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Closing Arguments – Final Thoghts from Both Sides

June 29th, 2016 by

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Defendant’s Wife – “Yes, He Threatened to Kill Me, & He Set My House on Fire”

June 29th, 2016 by

Trial update Briggs’ lawyer asked Ms. Briggs a few descriptive questions about the events, that night.

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Prosecution Cross-examines Shooter about Guns, Witnesses

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Defendant Testified about Night of Shooting

June 29th, 2016 by

Briggs Court began, Wednesday, with Myron Briggs, the alleged murder defendant, taking the stand, in his own defense.

When asked by his attorney, Briggs told the court that he is a felon, has been to prison, and in currently in ADC, for his parole being revoked, due to the current charges.

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School Bus Drivers Needed

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State Crime Lab – “11 Gunshot Wounds” – State Rests at 4 pm

June 28th, 2016 by

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MPD Investigator on Crime Scene, Guns, Etc.

June 28th, 2016 by

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Shooting Witness takes Witness Stand

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Responding Officers Describe Shooting Scene

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“As soon as the door closed, gunshots.”

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Victim’s Wife takes Witness Stand

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“They Both Used Drugs.” – Prosecution

June 28th, 2016 by

Briggs The state addressed the jury, beginning at 10:50, explaining the these events started with a text and ended with Eric Thompson dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Murder Trial Underway

June 28th, 2016 by

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Friday Night Boxing – Videos

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City Council Meeting, Tonight

June 28th, 2016 by

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City (& Council) Attempting to get Mays Lawsuit Dismissed by Judge’s Order (Summary Judgement)

June 27th, 2016 by

This document was recently filed in the Drew County circuit clerk’s office in response to PF Mays and associates lawsuit against the city of Monticello, all of its city council members and mayor.

BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

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Update- Name Released of Manhunt Suspect in Custody

June 27th, 2016 by

The Monticello Police Department and Drew County Sheriffs Office have released the name of the captured white male suspect, they were searching for in the Allen Drive/Highway 425 N. area.

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Public Meetings

June 27th, 2016 by

PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council- Tuesday, 6pm
MEDC- July 6, Noon
TEA Party Debate -July 11
DC School Board – July 14
Quorum Court – July 18

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DC Jr. High Cheer Ultimate Grill/Yeti Give-away Results

June 24th, 2016 by

Congratulations to Philip Smith of White Hall, Arkansas, for winning the ultimate grill/yeti give-away. Mr. Smith won a package worth over $700.00.

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Bike & Walking Network – Video

June 24th, 2016 by

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Jordan Park Trail Update – Video

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DMH Expansion Project & Board Meeting Update

June 24th, 2016 by

During Wednesday’s meeting of the Drew Memorial Hospital board, CEO Scott Barrilleaux gave an update on the expansion project.

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Drew Memorial to Add Armed Security Guards – Videos

June 23rd, 2016 by

DMH front The Drew Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Wednesday afternoon, voted to add armed security guards to Drew Memorial Hospital’s security program.

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MFD Accepting Applications for Volunteer Firemen

June 23rd, 2016 by

A recent fire on Old Troy Road, grew to threaten Midway Route and New Light communities. The Monticello Fire Department is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters.