Monticello Live

Parks Committee – Parks, Priorities, & Budgets

Posted on October 16, 2013

Local Soldier Reunites with Family after Returning from Afghanistan

Posted on October 15, 2013

Attorney General Candidate at Monticello Tea Party Meeting – Video

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True Witness at Immanuel Baptist – Videos

Posted on October 13, 2013

Dead Man’s Curve Closed, Due to Big Rig Wreck – Video

Posted on October 12, 2013

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Drew Central Homecoming – Video

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Ladelle Baptist 100th Anniversary – Videos

Posted on October 6, 2013

Mrs. Terrel (Rubye) Spencer, Oldest Member, 90
Rev. Reuel Cruce, Pastor
Mrs. Mildred Brown, daughter of founding members Rev. Herman A. and Effie Johnson

Celebrity Dance Contest & Auction – Videos & Pics

Posted on October 5, 2013

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Rescued Man Meets Dispatcher & Team that Saved His Life

Posted on September 24, 2013

2013 Drew County Fair Parade – Video

Posted on September 23, 2013

Trapped in Wildfire for 35 Minutes – Rescued by 1st Responders – Mike’s Interview

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Wildfire Burns Up to 700 Acres, on 278 West – Video

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Miss Drew County Pageant – Videos

Posted on September 21, 2013

New Rental Rates for Sadie Johnson Community Center

Posted on September 17, 2013

At Mondaay night’s City Parks Committee, the committeee voted to rent out the new Sadie Johnson Community Center only as a whole building rental, not as individual rooms.

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Ministerial Alliance 9/11 Prayer Rally & Remembrance Service – Video

Posted on September 15, 2013

1st Friday Jam Session on the Square – Videos

Posted on September 8, 2013

Immanuel Baptist Church Handbells & Chimes – Videos

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Unused City Street to be Closed – Made Private Drive

Posted on August 22, 2013

T‘he City Council officially voted to close a portion of West Pauline Street, at their meeting.

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Wilmar Community Revival – 4 Pastors, 1 Service

Posted on August 18, 2013

Drew All-School Reunion Parade – Video

Posted on August 9, 2013

Friday Singing on the Square – Videos

Posted on August 3, 2013

City Applying for Grant to Improved Old Fire Station for MPD Use

Posted on August 1, 2013

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City Council Discusses Local Bypasses Again

Posted on July 31, 2013

At their last meeting, the Mayor addressed the Council about the possible construction of two roads with a grant from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. These roads would run from North Scogin Drive to Hwy. 278 and from Hwy. 278 to Barkada Road, for the purpose of reducing traffic congestion.

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District Court Report to City Council

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New Bypass from DMH/MHS to 278 to Barkada Discussed by City Council

Posted on July 23, 2013

The City Council also discussed, at their recent special called meeting, new road construction to alleviate traffic congestion in the areas between Drew Memorial Hospital and Barkada Road. The City had applied for a $1 million road improvement grant from the federal government through the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.

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Burlington Water Tower Repair – $500,000 – Edited

Posted on July 22, 2013

The City Council called a special meeting, recently, to discuss water tank repairs on the Burlington Tank on HWY 278 East.

The Burlington water tower’s repair issues have been an ongoing source of concern for the City of Monticello. Recently Mayor Maxwell contacted Utility Service Co. Inc. about repair and maintenance of the tower. An employee of Utility Service Co. was present at the Council meeting and discussed services the company can offer the City of Monticello.

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Trayvon Martin Rally at Monticello Post Office – Videos

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Maye & Faye Sing Duet, From Last Week’s “Hometown Monticello” Program

Posted on July 21, 2013

Log Truck Crashes into Old Gravel Pit, Slideshow Video

Posted on July 15, 2013

1st Friday on the Square – Videos

Posted on July 6, 2013

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

Posted on July 5, 2013

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

Posted on July 4, 2013

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

Posted on July 3, 2013

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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“The Great Race” in Monticello, AR – Videos

Posted on July 2, 2013

City Council Hears Vicious Dog Ordinance, but Takes No Action

Posted on June 27, 2013

Tuesday evening at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the Monticello City Council reviewed an ordinance that would establish guidelines for owning and controlling dangerous dogs in the City.

The ordinance would not ban any specific breed from the city. It would, however provide requirements for owners of Pit Bulls that go beyond the requirements for owners of other dog breeds.

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