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MED/MEDF Discussing “In-fill Properties” – Video

March 17th, 2016 by

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New Tick Disease affecting Local Pets

March 17th, 2016 by

draw-puppy A few years ago, some dogs presented to Monticello Animal Clinic with some strange problems. They were very lethargic, acted like they were sore, and lab work indicated a severe infection. But, they were non-responsive to treatment! Read the rest of this entry »

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Kiwanis Wins Community Service Award

March 17th, 2016 by

Kiwanis was awarded a Community Service Award by Daughters of American Revolution during a recent meeting.

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The Arkansas Mission of Mercy to Provide a Two-Day, 100-Chair Dental Clinic

March 17th, 2016 by

Arkansans suffering dental pain and discomfort will find much needed relief at the tenth annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) on May 20th-21st at the University of Arkansas Student Center in Monticello, Arkansas.
Volunteers of all types are needed including hundreds of general volunteers and health professionals such as dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and pharmacists.

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Dermott ADC Unit Damaged by Tornado

March 16th, 2016 by

Teams from the Arkansas Department of Correction’s Construction and Maintenance Division are on scene leading damage assessments at the Delta Regional Unit.

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The Great Flood of 2016, by Aubree Wright – Video

March 16th, 2016 by

Aubee Wright is a 9 year old MIS student.
This film will be entered in the Hot Spring Documentary Film Festiv.

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Arbor Day & Tree City USA Celebration at Lake Monticello

March 16th, 2016 by

Monticello’s Tree Board will be leading a combined Arbor Day and Tree City USA celebration at Lake Monticello’s Hunger Run Access on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Activities begin at 11:00 AM with planting and mulching trees. At noon, there will be a Proclamation by Mayor Tucker, a poem read by 4-H, and tree facts given by local scouts. Hot dogs or hamburgers will be served at 12:30 PM. From 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, family and children nature activities are planned, along with a Tree Clinic to help with tree questions.

Come make Lake Monticello more beautiful, learn about the importance of trees, and enjoy good food and fun family activities. Stay later to enjoy fishing, hiking, and exploring on your own at your local lake. For more information, contact Hope Bragg at (870) 224-5478.

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DTF Busts Indoor Pot Farm

March 16th, 2016 by

The 10th Drug Task Force, along with Dumas and McGehee Police officers executed a search warrant Friday at a southeast Arkansas residence, Read the rest of this entry »

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Ticket & A Tow Bill – Yet Another Reason not to Drive Around. ROAD CLOSED Sign

March 15th, 2016 by

For at least the third time in 36 hours, a driver decided that the road closed sign did not apply to them, but found soon out they were wrong.

Drew County sheriffs deputies (again) forged through the water to assist the driver, who will receive a citation and a wrecker bill, as will anyone else who bypasses the road closed signs, and puts first responders and emergency workers at risk.

The Mississippi driver of the northbound blue Infinity was not injured, unlike her checkbook

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McGehee Flood Update

March 15th, 2016 by

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Dermott Flood Update

March 15th, 2016 by

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Another Reason not to Drive around Road Closed Barricades

March 15th, 2016 by

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Reason Not to Drive Around Barricades

March 14th, 2016 by

According to Sheriff Mark Gober, around 3 am, the driver of this Woodfield Trucking (Camden) big rig was traveling east on Highway 35, in the Grace Loop area, near Dermott, when he drove around a Road Closed sign.

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HWY 165 at Jerome Flooded – Video

March 14th, 2016 by

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DC OEM – “4 More Inches of Rain, Expected”

March 12th, 2016 by

Selma – Collins Road at HWY 35

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Road Collapse on HWY 138

March 12th, 2016 by

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LAKE CHICOT LEVEL UPDATE

March 12th, 2016 by

Per City of Lake Village.

THIS MORNING LAKE LEVEL IS 114.
THE LAKE IS FLOWING INTO THE MASON AT DITCH BAYOU.
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Ashley County Road Update

March 12th, 2016 by

ACSO reports that you can not get to Bastrop from Ashley County, neither Highway 425 South or Highway 133 South.

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Monticello Girls Gymnastics Win State

March 11th, 2016 by

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Drew & 10 Other Counties Declared Disaster Areas

March 11th, 2016 by

Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued disaster declarations for 11 counties following severe storms across much of Arkansas this week that caused heavy flooding and damage throughout the state.

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Morning Roads Update

March 11th, 2016 by

Eastern Drew County

After another inch of rain fell, overnight, combined with the saturated ground, roads, highways, and streets are again flooding in places, similar to yesterday.

Now, in our third day of rain, law-enforcement officers, again, ask you to use extreme caution, when traveling.

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Sex Offender Compliance Check Leads to 4 Arrests

March 11th, 2016 by

Thursday, the Monticello Police Department, Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Unit, U.S. Marshall Service and Arkansas Probation and Parole conducted Operation “Safe Watch”.

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Railroad Track Washes Out, East of Monticello

March 11th, 2016 by

Railroad washout Around 5 PM, Thursday evening, the Arkansas Midland railroad track, between Monticello and Dermott, washed out due to the heavy floodwaters.