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MHS Security Officer – DC Fire Alarms – Update

May 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

SRO Monticello schools are continuing to work toward adding a school resource officer to their staff. The topic was thoroughly discussed at their March boad meeting.

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Ryburn Automotive Superstore Names Salesman of the Month

May 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Congratulations to Mike Smith, the Ryburn Automotive Salesman of the month for A.

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

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2 Teenagers Arrested after 97 MPH Race in a 45 MPH Zone, near 425/278, Saturday

May 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Around 1 am, Saturday, local police agencies met briefly on a local parking lot to discuss patrol routes, when they were interrupted by the blur of a Dodge Challenger and a Dodge Charger racing from the Walgreens stop-light, on HWY 278, past Dollar General.

“97 MPH” registered on one radar screen, as officers pulled out to stop the vehicles.

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Here at Roscoe’s we have mouth watering BBQ. Saint Louis Ribs, Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Pork Loin, Pulled Pork. With bake beans, twice baked potato salad, & cole slaw.

May 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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UAM’s Online Newspaper “The Voice” Takes Third At Arkansas College Media Contest

May 7th, 2013 by UAM News

The Voice staff (front row, left to right) Drew Foote, Ronald Sitton
(advisor), Craig Beckerman and Jennifer Lawrence. (Back row, left to right)
Dylan Cash Miles, Josh Bodiford, Chris Guzman and Clint Blasengame. Not
pictured Susan Pruitt and Kelly Reed. Photo by Rodney Hill

The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s online newspaper The Voice placed third among online publications at the 2013 Arkansas College Media Association Media Contest April 26 at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. Read the rest of this entry »

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DCHS Daily Announcements

May 6th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools

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Drew Central All-School Reunion – Hall of Fame & Distinguished Service Awards Videos

May 6th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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UAM Elects New Student Government Association Officers

May 6th, 2013 by UAM News

SGA Officers 2013-14 Jessica Noble will lead the Student Government Association at the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2013-14. Noble was elected president of the SGA in a recent vote of the UAM student body.

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Happy Birthday

May 5th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Ryeli Ashcraft celebrated her 3rd birthday on May 4.

She went to see Disney on Ice with her family and friends, followed by a “Princess Party”.

Her parents are Richard Ashcraft & DeVonda Harvey of Monticello; Siblings are Greyson Ashcraft, Alexis, Rebekah & Jensen Harvey.Grandparents are Louise Ashcraft of Moro, Carolyn & Glen Lawson of Hamburg

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Pet Found Near Cominto

May 5th, 2013 by Submitted

Found in Cominto, female looks maybe like Catahoula mix

870-501-1535

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Pet Found on Winchester Road

May 5th, 2013 by Submitted

FOUND: Female dog found on Highway 138 E. near sawmill.

Please call or txt 479.879.0138. =

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Happy Jack’s General Store – Grand Opening & Sidewalk Sale, Saturday at Marketplace

May 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Billies’ Season Ends in Ashdown at Regional Tourney

May 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

billies The Monticello Billies baseball seanon ended with a 7-1 loss to Ashdown, in the Regional Tournament, Friday afternoon.

Friday’s results
CAC defeated Crossett
Ashdown over Monticello
Star City downed Malvern
Arkadelphia ousted Hamburg

Saturday’s games
CAC vs. Ashdown - 12 noon
Star City vs. Arkadelphia - 2:30

Monday’s games
Saturday’s winners for 1st & 2nd place – 12 noon
Saturday’s loserfs for 3rd & 4th place -2:30

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Special Presentation of Bayou Bartholomew Documentary, Sunday

May 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

The Drew County Historical Society is hosting a special viewing of the AETN program Bayou Bartholomew on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Forest Resources Conference Center, Room A102. Chuck Dovish of AETN and Curtis Merrell of the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance will be on hand to answer questions about the program. Two years in the making, the one-hour documentary on the world’s longest bayou, was supported by the efforts of local researchers, the Drew County Archives and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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County Judge Akin’s Weekly Report

May 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

I started out last week by making a trip to the Bradley County Landfill with sanitation employee Red Ingram. We went over to check out their operation and see how they do things, and I was quite impressed.

On Tuesday, I was a guest speaker at an appreciation luncheon for Drew Memorial Hospital’s “Pink Ladies.” These volunteers really do a lot of work for our hospital, and deserve our thanks. That afternoon, I met with engineer Steve Morrison of Morrison and Associates to discuss some courthouse issues and the ongoing sewer project in Winchester.

The monthly Drew Memorial Hospital board was held Wednesday at noon. I attended, and it looks like everything is on go for the new surgery center, geropsych unit and physical plant.

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Summary of Final Week of Legislative Session

May 3rd, 2013 by Sheilla Lampkin

The 89th General Assembly has now recessed after one of the longest sessions on record, and I hope at least a part of the work that has been accomplished in the last 100 days will result in a “better Arkansas” for all of us.

This session 2,492 bills were introduced and 1,520 of these passed. That means 61% of those introduced made it to the Governor’s desk and have now become law. I trust we have “done no – or little – harm”.

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Jellybean Junction Daycare & ABC Preschool

May 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Turkey Hunt

May 3rd, 2013 by Submitted

006 This 23 lb gobbler was called up by Frankland Maddox Jr. and harvested by Frank Maddox Sr.

The bird had a 10.5 in. beard and 1.5 in. spurs.

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MHS Student Qualifies for National Tournament in Forensics

May 2nd, 2013 by Monticello Schools

Elizabeth Wilson, a junior at Monticello High School, has qualified for the national tournament sponsored by the National Forensic League (NFL). Wilson earned first place in Original Oratory at the Arkansas District NFL Tournament. MaryKate Jones and Erin Ashcraft earned the 1st alternate award in Duo Interpretation, and Jacob Chisom is the 1st alternate in International Extemporaneous Speaking. Nationals are scheduled for Birmingham, Alabama, June 16 – 21.