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ESA Current Job Opportunities

June 13th, 2015 by

ESA – Monticello is seeking people to fill various short-term and long-term positions that we have available around Monticello and Warren.

Current Opportunities
Light industrial production
Armstrong Flooring

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2 Teenagers Dead following Dumas Shooting

June 12th, 2015 by

State Police and Dumas Police are investigating the reported shooting deaths of 2 Dumas teenagers.

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3 Car Pile-up on 425 North

June 12th, 2015 by

The driver of a Chrysler mini-van, from Florida, received a very unfriendly welcome to Arkansas, around 11: 30 Thursday morning. Read the rest of this entry »

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Employment Opportunity -MPD Administrative Assistant

June 12th, 2015 by

The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant in the Police Department.

Deadline to apply is June 12, 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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Armed Robbery at Mazzio’s

June 11th, 2015 by

At 9:45, Wednesday evening, an armed gunman entered Mazzio’s Pizza on Highway 425 North.

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Serving You Is What We Do – Commercial Bank

June 11th, 2015 by

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DC FFA Earns Awards at State Convention

June 11th, 2015 by

At the 88th Arkansas FFA State Convention last week at Camp Couchdale in Hot Springs, Drew Central FFA was granted two awards.

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21 Year Old Dies in 2 Car Crash – Update

June 10th, 2015 by

A 21 year-old Monticello area lady died, Tuesday afternoon, at 1:11 pm, in a head-on collision on HWY 278 East.

Note: The link below contains graphic photos from the crash site.

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7 Year Old Raped by “Mom’s Boyfriend”

June 10th, 2015 by

A 40-year-old Dumas man was arrested Sunday morning, and is currently in the Drew County Jail, facing rape charges of a 7 year-old Monticello girl.

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Bridge Club WInners

June 10th, 2015 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, June 8 were:

1st place Jane Lucky and Lowell Lynde

2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson

3rd place Kay Koen and Charlotte McKiever

4th place Margaret Norton and Don Stephan

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Intermodal Update – Water Tank & Port Agreement

June 9th, 2015 by

The 750,000 gallon water tower, being built at the intermodal site on Highway 278 West, has made tremendous progress in the past month, as shown here.

Also, according to SalineRiverChronicle.com,
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Chevy Shatters Utility Pole

June 8th, 2015 by

This westbound Chevy Aveo left the roadway of HWY 278 E., just west of Selma, at 12:45 PM Monday afternoon.

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6U Girls Win Pre-State Tournament

June 8th, 2015 by

The Monticello 6U girls won the Pre State Tournament, at the Monticello sports complex, this weekend.

Congrats to all the girls and their coaches.

Good luck in the State Tournament.

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$15,000 in Donations to Miracle League

June 8th, 2015 by

A.J. and Nikki Hood are a local family, that use Dow AgroSciences’ “Transfer” insecticide, on their cotton crop.

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Drew Country SOUTHARK Spring Craduates

June 8th, 2015 by

South Arkansas Community College has announced its spring graduates, who were recognized in a commencement ceremony in May.

Graduates include, from Monticello;
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Fairground Lawn Mower Race Results – VIDEOS

June 6th, 2015 by

Today’s lawn mower racers are…..

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City Pool to Opens Today

June 6th, 2015 by

The City Park Pool and Jordan Park Splash Pad will be opening to the public, beginning Saturday.

Regular operation hours are Monday – Saturday, from 1-6 pm and Sunday from 1:30-5:30 pm.

To reserve the facilities for private parties, call 367-4400.

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Domestic Disturbance with Weapons in Rock Springs -Saturday UPDATE

June 6th, 2015 by

Around 6:35 pm, Thursday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to a domestic disturbance, in the Rock Springs community,
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UPDATE – Drew Foam Fire Extinguished

June 5th, 2015 by

Around 3:45, Monticello firefighters were rolling up their hoses, after successfully battling the fire at Drew Foam.

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Fire at Drew Foam

June 5th, 2015 by

The Monticello Fire Dept. was paged out to a fire at Drew Foam, Friday at 2:15 pm, Read the rest of this entry »

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Bridge Club Winners

June 5th, 2015 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club’s championship game on Monday, June 1 were:

North-South Pairs
1st Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd Peggy Chapman and Mildred Miles
3rd Jane Lucky and Maedene Weser

East-West Pairs
1st Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
2nd Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd Margaret Norton and Don Stephan

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Death of Unborn Infant Leads to Charges Against Nurse & “Mom”

June 4th, 2015 by

According to Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen, 2 local women are facing felony charges, following the death of an unborn infant, and the actions that followed.

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Discovery Skills Center Supports Miracle League

June 4th, 2015 by

Sylvia Banks and Haleigh Tucker, of the Discovery Skills Center, presented a check to Karen Connelley for the SEARK Miracle League.

The clients at Discovery Skills Center held their annual Lip Sync Show, with the proceeds going to the SEARK Miracle League.

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Happy Birthday

June 4th, 2015 by

Happy 5th Birthday Crayton.

Love your family:).

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McClendon Appointed to State Banking Board.

June 3rd, 2015 by

Zach McClendon, of Union Bank and Trust, has been appointed to the State Banking Board, by Governor Asa Hutchinson.

The appointment, which was announced Tuesday, expires December 31, 2019.

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Local Lawyer Elected to Bar Position

June 3rd, 2015 by

Monticello attorney Lee Douglas Curry of the law firm Gibson & Keith, PLLC has been elected to a three year term in the House of Delegates of the Arkansas Bar Association.

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AG&F – Baby Deer May Not Be Abandoned

June 3rd, 2015 by

It’s the time of year when many people in Arkansas are finding newborn wildlife. The state is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring.