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Child Sex Crime Plea Bargain for Former News Reporter

July 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

On Monday, July 19, a former local newspaper reporter, pleaded guilty in Drew County Circuit Court to the charge of “attempted pandering / possession of material depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cricket Wireless

July 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Schedule of Events for “Our Festival,” August 14, McCloy Park

July 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Free Music and Events, All Day
Festival Starts, 12 Noon
Vendors & Food Trucks Open
DJ Kicks Off
Cozy Coupes & Horseshoe Tournaments Begin
Disc Golf Tournament, 12-2 PM
Car Show 1-4 PM
ATV/ 4-wheeler/ Bike Show
Power Wheels Parade
(Winners Announced, 4:30 PM)
Watermelon Eating Contests
Youth, 1 PM
Adults, 2 PM
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 2-6 PM
Hourly door prizes, 2-6 PM
Church Choir, 2:30 PM
Hot Dog Eating Contests
Youth, 3:30 PM
Adults, 3:45 PM
Cake Walks, Pet Show, Chainsaw Carving, Face Painting, 12-6PM
Parallax, 6 PM
Macy Arey, 6:30 PM
Matt Hughes Band, 7 PM
CashboX, 8 PM

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GPS Tracking Systems Discussed by City Council – Video

July 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Johnston Named to UM Spring Chancellor’s Honor Roll

July 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Dailyn Noelle Johnston, of Brandon, MS, formerly of Monticello, as recently named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists.

Johnston was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPAof 3.75-4.00.

“Our students on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce.

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Commissioner Of State Lands Announces Drew County Tax Auction

July 21st, 2021 by Submitted

Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent land in Drew County on Thursday, August 5, at 10 a.m. The auction will be held at the Hampton Inn – Meeting Room in Monticello, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Read the rest of this entry »

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Desha / Drew Cattlemen Meeting Notes For July 2021

July 21st, 2021 by Club Officer

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met for the regular monthly meeting July 15, 2021, at 7PM in Agriculture building on the UAM campus. Read the rest of this entry »

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

July 21st, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Council Asks About Water Quality & Who Test Our Water – Video

July 20th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Water quality/testing information, posted by City Hall.

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Drew Memorial Covid Vaccine, Wednesday

July 20th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Elite Stars Academy Of The Arts Dance Studio Fall Registration Has Begun

July 20th, 2021 by Submitted

Elite Stars Academy of the Arts is the newest, professionally driven dance studio in South Arkansas, located at 959 Hwy 425 North in Monticello, AR. Owned and Directed by professional dancer and choreographer, Mary Beth Wigley, Elite Stars prides itself in creating the top-tier competitive and professional dancers in the industry. Mary Beth Wigley has trained in dance choreography theory, pedagogy, dance history, anatomy of the body, etc. Read the rest of this entry »