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Attempted Capital Murder & Armed Robbery Charges Lead to 30 Year Prison Sentence for Last of Manhunt Suspects

November 22nd, 2012 by

The last of the three Saline County youths accused of the attempted capital murder and aggravated robbery of a Drew County man came to an end, Wednesday morning, when he accepted a plea bargain to spend 30 years in the Arkanas Dept. of Correction (plus 10 years suspended sentence).

In March, the three suspects stole an elderly Drew County man’s truck and gun, before stabbing him and leaving him severly bleeding on a county road, A multi-agency manhunt quickly followed, which included a pack of search dogs from ADC and a helicopter from the Arkansas State Police.

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Monticello Schools to Apply for $100,000 EAST Grant, Which Would Effect All MHS Students

November 21st, 2012 by

The Monticello School Board, at Tuesday night’s meeting, granted permission for the district to apply for a $100,000 EAST grant, to incorporate some of the EAST concepts into all MHS students classes.

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Happy 80th Birthday – Wednesday

November 21st, 2012 by

Corliss A. Bawcom is turning 80 years old today!!

Join in wishing him a VERY HAPPY birthday!!

We all love you, Daddy! Happy Birthday!!

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Changes to Sanitation Ordinance Approved

November 20th, 2012 by

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Finding Funding for Girls Softball Pressbox & Scoreboard

November 20th, 2012 by

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Curtis Merrell to City Council on Proposed Whaley “Park”

November 20th, 2012 by

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Annexation of Industrial Park Approved

November 20th, 2012 by

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Small Committee to Recommend Timber Management Company for City Land

November 20th, 2012 by

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Police & Court Report to City Council

November 20th, 2012 by

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Burger King Getting a “Facelift”

November 20th, 2012 by

One of the many local businesses making improvements to their storefronts, recently, is Burger King, on HWY 425 South.

Burger King will soon have a totally renovated front entrance, and they’re even re-pouring the concrete in the driveway.

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HWY 425 Crash Sends 2 To Hospital

November 20th, 2012 by

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Quorum Court Approves Continuation of County Employee Insurance – Library Not Included as “County Employees”

November 20th, 2012 by

Monday night, the quorum court approved Qual Choice, represented by Tommy McLemore and Employers Insurance Consultants of Monticello, to continue providing the county employee insurance.

Here are the details….
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MHS Player Signs Letter of Intent to Play for SAU

November 20th, 2012 by

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Parks Committee Report to City Council

November 20th, 2012 by

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Centerpoint Energy Construction

November 19th, 2012 by

Construction on the new Centerpoint Energy buildings in the Monticello Industrial Park is nearing completion, and should be housing their regional work station soon.

Centerpoint plans to move all area operations for the southeast Arkansas region to the new facility, including construction, service and meter reading operation.

Centerplint’s southeast district includes 13 counties, and will likely have it’s 18 area employees based out of the Monticello facility.

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Drew Central Kindergarten Feast

November 19th, 2012 by

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Local Lady Shaves Her Head for Charity

November 19th, 2012 by

: Before,

: During,

: & after.

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Happy 18th Birthday

November 18th, 2012 by

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY, SARAH PORTER!!!

WE LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!!!!

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Happy Birthday

November 18th, 2012 by

Autumn Smith turned 8, Friday.

Happy birthday,

Love, Dad

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MIS Learning Garden

November 18th, 2012 by

The after school gardeners harvested some sweet potatoes from the garden this past week before the frost.

The kids are from left to right – Kenny Bragg, Olivia and Maddie Tumlinson.

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Photos of New Sadie Johnson Community Center Construction

November 16th, 2012 by

The new Sadie Johnson Community Center is coming closer to being turned over to the city, with a contract completion date of late December.
The Parks Commission and City Council are currently deciding how to pay for the facility’s furnishings.
The front entrance, shown here, will have a circle drive, according to ETC Engineers.

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Happy Birthday

November 16th, 2012 by

Ashton Arnonold is Celebrating a Birthday,

Happy 9th Birthday, Ashton!!

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Shelton St. on Truck Route??

November 15th, 2012 by

Remember the old “one of these things doesn’t belong here” line from Sesame Street?

That seems to be the case, as a loaded log truck was photographed turning from East Shelton St. onto S. Main, recently.

Cherry Street is open to log trucks. Old Dermott is not. Shelton St. appears to fall into that “undecided” category.

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Local “Carpet Medics” to Assist Hurricane Sandy Victims on East Coast

November 15th, 2012 by

Carpet Medics owner, Randy Phillips, is traveling to the east coast to assist to the thousands of homeowners whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Phillips says, “There are still hundreds of thousands of people whose homes are waiting to be repaired, and before that can happen they will have to be dried. The storm surge filled many homes with as much as 4 feet of sea water and although the water has receded the structures are saturated. There are hundreds of restoration contractors like us there but they can barely scratch the surface of the work needed to be done.”

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MHS Forensic Team Earns 1st Place in Russellville

November 15th, 2012 by

The MHS Forensic Team travelled to Russellville to compete at the Russellville High School Cyclone Forensic Tournament. The team returned with several awards including a 1st place sweepstakes award. Twenty-seven students competed in 10 individual events and one group event. The team earned 3rd place in readers theatre group event with their interpretation of 13 Reasons Why, a novel by Jay Asher.

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Happy (Late) Birthday

November 15th, 2012 by

Greyson Ashcraft recently celebrated his 4th birthday.

His parents are DeVonda Harvey & Richard W. Ashcraft of Monticello. Greysons siblings are Ryeli Ashcraft, Alexis, Rebekah & Jensen Harvey.

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Drew HEALTH to Support “The Woods” Angel Tree

November 15th, 2012 by

Drew HEALTH will be supporting The Woods Nursing Home and Rehab Center Angel Tree efforts this year.

The Angel Tree provides gifts to all residence of The Woods. Drew HEALTH is asking for donations of the following items:
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DC 2nd Grade Class Studies “Gummy Worms”

November 14th, 2012 by

Mr. McRae’s 2nd grade class at Drew Central are shown being involved in an estimation and measurement math activity.

The goal was to estimate in centimeters the projected length of the gummy worm completely stretched without breaking.

The students then assisted one another in stretching the gummy worm to its maximum length for accurate measurement.

Pictured are: Lana Boykin, Omarion Pace, and Colby Broyles.

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Suzi Paige 2, Now Open on Main Street

November 14th, 2012 by

Suzi Paige 2 is now open at on Main Street, in Monticello, Monday- Friday from 11 am to 6 pm sat 10am to 5pm.

They are an original boutique, offering the latest styles of the fashion world, including; It, Miss Me, and Big Star jeans.. Ronaldo designer jewelry and many more!

Suzi Paige 2 can be reached at 367-0180, or stop by and look around.

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Congratulations

November 14th, 2012 by

CONGRATULATIONS! to MHS Choral Director Mrs. Bennie Vincent for being selected by her colleagues as the 2012-2013 Southeast Region “Director of the Year.”

During the past two years of teaching at Monticello Middle School, Mrs. Vincent’s choirs received Superior Division I Ratings in performance and sight reading at Choral Performance Assessments (CPA). She is in her first year as the Monticello Sr. High Choral Director.

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UAM Professor Responds to Recent Arrest

November 14th, 2012 by

Officers from the UAM arrested a professor of mathematics on October 30, charging him with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and threatening an officer.

Guy Nelson, a mathematics professor at the university was arrested at the college’s science center, where it took two officers to take him into custody.

Susan Pruitt of UAM’s The Voice has posted an update on the story, which include an interview with the professor. Click here to read that article on The Voice.

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Veterans Presented with Flags by Children

November 13th, 2012 by

The students at Discovery Children’s Center enjoyed lunch with the American Legion and VFW, Friday

After lunch the children presented the American Legion and VFW with flags that they made.

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MHS Delegation Earns Recognition at 2012 Arkansas Student Congress

November 13th, 2012 by

The MHS Delegation to the 2012 Arkansas Student Congress earned 7th place overall. Daniel Wigley, Hannah James and Jacob Chisom earned 5th place in their House of Representatives. Earning excellent awards were Elizabeth Wilson (committee, caucus), Erin Campbell (caucus, floor debate), Daniel Wigley (caucus, floor debate), Hannah James (floor debate), Alex Jones (floor debate), and Jacob Chisom (committee, parliamentary procedures). Daniel Wigley and Hannah James earned superior awards in committee; Hannah and Jacob Chisom earned superior awards during the party caucus session.

Picture: Front row – Hannah James, Alex Jones, Elizabeth Wilson
Back row – Erin Campbell, Jacob Chisom, Daniel Wigley

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Former Candidate Griffin Endorses Robert Akin for County Judge

November 13th, 2012 by

Former Drew County Judge candidate Jessie Griffin,this morning, endorsed Robert Akin for that position in the upcoming run-off election.

Griffin told MLive, “I’m supporting Robert because he’s the best candidate in the race. Robert is a good honest man, who has good experience to serve in the position of county judge. Robert ran a very clean campaign, and will do a good job for the county. I feel Robert is the best choice for Drew County judge, and encourage everyone who supported me to vote for Robert Akin in the run-off election.”

Griffin also pointed out, contrary to rumors, if Akin is elected, Griffin will not be given a job with the county.

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