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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.
Drew Central Band “Cans for Band”
September 6th, 2013 byDrew 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.
Need A Good, Used Pick-Up? Call Ryburns
September 5th, 2013 by
This 2012 Ford F-250 King Ranch Super Crew 4X4, only has 16,560 miles.
Call Keith Wallis at Ryburns at (870) 367-5353 to learn more about this heavy duty truck, or our other pre-pwned vehicles.
Drew County Man Gets $50,000 Bond for Alleged Rape Of 8 Year Old
September 4th, 2013 by
Need a Good Used Pick-up? Call Ryburns.
September 4th, 2013 by
2013 Ford F150 XLT 4×4 Crew Cab, with only 19,617 miles.
Save thousands on this truck! Won’t last long.
Call Mike Smith at 870-460-5557 or 367-5353.
N. Hyatt & W. McCloy Intersection Closed, Tuesday for Big Rig Breakdown
September 4th, 2013 by
An 18-wheeler from Batesville “threw a drive-shaft”, around 6 pm, near EX-Mart North. shutting down the McCloy & Hyatt Street intersection.
Reliable Towing pulled the big-rig out of the highway, opening up traffice.
MPD, DCSO, and a State Trooper were seen assisting traffic, which was detoured uto North Hyatt.
ATM Burglary Attempted, Sunday Morning
September 3rd, 2013 by
Ryburns’ Rebates Exteneded Today – “The Best Time to Buy”
September 3rd, 2013 by
At Ryburn Motor Co. our rebates have been extended through today. That means Today is the best time to buy Your New Car.
Come by Today. We’ll earn your business
Public Auction – Auction
September 3rd, 2013 by
The Monticello School District is taking sealed bids on a 2610 Long Tractor Serial # 64018088. The tractor has 564 hours. Bids must be received by Monday September 9th 2013 @ 10:00am. Bids will be opened on Monday September 9th 2013 @ 11:00am. Please mark the envelope on the outside “Tractor Bid”.
Public Notice – Auction
September 3rd, 2013 by
The Monticello School District is taking sealed bids on a 1990 model 1070 John Deere Tractor Serial # CH4048D002417. The differential housing is broke and repair parts are obsolete. It will be sold as a salvage tractor. Bids must be received by Monday September 9th 2013 @ 10:00am and will be opened on Monday September 9th 2013 @ 11:00am. Please mark the envelope on the outside “Tractor Bid”.
Horse & Buggy on Main & Gaines Streets
September 2nd, 2013 by
Early last week, this scene from the past was noticed traveling through Monticello.
Both photo were submitted by MLive readers.
MFD Fights 3 Fires in 3 Hours
September 1st, 2013 by
The Monticello Fire Dept. had a hectic evening, Friday, battling 3 fires, between 6 – 8:30 pm.
Wanted by DCSO for Forgery & Hot Checks
September 1st, 2013 by
Cynthia Mae Williams, age 39, is wanted by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department for forgery and hot checks.
Williams has a Bradley County address, but is known to be in Drew County on a regular basis.
If you have any information on where she may be contact the DCSO at 870-367-6211.
EZ Mart, HWY 425 South – Now Open in Old Circle N Location
August 30th, 2013 by
Due to the May fire in their old location, EZ Mart has moved next door to the former Circle N location.
Their first day serving the public was Wednesday.
Mini Dreams Consignment Event – Now – Sept 3
August 30th, 2013 by
Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt – Opening Soon on 425 South
August 30th, 2013 by
Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt, located behind the new EZ-Mart on HWY 425 South, in the old Pizza for Less and Baseball Cards, Etc. building is planning on a September opening date.
Bessy’s will provide frozen yogurt, along with fruit and candies for you to include in the many sweet treats that they offer.
The new business is owned and operated by Tammy and Molly Flemister.
New features to the building include a new patio, and an improved driveway and parking area.
Student Arrested for Shotgun in Truck, Again.
August 29th, 2013 by
A MHS ALE senior was found to have Benelli shotgun in his truck, last Tuesday afternoon, after he told his teachers about the weapon.
Local Man Gets 30 Days in Jail for Harrassing Ex-, Her Lawyer, & Pastor – Update
August 28th, 2013 by
A Drew County man’s ongoing legal battles took a downturn, Tuesday, when District Judge Luevonda Ross sentenced him to 30 days in jail, for phone calls and FaceBook posts, harrassing his ex-wife, her attorney, and her pastor.
4 Vehicle Pile Up in School Traffic Sends 2 to Hospitals, Monday
August 27th, 2013 by
Leprechaun Precious Metals Now Makes Loans On Guns
August 26th, 2013 by
3 Fires at Same Time in Drew County
August 26th, 2013 by
Between 5-7 pm, Sunday, there were 3 diffeent fires burning in rural area of Drew County, Sunday afternoon.
The first blase reportede was in the Valley & Greenill Fire Depts. area. They responded and put out the fire.
Next was a clear cut grass fire alonh HWY 35 West near the Cleveland County line. Rock Springs and Pansy firefighters were paged out to extinguish the fire, and the Arkanssa Forestry Commission sent a plow to keep the hot spots from spreading.
Collins-Cominto’s fire dept. also was busy, battling a barn firem on HWY 35 east.
Our appreciation goes out to the Drew County Firefighters.
Happy Birthday
August 26th, 2013 by
Happy Birthday, Cari
We love you,
Ron, Alissa, Brendon, Justin, and Ashton.
Happy Birthday
August 26th, 2013 by
Happy late 9th Birthday to Logan Campos.
We love you!
Happy Birthday
August 25th, 2013 by
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REBECCA MOSS!
WE LOVE YOU!
Christian Motorcycle Assocation Visits Ray’s for “Lunch Run”
August 25th, 2013 by
A wide variety of
“bikes and trikes” were on display, Saturday, as a group of Christian 
Motorcycle Association members from several communities in Ashley County took their “lunch run,” as they visited Ray’s for their monthly gathering.
Tractor Starts Fire – Destroys Truck, Trailer, & Shed
August 24th, 2013 by
Around 6 pm, Friday evening, a tractor fire, spread to the shed where it was parked.
The tractor, shed, a 1969 Ford pick-up, and a trailer were destroyed.
The Monticello Fire Dept. was paged to scene, but the flames had already spread to the rest of the structure.
MFD Responds to House Fire
August 24th, 2013 by
Around 11 pm, Tuesday, this home at the intersection of Jackson and Shelton Streets was destroyed by fire.
The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to battle the fire, but the home was engulfed when they were called.
Photo courtesy of MLive reader.
Ryburs Motor Co. – I.D.S. Sale Extended
August 23rd, 2013 by
Employment Opportunity – Part Time Office Worker
August 23rd, 2013 by
Local office seeking college student to work part-time.
Must have 3.0 GPA. Resumes should be emailed to tsmresume@yahoo.com or faxed to (870) 367-8422.
This institution is an equal opportunity employer.
Hazel Joan Pickens Leonard
August 23rd, 2013 byHazel Joan Pickens Leonard age 76 of Tyro, Arkansas, passed away on August 19, 2013
Joan was born December 29, 1935 in Peck, Kansas to Homereis and Murriel Hamilton Pickens.
Joan married Harold Raymond Leonard of Tyro, Arkansas, on September 1, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas.
She was an active member of the Monticello Church of Christ. She served as the leader of daughter Cindy’s Girl Scout Troop #33. For many years Joan and Ray enjoyed participating in square dancing with various local groups. Joan retired from The Mad Butcher grocery in Dumas after 25 years of dedicated service. Upon retiring Joan and Ray began traveling all over North America in their travel trailer. Family was always very important to Joan. She loved her grandchildren and many times loaded up those in Arkansas to go visit those in Colorado.
Joan is preceded in death by her father, Homereis Pickens; mother, Murriel Hamilton Burrows; step-father, Jake Burrows; brothers, Keith and Dale Pickens; and grand-daughter, Sharon Gillespie.
She will continue to live through her family, husband, Ray Leonard; children: Mona Still of Hope, Arkansas; Cindy Thornton of Kyle, Texas; Donald Leonard of Springfield, Colorado.
8 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children and a sister: Vera Pickens Warren of Wellington, Kansas.
Visitation held Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6-8pm, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 3pm, with brother, Paul Mowrer officiating followed by interment in Tyro Cemetery.
Memorials to; Tyro Cemetery Fund, 21431 Hwy 54 East, Dumas, Arkansas 71639; Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.
Unused City Street to be Closed – Made Private Drive
August 22nd, 2013 by
T‘he City Council officially voted to close a portion of West Pauline Street, at their meeting.
Prescription Drug Forgery Arrest
August 21st, 2013 by
Drug Task Force agents, along with Monticello Police, arrested a Monticello man after he attempted to pass a forged prescription at a local pharmacy last week.
Monticello Man Faces Additional Drug Charges, Following 2nd Search Warrant
August 21st, 2013 byAccording to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a Monticello man is facing multiple drug charges after the second search warrant was executed at his home within the past year.
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