The Drew County Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division have been investigating a sexual assault case. The suspect was on parole at the time of the assault on the child.

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Following week before last’s week’s heroic intervention that saved the life a a Watson Chapel football player in Pine Bluff, 4 local nurses were honored by the Monticello Schools, the Billie Booster Club, and the player they saved and his family.

This video was recorded at the Billies vs Lake Village halftime break, at Frday evening’s season opener..

In late August, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a residential burglary in the area of highway 35 S.

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Over the past couple of weeks, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating several deer camp break ins.

Property stolen range from ATV’s, hunting supplies, guns, televisions, deer head mounts, duck mounts and even window curtains.
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Peggy and Auddy Doss of Monticello are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Catherine Doss, to John Curtis Jackson, son of Jack and Faye Jackson of Star City.

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Ray Paschal is turning 50 today.

His wife, Misty, invites everyone to text, “Happy Birthday” to him at 723-5389.

Happy birthday, Ray.

Local fast paced salon is looking for a dependable, bright, hardworking licensed stylist that is ready to work.

For booth rent and more info please, text 870-820-0077.

Monticello Middle School is conducting a DRILL of lock-down and evacuation procedures, this morning.

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Last Friday at approximately 5:40 PM Sheriff Mark Gober was traveling down Highway 172 when he observed a white Chevrolet Dually pickup parked partially in the northbound lane with the rear of the vehicle in the grass and the front of the vehicle touching the center line of the highway. As Sheriff Gober approached the vehicle it began traveling northbound.

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The Monticello Sr Billies christened the new turf on Hyatt Field with the game opening kickoff return of 31 yards by sophomore wide receiver Watkins.

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Anna Sue Pool Aaron, 78 of Tillar, Arkansas was born October 27, 1935 in Dardanelle and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Eulene Haynes Pool. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Tillar. Mrs. Aaron passed away September 3, 2014 in McGehee. Her parents and husband, William “Bill” Aaron, Sr preceded her in death.
Survivors are one son, Russ Aaron of Tillar; daughters, Debra Dean of Florence and Fitchy Posey of Tillar; three brothers, George Paul Lowery of Texas, Ted Lowery of Mer Rouge, Louisiana and Marvin Lowery of Bastrop, Louisiana and a sister, Ruth Outlaw of Bastrop, Louisiana; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Funeral services held Friday, September 5, at 2:00 pm, First Baptist Church in Tillar with Rev. Dennis Green officiating and burial in Jefferson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Tillar, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

Head of the Class Childcare and Learning Center, located on South Boyd Street, has just poured the foundation for their future multi-purpose building.

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Billy and Anita Booker, from Brown Calhoun Restaurant & Deli, have opened a new restaurant on Highway 425 N.

AJ’s Café, The former Lena’s location, is now open with breakfast (Monday – Saturday) and plate lunches (Monday – Friday).

Amber’s Mad Southern Style recently moved from their former highway 425 location, to the city’s main intersection at 425 and 278, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce.

Amber’s new location vibes more room for their wide variety of trending womenswear, as well as their new line of men’s clothing.

MLive has always taken pleasure in featuring articles about growing and expanding businesses in our area.

Today, we will be featuring several stories on local businesses that are moving, building, expanding, or making some other type investment in their business future.

After what seems like decades at their Hyatt Street location, Southern LP Gas is moving.

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The new Family Dollar store is nearing its completion, as it’s parking lot was poured early last week.

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Groundwork is continuing at the new Sonic drive-in location on HWY 425 North, next to Walgreens.

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The new owners of the Koala Bear Trailerpark, which had fallen into disrepair over recent years, recently cleared the trailer park, improving the appearance of the neighborhood.

LA Nails & Spa opened in August at the intersection of HWY 425 and 278.

LA Nails & Spa offers a full staff, with modern equipment, budding a wide range of manicure/pedicure services.