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DC Jr. High Tournament Scores

January 15th, 2015 by

Results of the Semi-Final Games at the Union Bank Drew central Junior High Invitational Tournament:

Bearden 52
Dollarway 50

Drew Central 45
Dumas 37

DC Jr. High Tournament Schedule for Saturday, January 17th:
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Search for Missing Man Now in 2nd Week

January 14th, 2015 by

Barry Harmon
The Drew County Sherrifs department is continuing their search for Barry Harmon.

Harmon is a white male, around 35 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, and has red hair, He last seen January 6, in the Coleman area, when he went into the woods, apparently hunting.

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Mayor’s Weekly Message

January 14th, 2015 by

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Billies Scores

January 14th, 2015 by

Monticello 54 – Hamburg . 40

DJ Franklin 19
Sadaeys Miller 11

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Video – 425 South – Truck Loses Tire, as It Rolls Down HWY

January 13th, 2015 by

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Monticello and Drew County lost a dear friend and longtime resident this past Saturday. In fact he was the kind of man who symbolized the spirit of our people. That humble, kind, generous, loving man was Tommy Matthews. Many of you will remember him as the principal of W. C. Whaley Elementary School on North Main for 23 years.

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Commercial Burglary Arrest

January 12th, 2015 by

An 18 year old Dermott man is facing charges of commercial burglary, theft of a firearm, and theft of property over $1,000, for a Christmas morning break-in, in Drew
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Hallelujah Chorus by Bill & Beverly Burchfield, at Pauline Baptist – Video

January 11th, 2015 by

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$100,000 Scholarship Fund Established In Honor Of Bennie F. Ryburn, Jr., and Marion Burge Ryburn

January 10th, 2015 by

Donations totaling $100,000 have been received by the University of Arkansas at Monticello Foundation Fund to create an endowed scholarship that honors Bennie F. Ryburn, Jr., and his wife, Marion Burge Ryburn.
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Pirates Friday Night Scores

January 10th, 2015 by

DC Jr. Lady Pirates 40 Jacksonville Lighthouse 9

DC Jr. Pirates 44
Jacksonville Lighthouse Jr. Boys 38

DC Lady Pirates 64 Jacksonville Lighthouse Sr. Girls 14

DC Pirates 49
Jacksonville Lighthouse Sr. Boys 46

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Happy Birthday, Erica

January 10th, 2015 by

We wish you a Happy Birthday, Erica

From Your EFS Family

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Bridge Club Winners

January 10th, 2015 by

Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, January 5 were:

1st place Margaret Norton and Don Stephan
2nd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde

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Sav-A-Lot Special Values

January 9th, 2015 by

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Council Makes Economic Development Contract “Professional Service” – Selects MEDC to Continue During Interim

January 8th, 2015 by

In a special called meeting Wednesday evening, January 7, the Monticello City Council passed a resolution to reject the bids submitted for economic development services on November 21, 2014; to declare economic development services as professional services; to authorize the publication of requests for qualifications for economic development; and to extend the current “contract” with Monticello Economic Development Commission to February 28.

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Council Approves Mediation with Siemens

January 8th, 2015 by

The City Council held a special called meeting 6 pm, Wednesday, January 7, for a vote to authorize special legal council to pursue mediation with Siemens, Inc., in order to dissolve the City’s contract with the company and to recover from Siemens damages and the City’s $7 million dollar financial investment in the water rehabilitation project.
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Is Your Refund Impacted By The Affordable Care Act? See H&R Block

January 8th, 2015 by

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Ol’ Blue

January 8th, 2015 by

This is Blue Boy, a very special blue pit that we would like to feature. He is pictured here with Morris, the Animal Control Officer.

He is estimated to be 3-4 years old.

Blue Boy is looking for his forever home. An adoption fee is required for vetting.

Contact Ginger at MPD at 367-3411.

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MEDC Meeting – Videos

January 7th, 2015 by

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Special City Council Meeting, Tonight, for Water & MEDC/Mays

January 7th, 2015 by

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Jay Jones Named Interim UAM Chancellor

January 7th, 2015 by

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Mayor Tucker’s Inaugural Message – Video

January 7th, 2015 by

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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

January 5th, 2015 by

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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