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As the Monticello community met for the annual Easter Community Service recently, many familiar faces were present.
There was a new face, who was introduced as a part of the program, to sing “How Great Thou Art”, before the message.
Sarah Beth Pippen, the worship leader at Immanuel Baptist Church, then led the room into worship, as she followed with a strong, spirit-filled rendition of the old, familiar hymn.
MLive recently spoke with Sarah Beth, as a part of our One Monticello Life series.
Concrete has been poured this week for seven of the piers of the new livestock barn at the Drew County Fairgrounds.
The new barn is expected to be completed by the County Fair in September.
Madelynn Gates has been chosen as a Razorback Cheerleader for the 2013-2014 season.
This will be Madelynn’s 2nd year to cheer for the University of Arkansas.
The City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance requiring that dumpster pads be installed in front of all dumpsters serviced by the City’s garbage and recycling collection trucks.
Cindy Hilburn has been selected to serve as the new Elementary School Principal for the Monticello School District.
Hall of Fame inductees for 2013 include
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Around 1pm, Tuesday, MLive spoke to the McGehee School Superintendant’s office, then visited with McGehee Police Chief Jim White, about the rumored situation. Read the rest of this entry »
At their recent Drew Central school board meeting, the board heard a report from Katie Taylor about her recent trip to Washington DC, as well as her plans to expand her service project “Pack of Hope” to more DC students in need.
Circuit Court Judge Kenny Johnson, Monday, set a $150,000 bond for the man accused in the First Degree Murder of an area woman, who was located in a grave behind the suspect’s house. She had been missing for nine days.
The suspect is also charged with Abuse of Corpse. Read the rest of this entry »
The SEARK Concert Association is presenting a special concert performance by Monticello’s own Rob Shrock, April 19, at 7 pm.
Rob spoke to MLive and is excited to be returning to Monticello. He is looking forward to performing for his friends and classmates again.
Rob has led an exciting musical career, since graduating from MHS, including performing and recording with legends of the industry.
He is best known for his associations with Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick, as well as his work on the 72nd Academy Awards show.
The concert will be held at the UAM fine arts center. Tickets are available by calling 460-1060
MPD officers are shown working the car accident that occurred at the Murphy Oil Station on HWY 425 north, around 1:50 pm.
No information about injuries was available.
A 25-year-old Drew County man was killed instantly around 5:45, Thursday morning, in a collison with an 18 wheeler, near the Lincoln-Drew County line.
According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority conducted a called meeting Friday, April 5 at the offices of the Bradley County Economic Development Commission.
Another old building, was recently taken down by it’s property owner.
The building, located at the south end of Bailey Street was removed by Bud Bulloch. Bulloch told MLive that the area will be used for parking area, for awhile; although he wasn’t sure what the future use of the property located west of the Ridgeway Apt. would be.
The demolition of the structure caused the wall of an adjacent building to collapse. Bulloch also owns that building, and reported that it was vacant at the time, and no notable damage was done to any contents of the structure.
Two other downtown area structures were cleaned up by their property owner, last week.
Two tin covered structures, adjoining Baker’s Supply, that had been there for decades, were taken down.
Baker didn’t announce any specific plans for the property.. One building was on Edwards street, across from the Ridgeway, the other was “lean’to”, added onto the former Prestige Furniture building, at 300 E. Gaines. St.
The former home of Prestige Furniture, located at 300 E. Gaines, and is also slated for possible removal.
Anyone interested in removing the structure, in exchange for salvaging the material (including the brick from several decades ago) should contact Baker’s Supply at 367-8676.
Around 8 pm Thursday night, the Monticello Fire Dept. was paged out to the report of smoke at City Drug, on E. Gaines Street.
Due to their quick response, only a box in the storage area was damaged.
Nikki Hood, co-owner of City Drug told MLive how much she appreciated the quick response of the local fire and police depts, and added that City Drug will open at 8 am, as usual, with breakfast and all services in full operation.
The Monticello Police Department awarded Patrolman Kyle Berryman, Policeman of the Year. The Monticello Lions Club presented Kyle $100 at their meeting, Thursday.
Police Chief Eddie Deaton and Capt Carlos Garcia selected Patrolman Kyle Berryman for this prestigious award. They said various criteria was the basis for the award and Kyle’s achievements for the past 12 months far exceeded everyone else.
Kyle has been a Monticello policeman 4 years. He is married to the former Amber Nixon, a registered nurse. They have two children, ages 8 and 4. Shown in picture are Amber and Kyle Berryman, Lions Club President Don Hogue, Police Capt Carlos Garcia and Chief Eddie Deaton.
Around 1:45 Wednesday afternoon, the drivers of a Toyota Camry turned Monticello’s busiest intersection into a demolition derby, as he allegedly “ping ponged” into 4 other vehicles.
Kelly Stain and Pam Cook were the winners of the Easter basket drawings held by the Monticello Ballers AAU aasociation.
Thanks to everyone who supported our teams.
A Drew County jury of 2 men and 11 women are hearing the case of an Ashley County landowner suing the county over a bridge on a county road.
Monday night, members of our local veterans organizations met with Boy Scout Troop 67, to teach them flag etiquette for the retiring (burning) of worn US flags. The VFW, DAV, and American Legion were represented.
The process is educational and patriotic.
The Drew Central school board, along with selected staff members and students, held thorough interviews Wednesday and Thursday with the five potential superintendent candidates.
Effective immediately, sanitation workers will only pick up trash that is in the county provided containers. No extra bagged trash that is set out beside or on top of the container will be picked up.
Due to recent back injuries and wounds from hypodermic needles, all cans will be picked up by the automated system on the truck.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Extra trash containers may be purchased for the one time price of $54.25.
Drew County Judge Robert Aiken
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