“Dear Board Members:
Please accept this letter as my formal announcement that I intend to retire as Superintendent of the Monticello School District on June 30, 2015.
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“Dear Board Members:
Please accept this letter as my formal announcement that I intend to retire as Superintendent of the Monticello School District on June 30, 2015.
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Police chief Eddy Deaton celebrated his ?? Birthday, yesterday.
Best wishes for many more,.
Your friends, family, and coworkers.
This little critter was found down Highway 278 east.
If someone wants to claim him they can reach me at 501 617 3031
Jr. Lady Pirates 29
Jr. Lady Hornets44
Lady Pirates 69
Lady Hornets 22
Lady Pirates move to 16 W -9L on the year and 6-3 in conference play.
Back to Back Conference Wins for the DC Pirates
Drew Central 69
HG Camden 59
The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 70 year old Monticello woman for “Solicitation of Murder”.
A 21 year old Dumas man appeared before Circuit Judge Don Glover, Monday afternoon, facing the charges of 1st degree murder, 1st degree battery, and 4 counts of aggravated assault Read the rest of this entry »

The MEDC is working with the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce toward planning their Annual Awards Banquet.
The MEDC is now taking nominations for Outstanding Young Leader.
Please submit your nominee, soon. The candidate should be 18 – 35 years of age, active in the community and exhibit leadership qualities at the highest standard.
Please include a description of the individuals background, examples of their leadership roles, and an explanation as to why this individual should receive this recognition.
The deadline to submit nominations is February 10th at noon.

Mainline Health is seeking Full-time LPNs
Qualified applicants please complete an online application at
www.mainlinehealth.net
Applications will be accepted until 2/13/15
Competitive salary/Clinic Hours/Company Paid Health Insurance/
Company Paid Life Insurance
Audrey Day Howard recently celebrated her 9th birthday. In lieu of gifts, Audrey asked for food that was then donated to the food pantry at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Audrey is the daughter of Whitney and Jacob Maggard and Eric and Candi Howard. She is the granddaughter of Patty Ross, Paul Dottley and Jimmy and Wanda Howard.
Pictured with Audrey are her mom Whitney, her brother and sister, Bentley and Cruz, and food pantry representatives Linda Caldwell and Nancy Trantham.
In recognition of GO RED day for heart health, Drew County courthouse staff wore red, today, to draw attention to heart healthy lifestyles.
Local Businessman’s Jury Trial for 12 Counts of “Theft of Property”
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -11 am Update
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -1 pm Update
Business Owner’s Jury Trial – 2:30 Update
Defendant Takes the Stand – 4:30 Update
Trial Still in Progress –7:45 Update
Jury Trial – 8:30 Update
9:30 pm Jury Trial Update – The Jury Has Reached a Verdict
Jury Report –11:15 PM Update
Jury Announces Sentence, Minutes before Midnight
Just a few minutes before midnight, Thursday night, 12 Drew County jurors sentenced Douglas Flemister to…. Read the rest of this entry »
As of 11:15 PM, The jury is still in deliberation at the Drew County Courthouse.
At 11:40, Read the rest of this entry »
At 8:30 PM, the jury was still in deliberation and the criminal case of Douglas Flemister own 12 counts of theft of property, for undelivered boats from F&F Custom Boats, during the calendar years of 20 13–20 14.
The two day trial went to the jury for deliberation around 6:20 PM, this evening, and still remains in deliberation.
As of our last MLive trial update, it was 3:30, the court was taking a break, waiting on a local business owner to arrive and testify, before the case was turned over to the jurors for deliberation.
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After the break, Larry Flemister was recalled, by the defense. He brought with him steel purchase records. The prosecutor pointed out that the documents he offered had been modified.
Larry Flemister took the stand to start the afternoon, bringing with him financial records, believed to be the ones that the prosecution had mentioned. Read the rest of this entry »
The prosecution had Larry Flemister (Doug’s uncle and business partner) clarify that when he stated that he approved of Doug’s actions and decisions at F&F, he meant in a general sense; not that he had overseen and approved of each individual action.
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The case of a local businessman went before a Drew County Circuit Court jury, Wednesday, facing 12 counts of theft of property, during 2013-2014.
Monticello Billies’ Isaiah Foster signed a letter of intent to play football for UAM’s Boll Weevil’s, next year.

Around 11:45 Tuesday morning, members of the Monticello Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire on Noah Lane, located near Dead Man’s Curve on Highway 278 E.
House members have now filed over 220 bills and the filings continue as we enter our 4th week of the Regular Session.
At 7:45, Tuesday morning, a 3 vehicle accident at Bolling Street’s intersection with Highway 425 S., blocked two lanes of traffic, in front of Freds. Read the rest of this entry »

left to right: Grace Clowers, Austin Cruce, Jaci Bates, and Samaria Webb. Not pictured: Emily Garcia and Mahogany Warren.
SEARK Reading Council announced the winners of the Young Writer’s Contest at the January meeting Monday night. Students in grades K – 8 from the SEARK five county area ( Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln) were eligible to enter. The students had to submit an original piece that they had written.
Prospective and current students who plan to apply for either institutional or private scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall should do so by March 1,
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