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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.

Open for viewing at noon, Auction starts at 1 pm.

BruceCooperAuctions.com

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Discount Merchandise Black Friday Sale – All Week

November 29th, 2014 by

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Community Thanksgiving Service – Videos

November 27th, 2014 by

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Hey, I’m A Bielemer

November 27th, 2014 by

Written by Jeff Noble, formerly of Monticello, and founder of MLive.
Performed by Ben Coulter.

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Grand Manor Holiday Tours

November 27th, 2014 by

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Tornado Siren Installation Underway

November 25th, 2014 by

Tornado sirens are currently being installed in the Monticello area, including the show areas near the library, hospital, and Old Troy Road water tower.

A total of 18 sirens will be installed, most on their own self-standing towers.

In response to many resident’s questions, The sirens will be tested weekly (silently), and audibly tested monthly or quarterly.

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Lost Pet on HWY 35 West

November 24th, 2014 by

Missing: Daisy, was last seen on Highway 35 West.
Small white dog with one black spot on her back.
If you have seen her or if she has wandered up to your house please call 870-723-1296.
She was not wearing a collar.

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Cockrells’ “Early Black Friday Sale”, TODAY

November 21st, 2014 by

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Schoolboard Discusses “Interventions” & OEC

November 20th, 2014 by

Tuesday evening, the Monticello district school board met at 5:30. After welcoming guests from UAM,

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Wrecked Wrecker

November 20th, 2014 by

Shortly after 10 PM, Wednesday night, the driver of this rollback-wrecker lost control of his vehicle, in the east turn of Highway 278 in Wilmar.

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Budget Committee – Crippling Side-effects of Water Project Bond Issue

November 20th, 2014 by

The City Council Budget Committee, composed of Al Peer, Joe Meeks, Claudia Hartness and Tim Chase, met with Vicki Tiner, City Financial Director, and members of her department, to discuss the City’s 2015 budget, and to review some issues with the 2014 budget.

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6 DC Students Attend FFA National Convention in Louisville, KY

November 20th, 2014 by

Six Drew Central student FFA members who attended the FFA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky from October 29 – November 1, addressed the Drew Central School Board at their meeting Thursday evening, November 13.

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Bridge Club Winners

November 20th, 2014 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, November 17 were:

1st place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa

2nd place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge

3rd place Charlotte McKiever and Kaye Koen

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City Owes $100,000+ to Retirement System for Overtime Error, for 2002–2013

November 19th, 2014 by

Members of the Monticello City Council Budget Committee met Tuesday evening, to consider budget requests from the various city departments for the upcoming year, and to discuss the overall state of the City Budget going in to 2015.

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Mayor-Elect Zack Tucker Discusses City Staff

November 19th, 2014 by

Mayor-elect Zack Tucker will be taking office in approximately 6 weeks.

MLive spoke to Tucker about his leadership panel, such as police & fire chiefs, and dept. heads.

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Scissortail’s Arts & Crafts – Now Open on South Main

November 19th, 2014 by

Scissortails Native American Arts & Crafts is now open at 114 North Main Street, next to Cockrells Shoes.

The owner, Steve Morales, features a rotating stock of a wide range of authentic, handmade products, ranging from blankets and rugs, to arts & Crafts.

Come by a check out astonishing array of colorful items, just in time for gift giving.

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