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Tuesday afternoon, around 1 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to the scene of a house fire in the 200 block of West College Street.
MPD & DCSO blocked traffic on the busy street, while firefighters limited the damage from the flames to a dining room / hutch area. However, smoke caused damage throughout the residence.
No one was home when the fire began.
Senator John Boozman toured UAM’s agriculture dept., Thursday morning, as a part of his district-wide agri tour.
Boozman and his staff, along with UAM agri-business faculty visited various sites that are a part of UAM programs.
After the tour Senator Boozman led a brief meeting with those attending, where a wide range of topics were covered, including the Farm Bill, student loans, the drought’s effect on farming, future use of natural gas, and Heirloom tomatos.
One important aspect of UAM’s agri program is that “Most of UAM’s 100 ag majors are from this area, and want to remain in this area” after they graduate.
4:30 Wednesday was the deadline for supporters of the proposed alcohol sales issue to turn in their petition to the Drew County Clerk, in order to get the “wet vote” on the November ballot.
Happy 8th birthday Jordan.
(His birthday was Wednesday)
Jordan is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
A 19 year old Drew County man remains in jail, following his Sunday arrest for the assaulting his 67 year old grandmother, at her home.
Tuesday morning, around 9 am, there was a 4 vehicle collision, on HWY 425 near Lacey.
A Baxter County man received a $400,000 bond, Monday, from District Judge Ken Harper for his role in the arrival of 1/4 pound of methamphetamine in Southeast Arkansas.
Click here to read the Arkansas 
Business article about 9 Southeast Arkansas banks working together in difficult economic times.
The Arkansas Forestry Commission battled a 179 acre woods fire, just south of Drew County, on Berea road in Ashley County.
AFC brought in 6 dozers and a spotter plane to battle the blaze, with the help of 3 local fire depts.
The dozer photo is courtesy of AshleyCountyLedger.com.
The smoke photo is from a MLive reader who saw several fire and emergency vehicles turning onto Goose Hollow Road, from HWY 425 South.
The fire at this mobile home, located on Vincent Lane, of off HWY 425 North, was reported to the Monticello Fire Dept. around 8:20, Saturday morning.
Firefighters and trucks responded, but the residence was a total loss.
Happy 4th birthday to Lukas Nichols.
Lukas is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
Judge Sam Bird Roasts Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Richard Reinhart Reminises from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mark McElroy Introduces Mike Layfield from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
DMH CEO Layfield Diagnoses Dr. Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Leigh Lassiter Counts, “My Dad” from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mayor Maxwell Toasts Lassiter’s Accomplishments from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Dr. Jack Lassiter Responds to Roasters from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council has officially changed their agency’s name from to “Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.”
The children’s center will change from Sesame School to “Discovery Children’s Center”. Also, the adult center will no longer be The Other Way, but is changing to “Discovery Skills Center”.
The public is invited to the grand opening/ribbon cutting for their new facilities at South Hyatt & East College St., on August 28 at 1pm.
James Milton Washington, 62, passed away on July 30, 2012 at Drew Memorial Hospital. He was born November 26, 1950 in Lacey, AR to Addie Bea Washington and the late New Washington Sr. James was a heavy equipment operator for various employers prior to his failing health.
Mr. Washington join the Pentecostal Church in the Goose Hollow community of Drew County at an early age. A few years ago he met his soul mate, Barbara Pierce, who encouraged him to study the bible and attend church. Both James and Barbara obeyed the gospel of Christ and were baptized and added to the Church of Christ on January 2, 2011. The couple loved the Lord and desired to live according to the scripture was married on February 5, 2011.
He leaves to cherish her memory: loving wife Barbara Washington; four brothers: Eugen Washington of Kansas City, KS; Newt (Shriley) Washington, Jr. of Crossett; Bernard (Shirley) Washington of Fort Worth, TX and John (Kim) Washington of Monticello; six sisters Leola (Burdell) Roberts of Portland, OR; Margaret (Jimmy) Griggs of Bastrop, LA; Gracie (Bertis) Sawyer, Hazelene (James) McCray, Earlene (John) Middleton, and Joyce Darrough of Monticello, AR; and eight step-children: Janeessa Brown, Brandon Pierce, Kellen (Tan) Gray, Katrina Wade, Waymond Wade, Linda Ingram, Renee Wade, and Sharetha Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Newt Washington, Sr.; his brother and best friend Edward (Cook) Washington; brother, RB Washington; and two wives Dorothy Wade Washington and Maxine Ferrell Washington.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 5th at Kennedy Blvd Church of Christ in Monticello.
Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441
Fax: (870) 367-6430
Happy 15th Birthday Brittany Hodges!
Love You!
Mom
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Monticello Elementary is seeing record numbers with its upcoming Kindergarten class for the 2012-2013 school year. According to Principal Tish Thomas, the numbers rose from 170 students last year, to 223 for this year.
The large increase of students led to two major issues for the school: too few teachers and not enough classrooms.
The 2012 Drew County Log-a-Load for Kids benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital sponsored by the UAM Forestry Club will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 6:00 pm at the Gibson Center on the UAM campus.
Tickets for the fish fry and live and silent auction are $20.00 each. You can be a sponsor by purchasing a table for $500.00 which includes 6 meal tickets and $100.00 of raffle tickets.
Raffle tickets for a $1000.00 gift card for $25.00 each and a Gun-a-Month for $50.00 each are also being sold, and donations are being accepted for the auctions.
The Arkansas Forestry Commissin has confirmed the total acrage destroyed by Monday’s 3 forest fires as….
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A heat advisory is in effect for Southeast Arkansas today, and that will likely be extended further into the week.
Heat index values will exceed 105 degrees across the region with temperatures ranging between 100 and 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Heat index values as high as 108 are expected. Isolated heat index values will be above 105 degrees from around noon until 7 p.m. in the evening.
Happy 14th Birthday Angel Love
My very special neice, Taylor Marter, is turning 14 today!! I remember just like it was yesterday when you came into this world; you were a welcome gift from God!! Have a wonderful day and remember how very much I love you!!! Always and Forever, JenJen
Construction has begun on the new amphitheater at City Park.
The stage will be build on the side near the gate, with seating being on the side towards the creek and sidewalk.
The Drew County Sheriff’s Department is working on the annual sex offender notification letters to local churches, daycares and schools.
If your church/organization has not received letters in the past, please contact Amanda Moore at the Sheriff’s Department to verify that we have the correct address.
If your church or organization would rather receive a digital copy please contact us at 367-6211.
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