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Business of the Year – CashSaver

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Industry of the Year – Silvicraft

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Outstanding Young Leader – Reggie Binns

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Man of the Year – Tom White

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Woman of the Year – Louisa Smith

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Educators of the Year – UAM, Dr. Carol Strong – Monticello, Liz Richey – DC, Eulea Kiraly

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Farm Family of the Year – Jason Cater Family

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Monticello School District Announced 2014 “Teacher of the Year

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Drew Central Announces “Teacher of the Year”

January 9th, 2014 by

Each year the Monticello Economic Development Commission in conjunction with the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce recognizes various individuals for their accomplishments. Among those honorees, are Teachers of the Year from each school district in the county. This year Drew Central’s Teacher of the Year hails from the high school.
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Drew County until 5:00 PM

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Wreck Shuts Down 425 South

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A 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of HWY 425 and Ladelle road closed both lanes of traffic, at 7:45 Thursday morning.

A southbound Chevy Trailblazer and a northbound Toyota Camry collided head-on, with the Camry reportedly catching fire after the collision.

Monticello Fire & Rescue, Lacey-Ladelle fire department, Arkansas State Police, Drew County Sheriffs deputies, and Drew County OEM responded to the scene.

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Beverly Burks to file for Circuit Clerk Office

January 9th, 2014 by

Beverly Burks of Wilmar has announced that she will be a candidate for the office of Drew County Circuit Clerk in the May Democratic primary.

Burks, 47, has been employed as a deputy in the Drew County Clerk’s office for the past year. Prior to that, she served as editor of the Advance-Monticellonian for 14 years.

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Frozen Pipes? Water Damage? Call Carpet Medics Restoration Svcs.

January 9th, 2014 by

If your pipes have frozen and burst causing water damage in your home or business, call Carpet Medics Restoration Svcs. at 367-1911.

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Stabbing & Unusual Assault, Lead to $200,000 Bond

January 8th, 2014 by

Handcuffs arrest A Monticello man was stabbed multiple times, and assaulted with many different household “weapons” Friday night (including a beer can, a boot, and a space heater,) after he tried to separate the suspect and the girlfriend that he as allegedly fighting with.

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Recent Residential Burglaries Reported

January 8th, 2014 by

burglary Recent Monticello Police Department reports include 2 residential burglaries, since New Year’s Eve.

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Carpet Medics, Over 20 Years Experience In Tile And Grout Cleaning

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Duck Hunters Survive Overturned Boat in 10° Drew County Waters

January 8th, 2014 by

2 duck hunters and their retriever dog survived their boat overturning at 6:30 Tuesday morning, in the 10° chilling waters of Tillar Break, near HWY 278 East.

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Happy 18th Birthday

January 8th, 2014 by

Brandon senior pic with car Happy 18th Birthday!

We are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become!

Love, Mom and Randy.

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2 School Buses Collide on 425 North – Update

January 7th, 2014 by

Just before 7:30 Tuesday morning, 2 school buses collided at the intersection of HWYs 35 and 425, north of Monticello.

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Happy New Years From The Community Builder

January 7th, 2014 by

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New Driving Instructions at City Square

January 6th, 2014 by

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A MLive reader noticed the new driving instructions painted on the City Square.

The sign says “Left lane must turn left,” but the arrow points right.

“Parking only” seems to be allowed on the left, even though parking places are on the right.

We’ll probably be covering wrecks on the square, today.

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New Courthouse Entrance Policy, Front Door & Back Door Only

January 6th, 2014 by

With the new year, came new security policies at the county courthouse.The north and south doors are now locked during the day.

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Happy 8th Birthday, Dakota

January 6th, 2014 by

Dakota Barbee will be celebrating his 8th birthday on Monday January 6th. He is the son of Mark & Martha Barbee of Monticello, AR.

He is the grandson of Bobby Barbee of Monticello, AR. & the late Peggy Barbee of Jonesboro, AR. & David & Mae Dale Jones of Harrisburg, AR. He is the nephew of Bryan & Terry Jones of Jonesboro. AR.

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Log Truck Collision Claims Life of Local Man – Saturday Update

January 4th, 2014 by

Around 7:40, Friday morning, the driver of this Chevy pick up was killed when it collided with the rear tandems of a log truck, 8 miles east on Midway Road.

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Pedestrian Killed in HWY 65 Accident

January 4th, 2014 by

According to the Arkansas State Police, it’s 6:41 PM Friday, a southeast Arkansas man was struck by multiple vehicles on HWY 65 at McMillan Corner in Chicot County.

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Is This Your Dog?

January 4th, 2014 by

20131231_085626 Stray dog found on 425 close to Ellis and Son body shop. He is very sweet.

Needs his owner or a good home with enough land where he can hunt.

For information call Morgan at 820-2556.

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911 Call Reports Shotgun at Bar on New Year’s Eve

January 2nd, 2014 by

yyy Numerous Drew County Deputies responded to the false 911 call, reporting a man with a shotgun at the River Bar & Restaurant.

The call came into Monticello dispatch around 11:30 pm, New Year’s Eve.

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Happy New Year from Ryburn Automotive Superstore & Staff

January 2nd, 2014 by

Happy New Year from the staff and management team at Ryburn Automotive Superstore.

As we move into the new year, we also want to express our appreciation to our customres, and say “thank you” for your business.

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$6,000+ Missing from City Funds, Audit Says “To Benefit Former Employee”

January 2nd, 2014 by

DiscountMerchandise - Copy An FOI by MLive for the results of the recent Monticello city audit show $6,325 missing from water and sewer funds, to the benefit of a former employee.