The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority met Wednesday with engineers and the involved funding entities.
Here is the report from SalineRiverChronicle.com.
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USPS, “Wilmar Post Office Will Remain Open” with Reduced Window Hours.
October 18th, 2012 by Joe BurgessConstance Thompson, supervising officer in charge of Pine Bluff Post Offices and Terry Gillum of the White Hall Post Office, led a United States Postal Service public meeting at the Wilmar City Hall, Wednesday evening, to announced their recent survey results, and the future of the Wilmar Post Office to a room full of concerned residents.
Storm Damage Photos
October 18th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Last night, 1,442 Entergy customers were without power; at 3 pm, that number was down to 124.
The outage map is posted below, along with storm damage photos from State School Road, where two trees fell on a mobile home, as the family was trying to leave the residence, and another home at the intersection of S. Gabbert and E. Jackson, where a tree section fell onto a truck and home.
Car Crash Claims 2 Lives, including UAM Student
October 18th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Wednesday morning, around 6:50 am, there was a car crash on HWY 4 near Arkansas City, where both drivers lost their lives.
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October 18th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Ryburn I.D.S. Sale – Extended til Saturday
October 18th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Jones Custom Backhoe Service, LLC
October 18th, 2012 by Submitted
Double Happy Birthday
October 17th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 11th birthday Kevin & Kelli Jo!
Love, Mom & Dad
Sheilla Lampkin & Gary Meggs – State Rep. Forum at Revival Center
October 16th, 2012 by Joe BurgessEddie Cheatham & Mike Akin- State Senate Forum at Revival Center
October 16th, 2012 by Joe BurgessHappy Birthday
October 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy 86th Birthday Sybil Smith!!!
Ms. Smith is the mother of Diane Ferrell, David Smith & Denise Frost. Ms. Smith was married to the late Captain John M. (Dusty) Smith, who served many years on the Monticello Police force. She is well known in the community, and always thought of for her delicious baked goods. We hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
Love
Your Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
Panorama Italian Restaurant Applies for Liquor License
October 15th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Panorama Italian Restaurant, who announced their upcoming opening last week on MLive, confirmed that they have applied for a liquor license with the State of Arkansas.
Happy Birthday
October 15th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday Rachel!
We love you!
Hunter, Hayden, Nate, and Natalie
Happy Birthday
October 15th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy 13th Birthday Sydney!!
We love you!!
Quorum Court Candidates Speak to TEA Party – Videos
October 13th, 2012 by Joe BurgessMonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Candidates Frank Appleberry and Rene Knowles notified the group that they had previous engagements at the time the meeting was scheduled.
East Gaines (Main to Gabbert) Painted as “One Lane Street”
October 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
This week; painted parking lines on one-lane East Gaines St.
Last week; no lines painted on ?-lane East Gaines St.
East Gaines, from it’s intersection with Main St. to it’s intersection with Gabbert St., was re-painted with parallel parking spaces on both sides of the street, late this week.
Although it never ceased to be a “one lane” street, with no center line and no (clear) parking lines, most drivers have used it as a two lane roadway.
Please note the new markings, and be aware of the change in driving habits of other drivers.
Monticello Native Selected As Semi-Finalist At 2012 Hollywood Black Film Festival
October 12th, 2012 by Submitted
“Six Figures” a screenplay written by Regina Junior, a native of Monticello, has been selected by the HBFF Storyteller Screening Committee as a semi-finalist in the 2012 Hollywood Black Film Festival. As a finalist, Ms. Junior will receive a complimentary all-access pass to attend Hollywood Black Film Festival 2012 which runs October 25-28 in Hollywood, CA
Ms. Junior is the daughter of Horace and Mary Junior of Lacey, Arkansas and currently resides in Crossett, AR.
Drew Central School Board Report
October 12th, 2012 by Caleb BurgerThe Drew Central School Board called to order their monthly meeting Oct. 9 to address this month’s topics.
3 Arrested on Meth Charges
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Three Monticello residents were arrested by Monticello Police and the Drug Task Force,Saturday morning at 2:15, following a traffic stop, on Barkada Road, near Highway 425.
MHS Class of 1992
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The MHS Class of 1992 enjoyed last week’s Homecoming Game with a 20 year class reunion.
Gun Winners from TEA Party 2nd Ammendment Sportsman Rally
October 11th, 2012 by Submitted
At the recent Southeast Arkansas TEA Party’s Second Amendment Sportsman’s Rally in Monticello, two winners were drawn at random from hundreds of entries for a chance to win a gun.
The winner of a Marlin SL7 rifle was Mr. Marcus Rucks of Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. James Jenkins of Lake Village, Arkansas was the winner of a youth model Mossberg Shotgun. The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party wishes to thank everyone who attended and participated in the rally.
Happy Birthday
October 11th, 2012 by Submitted
HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY, AARON JONES!
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, MY ONLY SUNSHINE! I’LL LOVE YOU FOREVER!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Alan, Nana and Grumpy, Uncle Davis, Mamaw, Aunt Ann and Uncle Robert, Aunt Sue and Amiee
Circuit Clerk Charged with Theft, Falsifying Records & Abuse of Office – Issues Statement
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen, Drew County Circuilt Clerk Pat Savage Montgomery was charged Tuesday with theft of property, falsifying business records, and abuse of office.
The court documents filed state…..
Millage Passed for Future “State of the Art” Surgery Center at DMH, by 2 to 1 Margin
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Drew Memorial Hospital’s new Surgery Center became a much clearer vision, with Tuesday passage of the continuatino of the current millage for the local hospital, by a 2 to 1 margin.
DMH CEO Mike Layfield was busy calling board members and staff of the hsospital to thank them for their efforts, describing the successful outcome as, “A giant step forward for health services at Drew Memorial Hospital, and an improvement of the overall health of the citizens of Drew County.”
Here are the FINAL, but UNOFFICIAL election results for the proposed extension of the Drew Memorial Hospital millage, voted on, Tuesday, by Drew County voters……………..
Happy 90th Birthday
October 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy 90th Birthday to Rubye (Mrs. Terrel) Spencer.
With love,
Alice, Karen and Matthew.
Lost & Found – Keys
October 10th, 2012 by Submitted
Found set of keys at the sports complex. Call to identify and claim. 870-370-2831.
ELECTION DAY for DMH Millage Extension
October 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Today is Voting Day for the proposed millage extension for Drew Memorial Hospital. 
If passed by voters, these funds will be used to construct a new, updated surgery center for the local hospital.
Hospital supporters key phrase during recent months has been, “This is not a new tax.” It is a continuation of the current millage that supports local medical care at Drew Memorial.
A total of 212 votes were cast
There are two questions on the ballots, shown below, and you will make a total of 5 “button pushes” in the entire voting process.
Pedraza’s Attorney Files Writ with State Supreme Court
October 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Last week in the Drew County Circuit Court, attorney Jeff Rosenzweig, representing Daniel Pedraza, was denied a continuance by Judge Bynum Gibson in Pedraza’s capital murder case, for the death of his 2 year old step-daughter Aubriana Coke.
Country
October 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Employment Opportunity – Restaurant Manager
October 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A local restaurant is accepting resumes for a qualified, experienced general manager.
Interested applicants should email resumes to joe@MonticelloLive.com by Friday.
Please list RESTAURANT in the memo line.
Happy 40th Birthday
October 7th, 2012 by Submitted
Concerned Citizens Policital Forum – VIDEOs
October 5th, 2012 by Joe BurgessBradley County Doctor Charged with 53 Counts of Prescription Fraud in Drew Circuit Court
October 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A lengthy investigation by the Tenth Drug Task Force has led to 53 felony counts of Prescription Drug Fraud being filed against an area physician, formerly of Bradley County, who appeared Monday in Drew County Circuit Court.
Time to Talk Taxes
October 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Dance Winners at District Fair
October 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
These students from Monticello Dance Academy represented the Drew County and Cleveland County fairs at the Southeast Arkansas District Fair in Pine Bluff this past weekend. They qualified for district by winning overall or 2nd overall at their local county fair’s talent show.
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