Charlee Carter, a former Miss Drew County,  and was the winner of the title of Bradley County’s 2017 Miss Pink Tomato.

For more information on the festival and other pageants, go to SalineRiverChronicle.com.

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As warmer weather increases across Drew County, so has the number of snakes in the area.
County Cooperative extension agent Steve Kelly recommends this UA Agriculture website to explain the differences between many snakes, that are native to Arkansas.

In an update to the story below, a former Drew County man, who went to prison in 2002 for raping a 16-year-old Monticello boy, had his probation revoked, Monday, on testimony that he failed to register as a sex offender when he moved to a new area , after getting out of prison.

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The Payless Shoe Store in Monticello has apparently survived a second round of store closings planned by the company, although 16 Arkansas stores are set to close.

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A non-credit class for anyone wanting to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to drive a school bus will be offered through the UAM College of Technology- (more…)

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The Monticello School District will take sealed bids on a 2009 430D diesel lawn mower til June 14th at 12 o’clock noon.

It is in fair condition, just having to replace parts from wear.

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The Monticello 10 yr old All-Stars will be traveling to Gulf Port, MS to play in the World Series, June 26th – July 2nd.

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