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TIM LEONARD ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

April 23rd, 2019 by

Tim Leonard, Chief Deputy Public Defender for the Tenth Judicial District, has announced that he will seek election as Circuit Judge for the Tenth Judicial District, Division 1, in the upcoming nonpartisan election on March 3, 2020. The Tenth Judicial District covers Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties in Southeast Arkansas. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Crawfish Shack Tuesday & Wednesday Specials

April 23rd, 2019 by

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Billies cannot hold lead in Loss ; Lady Billies hold on off Warren Lady Lumberjacks in Win.

April 22nd, 2019 by

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Rutledge Hosts South Arkansas Law Enforcement Training About 70 officers attend

April 22nd, 2019 by

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today hosted, for the first time in the history of the office, a law enforcement training event in south Arkansas. Read the rest of this entry »

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Wildfire Suppression Kits Distributed to 4 Drew County Volunteer Fire Departments

April 22nd, 2019 by

The Rural Fire Program, managed by the Arkansas Agriculture Department’s Forestry Commission (AFC), received $237,000 from the United States Forest Service to purchase and distribute 79 Wildfire Suppression Kits to statewide volunteer fire departments in 2019. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jacob’s Law – Death of UAM Student Leads To Change In Farm Accident Investigation Guidelines- Video

April 22nd, 2019 by

Those present in Little Rock for testimony and support included Jacob Bishop’s family & friends, as well as Rep. LeAnn Burch & Jefferson County’s coroner, who played a major role in this statewide legislation change.

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The Hit & Run That Wasn’t

April 22nd, 2019 by

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MES Kindergarten Registration, Ends Friday

April 22nd, 2019 by

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Serious Crash At Winchester (65 & 138)

April 20th, 2019 by

Caution: graphic accident photos on the next page. Use discretion.

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Ashley County Man Dies In Fatality Crash

April 19th, 2019 by

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Congratulations to the Monticello Billies for clinching the Conference 8 4A Baseball Championship!!!!!!!

April 19th, 2019 by

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Courthouse Good Friday Schedule

April 19th, 2019 by

The Drew County Courthouse will close today, Friday, April 19^th at 2:00pm in observance of Good Friday. To make payments for Taxes or Solid Waste after closing please use our drop box outside the courthouse or our online bill pay option for Solid Waste at www.govteller.com. There will be no change in trash routes.

The Drew County Landfill is closed until further notice due to excessive rain. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working effortlessly to get it up and running as soon as possible.

Have a Happy Easter!

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Small Black Dog Found in Western Pines

April 19th, 2019 by

This black dog, no other information available, was found at 2:30 in the back circle of Western Pines.

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Fire Depts Battle Dermott House Fire

April 19th, 2019 by

Collins-Cominto Fire Dept was one of several who assisted Dermott FD, Wednesday afternoon, battling a house fire near Speedway and Main Street In Dermott.