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Missing Puppy near Tanglewood

January 7th, 2015 by

Missing puppy from the Tanglewood and Lisa Circle.

Wearing a royal blue collar, missing for five days.

If you have found him please call 870-224-2214

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Pet Found on 425 North

January 7th, 2015 by

Someone found a Jack Russell pup on HWY 425 North by Silvicraft / Pine Haven Stop an Go.

Call to identify 870-308-8446. Found 1/6/2015.

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Mayor Tucker Calls Special Council Meeting, Wednesday, For Siemens Water & Economic Development Confusion

January 6th, 2015 by

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Jackson Street Closed for Bridge Construction

January 6th, 2015 by

The Jackson Street Bridge nearest to the intersection of Jackson and Conley Street has be closed due to construction. Construction is expect to be complete in February.

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Happy Birthday

January 6th, 2015 by

download Happy 9th Birthday Dakota

Love,

Mom, Dad, Pap-Paw, Grandpa, Bryan & Terry

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Monticello/Siemens Water Investigated by KARK-4

January 5th, 2015 by

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Rogers Vetoes Council’s Economic Development Selections

January 5th, 2015 by

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Rita Mae Brown, 72, of Arkansas City, AR died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Lake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born in Dewitt, AR on September 11, 1942 to the late C.W. and Helen Shields Capps. She retired from Arkansas City Public Schools as a cafeteria worker after many years. She was involved with the Desha County 4-H for many years. She was a member of McGehee Church of Christ.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her son Tommy Dale Brown; sisters Pat Horton and Edna Klyder.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years Donald Brown of Arkansas City, AR; sons Donald Eugene Brown and wife Christy of Diamond Head, MS and Roland Brown of Arkansas City, AR; brother C.W. Capps of Sheridan, AR.

Five grandchildren Tommy Brown of Diamond Head, MS, Crystal Brown of Mobile, AL, Felisha Brown of Chicago, IL, William & Amber Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Jason Whitehead of Arkansas City, AR and three great-grandchildren Alexis Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Audrey Carter of Mobile, AL, Eva Villa of Chicago, IL

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Levees Closing to Traffic -Update

January 4th, 2015 by

Chicot Levee Levees on the Arkansas and Mississippi River will be closed to all non-emergency vehicles until further notice, effective Monday. This will include levees in Lincoln, Desha, and Chicot Counties.

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Lost Pet on 425 South

January 3rd, 2015 by

My Dog “Boo” has been missing for three days, she was last seen heading South between Guy Daughtery and Beulah Rd South of town (past Hwy 172).

If you see her please call or text me 870-723-2071

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3 Courthouse Staff Members Honored on their Retirement

January 2nd, 2015 by

New Year’s Eve included a special event at the Drew County Courthouse, as 3 staff members were recognized on their retirement from public service.

Juanda Craig, Ethel Martin, and Sandra Erlanson retired at the end of the calendar year, and were honored with a cake, plaques, and the well wishes of many county residents.

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Swearing In Ceremony – Videos

January 2nd, 2015 by

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Swearing-in Ceremony – Photo Slideshow

January 2nd, 2015 by

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New Year’s Noise – Gunshots & Fireworks

January 2nd, 2015 by

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Happy New Year!!

January 1st, 2015 by

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State Police & Prosecuting Attorney Asked to Investigate Siemens Water Case

January 1st, 2015 by

Based on the recommendation of attorney Cliff Gibson, Mayor Joe Rogers has turned the $10,000,000 Siemens Water Improvement Project over to the Arkansas State Police and 10th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen.
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Salon Hello Beautiful, Open New Year’s Eve, til 8:30 pm

December 31st, 2014 by

SALON HELLO BEAUTIFUL will be open on New Year’s Eve for all your last minute needs.
10a.m. to 8:30p.m.

Walk-ins welcome
606 W. Bolling St.
870-460-5322

Regular business hours; Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

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City Council Votes to Make Economic Development a “Professional Service” in Special Meeting

December 30th, 2014 by

In a special meeting of the City Council, called by 3 of its members, Monday night, the topic of the “economic development” bid (and how it was handled at last weeks meeting) was discussed in depth.

At one point alderman Cedric Leonars described the groups earlier decision as, “Eight blind people up here that don’t know what’s going on,” referring to the council handling of bid contracts presented by MEDC and Mays & Associates for the city’s economic development.

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Happy Birthday

December 30th, 2014 by

Happy birthday!

Love,

Billy and Chase

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DCSO Air-Rescue Training

December 29th, 2014 by

Members of the Drew County Sheriffs department participated in a helicopter rescue landing class, with Air-Evac life Team.

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C&H Housekeeping, for Home or Office

December 29th, 2014 by

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Fatal Crash near Coleman

December 29th, 2014 by

A Desha County man lost his life, Saturday night, at 7:45 PM, at the scene of a single vehicle wreck on HWY 83, near Coleman, in Drew County.
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