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Desha-Drew Cattlemen’s Meeting Report For July 2023

August 3rd, 2023 by Club Officer

The July 20, 2023 monthly meeting was called to order by Vice President Nita Carpenter at the Forestry and Agriculture Building at 7 PM. Nita asked Jason Cater to bless the meal provided by Commercial Bank. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sam’s Windshield Repair

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Boil Order Issued For Selma Water Association Until Further Notice

August 2nd, 2023 by Submitted

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Crash Victim Stabbed – The Story behind Tuesday’s Rollover Wreck – $500,000 Bond Set

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Around midnight, Monday night, a stabbing occurred on Highway 425 south at an apartment complex located outside the Monticello city limits.

Two victims left the scene in a Jeep Grand Cherokee attempting to get to Drew Memorial Hospital. Their vehicle overturned, on old Warren Road, before reaching the hospital.

The suspect fled the scene in a dark Ford F150 pick up.

The suspect, Shannon Wilkerson, was taken into custody by Drew County deputies, on Highway 278, west of Wilmar.

Responding agencies included Monticello Firefighters, who extricated the two trapped occupants of the vehicle, MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, SEEMS, and MASI.

Helicopter medical transport was requested for both of the crash victims, but was unavailable, so they were transported by ambulance to Drew Memorial Hospital.

Shannon Wilkerson had a first appearance and bond hearing on Tuesday, where his bond was set at $500,000. Read the rest of this entry »

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Midnight Rollover Wreck on Old Warren Rd.

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

At 12:16 AM, Tuesday morning, there was a single vehicle rollover accident on Old Warren Rd. across from the Monticello Track, near MHS, on the way to Drew Memorial Hospital.

The driver of this Jeep Grand Cherokee seems to have been headed west, possibly towards the hospital, when they lost control of the vehicle in a curve,

Responding agencies included Monticello Firefighters, who extricated the two trapped occupants of the vehicle, MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, SEEMS, and MASI.

Helicopter medical transport was requested for both of the crash victims.

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Summerfest Festival,This Weekend.

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Jefferson Regional Urology Associates Now Accepting Patients

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Library. Announcement.

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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National Health Center Week Mayoral Proclamation.

August 1st, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI), a local community health clinic, celebrates National Health Center Week (NHCW) every year. NHCW is always reserved for the first full week in August. MHSI reached out to Mayor Jason Akers, who kindly agreed to create a proclamation in honor of National Health Center Week, which will be celebrated August 6^th – August 12^th. Mainline Health Systems Inc. Monticello Clinic was honored to have the mayor present to read the proclamation in honor of celebration.

To learn more about National Health Center Week, visit their website at https://healthcenterweek.org/about-nhcw/.

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Mark Gray State Farm Backpack Giveaway, TODAY

August 1st, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Mark Gray State Farm is set to host their 8th annual FREE backpack giveaway with co-sponsor Hope & Co. Realty, Tuesday August 1st at 5:30pm. Adam’s Ice Cream will be handing out free ice cream to each student who gets a backpack!