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Scam Calls Impersonating School Districts Reported

October 2nd, 2014 by

ScamWednesday, Monticello Police received complaints from citizens concerning scam calls or texts.

These calls are being made to parents from their child’s school district.

The person on the phone states they are an office employee and that their child has been injured and is the emergency room.

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Grand Manor Assisted Living Opening Update

October 1st, 2014 by

imageMonticello will ring in the New Year with the opening of the new assisted living Grand Manor. It has 49 beds consisting of both studio and one-bedroom, theater, salon, exercise room, bistro and many more features.

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School Board Discusses Needed Repairs & Future Needs at OEC Building

September 30th, 2014 by

Needed roof and gutter repairs at the OEC building were discussed at Tuesday night’s Monticello school board meeting.

Program director Randy Lay also explain the need for additional classrooms for the program, and answered the boards questions about likely growth in the vocational field of education.


School Board Implementing “Emergency Action Planned for Athletics”

September 30th, 2014 by

The life-threatening incident at Watson Chapel, where 4 nurses out of the Monticello bleachers saved a junior high football player at the WC scrimmage game, has drawing attention to the possibility of similar incidents occurring.

At Tuesday night’s at Monticello school board meeting, the board discussed their “emergency action plan for athletics,”  which covers all sports included in the district athletic program.


Bridge Club Winners

September 30th, 2014 by
Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 29 were:
1st place Joy and Fritz Hudson
2nd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
3rd place Don Stephan and Margaret Norton

Tucker Named to AB’s “Top 20 Influentials”

September 30th, 2014 by

imageZack Tucker, director of the Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition, mayoral candidate, and former assistant to Mayor Allen Maxwell, was recently honored as one of Arkansas Business’ “Top 20 Influentials in their 20’s” list.

Linked here is the article, along with Tucker’s biography.


1-Lane Traffic on 425 North Near 278

September 29th, 2014 by

imageDue to construction, one lane of traffic is closed on Northbound HWY 425, today.


Happy Birthday

September 29th, 2014 by

imageHappy Birthday to Jacklynn Lucas who turns 6yrs old today!

You’re an AWESOME lil girl. We miss you & we love you!

Love Aunt Hopie, Uncle Kevious, Tristen, BG & Hai-Hai


Wife Goes to Prison – Husband Goes to Jail

September 29th, 2014 by


Wednesday night, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Angela Cessor (who was supposed to turn herself to be sent toADC had cut her GPS ankle monitor and was attempting to flee.

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Pee-wee Football Underway

September 27th, 2014 by

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MYFL football action began last Monday, has the Deadbolts (Reggie’s Lock & Keys) outscored the MonticelloLive Titans by a score of 38–15, and the Paul Griffin Shelter Insurance edged by SEEMS Traumahawks, with a final score of 28–26.

The MYFL tackle teams travel to Hamburg this afternoon for their weekly games; other flag league games are taking place this afternoon at Hyatt field.


Happy 4th Birthday

September 27th, 2014 by

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Happy 4th Birthday, McKenzie Goudy!!

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Hunter


Lost & Found – UAM ID

September 27th, 2014 by

lost & foundFound UAM STUDENT ID

Call brenda 723-6740 to claim


Bulldogs Beat Billies 48- 23

September 26th, 2014 by


Photos courtesy of Laura McNeese.


“Rumble Strips” Installed at Dead Man’s Curve, Folloiwng Letter to AHTD from Sunday School Class

September 26th, 2014 by

Dead Mans Curve Rumble Strips


Following the July 1 death of 21-year-old Carla Avery on HWY 278, in the area best known as “Dead Man’s Curve”, a local Sunday School class decided something should be done to correct the deadly portion of roadway.

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Lost Pet on Oakland St.

September 26th, 2014 by

zdogLost dog off of Oakland st. He is a gold, grey and black yorkie.

Answers to the name “lil-bit”.

If you find him please contact me at 870-723-6044


Pet Found on 35 West

September 26th, 2014 by

zzzdThis dog was found on hwy 35 W.

Very sweet and well mannered.

Contact 367-3004 with info or questions.


Man Sentenced to Prison for Enrolling at UAM (Using his Jailed Son’s ID Card) &: Pocketing $6,000 – UPDATE

September 25th, 2014 by

41-year-old Jerome Terry told Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson he enrolled as a college student in UAM’s hospitality program (using his son’s identity) so that when his son, Jarell Terry, was released from prison, he would have a college education.
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Control Burns. – Public Notice

September 25th, 2014 by
Controlled burn on Old Wilmar Road, as seen by traffic at 10 PM, Tuesday

Controlled burn, as seen by passing traffic

As a courtesy to area firefighters, Authorities are asking anyone planning a “controlled burn ” to notify the Monticello Police at 367-3411, Sheriff’s Dept at 367-6211, and/ or Forestry Commission at 367-2050; so that when those fires are reported by members of the public, authorities will know that they are planned “control burns.”


MHS’s Amber Hairston Named National ACTE Award Finalist

September 25th, 2014 by

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announces Amber Hairston, a Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher at Monticello High School in Monticello, Arkansas, as the 2014 ACTE Region IV New Teacher of the Year. The ACTE New Teacher of the Year award recognizes CTE teachers with 3-5 years’ experience (at the secondary or postsecondary level) who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers. Read the rest of this entry »


Employment Opportunity – Court Clerk

September 23rd, 2014 by

The Drew County District Court has an opening for full time deputy clerk beginning November 1, 2014.

This clerk is primary responsible for the criminal and traffic docket and also for assisting in court proceedings.

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Bridge Club Winners

September 23rd, 2014 by

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 22 were:
1st place Jean Palsa and Sandra Lloyd
2nd place Maedene Weser and Luellen Jones
3rd place (tie) Charlotte McKiever and Marvin Fawley
Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
The Club was pleased to have Cookie Barnes as a guest player.


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