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Happy 4th Of July From Your Friends At Commercial Bank

July 3rd, 2016 by

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10 Year Old Allstars Win Runner-up in World Series

July 3rd, 2016 by

The Monticello 10yr old allstars won the runner-up position, Saturday, in USSSA World Series in Gulfport, MS.

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Dr. John Davis Named Director of Governmental Relations

July 3rd, 2016 by

0nngvurt copy John Davis is passionate about politics. A quick look around his office is a dead giveaway, although you might not be able to guess his political leanings, which is just the way he wants it. Read the rest of this entry »

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SIEMENS vs. City – Hearing Update

July 1st, 2016 by

Siemens The litigation between the City of Monticello and Siemens Industry continued in Federal Court, Wednesday, over a $10 Million water meter and line replacement contract.
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City Council Videos & Reports

July 1st, 2016 by

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Briggs – Not Guilty of Murder – Gets 10 Years on Gun Charge

June 30th, 2016 by

Defendant Testified about Night of Shooting
Prosecution Cross-examines Shooter about Guns, Witnesses
Defendant’s Wife – “Yes, He Threatened to Kill Me, & He Set My House on Fire”
Closing Arguments – Final Thoughts from Both Sides
The Verdict is “Not Guilty” of Murder
Briggs Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm- Gets 10 Year Sentence

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Murder Trial Summary from Tuesday

June 30th, 2016 by

Murder Trial Underway
“They Both Used Drugs.” – Prosecution
Victim’s Wife takes Witness Stand
“As soon as the door closed, gunshots.”
Responding Officers Describe Shooting Scene
Shooting Witness takes Witness Stand
MPD Investigator on Crime Scene, Guns, Etc.
State Crime Lab – “11 Gunshot Wounds” – State Rests at 4 pm

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Briggs Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm- Gets 10 Year Sentence

June 29th, 2016 by

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The Verdict is “Not Guilty” of Murder

June 29th, 2016 by

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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.

Prosecutor Spain then pointed out that she had given him a clip and his phone, while claiming that she never left the bedroom. Read the rest of this entry »

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Prosecution Cross-examines Shooter about Guns, Witnesses

June 29th, 2016 by

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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

June 29th, 2016 by

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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

June 28th, 2016 by

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Responding Officers Describe Shooting Scene

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“As soon as the door closed, gunshots.”

June 28th, 2016 by

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Victim’s Wife takes Witness Stand

June 28th, 2016 by

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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

June 28th, 2016 by

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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.