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Santa Train Arrives – Video

December 13th, 2014 by

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DC Jr.& Sr. High Bands Christmas Concert – Videos

December 13th, 2014 by

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Lost Pet near Florence Road & 83 North

December 13th, 2014 by

Lost family, pet his name is Lue. He is a boxer, whose home is on Florence Road, last seen Thursday, could be around Florence toad, Allen drive, Rose Hill Cutoff.

Please help us we really need him home for the holidays because we are lost without him he is Brindle and about 6 years old.

Please help us contact anytime of the day or night 8707235521.

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Status of McGehee Thanksgiving Murder Investigation

December 12th, 2014 by

Following the first degree murder hearing for McGehee man, age 26, for the death of his 33 year old girlfriend, also of McGehee, there have been several misleading rumors circulating.

Posted below is an update of the status of the case’s investigation.
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Shotgun Blast Injures Local Man

December 12th, 2014 by

Last Thursday morning, a 48-year-old Midway Route man was seriously injured, while cleaning a 12 gauge shotgun.

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30% Off All Sport Shirts, Today Through Saturday

December 12th, 2014 by

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Bridge Club Winners

December 12th, 2014 by

Winners of the Charity Club Championship Game at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, December 8 were:

1st place Jane Lucky and Laura Batey

2nd place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge

3rd place Joy and Fritz Hudson

4th place Kaye Koen and Charlotte McKiever

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Local Firm Bids Against MEDC for City’s Economic Development Contract

December 11th, 2014 by

For the first time in memory, one of the city of Monticello’s “service contract” had to organizations bidding for the same contract.

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Open House Today, Meet Santa Today From 11am – 1pm

December 11th, 2014 by

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E. Jackson St. Closed at Bridge

December 11th, 2014 by

Monticello’s East Jackson St. is closed at the bridge, to allow for sewer line replacement.

The project should be completed late today or tomorrow.

The realignment of the lines is being done in preparation for the upcoming bridge replacement project, in the near future.

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“But I Didn’t Want a ‘Big Wheel’ for Christmas”

December 10th, 2014 by

Around 9:30, Wednesday morning, an eastbound Peterbilt dump truck (from Warren lost its front left wheel, as it was traveling east on Gaines Street.

The loose wheel rolled down the street, approximately a block, before jumping the curb, and striking in Intrepid (likely a total loss) and a Ford pick-up.

The right lane of traffic on Gaines Street was closed for approximately two hours by Monticello Police, waiting on an out-of-town wrecker, as DOT inspected and cited the truck for violations.

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Christmas Lights

December 10th, 2014 by

MLive will be posting dozens of Christmas light & decoration photos, again this year.
Here are a few that were taken in Western Pines, with more to come, during the Christmas season.

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Lake Monticello Catches Dodge

December 10th, 2014 by

The driver of this Dodge pick-up had a “bad day at the lake”, Monday afternoon.
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Selma Fish House, Reopening this Weekend

December 8th, 2014 by

The Country Store Restaurant in Selma will be re-opening this weekend, starting this Friday and Saturday, 4:30 to 9:00 pm.

The fish-house received severe fire damage in late June, and has been completely renovated.

The Holland family, Billy, Darlene, and Steve invite you out for their reopening weekend. Friday and Saturday nights.

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Ozark Mountain Poultry Hiring Night Shift

December 8th, 2014 by

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Pearl Harbor, 73rd Anniversary

December 7th, 2014 by

Ensign Rodney Shelton Foss was killed in action, Dec. 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor.

His body is buried at Oakland Cemetery.

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Rogers Men’s Wear Shoe Sale

December 6th, 2014 by

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Fill Santa’s Sleigh for JA at Ryburn Motor Co.

December 6th, 2014 by

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Arkansas Midland Railroad Bought by G&W

December 4th, 2014 by

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Pinsly Railroad Company of Westfield, Mass., to acquire certain rail service subsidiaries that constitute Pinsly’s Arkansas Division, including the local Arkansas Midland Railroad, that serves Monticello and Warren.

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Dead Man’s Curve Gets More Road Improvements

December 4th, 2014 by

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department currently making additional safety improvements to a half mile section of Highway 278 East, commonly referred to as “Dead Man’s Curve”.

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Movie at Malco, Saturday, for Union Bank Johnny Appleseed Members

December 4th, 2014 by

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Bridge Club Winners

December 3rd, 2014 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, December 1 were:
1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Gene Gulledge and Charles Dolberry
3rd place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley

The Club will host its annual Christmas potluck party and charity game on December 8 at 6:30. Entry fee will be $3 per person. Anyone interested in playing call Lowell Lynde at 367-7039. Newcomers are always welcome.

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$500,000 Bond on Murder & Abuse of Corpse Charges, near County Line

December 2nd, 2014 by

A first appearance hearing was held Monday morning for a 26 year old McGehee man, arrested Saturday for the death of his 33-year-old girlfriend.

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Advocare Business And Product Info, Tonight At 6pm & 7pm

December 2nd, 2014 by

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Home Destroyed by Fire

December 2nd, 2014 by

This home, located on HWY 278 near Wilmar was fully engulfed in flames, when the Wilmar Fire Dept. arrived.

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Photos with Santa at Union Bank, Today – Movie at Malco, Saturday, for Johnny Appleseed Members

December 2nd, 2014 by

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The Wild Hare Now Booking Holiday Parties

December 2nd, 2014 by

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Need A Home Loan? Shop Monticello First

December 1st, 2014 by

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800 Thanksgiving Meals Served by Pauline Baptist

November 30th, 2014 by

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Cardboard Testimonies – Giving Thanks

November 30th, 2014 by

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Estate Auction, Sunday 1 pm, Dumas

November 30th, 2014 by

Furniture, Guns, Coins, Cookware, Antiques, Contents of Closets and Storage Building, Pickup Truck and More, for auction at 120 Adcock Street, in Dumas.