According to Judge Robert Akin, a Burn Ban is now in effect for Drew County, since January 28.

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The Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Eubanks chiropractic , located on W. Bolling St. 

Clint Eubanks, a graduate of MHS and Texas Chiroproactic College, recently opened his Chiropractic Clinic, here, in his hometown.

The phone number is 367-4525.

Construction of a new office complex across the intersection from Ray’s and Walgreens, is making progress.

The office complex will contain several individual offices, available for rent or lease, and a parking area for their use.

Seasons Floral and Gifts recently moved across the highway, into their new location at 961 HWY 425 N., the former Gift Shaker location.

Stop by soon to say Donna and her staff at Seasons, floral and more.

Country Wrappers, formerly located on S. Main St., recently moved to Highway 425 S., across from Hunters  Car Wash.

Country Wrappers offers tanning, wrapping, and other services.

Sources have confirmed that the Family Dollar franchise of dollar stores has purchased property in Monticello and plans to open a store here in the near future.

The store will be located between Walgreens and Newman Fixtures on Gaines St.

Monticello has several new businesses that have recently opened, as well as many more that have moved to a new location, or added services.

MLive is doing a special feature, today, as we post stories about these new additions to the local business economy and services to our residents.

The new library’s expected completion date is in late April, due to weather.

They are pouring the walking trail around the library now.

The new library will feature more computers, as well as being more expandable with changing  technology.

Farmers Insurance Group, Michael and Debra James agency, will be moving to their new office location and the former Arkla Gas / Centerpoint building in mid-February.

Monticello Police Department retired dispatcher Gail Hyatt was honored, Wednesday morning, with the Arkansas Red Cross’ Heroes award.

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Around 4:30, Thursday afternoon, during the 700 acre wildfire, a local man was trapped in the woods, with fire and smoke surrounding him.

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Happy birthday to 10-year old Mason Pharr

Love you

Nana & Pawpaw

With 28 deaths, statewide because, of the flu, MLive is taking a look at the flu situation from the Drew County perspective.

Several pharmacies and clinics still offer flu shots, which you may want to consider. if you haven’t had one yet.

The Arkansas Department of Education posts on their website school absentee rates by county statewide. each week. (more…)

Happy 78th Birthday

Dorothy Glover!

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Happy Birthday to Nikki “Burnett” Reed Pharr.

You will always be my oldest niece.

Love you, PC and Aunt Peg

Happy 10th birthday Madison Norris.

Your smile brightens our lives daily.

Love Mom and Dad

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Drew County Judge Robert Akin has announced that he will be seeking a second term in the general election this fall. Akin, an independent, was first elected in November of 2012.
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New postage rates went into effect over the weekend; so here are the changes that will affect most of us.

First, remember that “forever stamps” will still be equal to a 1 ounce, first class postage stamp.

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Ace Benjamin Rawls will turn 2 years old on January 27, 2014. He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls and the little brother of Jaxon Rawls of Monticello. Ace attends daycare at Small Wonder and loves playing with his big brother.

Ace is the grandson of David and Cindy Rawls and Jim and Julie West all of Monticello.

Free Mulch!!!!!

Free Mulch is available at the City Transfer Station located at 1466 Old Warren Road.

Please call Cathy Davis to set up an appointment for pick up at 870-367-4407.