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Carpet Medics, Our Experience Speaks For Itself

July 22nd, 2015 by

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Female Arrested for Assisting Fleeing Felon

July 21st, 2015 by

Multiple arrest have been made in connection with the Brandon Cox escape incident.
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Check Out Our Great Rates At Commercial Bank

July 20th, 2015 by

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“Captain” Premier Saturday – “Impressive in Its Quality & Magnitude”

July 20th, 2015 by

Captain, a full length movie, produced and directed by Warren’s Rob Reep, premiered Saturday at the Warren Cultural Center. A full house of around 750 were in attendace to see the event, based on the life and history of Hugn Bradley, whom Bradley County is named after.

The film showed Bradley’s life as grew from being “the family’s little brother,’ to a close, personal friend of future president, Andrew Jackson (also from Tenneessee).

The war of 1812, and the Battle of New Orleans, were also well portrayed by 150 actors, from southest Arkasas, including over 20 from Monticello.

DVDs of Captain are available here.

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Military Fly-Over Honors Local Veterans -Video

July 20th, 2015 by

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Campground Cemetary Care

July 19th, 2015 by

Grave cemetery stone marker If you have loved ones buried at Campground Cemetery, please consider making a donation to help with the annual maintenance. Checks can be made payable to Campground Cemetery Fund. Please send them to:

Chris Pace ( V. P./Treasurer)
802 Garnett Road
Monticello, AR. 71655

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Work Truck & Trailer Drive-Thru Old Discount Carpet Store

July 17th, 2015 by

Just before 5:30 PM, Thursday evening, an unusual occurrence took place, causing this Ford work truck and the trailer/air compressor it was pulling to leave Gaines Street, and crash into the old Discount Carpet store. Read the rest of this entry »

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Escaped Felon Captured

July 17th, 2015 by

Brandon Cox (age 34) of Drew County was apprehended in the Dallas County area, around 7 PM, Thursday evening.

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Ryburn Welcomes Andrew Mendoza to Sales Staff

July 17th, 2015 by

Andrew Mendoza, a resident of Star City from California, has joined the Ryburn sales team.

He has 4 years experience in customer service, but has a lifetime of experience at being a people person.

Stop by today, and let Andrew show you how his hard work will pay off for YOU!!

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Happy Birthday, Ron

July 17th, 2015 by

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We love you!!!

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Former UAM Hoops Star Inks With German Pro Team

July 16th, 2015 by

Former University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball player Sharif Hudson has signed with the BG Aschersleben Tigers for the 2015-16 season. Read the rest of this entry »

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DMH Now Hiring

July 16th, 2015 by

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Happy Birthday, Trish

July 16th, 2015 by

Happy Birthday to Trish!

We appreciate you, and hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Your family, friends, and MPD.

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$10,000 Farm Theft Reported to DCSO

July 15th, 2015 by

DCSO badge A Drew County Sheriff’s Office Investigator was recently dispatched to a farm located in the Baxter Read the rest of this entry »

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Carpet Medics Get Results

July 15th, 2015 by

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Updated Tornado Siren Map – Click to Enlarge

July 14th, 2015 by

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911 Address Issues Causing 1st Responder Problems – Videos

July 14th, 2015 by

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DMH Updates County on Expansion Plans – Videos

July 14th, 2015 by

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Quorum Court Reports – $91,000 Grant & Finances

July 14th, 2015 by

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Hospital Board Approves $25.7 Million Expansion

July 13th, 2015 by

DMH II Thursday afternoon, the Drew Memorial Hospital board unanimously approved a $25.7 million hospital expansion program.

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Updated Lawnmower Race Start Times

July 11th, 2015 by

Drew County Fairboard Lawnmower Racing
July 11th & 25th
Aug. 1st & 22nd
Sept. 5th & 12th

All races are on Saturdays
Tech in starts @ 4 pm followed by time trials.
Racing begins at approximately 6:30 pm.
Spectator admission $5/vehicle with a max of 5 per vehicle. $1 for each additional person.
Pit pass $5/person
Racer entry fee $10

For racing info:
Website: www. dcflraceway.com
870-723-5125 or 870-723-2438

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Former City Council Member & Candidate for Mayor Charged with Harrassing UAM Students

July 10th, 2015 by

004 A former city council member, who was also a candidate for the mayor’s position, will be in District Court, next week, on charges stemming from “harrassing” actions, statements, and texts, that he allegedly made or sent to 2 female UAM students.

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DMH Board Calls Special Board Meeting to Discuss Expansion

July 10th, 2015 by

DMH II The Drew Memorial Hospital board will hold a special called board meeting today at 11:30 am, to discuss their upcoming hospital expansion and renovation project.

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City Employment Opportunity- Assistant to the Mayor

July 10th, 2015 by

CITY HALL The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant to the Mayor. Deadline to apply is July 17, 2015.

More information is available at www.monticelloar.org/jobs.

For additional information on the please contact City Hall, 367-4400.

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MMS Orientation & Regristration

July 9th, 2015 by

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. I realize summer is a busy time for students and parents so I want to let you know about the orientation and registration sessions that we have scheduled for the 2015-2016 school year.

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