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Monticello Youth Sports Baseball Registration

February 21st, 2015 by

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2 Planes & 1 Runway Lead to Close Call at Local Airport

February 20th, 2015 by

Saturday afternoon, around 3 pm, an agricultural plane (cropduster) and a privately owned plane are taking off/leaving at the same time at Ellis Field.

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“Meth Mom’s” Boyfriend Arrested for Attempted Sex Assault of Juvenille

February 20th, 2015 by

During the investigation which led to the recent arrest of a Winchester mother of 4, Drew County authorities were informed by the 14 year old victim, not only did she smoke meth with her mother, but also her mother’s boyfriend, who also tried to sexually assault her.

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Immediate Opening for Chef Manager

February 20th, 2015 by

New and independent restaurant operation in southeast Arkansas is seeking talented and innovative Chef Manager to oversee our culinary operations.

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker-Dedication, February 28th

February 20th, 2015 by

The Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker-Dedication Ceremony for the sixteen companies raised in Drew County will be Saturday, Feb. 28th, at 2 o’clock, @ the Drew County Courthouse. These companies contained 2500 men and left 500 families without a bread winner according to a document written in 1941 by Mrs. J. D. McCloy, a Monticello resident who researched local court records.

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School Search Leads to Shotgun in Truck

February 20th, 2015 by

During a scheduled search at Monticello High School, a drug search dog “alerted” on a pick-up truck in the school’s parking lot.

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Ryburn’s IRS Sale Extended THRU TODAY

February 20th, 2015 by

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City Collection on the Storm Debris Continues

February 19th, 2015 by

The City will continue winter storm debris pickup through the end of next week; Friday, February 27.

In an effort to help residents cleanup after the winter weather storm, the city will collect larger down limbs and branches as part of the city yard waste collection program.

Residents are asked to place yard waste on the curb, and contact the Solid Waste Department, (870) 367-4407.

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“Can I come live with you? “

February 19th, 2015 by

This is Poncho and we would like to feature him alone please. He is from the shelter but is currently in a foster home.

Poncho is looking for his forever home. He is a sweet boy that gets along well with other dogs and kids.

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Rural Dumping: Investigation, Prosecution, & Who to Call

February 19th, 2015 by

All over Arkansas, and right here in Drew County, the dumping of household trash, appliances, old tires and other items continues.

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Man & Woman of the Year – Judge Luevonda Ross & Rob Leonard

February 18th, 2015 by

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Business of the Year- Monticello Branch Library

February 18th, 2015 by

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Industry of the Year – Grand Manor

February 18th, 2015 by

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Young Rising Star – Lora Long Flemister

February 18th, 2015 by

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Educators of the Year

February 18th, 2015 by

UAM – Dr. John Hunt;
DC -Julie Callison;
Monticello – Debra Ashcraft ;
MIS AR Teacher of the Year Candidate – Rachel Beer Withers

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Farm Family of the Year – Rob & Lori Jones Family

February 17th, 2015 by

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Congressman Bruce Westerman at MEDC/Chamber Banquet

February 17th, 2015 by

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Beauty and the Beast Preview

February 17th, 2015 by

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Nursing Facility Without Power, Since Monday Morning

February 17th, 2015 by

“The Woods of Monticello”, a residential nursing care facility, lost electric power, yesterday morning around 9:30, like thousands of other Drew county Entergy customers.

Like everyone else, they are “making do,” but for a facility with 84 residents/patients, it has become quite an experience.
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Mayor on Weather & Outages

February 17th, 2015 by

This morning, MLive visited with Mayor Zack Tucker about the weather related issues facing our city, this week.

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Entergy Overnight Update

February 17th, 2015 by

According to Tandee White, of Entergy’s Monticello office, there are still approximately 2,300 customers without power in the Monticello area.
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City Offering Limb/Debris Collection

February 17th, 2015 by

In an effort to help residents clean up after Monday’s storm, the city will collect larger down limbs and branches on Tuesday, February 17, as part of the city’s yard waste collection program.

Residents are asked to place yard waste on the curb, and contact the Solid Waste Department, (870) 367-4407.

Monday’s interrupted trash service will run on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

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B.L. Crossett & Son for Lawn Care & Limb Removal

February 16th, 2015 by

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Freezing Rain, Trees, & Power Lines Continue to Fall

February 16th, 2015 by

At 11 AM, freezing rain continues to fall across Drew County.

Many tree limbs, as well as a few small trees, are beginning to fall, due to the weight of the ice.

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Happy Valentines Day

February 14th, 2015 by

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Happy Birthday

February 14th, 2015 by

Happy Birthday wishes go out today to Aubrey Lynn Hummel.

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Sr. Center King & Queen

February 14th, 2015 by

Monticello Senior Citizens Center Valentines King and Queen, for 2015 are Johnny Jarrett and Florence Parker.

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No Charges Filed in “Solicitation of Murder” Case

February 13th, 2015 by

Friday, prosecuting attorney Thomas Deen released a letter, reference to a local ladies recent arrest on the charges of “solicitation of murder. ”

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Request to Widen Old Troy Road due to Increasing Traffic

February 13th, 2015 by

At the last City Council meeting, W. J. McKeiver asked the city to widen a section of Old Troy Road, due to increased big rig traffic around Price Lumber Mill.
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