Jeauxuf Keating, age 21 of Bastrop, LA, was the subject of several (very brief) high speed pursuits, Tuesday afternoon, as he flew his Honda 600 “crotch rocket” motorcycle through Lincoln, Drew, and Ashley Counties.
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Supporters of the proposed Convention Center, expected to e built on HWY 425 on UAM property, made therir proposal the the Quorum Court Monday night, announcing their intent to pursue a “rollover” of the 1/2 cnt libbrary tax, when that tax expires, probably in April or May.
The new tax will end when the pyment for the convention center and/or DMH surgry center expansion are paid in full.

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During the opening day of the World Series, MLive’s Joe Burgess was in the press box to sing the Star Spangled Banner, before the first game at the sports complex.

When the CD of the Bahamas team had technical difficulties, several parents and supporters of the team performed the anthem, live, over the PA system at the park.

Here is the video of that surprise performance.

Former UAM Chencellor Jack Lassiter updated the group on the status of the proposed convention center.

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Zilka will be in Monticello, nex week, preparing for the upcoming construction of their new Facility at the Industrial Complex.

More topics are included in the video.

Mayor Zack Tucker summarozes the recent alchohol time service changes, approved at the last City Council meeting, and upcoming events to the MEDC board and guests.

DMH CEO Scott Barrilleaux give a more detailed report about the upcoming hospital expansion.

The event was held at the UAM Library, and was sponsored by the Chamber of Comerce.

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Due to technical difficulties, the narration of the video did not sustain its quality through production.

The excercie was planned to train Monticello Fire Dept. personell to perform “rope rescues” for trapped fictims, whether it be from outside a building, or inside of an industrial site.

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A well-needed, somewhat-heated discussion developed, Tuesday night, from a boring topic, dealing with water meter deposits for multi-unit complexes.

The long-time question of home/businesses getting commercial bills was brought up by councilman Joe Meeds, and will get studied and clarified in the near future.

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According to KATV’s “7 on Your Side”, it appears that members of the Drew County Burial Associaiton will be able to disolve their association, and receive checks for the value of their accounts.

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An ordinance was presented to amend Monticello City Code to amend the limitations of hours of operation of private clubs within the city limits, at Tuesday night’s meeting.

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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at approximately 7:30 p.m. members of the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Rescue / Dive Team, Arkansas Game & Fish and MASI Ambulance Service were dispatched to Lake Monticello (Hunger Run Access) to a vehicle running off into the lake. (more…)

Derrick Nichols, of Warren, impressed everyone at the Drew County Fairgrounds Lawnmower Raceway, with his 10.0 second time trial, the lowest ever in Monticello, Saturday afternoon.

Nichols’ mower was entered in the super-modified class.