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CASA of the 10th JD seeks Executive Director

September 19th, 2013 by

The CASA10 program, a non-profit organization, is seeking an Executive Director. The ideal candidate has non-profit experience with specific knowledge of grant writing, public speaking, recruiting and retaining of volunteers as well as a minimum of three years experience in financial and administrative or management experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in fiscal management, grant writing, strategic planning, fundraising, organizational accounting and public relations. Previous experience with child abuse and neglect cases, families in crisis, or other social service skills are preferred.

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Employment Opportunity – Childcare

September 19th, 2013 by

Pauline Child Care Center is now hiring.

For more information please call (870) 367- 4331.

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County Fair Parade – Float Winners

September 18th, 2013 by

Listed below are the results of the winnimg floats in the 2013 Drew County Fair Parade.

The parade video is also being posted, overnight.

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New Rental Rates for Sadie Johnson Community Center

September 17th, 2013 by

At Mondaay night’s City Parks Committee, the committeee voted to rent out the new Sadie Johnson Community Center only as a whole building rental, not as individual rooms.

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Anna Norris Honored as “Miss Drew County, 2013”

September 16th, 2013 by

Saturday night, the annual Drew County Fair “Miss Drew County” pageant was held at the fairgrounds, with Anna Norris was honored as this year’s Miss Drew County. Anna also won the interview competition.

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Join Commercial Bank At The Drew County Fair

September 16th, 2013 by

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Need A Good Used Pick-Up? Call Ryburns

September 16th, 2013 by

This 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab is Like New with Very Low miles!

For more information call Paul Wallick at 870-367-5353 at Ryburn Motor Co.

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Ministerial Alliance 9/11 Prayer Rally & Remembrance Service – Video

September 15th, 2013 by

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Happy 30th Birthday

September 14th, 2013 by

Happy “30th” Birthday, Grant Myers

We love you.

Kelly & Peyton Myers

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Our Steaks Really Do Taste Better

September 14th, 2013 by

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Fuller Lawn & Garden

September 13th, 2013 by

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Job Announcement – Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.

September 13th, 2013 by

Direct Care Staff – The position is full-time in Monticello, AR with a female consumer, Monday- Friday 7am-3pm.

All applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must successfully clear a criminal background check, child and adult central registry check, and a driving record check. All employees are subject to alcohol and drug testing.

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For Over 100 Years, Community People You Know. Commercial Bank

September 12th, 2013 by

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After 30 Years, Fletcher Retires as City Financial Director

September 12th, 2013 by

After serving the City of Monticello for 30 years, Kimberly Fletcher retired, Friday.

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Advantages Recognizes Staff for National Direct Support Professional’s Week.

September 12th, 2013 by

The week of September 8-14, 2013 is National Direct Support Professional’s week. Governor Beebe signed a proclamation declaring Arkansas’s recognition of Direct Support Professional’s in Arkansas.

A Direct Support Professional is the primary support of individuals who have special needs. These professionals provide a broad range of services, including preparation of meals, help with medications, personal hygiene, mobility, transportation, money management and instruction in daily life skills.

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Drew County Fair Talent Show Winners

September 11th, 2013 by

Variety – Alex Borchardt–winner

Instrumental Solo – Jessaca Shepherd—winner

Dance Group – Monticello Dance Academy –Tap 3—winner

Dance Solo – Charlee Carter—winner

Over-All Winner
Monticello Dance Academy Tap 3—winner
Charlee Carter—1st place

Shown, left to right: Charlee Carter, Bliss Jaggers, Alex Jones, Jessaca Shepherd and Alex Borchardt

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Ministerial Alliance to host Prayer Rally / Remembrance Service at Courthouse Wednesday

September 11th, 2013 by

The Drew County Ministerial Alliance will host a Prayer Rally and Remembrance Service at the Drew County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept 11th at noon and the public is encouraged to attend.

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Rogers Mens Wear, Sale in Progress

September 11th, 2013 by

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City of Wilmar Dedicates Two New Bridges

September 10th, 2013 by

Friday morning, the Wilmar Mayor and Aldermen met with project engineers to officially open two new bridges.

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Dense Fog Over Drew County

September 10th, 2013 by

Dense fog is covering Drew County like a thick blanket, this morning.

Please give yourself some extra driving time for safety.

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Bordeaux Road to be Closed Permanently (to Through Traffic), Due to I-69 Construction, Today – UPDATE

September 9th, 2013 by

According to Judge Robert Akin, Bordeaux Road, which runs between HWYs 278 and 35, approximately 2 miles east of Monticello (Dead Man’s Curve area) will be permanently closed, today, by the Arkansas Highway Dept., due to the construction of the I-69 bypass.

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Commuter Capital, LP Has Earned More Than 10% Since March 2013 Inception

September 9th, 2013 by

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4-Wheeler Accident Brings Rescue Copter to Drew County

September 9th, 2013 by

Around 12:45, Sunday afternoon, this AirEvac LifeTeam rescue helicopter landed on HWY 425 South at Beulah Road, to pick up a 55 year old Monticello man, following a 4-wheeler accident on a pond levee.

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1st Friday Jam Session on the Square – Videos

September 8th, 2013 by

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Immanuel Baptist Church Handbells & Chimes – Videos

September 8th, 2013 by

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1970 Huey Helicopter at Monticello Airport

September 6th, 2013 by

This Vietnam era Huey military helicopter landed at Ellis Field, Friday morning, around 11 am.

The chopper had seen military action overseas, before recently being refurbished in Arizona.

The Huey is one of at least 7 that are being transferred to Florida, where they will be re-sold, possible back to another governmental agency, for use scouting fires or other events in the US, or flown back overseas.

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Local Industry Expanding, Considering Lease of MEDC’s Spec Building

September 6th, 2013 by

The industrial “spec” speculative building, which was built as a qualification for the state’s ACE program, seems to have a local industry that will likely use the structure as part of a long term lease, for warehouse space.

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Drew Central Band “Cans for Band”

September 6th, 2013 by

Drew Central Band is holding a fundraiser called “Cans For Band”. There will be drop off locations at the Drew Central home games. Please bring your recyclable cans to help out the Drew Central Band. If you are not going to the games or have too much to take to the games and would like to donate, please contact Amanda Nall at 870-723-2373. Money raised will go to band uniforms and other expenses.

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