Larry Flemister took the stand to start the afternoon, bringing with him financial records, believed to be the ones that the prosecution had mentioned. (more…)

The prosecution had Larry Flemister (Doug’s uncle and business partner) clarify that when he stated that he approved of Doug’s actions and decisions at F&F, he meant in a general sense; not that he had overseen and approved of each individual action.
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An ASP special agent took the stand to start Thursday’s court day.

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The case of a local businessman went before a Drew County Circuit Court jury, Wednesday, facing 12 counts of theft of property, during 2013-2014.

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Monticello Billies’ Isaiah Foster signed a letter of intent to play football for UAM’s Boll Weevil’s, next year.

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Around 11:45 Tuesday morning, members of the Monticello Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire on Noah Lane, located near Dead Man’s Curve on Highway 278 E.

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House members have now filed over 220 bills and the filings continue as we enter our 4th week of the Regular Session.

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MLive received word this morning that a longtime UAM staff member had passed away.

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At 7:45, Tuesday morning, a 3 vehicle accident at Bolling Street’s intersection with Highway 425 S., blocked two lanes of traffic, in front of Freds. (more…)

left to right: Grace Clowers, Austin Cruce, Jaci Bates, and Samaria Webb. Not pictured: Emily Garcia and Mahogany Warren.

SEARK Reading Council announced the winners of the Young Writer’s Contest at the January meeting Monday night. Students in grades K – 8 from the SEARK five county area ( Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln) were eligible to enter. The students had to submit an original piece that they had written.

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Prospective and current students who plan to apply for either institutional or private scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall should do so by March 1,
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Thursday, the  Drew County Sheriff’s Office along with Department of Human Services and 10th Judicial District Juvenile Court officers executed a search warrant on a residence in Winchester.

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