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McGehee Owls Defeat Pirates 50–0

October 4th, 2014 by

Friday night, the Drew Central Sr. Pirates lost to the McGehee Sr. Owls, 50-0. However, the game was not so cut and dried as the score may suggest.

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Billies Lose to Hamburg, 42-13

October 3rd, 2014 by

Throughout the first half of Friday night’s game, where the Billies travel to Hamburg’s Campbell Field, the game seem to stay in reach.

Even when the Lions began the 3rd quarter with a turnover recovery and a touchdown, the missed extra point seems to have been blocked by #23 Ryan Case, as shown in the photo provided by Laura McNeese.

Final score resulted in a 42–13 win for Hamburg.

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Pee-wee Football on UAM Field

October 3rd, 2014 by

MYFL peewee football players enjoyed their annual trip to you William stadium, Thursday afternoon.

During the yearly event, The MonticelloLive Titans defeated the Shelter Insurance Cowboys, and the Reggie’s Lock & Key Deadbolts outscored the SEEMS Traumahawks.

Several of the Weevils players and staff were an attendance for the game.

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Local Model in Event

October 3rd, 2014 by

Brittany Hodges 17 of Monticello, daughter of Allen & Brenda Chavis models for Bridal Savoir Faire hosted by Compassion Fashion Events & Designs on September 28, 2014 in Howell, AR.

This event took donations for The Glass Slipper Closet which is a non profit organization that provided used & formal gowns for young ladies who wish to attend prom or other formal events at no charge.

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SEEMS Donates AEDC to PeeWee Football

October 3rd, 2014 by

SEEMS donated a LifePak AED to the Monticello Youth Football League during their first home game.

The league would like to express their appreciation to Lyle and Kim Welch , owners of SEEMS and all of their employees.

SEEMS Paul Outlaw is shown here with MYFL Chairman Danny Smith, accepting a game jersey in appreciation from the league.

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Thank You Drew County, From Ryburn Automotive Superstore

October 3rd, 2014 by

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Convicted Murderer with Life Sentence Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

October 3rd, 2014 by

Williams A Monticello man, recently convicted for the first degree murder of a young Warren woman, has agreed to a plea bargain of 15 years on the charge of gun possession at the time of the murder investigation.

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1st Friday, Singing on the Square – Tonight

October 3rd, 2014 by

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Tom Cotton to attend Sportsman Rally, Saturday

October 3rd, 2014 by

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Jr. Pirates Fall to Badgers

October 2nd, 2014 by

DC 7th Grade 8. – LV Jr. B Team 8

DC Jr. Pirates 0. – LV Jr. Badgers 14

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And the Winner Is……

October 2nd, 2014 by

Brenda Griffin won the drawing for the 40” smart TV during the Drew County Fair last week, given away by Drew Memorial Hospital.

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Advantages Welcomes Denice Harper to Board

October 2nd, 2014 by

Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Denice Harper to their Board of Directors.

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Scam Calls Impersonating School Districts Reported

October 2nd, 2014 by

Wednesday, 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

Monticello 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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Drew Central Receives EAST Upgrade Grant

October 1st, 2014 by

In cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education, the EAST Initiative is pleased to be able to offer the EAST Upgrade Grant Program to eligible Arkansas schools.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Tucker Named to AB’s “Top 20 Influentials”

September 30th, 2014 by

Zack 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.

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1-Lane Traffic on 425 North Near 278

September 29th, 2014 by

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

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Happy Birthday

September 29th, 2014 by

Happy 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

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LA Man Arrested on $1,000,000 Bond by DCSO

September 29th, 2014 by

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Louisiana man, Wednesday, who wasa being sought on a $1,000,000 warrant.

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City Council Member Found Guilty of “Interfering with Governmental Operations”

September 29th, 2014 by

FullSizeRender A Monticello city council member was found guilty of “interfering with governmental operations ” in Drew County District Court, Thursday, following his May arrest by Drew County Sheriff’s deputies.

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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

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.

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Happy 4th Birthday

September 27th, 2014 by

Happy 4th Birthday, McKenzie Goudy!!

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Hunter

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Lost & Found – UAM ID

September 27th, 2014 by

Found UAM STUDENT ID

Call brenda 723-6740 to claim

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Bulldogs Beat Billies 48- 23

September 26th, 2014 by

Photos courtesy of Laura McNeese.

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Pirate Fall toLake Village Lakeside 46-14

September 26th, 2014 by

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

September 26th, 2014 by

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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