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32 Counts of Fraud & Forgery Case Going to Circuit Court

May 6th, 2015 by

Monday, Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson heard some of the details involved in the upcoming case of 32 counts of fraud and forgery, where a local family owned lawn-care business was “robbed” of around $10,000 by an employee.
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Yard of the Month

May 6th, 2015 by

The April Yard of the Month winner is Deloris Forrest Bryan, of Forrest Lane on Hwy 35 West.

The selection was made by the Town & Country Garden Club and presented by the Monticello Drew County Chamber of Commerce director Glenda Nichols.

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Lawnmower Race Play Day at Fairgrounds – VIDEOS

May 5th, 2015 by

Drew County Fair Board Lawn Mower Races will be held May 23, at 4 PM, at the faigrounds.

Bring your lawn chairs.
Races start at 4 PM.
Admission is $5.00 /vehicle.
Pit passes are $8.00.

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Drew Central All-School Reunion – VIDEOS

May 4th, 2015 by

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Forest Fire on Midway Rt.

May 4th, 2015 by

Approximately 30–40 acres of forest land was damaged by a woods fire. The fire occurred off of Miday Rt., West of its intersection with the I-69 Corridor

The Monticello Fire Department responded, along with the Arkansas Forestry Commission.

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May Day! May Day! Sales Team Gone Crazy!

May 4th, 2015 by

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DCMS Principal Graham Changing Jobs

May 4th, 2015 by

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Happy Birthday

May 4th, 2015 by

Happy 13th birthday to A’Quan Tyler!

Love you,

from Mom, Ja’Taly, and Shawn.

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False Fire Alarm at City Park School

May 1st, 2015 by

At 2:30, Friday afternoon, the Monticello fire department was paged out to a false alarm at Monticello’s City Park School.

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DWI & Hit & Run Arrest

May 1st, 2015 by

Around 11:30, Thursday night, a Monticello woman was arrested for DWI, careless driving, suspended license, and leaving the scene of an accident with injury, after striking a pedestrian with her car. Read the rest of this entry »

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Searcy Stepping Down from DMH Board

May 1st, 2015 by

After serving 10 years on the Drew Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, with around 6 of those years as chairman, Jim Searcy has announced that he will leave that position when his term expires on June 30.

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Fresh Chocolate Covered Strawberries Make Great Mother’s Day Gifts

May 1st, 2015 by

R&G’s Candies of Star City, will be making fresh Chocolate Covered
Strawberries, for Mother’s Day, May 10th.
They’ll be doubled dipped in white and dark chocolatea.
Orders can be placed by calling 870-370-5440 or 870-370-5388.
We will be taking orders until May 1st, and delivering to the Monticello- Wal-Mart parking lot from 12-2 pm
PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY
ONLY $15/ DOZEN

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2 Brother’s Restaurant, Now Open, Tuesday- Saturday

May 1st, 2015 by

2 Brothers Restaurant is now open 5-10 pm, Tuesday-Saturday, on the downtown square.

Saturday night will feature Prime Rib, prepared by Chef Elson Rivera.

2 Brothers features a wide range of menu items, including steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and salads.

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Sweet Pea’s Grand Opening This Saturday

April 30th, 2015 by

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Gibson & Barton Explain “Siemens Sue City” – City Votes to Counter-Sue – Video

April 30th, 2015 by

Last Tuesday, Siemens and the City of Monticello met in Little Rock in an attempt to mediate hte situation, to avoid a lawsuit, by reaching a compromise.

It appears that on the way out of town, Siemens filed that lawsuit in the U.S. Eastern District Curt.

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Now Is The Time To Buy At Ryburn Automotive Superstore

April 30th, 2015 by

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MHS Choir Concert with Guest, Charles Graham – Videos

April 30th, 2015 by

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Lost Pet on Boswer Road

April 30th, 2015 by

He is an English mastiff. He left home (Bowser Road) chasing a friend.

He answers to Melvin, if he isn’t busy. 870-966-4949.

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Strategic Planning Survey Meeting, THURSDAY

April 30th, 2015 by

A Public Involvement Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m at the MEDC office.

The format of the meeting will be come and go. Outcomes from the 2007 Strategic Plan will be shared and participants will be asked to share opinions of the 2007 outcomes as well as give input on goals and objectives for the 2015 plan.

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City Accepting Applications for Pool Manager & Assistant

April 30th, 2015 by

The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the seasonal positions of Pool Manager & Assistant Pool Manager. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2015.

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

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Drew Central offers School Choice

April 29th, 2015 by

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425/278 at Standstill, Due To Road Repair

April 28th, 2015 by

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“Hot Enough to Shoplift an Air Conditioner”

April 28th, 2015 by

Last Tuesday, as local folks were feeling the first of the “hot days of summer”, a couple of ladies decided on an idea for them to “beat the heat.”

Their idea was to shoplift 2 air conditioning units from Walmart.

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Judge Declares May as “Motorcycle Safety Month” – Video

April 28th, 2015 by

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Update on Siemens $10 Million Mediation to be Discussed at Tonight’s City Council Meeting

April 28th, 2015 by

Last Tuesday, Monticello mayor Zack Tucker, attorney Witt Barton, special attorney Cliff Gibson, and city clerk Andrea Chambers traveled to Little Rock, in an attempt to settle the ongoing water system improvement $10 million battle with Siemens through legal mediation.

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Endowed Research Fund To Honor The Late Dr. Robert H. Burch, Jr.

April 28th, 2015 by

Family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Robert H. Burch, Jr. have begun a campaign to create a waterfowl research endowment in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Foundation Fund.