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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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County Road Update, Since Flooding – Video

January 12th, 2016 by

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JPs Approve Overtime for Deputies

January 12th, 2016 by

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County Budget Passes – Video

January 12th, 2016 by

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Happy Birthday

January 11th, 2016 by

Happy 6th Birthday, Reid!
Love,
Meme and Reagen

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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 »

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Business & Industry of the Year – Videos

January 8th, 2016 by

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Farm Family & Special Recognition – Videos

January 8th, 2016 by

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Wanted: Transportation Department Director

January 8th, 2016 by

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Mayor’s Report to City – Video

January 7th, 2016 by

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National Guard Plans to Close Local Armory – Video

January 7th, 2016 by

nat guard The Arkansas National Guard has informed Mayor Zack Tucker that it plans to close the Monticello armory in May.

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Herring Furniture Closing Their Doors After 70 Years

January 7th, 2016 by

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115 Year-old AD&N Depot (Chamber Office) Hit by Car

January 7th, 2016 by

The former Ashley, Drew, & Northern train depot, which currently is home to the Chamber of Commerce, was struck by a vehicle, Tuesday morning at 8 AM, following the collision at Gabbert and McCloy Streets.

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MEDC Director Report – Video

January 7th, 2016 by

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Local Man Missing 1 Year, Today

January 6th, 2016 by

On January 6, 2015, Barry Harmon told his family he was going hunting in the woods behind their house. He has not been seen since.

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City Council Budget Committee – Videos – Yard Waste & Large Item Pick-up – Employee Pay & Benefits

January 6th, 2016 by

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MHS Robotics Team Recognized by School Board

January 6th, 2016 by

The competition is called “VEX Robotics: Nothing But Net”. It was held in Jonesboro at Arkansas State University in December. The MHS team finished in 2nd place and received the “Excellence Award”. That is the highest award presented in the VEX Robotics Competition.

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“Corner Stores” Donate $25,000 to Baptist Home

January 6th, 2016 by

The Corner Store, one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in North America, recently donated $25,000 to The Baptist Home for Children in Monticello.

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