing Underway – Gibson Dismissed

Petition Testimony

“Reasons Referendums are Illegal”

Plaintiff’s Example of A&P Dissolution Violation

Judge’s Verdict- 15 Election Issues Removed from Nov. Ballot

2 adults and a nineteen month old child were wounded by gunfire last night,  in Eudora (Chicot County).

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At 11:30, Judge Glover asked the plaintiff’s attorney if the term limit case law specified state and county offices.

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Plaintiff’s attorney Justin Allen then began listing each  initiative and referendum, along with the legal reasons the should be excluded.

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At 10 am, Linda Faulkner, speaking on behalf of the petition signers, told the court, “The defendants are only caught up in this case, because of their position, (more…)

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A “who’s who” of Monticello business leaders has united in legal action asking for a restraining order to keep the petitions, supported by Citizens for Better Monticello Government off of the November election ballot.  (more…)

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Around noon, Wednesday, this southbound Crossett school bus attempting to turn into the Walmart parking lot from Highway 425.

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A 29 year old man, who recently moved here from California, received a 35 year prison sentence from a Drew County jury, Tuesday.

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The MHS Tennis Team competed in District tournament Monday in Dumas.

The boys team and girls team both won their respective District Titles.

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Monticello 2nd Chancefurdogs, LLC is very much in need of puppy food!
If you can help out with a donation of puppy food or a monetary donation for the purchase of puppy food, it would be greatly appreciated!!
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2 Warren men died at the scene of a rollover crash on Highway 278 E., on Monday, September 5, when the driver lost control of the vehicle and they were ejected.

On Friday, September 9, a local lady died from injuries she sustained, when she turned in front of an 18 wheeler, on 425 N. in Monticello.

Monday, September 19, a Drew County man was killed on 425 S., near the race track, when he crossed the center line, striking an oncoming vehicle.

Monday night, a 32 -year-old pedestrian was struck by a car and finally injured, on 425, south of UAM. 

2 reasons not to pass a stopped school bus-1. The children. – 2. The Troopers.

On weekday afternoons, around 3:30, school parents can depend on seeing Monticello Police officers helping with traffic around the school.

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Minutes before 10 o’clock, Monday night, a pedestrian on highway 425 S. was killed when she was struck by vehicle.

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Thursday, at its noon lunch meeting, Rotary Club of Monticello presented Drew County Feed the Kids a $3,000.00 check to support the after-school meal program for this year.

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A 63 year old Drew County man lost his life in a 2 vehicle, head-on collision, on Highway 425 South, near the old racetrack, at 5:44, Monday evening.

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Monday was an was exciting for Dr. Kara Morgan, Dr. Chad Matone and their team.

Dr. Morgan, who is originally from Hamburg (and the former Morgan Family Dentistry) was honored at the Grand Opening of Monticello Dental Center.

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Pulled pork sandwich, chips and drink – $5.

Polish sausage, bell peppers, onions, chips and drink – $5.

Stop in and say “hello” to the early voting staff.
Trust me, they are bored and want your company.

Everyone has heard, “my vote really doesn’t count.”

In the current school board election, where early voting is being held until 4:30, your vote really doesn’t count.  Early voting began, Tuesday, with 29 votes cast, as of noon, today.

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Wednesday:
Inter-modal Board – 11 am
Fair opens – 6 pm
Thursday:
City Budget Committee- 5:30
Fair opens – 6 pm
Friday:
Citizens’ Bank Ribbon Cutting – 11 am
Fair opens – 6 pm
Monticello Billies football
Drew Central Pirates football
September 27:
Budget Committee 5:30
City Council – 6 pm
September 29:
Monticello school board – 5:30