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Two Silverados Collide at Pope & Gabbert

July 17th, 2013 by

Around 7 pm, Tuesday, an eastbound white Chevy Silverado reportedly pulled out in front of a northbound white Chevy Silverado, causing an auto accident.

The eastbound truck had the stop sign.

A passenger in the northbound Silverado was transported to Drew Memorial by SEEMS.

The driver in the eastbound Silverado was transported to the County Detention Facility for a BAC test, as aluminum cans were seen strewn alongside the vehicle at the crash scene.

MPD worked the wreck. Reliable Towing removed the northbound vehicle.

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Limbs, Leaves, Twigs & Grass – City Re-opens Compost Facility

July 16th, 2013 by

The City of Monticello has re-opened the composting facility and is accepting all yard waste.

The material must be taken to the Transfer Station at 1466 Old Warren Road and checked in with the supervisor before dumping.

Items of a large diameter cannot be accepted such as stumps or large limbs.

The hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 7 am until 4 pm and the first and third Saturday from 8 am until 4 pm.

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50+ Bullet Holes Riddle Vehicle with Driver Inside

July 15th, 2013 by

This Toyota Sequoia was riddled with gun fire while parked in front of a Monticello home, with the driver reportedly inside the vehicle.

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Four Wheeler Overturns – Driver Injured

July 15th, 2013 by

Sunday evening around 8:30, a Yamaha Rhino 450 overturned on Carpenter Road, ejecting the driver.

The vehicle was northbound at the time of the accident. The driver was transported to Drew Memorial, and was expected by be transferred to Little Rock.

Arkansas State Troopers worked the crash scene, assisted by Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies.

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Discount Merchandise 10th Anniversary Sale

July 15th, 2013 by

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Log Truck Crashes into Old Gravel Pit, Slideshow Video

July 15th, 2013 by

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Downed Tree on HWY 172, Sunday

July 14th, 2013 by

A strong wind led to a temporary road closing on HWY 172, around 11 am Sunday morning, after this large tree fell across the roadway.

A Drew County Sheriff’s deputy controlled trafic, whle AHTD cleared the roadway.

Photo submitted by a MLive reader.

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Now That’s “Country” – Barn & Hayfield

July 12th, 2013 by

This barn and field of cut hay was seen on HWY 278 West, in Monticello.

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ATV Safety Program Presented to Boys & Girls Club, Friday

July 12th, 2013 by

The Drew HEALTH Coalition hosted an injury prevention event at the Boys and Girls Club, Friday.

Steven Stone, the County Extension Agent from Lincoln County, spoke to the students about ATV Safety followed by an ATV Safety video. There were around 50 students present, and 2 were able to take home ATV helmets that were donated by Lumberjack Yamaha in Warren.

The Drew HEALTH Coalition would like to thank Mr. Stone for educating the children on ATV Safety and the Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to partner with them for this event.

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Now That’s “Country” – Wooden Bridge

July 12th, 2013 by

This photo, taken east of Monticello, show an old wooden bridge, that is still in use.. Now, that’s country.

The bridge is a private drive or a farm access road, near a paved highway. It’s not on a county road.

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Fire on Bowser Road

July 12th, 2013 by

The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the report of a structure fire on Bowser Road, around 3 pm, Thursday afternoon.

The shed seems to be a total loss.

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Coach Pace – Basketball Camp

July 12th, 2013 by

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“From the Jury Box”

July 11th, 2013 by

Following Wednesday’s 20 year sentence from a jury of 6 men and 6 woman to Victoria Pedraza for Permitting Abuse of a Minor for the death of her infant daughter, MLive spoke to an anonymous juror about what topics the jury felt were the most influential, during their deliberations.

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Mom Gets 20 Year Sentence for Permitting Child’s Death- Sentencing Update

July 11th, 2013 by

Victoria Pedraza leaving Courthouse after her 20 year sentence for Permitting Abuse of a Minor, which led to the death of her Daughter.

As the Victoria Pedraza trial is updated throughout the day, the MOST RECENT updates will be posted on top.

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Stolen Truck Found in Local Pond

July 11th, 2013 by

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Final, Unofficial County Road Tax Election Results

July 11th, 2013 by

With all 19 of voting precincts counted, here are the final, but unofficial election results for the extension of the County Road Tax. Read the rest of this entry »

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Road Tax Totals by Precint

July 10th, 2013 by

Several current quorum court members, and even a retired JP were present for the posting of Tuesday night’s election returns.

Click below for precint totals.

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Free Tax Eductation Class Offered

July 8th, 2013 by

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Happy Birthday

July 7th, 2013 by

Happy 7th birthday to our cson, Chase.

We love you. Love Dad, Mom, Sissy, Mama, Maw Nora and paw John]

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Happy Birthday

July 6th, 2013 by

Jaxon M. Rawls is celebrating his fifth birthday on Sunday, July 07.

He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls of Monticello and the big brother of Ace Rawls. Jaxon is the grandson of David and Cindy Rawls and Jim and Julie West all of Monticello.

He is the great-grandson of Katherleen Rawls and J.D. and Sandra West, the late Curley Rawls, the late James Benjamin (J.B.) Smith, the late Lucy Brown all of Monticello and the late Betty Travis of Warren.

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1st Friday on the Square – Videos

July 6th, 2013 by

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Happy 96th Birthday

July 6th, 2013 by

HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY TO DOROTHY DAVIS!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

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Red, White, & Blue Sky

July 5th, 2013 by

A MLive reader took this photo of the clouds, while on their way to the Rock Springs fireworks show.

He recognized the red, white, and blue stripes in the clouds in the sky.

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Rock Springs – Clear Creek Fire Dept. Fireworks – Pics & Video

July 5th, 2013 by

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“The Monticello Flag”

July 4th, 2013 by

For as long as most folks remember, the intersection of HWY 425 and 278 has always been home to the “Monticello Flag.”

Many are used to seeing it, but don’t realize how often the flags must be repaired and replaced.

The flags, usually 4 at a time, are purchased with donations made by Commercial Bank, Union Bank, Simmons Bank, Parkway Bank, and Maxwell Hardwood Flooring.

Thanks to those donations, “the Flag” still flies above Monticello for all travelers to see.

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Flag Display

July 4th, 2013 by

This lighted flag display is one of the many patriotic displays that residents use to celebrate our country’s birthday.

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Barber & Beauty, Bargains & Bows, Bookstore Building Burns

July 4th, 2013 by

The Monticello Fire Dept. was paged out to a fire at the building next to Piggly Wiggly, Thursday morning, around 4:30.

The building has been a home to many local business, from a barber and beauty shop, to a bookstore, and recently as a store for bargains and bows.

Major damage was done to the back of the structure.

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Fireworks Celebration at Rock Spring / Clear Creek Fire Dept. – 2012

July 4th, 2013 by

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Pauline Baptist Childcare’s Family Fest & Fun Run – Thursday

July 4th, 2013 by

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Water Leak Repair – “Why’d they do that?”

July 3rd, 2013 by

At last week’s City Council meeting, someone asked about a “sample pipe section” that was on display.

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City Council Updated on Water System Project – Possible Cost, $10,000,000

July 3rd, 2013 by

Proposed phasas of water main replacement project

Samples of current failing water mains

Mayor Alan Maxwell concluded the monthly meeting of the City Council with an update on the City water project. The final cost of the water project, which includes 4,200 meters and approximately 93 miles of water pipes, is $10 million. Maxwell pointed out that this is a “performance based contract”, which means the city is guaranteed to recover all of its expenses on the project

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Happy Birthday

July 3rd, 2013 by

Happy Birthday Sylvia!

Love,

Mom, Steve, Tim, Emma, Pete, Keith, Christina, Jack, Jenny, Cliff, Brandi, Jeff, Jay, Jaxon, Alexee, & Stevie!

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Drew Memorial Board Meeting Notes – Health Hero, Cancer Center, Improvements Discussed

July 3rd, 2013 by

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O’Fallon Vet Services Welcomes Groomer Renna Wagnon.

July 3rd, 2013 by

O’Fallon Vet Service, Inc. is pleased to announce our new Professional Groomer Renna Wagnon.

Renna has over 12 years experience in the grooming profession. She comes to us from a private grooming business in Fordyce and has been grooming in the Monticello area for 2 years.

Appointments can be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays by calling 367-5242.

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3 Car Pile Up Sends 2 Drivers to DMH ER

July 2nd, 2013 by

Monday afternoon, around 4:30, as a driver was attempting to turn off of HWY 35 East, a three vehicle chain-reaction quickly shut down traffic, and sent two drivers to the Drew Memorial Hospital’s’ Emergency Room.

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