According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, Warren Police detectives and officers are investigating two deaths that were reported Monday morning. The deaths occurred at a residence on Clio Street.
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The Drew County District Court has an opening for full time deputy clerk beginning November 1, 2014.

This clerk is primary responsible for the criminal and traffic docket and also for assisting in court proceedings.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 22 were:
1st place Jean Palsa and Sandra Lloyd
2nd place Maedene Weser and Luellen Jones
3rd place (tie) Charlotte McKiever and Marvin Fawley
Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
The Club was pleased to have Cookie Barnes as a guest player.

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Through EAST I have been educated in fields that typical high school classes don’t touch. EAST has given me tools and hands-on training that I’ve needed to help me succeed in my career choice.

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Tony Thurman was recently named the 2015 Superintendent of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA).

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Halftime – DC Jr Pirates 6
McGehee 8

3rd Qtr – Drew Central 12
McGehee 20

Final – DC Jr Pirates 20
McGehee 34

At last week’s parks committee meeting, the group was trying to find the best location for the soon-to-be replaced skate park.

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Advantages of Southeast Arkansas has openings for substitute direct care staff for consumers in the Ashley County and Drew County areas. These are substitute positions where work is on an “as-needed” basis with no guaranteed hours.
Lifting is required with some consumers.

Qualifications…..
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Friday night, the Monticello Sr. Billies played the Magnolia Panthers, losing 20-7. The Billies were out of their normal groove, struggling on both sides of the ball.

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The Monticello Jr. Billies traveled to Dumas, Thursday night.

After a hard fought game, The Billies were victorious with the final score of 14-8.

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The Drew Central 7th Grade Pirates remain undefeated with a 16 to 14 win over the England Lions.

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Alvin Frederick Pamplin, Sr., 81 of Monticello, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Ar surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life.

He was born on August 6, 1933 in Portland, Ar to the late Voyde Vincent Pamplin, Sr. and Sara Thurlar Pamplin. He retired from Union Camp after 48 years, a US Army veteran having served his country for 3 years, and a member of Second Baptist Church of Monticello, Ar.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Frances Juanita Pamplin, one daughter, Linda K. Pamplin, three brothers; Alfred Pamplin, Edward Pamplin, and Voyde Pamplin, Jr., and two sisters: Jannie Hoch & Vera Mills.
Survivors include two daughters: Frances Ann Jenkins of Monticello and Donna Lynn Noble(Billy); three sons; Alvin Frederick Pamplin, Jr., Herman Vincent Pamplin both of Crossett, Roy Glen Pamplin(Tina) of Monticello, three sisters: Frankie Mc Kenzie, Marie Zulpo, Betty Carter; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, September 04, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church (Monticello). Under the direction of Christian Brothers Funeral Home 738 East Oakland Street Monticello, Arkansas 71655. (870-367-6441)”Our Family Caring For Yours”

On August 28, 2014 Deputy Jeremy Chapman and Lt. Tim Nichols were dispatched to a residence on Jose Chapel Cutoff in reference to a residential burglary.

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