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Lost Pet on Burton Rd

January 30th, 2014 by iPhone

Are you missing me? Has red collar. Burton Road area. 870-723-1772

Gaynell R. Jamison, Educator and Children’s Author to Speak at St. James A. M. E. Church During the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet

January 30th, 2014 by Church Office

Jamison - Color Mrs. Gaynell R. Jamison, educator and children’s author will be the speaker for the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet at Warren’s St. James A.M.E. Church on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 6 p.m. The church will also honor the following community members: Donald Baldwin, Luther Dangerfield, Linda Davis, Bettye Edwards, Martha Reed, George Walker, Mary Green Walker, and Datrick Walker. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from members of the church or at the door. Everett Wallace is the program coordinator and Rev. Barry Spencer is the pastor. Read the rest of this entry »

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Arkansas Agriculture Department Announces The Release Of Arkansas Grown

January 30th, 2014 by Submitted

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East Gaines Marked as “One Lane Traffic, From Square to Gabbert

January 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

For years, there has been public confusion about whether East Gaines St, from Cockrell’s to the Chamber of Commerce, is “one or two lane traffic”.

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Flu & Local Schools

January 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

zzzb With 28 deaths, statewide because, of the flu, MLive is taking a look at the flu situation from the Drew County perspective.

Several pharmacies and clinics still offer flu shots, which you may want to consider. if you haven’t had one yet.

The Arkansas Department of Education posts on their website school absentee rates by county statewide. each week. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Flu, from the County Health Dept.

January 29th, 2014 by Drew County Offices

zzza This year’s flu season is causing severe illness and death in adults between the ages of 25 and 50. It is highly recommended that all individuals in this age group receive a seasonal flu vaccine and promptly visit a doctor should they experience severe flu-like symptoms. Karen Brown, Drew County Health Unit Administrator said, “The flu shot is our best protection against the flu. Not only do you protect yourself from illness and lost time at work, but it is the best way to protect your own family and your community from the flu this year. We know the flu vaccine isn’t 100 percent effective, but it truly can mean the difference between a mild to moderate illness and death.”

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DC Elementary Presents “Common Core” to School Board – Video

January 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Parks Committee Report at City Council – Video

January 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Happy Birthday

January 29th, 2014 by Submitted

zzzz Happy 78th Birthday

Dorothy Glover!

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LA Heat fastpitch tournament team tryouts.

January 29th, 2014 by iPhone

LA Heat fastpitch tournament team tryouts. Based out of Hamburg. Two positions open. Must be born in 2003.
For more info call Kevin Pennington at 870-853-6770.

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Jury Duty Cancelled for the Rest of This Week

January 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Jury duty for Drew Coumty Circuit Court has been canceled for the remainder of this week.

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Satellite Rates Increase Big Again in 2014

January 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Advertising low rates,
but they don’t deliver…
Click here for CNN report.

Paid advertisement.

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DC Jr High Wins Quiz Bowl Tournament

January 29th, 2014 by iPhone

Drew Central’s JR High Quiz Bowl Team captured the SEARK Invitational Tournament Championship defeating Monticello in overtime, Tuesday.

13 teams from across south Arkansas competed in the tournament.

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Lacey Chuckwagon Races, March 15th & 16th

January 29th, 2014 by Submitted

The race is sanctioned by the Arkansas Chuckwagon Racing Association and the date is March 15 & 16, 2014 in Lacey @ the new Rockin L Arena. There will be teams from all over the state and some from LA, OK, and MO.

Each association has 9 different divisions of wagons. The distances the wagons compete on range from 440 yards to 660 yards. The divisions are: 46″ Mules, 46″ Ponies, 52″ Mules, 52″ Ponies, Big Mules, Big Horse, Buckboard, Classic.

We will also have vendors and concessions. This will be loads of family fun and entertainment.

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Happy Birthday

January 28th, 2014 by Submitted

zzzz Happy Birthday to Nikki “Burnett” Reed Pharr.

You will always be my oldest niece.

Love you, PC and Aunt Peg

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Happy Birthday

January 28th, 2014 by Submitted

zzzz Happy 10th birthday Madison Norris.

Your smile brightens our lives daily.

Love Mom and Dad

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Lassiter to Speak at Historical Society, Feb. 9, on Preservation

January 28th, 2014 by Submitted

Dr. Jack Lassiter will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Drew County Historical Society.

The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce building.

Since July 2004, Dr. Lassiter has served as the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He plans to speak about UAM’s historic preservation efforts.

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DMH Cancer Support Group, Feb. 19

January 28th, 2014 by Submitted

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Fireplace – Video

January 28th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Drew County Cal Ripken Offering Free Baseball Registration for 4-12 Year Olds in Monticello / Drew County Area

January 28th, 2014 by iPhone

At their Monday meeting, the Drew County Cal Ripken League announced that this year, their league will accept players from the area formerly covered by Monticello Cal Ripken, prior to their affiliation change to USSSA.