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Another Drew County Gator Found Monday Morning
August 24th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Around 5:20, Monday morning, this alligator, estimated to be approximately 6 ft. long, was found crossing HWY 277, near Tillar.
The gator’s presence prompted a phone call to the Monticello Police Dispatch, who sent a Drew County Sheriff’s deputy to the scene.
The gator was safely taken into custody by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
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Another alligator, estimated to be 9 feet in length, was captured by AG&F officers in May, while trying to cross HWY 165, south of Dermott, in the Lake Wallace area of Drew County. Drew County Sheriff’s deputies were also present.
The video of the May alligator capture has been viewed over 2,000 times on MLive.
Captured alligators are generally re-located to an appropriate habitat, where they will not be around people.
Registered Sex Offender Information Released by DCSO – Otter
August 18th, 2011 by Drew County Offices
The Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that Terry Otter, a level 4 Registered Sex Offender (Sexually voilent preditor) has moved to 3062 Hwy 425 North. The offender was previously incarcerated.
Name: Terry Otter
Date of Birth: 05/23/1962
Address: 3062 Hwy 425 North
Charges: 2cts of Rape
Victim age: 17 and 21 Read the rest of this entry »
Registered Sex Offender Information Released by DCSO – Densmore
August 18th, 2011 by Drew County Offices
The Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that Roy Densmore, a level 3 Registered Sex Offender (High Risk to re-offend) has moved to 128 Tara Grove. The offender was previously incarcerated.
Name: Roy Densmore
Date of Birth: 03/07/1952
Physical Address: 128 Tara Grove
The offender was convicted of Possession of Child Pornography in 2005.
Local Man Dies from Injuries, After Falling into Tire Container at City Transfer Station
August 16th, 2011 by Mandy Moss
Monday morning, Monticello Police Department received a call at 9:08 am from the Monticello Transfer Station asking for an ambulance following an accident on site.
Burning Chicken Litter Truck Pulled Over by MPD, Put Out by MFD
August 15th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
In the category of “not your everyday activity”, around 12 noon, an 18-wheeler dump truck, hauling “used chicken litter” 
caught fire as it was driving south on HWY 425 North. The driver turned on HWY 278 East, unaware of the blaze that he was hauling. The truck was pulled over by Monticello Police Officers, near Jordan Park.
Monticello Fire Dept. members quiclky arrived to extinguish the fire, which seemed to be contained to the cargo area of the big-rig.
Reports did not indicate if the cargo was damaged.
Photo and original info submitted by a MLive reader.
7 Year Old Gives Unique Gift
August 10th, 2011 by Submitted
Sara West, daughter of Leslie Lowery, donated her hair to “Locks for Love”.
Sara will be 8 years old, soon, and wanted very much to help a child who has lost his or her hair during a long term illness.
Sara’s family and friends are all proud of her.
Trial Postponed After Defendant Gets Shot
August 8th, 2011 by Drew County OfficesThere will be no jury duty, today, in the Drew County Circuit Court.
Usually that announcement is made because a plea bargain has been reached. That is not the case, this time.
Ridgeway and Monticello Square Dedication Ceremonies -Photos
August 7th, 2011 by Joe Burgess-
- “The Ridgeway” then.
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- “The Ridgeway”, now.
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- The City Square, as it looks from a distance.
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- The vision for the Ridgeway renovation project began in 2006, as MEDC president Bennie Ryburn drove past the run down building.
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- Movie actor Byron Clark, a bellboy at the Ridgeway in the 1940’s.
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- A crowd of around 100 gathered for the celebration, Tuesday.
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- The Civic Center dedication ceremony followed the Ridgeway event, with opening rematrks by Chamber of Commerce director Glenda Nichols.
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- Steve Davis commented on the project, and on the work of the committees to make it possible.
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- Approximatly 75 braved the summer heat to be a part of “the City Square’s” dedication.
The MEDC and the Chamber of Commerce hosted the dedication ceremonies for the Ridgeway Monticello and the Downtown Civic Center, Tues afternoon.
Ridgeway tours led into the ceremony at the fully renovated hotel, where around 100 people attended.
The Downtown Civic Center dedication followed, and had an estimated 75 present.
Cablevisin’s “Hometown Monticello” program on Channel 19 will include a special video segment of the Ridgeway Monticello dedication event, repeating from Sunday at 5 pm, until Monday at 7 am, this weekend.
Single Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Local 21 Year Old
August 3rd, 2011 by Joe BurgessMichael Binns Passes Away at JRMC, in ADC Custody – Monday Update
August 1st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Former Monticello Schools choir director, Michael Binns. Sr, passed away Sunday, at 4:38 pm.
Binns was convicted by a Drew County Circuit Court jury on July 14 on 2 counts of 2nd degree sexual assault, Binns was hospitalized at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock on Wednesday, July 20, before returning to the Drew County Detention Facility on Thursday, July 21, and being transferred to the Arkansas Dept. of Corrections on Friday, July 22.
Winchester & Other Area Post Offices Being Considered for Closing
August 1st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Story revised from MagnoliaReporter.com.
The United States Postal Service said that 179 post offices in Arkansas are among 3,653 locations that will be reviewed for possible closure.
Winchester’s Post Office is on that list, as are Banks, Jersey, New Edinburg, Yorktown, Pickens, Montrose, and Parkdale.
CLICK HERE to see the complete list of Arkansas post offices that will be studied.
Friday Night Armed Robbery of Western Sizzlin’ Reported
July 28th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to the Monticello Police Dept., an investigation is underway in the case of the armed robbery of Monticello Western Sizzlin’, Friday night, around 10 pm.
Western Pines’ Peculiar Pets
July 26th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
These 2 calves have found a comfortable home in the back yard of a Western Pines residence.
Friends say the owners treat them just like “the family dogs.”
Monticello School Board Thinks Coke is Sweeter than Pepsi
July 20th, 2011 by Shane GlassWanted: Old Photos of Ridgeway Hotel & Downtown Monticello
July 18th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
In preparation for the coming dedication of the downtown square and Ridgeway Monticello, the Monticello Downtown Revitalization Committee and Monticello Economic Development Commission need photos to include in a slide show for the public.
They are looking for photos of downtown Monticello and the Ridgeway Hotel from the 1930’s and 1940’s period. If you have photos that we can copy electronically, please contact 367-3076.
Your photos will not be damaged and will be returned to you immediately.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Binns Sentenced to 45 Years for 2 Counts of Sexual Assault
July 15th, 2011 by Joe BurgessDistrict Judge Arrested for DWI in Lincoln County
July 14th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to Lincoln County Sheriff Larry McGee, Tuesday evening, Lincoln County Deputy Hudson received a call reporting a reckless driver on HWY 425, north of Star City. The caller gave a complete description of the vehicle, and it’s license plate number.
Locks of Love
July 7th, 2011 by Submitted
Karleigh Hoskins cut off 12 inches of her hair to Donate it to Locks of Love.
She wanted to help some little child who cannot grow hair..
She is the daughter of Roger “Bubba” and Kristine Hoskins.
Karleigh is 5 years old and will be in 1st grade this yearr at Drew Central.
DMH Construction Showing Progress
July 6th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Local Church Musician Sentenced to 24 Years for EZ-Mart Robbery
July 5th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Melvin LaRon James was sentenced by a Drew County Circuit Court jury Friday to serve 24 years for the robbery of EZ Mart, on the corner of Gaines and Hyatt Street, April 20. Read the rest of this entry »
Jacuzzi Tubs Are Not “Household Garbage”
July 5th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Recently, a discussion at a City Council meeting included the public confirmation that a couple of dumpsters at McCloy park are available for public use.
A sign was recently posted, explaining the “household garbage” rules.
Who ever tried to put the Jacuzzi whirlpool into the dumpster, apparently didn’t read the sign.
Drew County Speedway Fireworks
July 4th, 2011 by Joe BurgessClick on the >< to enlarge
Protecting Pets from Heat
July 3rd, 2011 by Submitted
Hot weather can present a danger to humans, but outdoor pets, particularly dogs, are also at risk, according to the Humane Society.
We all should remember our pets during hot weather.
Even healthy dogs can over-heat or become dehydrated. Read the rest of this entry »
City Square Fountains
June 29th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Stolen Monticello Vehicle Recovered in Jefferson County
June 28th, 2011 by Joe BurgessSadie Johnson Center Re-building Moving Forward, Drawings Approved by Committee
June 27th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Last Thursday night, local citizens, serving as committee members interested in rebuilding the Sadie Johnson Community Center met with ETC engineers and Mayor Allen Maxwell, and approved the preliminary drawings of the new structure to be built at Jordan Park on the site of the old building which was destroyed by fire last year.
“Drew County Fair Farm Families of the Year” Announced
June 27th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
John Wayne & April Ross
Dwight, Sherri, Callie, and Justin Witcher
The Drew County Fair Board voted at their last meeting to recognize 2 local families, both well known for their decades of farming traditions, and both longtime supporters of the Drew County Fair, as the “2011 Drew County Fair Farm Families of the Year.”
John Wayne and April Ross, of Florence, and Dwight and Sherri Witcher and family, of Selma, were honored for their lifelong dedication to farming, and to the Drew County farming tradition.
Both families will serve as Parade Marshalls for the 2011 Drew County Fair Parade.
Western Sizzlin’ Burglarized for 2nd Time This Week
June 25th, 2011 by Joe BurgessAround 7 o’clock, Saturday morning, Monticello Police received a phone call reporting a break-in at Western Sizzlin’ restaurant.
This was the 2nd burglary at the restaurant this week, after the one discovered Monday morning.
Monticello Police are investigating the crime, and encourage anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle or person to call them at 367-
Lake Monticello at Sunset
June 24th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
This photo of Lake Monticello at sunset was submitted by a MonticelloLive.com reader.
Thank you for sharing that sunset with the rest of us.
Monticello School District Board Meeting, Track & Policy Changes
June 23rd, 2011 by Shane GlassVandals Strike Local Parks Again and Again
June 21st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Vandalism has taken place in our local Monticello parks again over recent weeks, as shown by the photos above.
The top left shows (inside of the circles) where a loud speaker was taken from the ball field at Jordan Park. City workers discovered the speaker missing Monday morning when they arrived at work.
The top center pic shows where the “men” and “women” signs were removed from the new restrooms at McCloy Park, last week.
The bottom row of photos show where the pavilion at Lake Monticello’s table were “re-arranged” with litter scattered around the receptacles on both ends of the lake earlier this month.
Burglaries at Western Sizzlin’ & Pizza Hut Overnight
June 21st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Between the closing times of Western Sizzlin’ and Pizza Hut and when employees arrived at work Monday morning vandals forcefully entered both local restaurants in apparent efforts to get money.
17 Year Old Missouri Youth Drowns in Lake Monticello
June 18th, 2011 by iPhone
Around 1:18, Friday afternoon, several 911 calls came into Monticello Dispatch, reporting the drowning of a 17 year old male, from Missouri, in Lake Monticello’s south end, near the boat ramp.
Monticello Musicians Drawing National Attention
June 11th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Several Monticello area musicians have been making “Music News” lately.
CashboX, recently featured on the cover of Cashbox Magazine, were featured KATV Channel 7’s “Good Morning Arkansas” program, Friday.
Also, “Roots Country” True County Music Chart, based on internet radio airplay, includes Monticello’s Brison Reed at #10, and Shay Hood at both #14 and #20, with her 2 latest releases.
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