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The mayoral debate invited Jason Akers, Bart Gregory and Joe Rogers, but Gregory and Rogers were unable to attend.

That was followed by debate between the Drew County Sheriff’s Candidates, incumbent Democratic Sheriff Mark Gober and the challengers, the independent candidate Tim Nichols and the Republican nominee James Slaughter.

The debates were sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha International Political Science Honor Society.

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred early Friday morning, where a truck left a city street and struck a home. (more…)

At 1:04, Friday afternoon, the Monticello Fire Department was dispatched to a combine fire, located in the field it was harvesting, on Florence Road.

The combine appeared to be a total loss, but damage to the crops was minimal.

Selma Volunteer Fire Department also responded.

Photo courtesy of firefighters.

The Seark Miracle League will be playing ball tonight at 6pm at the Miracle League field at the Monticello Sports Complex.  Teams will be combined to play one game.  Bundle up and come out to show your support for these awesome athletes.

Mark Gray State Farm will be serving their loyal customers FREE BBQ plate lunches on Tuesday, October 18th.

The award winning “Smilin’ Dragon BBQ” trailer will be at State Farm in Monticello and begin serving plates at 11:00 until they run out!!

Mark Gray State Farm would like to thank the people of Monticello and all of Drew County for allowing them to serve their insurance and financial services needs!