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Escaped Inmate Captured

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

On September 26, 2024 at 4:02pm Detainee Justin Evans (34) of Crossett was being brought back in from recreation when he proceeded to escape the Drew County Detention Facility. The method of escape was by two doors being propped open as State Inmates were working in the kitchen area. Evans was apprehended and taken back into custody by members of the Monticello Police Department and Drew County Sheriff’s Office at 4:07pm. Evans now faces additional charges of Escape in the First Degree.

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Ray’s Offering Baby-Back Ribs This Friday!!!

September 27th, 2024 by Submitted

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City Council Rejects Both Main Street Bids for Being Too High

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello City Council met in budget committee, Thursday night to discuss the total $7.3 million bids that were received on Tuesday for moving the water and sewer lines out from under Main Street, north and south, and the possible ways to finance the higher than expected costs.

After an hour long meeting, the council agreed to reject both bids, instead of saddling the city with the long-term expense of paying the debt, which was higher than the bids were expected to come in at.

They will likely meet in a special call meeting to pass a resolution to make this official, but they were unanimous in their decision, at this point.

They agreed to have ARDOT mI’ll and pave Main Street, as was previously set out in the Scogin Drive Extension agreement.

The council agreed that the waterlines do need to be moved out of the street, also that the sewer lines are not a top priority, at this point, and to consider other ways to take care of the waterline relocation, in the near future, just not at the current bid expense.

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Drew Farm Supply Hunter’s Day Out Sale, September 27 & 28

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

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Billies Play at Home, Tonight!

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

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Pomeroy’s Hometown Ace

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

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Pirates Play at McGehee, Tonight

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

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Drew County Fair Parade Float Sign Up Sheet, Tuesday

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

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Corn Xpress Now Open On Hwy 278 West

September 27th, 2024 by Submitted

Corn Xpress MLive Double Center

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Wide Load – Moving a House

September 27th, 2024 by Joe Burgess

During Sunday and Monday, a local family was moving a complete house, in sections, from Gabbert Street out into the county, on Highway 35. The house was divided into sections and transported, escorted by police.