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Commercial Burglaries, Overnight

October 14th, 2015 by

Vandals/theives were busy during the early morning hours, Wednesday, striking 2 local businesses.

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Gober Appointed to State Supreme Court Committee on Security & Emergency Preparedness

October 14th, 2015 by

gober 2 Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober is one of six public officials appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Committee on Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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DCSO Drug Arrest

October 14th, 2015 by

According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a, 42 year old Monticello woman was arrested on October 10, 2015 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, speeding and no proof of insurance. Read the rest of this entry »

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Parks Committee Topics include Updates on Skate Park, Lake Trail, & Tennis Courts

October 13th, 2015 by

Several topics and projects were updated at the recent parks committee meeting.

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Chapel Woods Health & Rehab Earns Governor’s Quality Awards

October 13th, 2015 by

Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation, of Warren has been awarded the Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards by Governor Asa Hutchinson during the 21st Annual Awards Celebration.

Chapel Woods is home to several former Monticello residents, and employer to several others.

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New Mortgage Lender in Area, with a Familiar Face

October 13th, 2015 by

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Lions Honor “Fireman of the Year”

October 12th, 2015 by

Mike Garvey, Monticello Lions Club President, presents a Certificate of Appreciation and a check to Joe Meeks, Monticello Fireman of the Year, in honor of his outstanding service to our community.

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Fall Festival Photos

October 10th, 2015 by

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Drew Farm Supply Welcomes New Store Manager Shaun Smith

October 9th, 2015 by

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New UAM Chancellor Announced

October 9th, 2015 by

Hughes University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt announced today that he will recommend Karla Hughes, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).

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DCSO Drug Arrest

October 9th, 2015 by

According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, during the early morning hours, Saturday Deputy Brandon Wright conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on 425 North.

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Event Center Tax Going on Dec. 8 Ballot, after 4-4 Council Split, & Mayor’s “Yes” Vote

October 7th, 2015 by

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City Council to Consider $10 Million, 1/4 Cent Sales Tax for Event Center, Tonight

October 6th, 2015 by

There will be a special called meeting of the Monticello City Council, tonight at 6 PM, to consider passing on to city voters, a 1/4 cent sales tax issue, designed to build a 3,000 seat event center, which was declined to be put on the ballot, last Monday, by the DrewCounty Quorum Court.

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City Council Videos

October 5th, 2015 by

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Hunting For The Best Interest Rate? Look No Further.

October 5th, 2015 by

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Quorum Court Videos

October 5th, 2015 by

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Hunter’s Truck Set on Fire, near Dead Man’s Curve

October 5th, 2015 by

Friday night, at approximately 6:55 pm, Drew County 911 received a call in reference to a truck on fire located on 278 E. just west of Dead Man’s Curve.

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County Home Destroyed by Fire

October 2nd, 2015 by

A Drew county home was destroyed by fire, Friday afternoon, around 1:30.

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Local Hunters Get Gator

October 1st, 2015 by

A group of local hunters snared and killed an 8 foot alligator at Harwood Hunting Camp in Chicot County, on a recent Friday night during this years alligator hunt.

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Mayor & Council – Event Center “Not Dead in the Water,” Yet

October 1st, 2015 by

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Approximately 25.6 Pounds Of Pills Gathered At Annual Pill Take Back

October 1st, 2015 by

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3 Car Crash Closes 278, between Tillar & McGehee

October 1st, 2015 by

Around 1:30, Wednesday afternoon, hey three-car collision on HWY 278 E. between the Tillar turn off and Dollar Hill, near McGee closed the highway, and sent multiple passengers to area hospitals.