A Watson Chapel ninth-grade defensive end, Josh Pierce, lined up for a defensive play during the first quarter of the Monticello at Watson Chapel game, Thursday night, and then collapsed as he got into position for the play.
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August 29th, 2014 by
Winchester Road Cave-In near Bayou Bridge
August 28th, 2014 by
Winchester Road, just east of the bottle Bartholomew Bridge at Winchester, has a 2 foot hole that has collapsed through the pavement.
Psychologist Testifies Defendant “Feigning Psychosis” – End of a Day Murder Trial Update
August 28th, 2014 by
An Arkansas State Police investigator was next to testify, mainly about the recovery of Ms. Walton’s remains, just 634 feet from Williams’ residence, at 3:30.
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Video of Interview is Shown & Its Testimony – 3:30 Update
August 28th, 2014 by
In the next 15 minute video (from Monday, April 15) Williams told officers that the victim had called him to pick her up in Warren, which he did.
Testimony of Williams Telling where the Body was Buried – 2:45 Update
August 28th, 2014 by
At 2 pm, the defense showed a 30 minute video of Williams, made at the Monticello Police Dept. on April 10, with the addition of a State Police investigator.
Investigator’s Testimony at Williams Trial – 2 pm Update
August 28th, 2014 byTestimony began at 1 pm , with a detective from the Warren Police Dept., who had investigated Ms . Walton’s disappearance.
Defense’s Opening Argument at Murder Trial – Noon Update
August 28th, 2014 by attorney Gary Potts took the podium at 11:10, describing the suspect and victims relationship and intimacy, previously and on the day of her accidental death by asphyxiation.
Prosecution Opening Statement in Murder Trial. – 11:25 Update
August 28th, 2014 byAt 10:50, the prosecution began describing the victim’s last day, to the jury, including use of cellular tower locations and times, which stopped during the afternoon.
Jury Selected for Murder Trial – 10:30 Update
August 28th, 2014 byCourt began at 9:00, with roll call, as the possible jurors were seated in order.
Murder Trial Underway
August 28th, 2014 byJury selection began at. 9:00 this morning in circuit court for Freddie Lee Williams .
4 Juveniles Arrested for Theft of Truck from Church Parking Lot
August 28th, 2014 by
While members of First United Methodist Church were enjoying a Wednesday evening meal together, 4 juveniles allegedly stole the truck belong to one of them, from the church parking lot.
City Council Hears Public Complaints about Godfrey Ditch & Creekwood Creek Flooding Homes – Considers City Cleaning Out Drainage Ditches – Video
August 28th, 2014 byCity Attorney Whit Barton addressed the City council, Tuesday evening, about the problem of creeks flooding in Monticello.
Mr. Barton stated he was asked last week whether the City can clean out ditches on private property. He responded that the answer is no, but under the right circumstances they can. If a creek or ditch is a significant part of the City’s drainage system, then it can be cleared by the City.
Car Crashes into Comet Cleaners
August 28th, 2014 by
Tuesday, at noon, the driver of a Chevy Avalanche had left highway 425, driving toward Walmart.
As he entered the Walmart parking lot, he collided with a Pontiac Vibe, traveling from the mall parking lot behind the convenient store.
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Job Opening – Licensed Speech Therapist
August 28th, 2014 by
Discovery Children’s Center has an opening for a full-time licensed speech therapist.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited program of speech therapy
• Licensed by the state of Arkansas to provide speech therapy
• Pass background checks required by the agency
Monticello Police Take Ice Bucket Challenge
August 26th, 2014 by18 from “The Woods” Take “Ice Bucket Challenge”
August 26th, 2014 by
Deer Camp Fire Results in Arson Arrest
August 26th, 2014 by
During the early morning hours, Saturday, a fire was called in at a local deer camp by camp members.
The Lacey-Ladelle Fire Department responded to the fire along with a Drew County Deputy. The fire was believed to be arson at the time because there was no electricity to the building due to it being turned off until hunting season.
Local Man Killed in Early Morning Collision
August 26th, 2014 by
A 43-year-old Monticello man lost his life around 5:25, Monday morning, in a two vehicle collision on HWY 425, near the Lincoln / Drew County line.
HIRING – Backhoe Operator & Workers
August 26th, 2014 by
Help Wanted: Experienced workers in large waterline installation project. Work begins mid July in Monticello. Large Job.
Backhoe operators and labor needed.
Send resume to Avis Construction, P.O. Box 1260, Greenville, MS, 38702
Lake Monticello Fails State Inspection
August 25th, 2014 by
According to the report, the Lake Monticello “dam is in need of a significant amount of work.
Intermodal Authority Grants Lipton Additional Power
August 23rd, 2014 by
The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority met last week, several topics on the agenda.
Construction Problems for Monticello Schools Seem Solved on Wednesday
August 21st, 2014 by
This report was based on the situation, at Tuesday night, 8 pm, with the school board members were contemplating calling attorneys for legal action.
After reading the top report, be sure to read the final paragraph, it’s was added Thursday morning.
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At their monthly meeting, Tuesday , the Monticello School Board was presented with updates on the various campus construction projects, including significant problems that will delay progress on several building projects, and could potentially cost the District a substantial sum of money.
Walmart Donates Van to Senior Citizens Center for Meal Delivery
August 21st, 2014 by
The Area Agency on Aging has been awarded $30,000.00 through a Walmart Foundation grant for the Monticello Senior Center. The money will provide the center with a much-needed food service delivery vehicle and kitchen equipment.
More Quorum Court Videos
August 21st, 2014 by
ADC Invites Drew County to Bid for New Prison Site – Video
August 20th, 2014 by
Posted below is a letter from the Arkansas Department of Correction to Drew County Judge Robert Akin, inviting the county to bid become the future home Arkansas’s next maximum-security prison, housing 1000–2000 inmates, providing 250 to 500 jobs.
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DMH CEO Gives “Promising” Update on 2 New Surgeons for Hospital
August 20th, 2014 byBridge Club Winners
August 20th, 2014 byWinners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, August 18 were:
1st place Jean Palsa and Sandra Lloyd
2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd place Carolyn Tilley and Margaret Norton
Lost Pet in Parkwood
August 19th, 2014 by
He is a black shih tzu with a little white mixed in.
He may or may not have his black and white chevron collar on. He was last seen Sunday afternoon at home in parkwood.
If anyone has seen him or knows anything about him please contact Leigha at 870-723-5291
Quorum Court Discusses Insurance, Jail, & Sheriff’s Budgets
August 19th, 2014 by
First Day of School Went Well, Except for Traffic & Rain
August 19th, 2014 by
Monticello and Drew Central schools begin the new school year, Monday.
Monticello Superintendant Bobby Harper told MLive, Read the rest of this entry »
MPD Finds Parents of Lost Toddler
August 18th, 2014 by
Around 9:45, Monday morning, a motorist near the intersection of Bolling and Borchardt Sreets , noticed a white, male 3 year old child, walking barefoot, wearing only a diaper and T-shirt, and called Monticello Police.
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City Council Meeting (8/7/14) – Videos – Reposted by Request
August 18th, 2014 by
3 Car Pile-up on 425 South – Unusual License Plate Involved
August 17th, 2014 by
A three vehicle pile-up occurred, shortly after noon , Thursday, on highway 425 S.
Local Election Ballot Positions Decided
August 15th, 2014 by
Friday afternoon, local candidates and/or their representatives were invited to the courthouse to quote draw names out of a hat” for positions on the November 4 election ballot.
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