(L to R) are Monteene McCoy, Dr. Kelly Shrum, mother Kenise Bryant holding baby Korneal, father Robert Washington, sister Kamiah, and Leta Taylor, president of the DMH Auxiliary.
The Drew Memorial Auxiliary members presented the family with a goodie basket to celebrate the arrival of the first baby born at DMH in 2016.
Korneal O’Lee Washington was born January 2 at 9:46 a.m., making him the first baby to arrive at Drew Memorial Hospital in 2016. At 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long.
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Minutes after midnight, Sunday night, Monticello Police Department received a 911 call, reporting a shooting.
Gary Tucker has been appointed to the Drew County district 2 quorum court by Governor Asa Hutchinson.
New Year’s eve always presents many opportunities for entertainment and enjoyment. The same can be said for this year.
An Ashley county man was shot by Ashley County deputies, Thursday morning, on West 10th Street in Crossett, as they were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him.
Accorrding to 
Monday, Eureka Lodge F&AM installed the following officers.
During the weekend of flooding, MonticelloLive posted this photo from the Selma-Collins Road. Here is the rest of the story.
Happy birthday to Jessica Lanay Jones, who is turning 3.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued disaster declarations for twelve counties following severe storms over the weekend that caused heavy flooding and damage throughout the state. Those counties, at this time, include:
Around 6:30, Sunday evening, a funnel cloud was seen in Drew County, which destroyed a local home, near Lake Monticello.
At 5 pm, AHTD made decision to close HWY 138, east Monticello, going toward Pine Hill and Winchester.
