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September 30th, 2015 by

When a news agency is busy covering local news, sometimes we forget to look in our own tracks.

But when we shine a flashlight back at the past two years, MonticelloLive has received 7 million page views, in 7 yearly quarters, according to onestat.com.

We want to say thank you to our readers, our sponsors. And the dozens of folks who will call and say, ” Hey Joe, what’s happening over at …… ”

Remember, ads start at $100/month & you’re ALWAYS on the FRONT PAGE, Call Joe at 367-0000 or AJ at 224-2450 for more info.

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Bridge Club Winners

September 30th, 2015 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 28 were:

1st place Margaret Norton and Kay Koen

2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson

3rd place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa

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JP’s Letter to Voters about Hospital & Event Center

September 29th, 2015 by

To the Patrons of Drew County,
I am sorry that I cannot attend tonight’s special called meeting.

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Katelyn Burch Busby Joins Hashem Law Firm

September 28th, 2015 by

The Hashem Law Firm of Monticello, Arkansas, is proud to welcome Monticello-native Katelyn Burch Busby as a member of the Firm’s legal team.

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$18 Million Tax Questions Faces Quorum Court, (Again) Tonight: Hospital or Event Center- Either, Neither, or Both

September 28th, 2015 by

Tonight, at 7 pm, the Drew County Quorum Court will again be faced with making an $18 million decision.

A very similar set of questions facd the JPs last week, but their decision was “no decision.”

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Home Loans With No Surprises At Commercial Bank

September 28th, 2015 by

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Looking for Housing Complex Manager in Southeast Arkanses

September 28th, 2015 by

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Hospital / Event Center Proposals Fail to Go to Ballot – Last Week’s QC Videos

September 27th, 2015 by

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Dunking Booth for City Employees at the Fairgrounds – VIDEOS

September 25th, 2015 by

Money raised by this project will be given to a city employee, who ,is expcted to be off work for 6 months, for medical expenses, due to a serious illness.

Tonight’s Target, David Knight, water dept.
Saturday afternoon, Mayor Zack Tucker-1-3;
Laura Barnett-4 pm
Court Clerk Yukiko Bivens-5 pm
Water Dept. Charlie Hammock -6 pm
City Clerk Andrea Chambers- 7 pm

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100 Birthday Party for Lois Nave, Saturday

September 25th, 2015 by

A 100th Birthday Party
will be held for Lois Nave, Saturday, crom 2-4 pm, at the VFW Hut, at McCloy Park.

There will be a band playing “her era” music.

No gifts, please. A birthday card with your memories of her and picture would be a treasure to her.

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No Verdict on Carnival – Inspector Currently Checking Paperwork

September 23rd, 2015 by

As 7 PM approaches, there’s been no verdict on whether the carnival will be allowed to open at the Drew County Fair, tonight.

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2ndChanceFurDogs.com at the Fair

September 23rd, 2015 by

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2015 Drew County Fair Parade

September 23rd, 2015 by

: Parade Marshall The Eddie Barnett Family

: Miss Drew County Caroline W. Adair

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Bridge Club Winners

September 23rd, 2015 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club’s quarterly club championship game on Monday, September 21, 2015 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge

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QC Rejects Both Tax Ballot Requests For Now – Videos

September 22nd, 2015 by

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Where Do DMH Expasion & Event Center Plans Stand after QC Failure to Pass Decisions on to Voters?

September 22nd, 2015 by

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Ryan Copico Resigns from Quorum Court, after Moving out of District

September 22nd, 2015 by

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OutFitters RX Has Wide Variety Of Men & Women’s Apparel

September 21st, 2015 by

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Miss Drew County 2015 Is……

September 20th, 2015 by

And Miss Drew County 2015 is ….
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Sex Offender Arrested for Failure to Register

September 20th, 2015 by

Last week, Hasten Glen Burns, age 55 of Monticello, was arrested by Sheriff Mark Gober.

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Monticello Elementary Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monday

September 20th, 2015 by

Monticello Elementary Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monday September 21 at 5:00 in the MES Library.

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2015 County Fair Parade- Videos

September 20th, 2015 by

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Weevil Walk – Videos

September 19th, 2015 by

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$500,000 Bond Set for 1st Degree Murder

September 18th, 2015 by

A 40-year-old Monticello man was served an arrest warrant, Friday, on the charge of first-degree murder, for a shooting that occurred Sunday night.

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Gracie Is Looking for a Good Home

September 18th, 2015 by

Gracie is a currently living at the Monticello Animal Shelter, she has been there several weeks already. Because she is an older girl, we think she has been overlooked by potential adopters.

She is a female lab or lab mix and approx. 10 years old. Gracie deserves to be loved and have a safe home to live out her golden years.

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“No Jake Braking” Signs Being Installed

September 18th, 2015 by

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Letter to the Editor

September 17th, 2015 by

Letters to the editor As we watch the world & national news, even here it southeast Arkansas, we are realizing that world evernts are only beginning to affect our lives. This letter, written by Monticello’s Nancy Miller, brings that to an even more clearer reality. Joe B.
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There is a mass exodus from the Middle East. Europe is overwhelmed. Christian families (direct descendants of the first believers at Pentecost) are stuck in Syria, merely existing in metal shipping containers. Awaiting ISIS/ISIL’s wrath.

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KATV 7 – “Pirates Win!!” – Video

September 17th, 2015 by

After ending a 43 gave lsoing sreak< last week, the Drew Central Pirates were recognized, Wedesday night on KATV, channel 7. Congratulations Pirates.

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Local Law Firm Listed in Arkansas Business as 2nd Oldest in State

September 17th, 2015 by

Although City Attorney Witt Barton has recieved several friendly comments, such as, “I didn’t know you were that old,” the Barton Law Firm earned credit in Arkansas Business, this week, for being the 2nd oldest law firm in the state of Arkansas.

Its rich history, began in 1875, with its founders, W. F. Slemmons and William T. Wells.

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Outfitters RX Your One Stop For All Your Fishing Needs

September 17th, 2015 by

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Feed the Kids- New Contact Information

September 17th, 2015 by

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In Memory of P. Q. Gardner

September 16th, 2015 by

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Paul Quinton (PQ) Gardner, a businessman, former educator, World War II veteran, and lifelong resident of Drew County, age 91 died September 15, 2015, at his home in Monticello, Arkansas.

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