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March Memories – 2012 Headlines

January 3rd, 2013 by

After 30 Years, Potter Not Running for Re-election to JP Spot

Multi Agency Investigation Leads to 170+ Pills & $50,000 Bond

Local Man Arrested on Rape Charges

Investigator’s Report on Mom & Step-dad’s Capital Murder Case of Infant
Fertilize Truck Overturns on Florence Road

Winchester Man Dies in Home Fire

“Not Guilty” Plea Entered by Local Man Charged with 1st Degree Murder of Infant Son

Wilmar Man Arrested for Murder & Rape in Oakland. Cal.

$100,000 Bond for Felon Fighting at Fairgrounds & Fighting with Deputies

Bathrooms, Doors, & Front Steps at MEDC / Court Building – Topic of City / County / Court Meeting

Parks Commission Disbanded, Re-instated as Parks Committee

Drew Central’s Fawcett Leaving for Superintendent Post in Paris

Mississippi Man Arrested for Sexual Indecency with 14 Year Old

Afternoon Winds Blow Over Softball Bleachers & Outfield Fence

Accidental Shooting Causes Death of Jefferson County Man, Visiting Drew County

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Local Fire Chief / Constable Dies, Following Dec. 22 Accident

January 2nd, 2013 by

David Bawcom, age 38 of the Greenhill community passed away January 1.

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Quorum Court Declares Position Vacant – Appoints New Circuit Clerk to Serve Current Term

January 2nd, 2013 by

The Drew County Quorum Court was sworn in New Years Day morning, and held a called business meeting immediately afterward.

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Elected Officials Sworn into Local Offices

January 2nd, 2013 by

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Swearing In Ceremony Photos

January 2nd, 2013 by

: Judge Robert Akin’s opening comments

: Judge Robert Akin being sworn in by Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson

: Sheriff Mark Gober

: County Clerk Lyna Gulledge

: Assessor Beth Davis

: Treasurer Charles Searcy

: Collector Toyna Loveless

: Quorum Court Justices of the Peace

: Monticello City Council

: Wilmar Aldermen

: Karen Robertson – Tillar

: Winchester Officials

: Constables

: Circuit Clerk Sandra Erlanson

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Jessie Mae Boyd Everett

January 2nd, 2013 by

Jessie Mae Boyd Everett
December 11, 1948 – December 31, 2012

Jessie was born to Ruthie Mae Boyd and the late Jessie Leon Boyd. She was born and raised in the Strangers Rest/Plantersville Community by her grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian and Hazel Gragg.

Jessie was preceded in death by her father, Jessie L Boyd, grandparents, Julian and Hazel Gragg, her step-father, G.W. (Donnie) Vincent. One brother, David Vincent and one aunt, on her mother’s side, Priscilla Watson.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Ruthie M. Boyd; children, Rosalind Everett (Chester) Hampton and Reginald (Tamara) Everett; two grand-kids: Christopher Everett Goodman Sr. and Aiden A Everett; three great-grand kids: Toriona Goodman, Christopher Goodman Jr. and Anaria Goodman; Five sisters: Barbara (Willie) Wilbanks, Katherine (Scott) Wynn, Phyllis Vincent, Jennifer Vincent, Rita (Major) Miller; Four brothers: Lonnie (Shirley) Vincent, Gregory Vincent, Bryan Vincent and Michael Vincent; one aunt on her mothers side: Agnes (Ira) Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Viewing will be Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. at Christian Brothers Funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant AME Church, Campground, Monticello.

Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441

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Lee Anner Bealer

January 2nd, 2013 by

Lee Anner Bealer, age 66, of Monticello, AR departed this life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born on March 20, 1946 in Thebes, AR. She was an excellent aunt, sister, cousin, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bealer Sr. and Mary Bealer; one sister, Virginia Bealer; and by one foster daughter Lanesia Davis.

Lee is survived by one brother, James Bealer, Jr. (Geraldine) of Monticello and one sister, Pearlene Bealer of Monticello, and one foster brother Collie Anderson (Carolyn) of Monticello, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Although Lee never had any biological kids of her own she helped to raise many. These include foster son, Myron Davis. Nieces, Nephews and Cousins: Roger Sr., Alphonso, Karen, Antionette, Wanda, Yvonne, Mark, Cherie, Andrea, and LaRhonda. Great nieces and nephews: Kristie, Barry “Tank”, Donzamion, Latrina, Zelda, Quanta, Shadonna, Teandra, Devonta, Denarius, Bambi, Roger Jr., Brandon, Quintella, Quarhonda “Pooh”, Quashondra “Suga Foot”, Deshondra, and Lauren “Punkin”.

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 546 North Bailey Street, in Monticello, AR on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 11 am with Reverand Henry F. Richardson officiating. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello,AR.

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Circuit Clerk Decides Not to be Sworn In – Quorum Court Expected to Declare Position “Vacant”

January 1st, 2013 by

Pat Scifres Montgomery, Drew County, Circuit Clerk who took a leave of absence after an audit led to charges being filed against her, has decided not to be sworn in, this morning.

In a Quorum Court meeting, following the ceremony, the county board is expected to declare the position “vacant.”

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News Doesn’t Stop for the Holidays…….

December 31st, 2012 by

Since news doesn’t stop for the holiday season, MonticelloLive will be covering any local news that developes during the holiday season. No meetings are planned, but you never know when something “newsworthy” will take place.

Keep checking MLive to know what’s going on in Drew County; we’ll watch the news; so you can watch football and the family.

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SEARK Judges – Changes in Southeast Arkansas as New Year Begins

December 30th, 2012 by

MLive took this photo of 5 southeast Arkansas County Judges, at a library meeting, earlier this year.

Shown here areLincoln County Judge Charles Capps, Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin, Desha County Judge Mark McElroy, Bradley County Judge Keith Neely and Chicot County Judge Mack Ball.

Capps, Lampkin, and Emory Austin (of Ashley Co.) are retiring. McElroy and Mike Holcomb (of Jefferson Co.) were elected to serve in the legislature. Neely and Ball were re-elected as Judges.

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Burning Leaves

December 30th, 2012 by

Burning leaves. Some folks hate it; many folks do it.

This photo shows one of the larger “leaf piles” that we’ve seen in a while, on Oakland St.

If you burn leaves, please monitor the fire, and keep a water hose close at hand.

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60 Windmills Traveling through Monticello, 9 Oversize Loads Each

December 30th, 2012 by

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Local Judge Appointed to State Panel

December 28th, 2012 by

10th Jjudicial District Circuit Judge Kenny Johnson has been appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court’s child support committee for a four-year term.

The committee issues recommendations to the court regarding child support issues in the state.

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Drew Central Hires LR Lawyer to Fight Discrimination Suit by Former Employee

December 28th, 2012 by

The Drew Central School Board held a special meeting Friday, to hire an attorney to represent them in a complaint filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by a former employee.

The employee, who was released last year as part of the district’s fiscal distress process, charges the district dismissed him because of his race, age and as a form of retaliation.

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Happy (Late) Birthday

December 28th, 2012 by

Happy 4th Birthday, Rylie Cate.

Love Nonna and Papow.

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Advantages Announced Rifle Winner

December 28th, 2012 by

The winners of the Advantages’ Gun Raffle were Danielle Atwood of Monticello, AR won the Remington 270, and David Doss won the $100.00 gas card.

We would like to thank everyone who bought a ticket or helped sell tickets to support our fundraiser.

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Lawyer’s Office Fire Contained to Kitchen Area

December 27th, 2012 by

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Lost & Found – Found MHS Class Ring

December 27th, 2012 by

Someone found a 1979 ladies MHS class ring in the Ozment Bluff area.

Call 308-2781 to identify.

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Christmas “Leftovers”

December 27th, 2012 by

Walmart – Closed, only one day each year.

Giving your wish list to Santa.

Homemade cakes

Adults “making sure the kid’s toys work right.”

Helping Santa get his Good / Naughty List together.

MLive’s Christmas Donation to Local Children’s Christmas

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First Responder’s Christmas Day

December 27th, 2012 by

While everyone else was celebrating Christmas day, our local First Responders were at work, serving the community, like they do every other day of the year.