Monticello Live

Tuesday afternoon, shortly before 1 o’clock, a 4 vehicle accident occurred on highway 278 East, approximately 5 miles out of Monticello.
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Caroline Adair was crowned 2014 Miss Buck Fever at this Saturday during the annual Buck Fever Festival in Banks.

Caroline is the 16 year old daughter of Dale & Misty Jones and William Adair of Monticello.

She was crowned by Kelsey Windham, pictured left, 2013 Miss Buck Fever.

Marie not only finished the half marathon. She was first in her age group.

She had a great time. And all I can say is I’m proud of her. Great job!!!!

David Rodela

Discovery Children’s Center would like to say Thank You to the Monticello Fire Department for visiting our center and teaching us about the fire trucks as part of our Fire Safety unit.

Discovery Children’s Center had a trike a thon for St. Jude.

Pictured are Adam Elayah and Trecen Scott. They raised the most money for St. Jude.

Thank you to the voters of Drew and Ashley counties for your tremendous and gratifying support in the November general election! I am honored and humbled by your faith in me. I will continue to serve you fulltime and represent your best interests. I am not perfect, as are none of us, but I am sincere and unselfish. May the life I am living, and have lived, speak for me.

God bless you all. God bless America! I believe He has, and will continue to, if we keep cool heads!

With more GRATITUDE than I have the words to say, Thank you!!

Respectfully, State Rep. Sheilla Lampkin, District 9

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Beverly Burks, shown here being congratulated by county Democratic chairperson Delbert Farrar, won the race for Circuit Clerk, Tuesday.

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MonticelloLive.com is posting local election results, live, from the Drew County Courthouse.

At 9:30 pm with all city precinct counted….
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VOTE TOTALS
1st WEEK
Monday –  – 209
Tuesday – –  199
Wednesday-171
Thursday – – 157
Friday – – – -211
Saturday – -68

2nd WEEK
Monday – – 208
Tuesday – – 193
Wednesday-155
Thursday – 206
Friday – – – 245
Saturday – – 74
Monday – – 396

Last Tuesday, candidate for governor, Congressman Mike Ross visited UAM.

The purpose of his visit was described as “old buildings and new buildings”, as he took a tour of the 50 year old Science Center, which also now houses is the mathematics department.

While on campus, Ross also took a tour of the new Forestry Resources Annex.

Tim Griffin, a candidate for Lt. Governor, was in Monticello, Wednesday.

Griffin is shown visiting with friends at Panarama Restaurant.

Several Democratic candidates attended a “get out the vote” rally, in late October, at the Sadie Johnson Center.

The event was filled with brief speeches, encouraging voters to work to get their friends and relatives to take part in the election.

Some of those present included: Sens. David and Mark Pryor, congressional candidate James  Lee Witt, and current state representatives Mike Holcomb and Sheilla Lampkin.

Found at Drew Central a youth size large Camo Drake Jacket.
Call or text 870-723-7892, if your child lost it.