Please note, this does not reflect on any decision made at our local post office.

With that being said, nationally, the post office is trying to encourage more businesses to send “junk mail.”  (Yes, I said it.).

Please consider this to be a “letter to the editor” that was sent “from the editor.”

During recent weeks, prior to the new school year, the state has overlaid and repaired most of the road surface at UAM.

The remaining section, located in front of Chick-fil-A, will be paved when the nearby parking lot is placed in service.

1st annual Jerry Woodall Memorial Race for Life on September 29.

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On August 24, 2017, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office and the Drew County community suffered the loss of Deputy Tim Braden. Deputy Braden lost his life in the line of duty in a vehicle accident.

On Friday, August 24, 2018, the one-year anniversary of Deputy Braden’s ultimate sacrifice, there will be a memorial ceremony at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Drew County Courthouse, according To Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober. (more…)

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A Drew County jury sentenced a 55 year old Monticello man to one year in the county jail and a fine, for the November 2017 shooting death of  (more…)

At the recent Democratic county committee meeting, local attorney Sara Hartness explained each of the upcoming ballot issues that will be on the November election ballot.

Around 515, Monday evening, 60 MPH straight-line winds wrapped inside of thunderstorms caused severe damage to Crossett and the surrounding area. (more…)

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The walking trail at Jordan Park has been completed, and is open to the public.

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello football program saw another former standout wide-receiver sign on to play at the next level in Trevon Smith with the Memphis team of the new Alliance of American Football.  (more…)

 Lost dog on Bowser Rd!

Her name is Roxi.

She slipped out last night without her collar on.

Please call 8702243662 if you have seen her.

David and Marilyn Patrick, owners of Patrick’s Spee-D-Lube, announced the ground breaking of Patrick’s Auto Wash on August 16th. The Auto Wash will be located at 125 Westgate Drive behind Patrick’s Spee-D-Lube.
Employees will guide automobiles on to a 90 foot conveyor system where the auto will be prepped, washed and dried. It will be equipped with state of the art brushing equipment by MacNeil Car Wash Systems and will include Pre-Soak, Soft-Touch Wash, High Pressure Side Blaster, Tire / Wheel Scrubbers and Lava Wax with Carnuba. The Tire Shine will be applied along with Simoniz Double Bond Protectant and 175 MPH Dryers.
The tunnel will accommodate 80 cars per hour allowing 3 cars in the tunnel at any given time therefore the complete wash, wax & dry time will be around 3 minutes.
FREE vacuum stations will be available after automobiles exit the tunnel. The Auto Wash will ALWAYS have employees on site to assist customers with any needs they may have. (more…)