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Local Couple Injured in Monday Morning Fire

January 19th, 2016 by

Minutes before 5 am, Monday morning, a fire was reported at the home of a local young couple, on Pumpkin Center Road, south of Wilmar.

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Landfill Re-opens Today

January 19th, 2016 by

According to Judge Robert Akin, last Monday, our Class IV landfill appeared to be at capacity. After re-evaluating it on Tuesday with engineers, we have found two more cells that we can use. Those cells should last us three to four months, and by that time, we should have the next generation of our landfill open.

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“Above” the Call of Duty

January 18th, 2016 by

If you thought your job was cold, today, consider this railroad lightbar maintenance worker.

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MLK March & Breakfast – Videos

January 18th, 2016 by

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Revelations Bible Study, Sundays at 6 pm

January 17th, 2016 by

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“Best in State” Award Earned by Drew Central MS EAST Lab

January 16th, 2016 by

5 EAST lab students at Drew Central Middle School competed in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, where they brainstormed and formed a concept for a phone application.

You can vote to support the DCMS EAST by vting for their app, by texting TRAVELCLOUD2 to 22333. Read the rest of this entry »

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Reception In Honor Of Zach McClendon To Be Held Friday At Union Bank

January 15th, 2016 by

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“No Bond” for Capital Murder Suspect

January 14th, 2016 by

Thompson A 38 year old Dermott man was arrested in Little Rock in connection to the Sunday morning homicide in Monticello.

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City Council Budget Videos

January 13th, 2016 by

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Fire Dept. Budget Request – Replace Out-of-Service Ladder Truck

January 13th, 2016 by

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Parks Dept. Budget Request – Miracle League & Soccer Lights

January 13th, 2016 by

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Police Dept. Budget – Training & Response Teams

January 13th, 2016 by

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Bridge Club Winners

January 13th, 2016 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, January 11 were:

1st place Marvin Fawley and Gene Gulledge
2nd place Kaye Koen and Charlotte McKiever
3rd place Maetta Snyder and Lowell Lynde

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Memorial Service at UAM for Idong Okon

January 12th, 2016 by

Teammates, friends, family, coaches and other members of the UAM community held a candlelight memorial service at Weevil Pond last night in memory of the late Idong Okon, a member of the Boll Weevil football team, who passed away December 6.

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County Considering Moving County Barn (1964) to University Center (Rodeo Arena))

January 12th, 2016 by

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River Flood Stage Updates

January 11th, 2016 by

Friday, the NWS lowered the river crest at Arkansas City by 6”.

Current MS River Gage Readings (Friday, 4pm):
Arkansas City 42.8’
Greenville 54.5’
Vicksburg 47.3’

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Missing Dog on Florence Road

January 11th, 2016 by

He wandered off on New Year’s Eve, and may be around hwy 83 area,s

He’s small white and brown, his hair is longer than in the picture.

Call 8707235521

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Man, Woman, & Young Leader of the Year – Videos

January 8th, 2016 by

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Arrest Made in Capital Murder Case

January 8th, 2016 by

Fatal shooting Sunday night, at approx. 12am, the Monticello Police dispatch was alerted to a shooting at Pilgrim Rest Apartments. Read the rest of this entry »