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Happy Birthday, Cowboy Bob
October 23rd, 2012 by Submitted
Drew County 4-H Poultry Club Excells at State Fair Poultry Show
October 22nd, 2012 by Submitted
Drew County 4-H Poultry Club was well represented at the Arkansas State Fair Poultry show this weekend. 
The first 3 places in Junior Showmanship Competition went to Drew County students. Pictured are (l to r) Sunni Deb Weaver, 3rd place, Ethan Graves, 2nd place and Bree-anne Lanthrip, 1st place.
Ethan’s Black Modern Game pullet was chosen to win Reserve Champion Modern.
Local Dancers Win State Fair Competition
October 22nd, 2012 by Submitted
Students from Monticello Dance Academy competed in the Arkansas State Fair Youth Talent Show Finals on Saturday night, October 20th. 
The tap dance group “It Don’t Matter” consisting of Charlee Carter, Mary Beth Wigley, Emmalee Satterlee, Alex Jones, Ashlen McRae, and Bliss Jaggers won the dance group division Thursday night at the semi-finals and advanced to Saturday night’s finals. At the finals they won the dance group division and $500.
Charlee Carter also competed at the semi-finals on Thursday night with her tap routine to “Pencil Full of Lead” and advanced to the finals. She won the dance solo division at the finals as well as $500.
These girls are under the instruction of Allison Neill and are in their 7th, 8th, and/or 9th year of dance at MDA.
Political Forum for County Judge Candidates, Tonight at Revival Center
October 22nd, 2012 by Submitted
The Leadership Council of Ward 1 are hosting a Candidates Forum, featuring Candidates For Drew County Judge, tonight, Monday, October 22nd, at 6 pm at Revival Center’s Alpha Brooks Fellowship Hall, 311 South Pine St.
Candidates Jesse Griffin, Robert Akin and Robin Hood all plan to attend.
Employment Opportunities – Drew Memorial Hospital
October 22nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Drew Memorial is seeking applicants for the following positions:
Nursing – RN, LPN, Pool and Fulltime
Part time Ultrasound Tech
Quality Department Executive Assistant
Applications & Information available online
Monticello School District ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC, Tuesday
October 22nd, 2012 by Monticello SchoolsThe Monticello School District will report its progress in completion of compliance with the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools at the public meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Monticello Middle School Auditorium. All parents and the community are invited and encouraged to attend.
Memorial Fund set up for Brian Savage
October 22nd, 2012 by Submitted
A memorial fund has been set up at Commercial Bank in memory of Brian Savage.
Memorial contributions to this fund are being requested in lieu of flowers by his family.
The Woods of Monticello Classic Car Fall Festival 2012 – Photos
October 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Shootout Score- Billies 16 – Lumberjacks 34 – Final
October 20th, 2012 by iPhoneKomen Race for the Cure, Saturday
October 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Lions Club Awards Fireman Of The Year
October 19th, 2012 by Submitted
Kelly Reid received the Fireman of the Year Award from Lions Club President Don Hogue, along with a $100 check from Lions Club for the annual award.
Kelly is married to Melissa, a Kindergarten Teacher at Monticello Elementary School. They have two children, John Parker, age 5 years, and Jay Dylan, age 9 months.
Kelly trains fellow firemen and teaches at the Arkansas Fire Academy in Camden. He also volunteers as a referee at Jr High football games. In his “spare time” Kelly said he loves to hunt and fish.
Fire Chief Steve Faulkner selected Kelly for the award from 11 full time firemen and 14 volunteers on the City force. Chief Faulkner said the Fire Department has been successful in lowering the fire insurance rating down to four from five last year. This lower rating will significantly reduce fire insurance premiums in future years.
Intermodal Update
October 19th, 2012 by Joe BurgessThe Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority met Wednesday with engineers and the involved funding entities.
Here is the report from SalineRiverChronicle.com.
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.
Sunset
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…..
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