With it’s summary of one of the top stories of 2016, MLive introduces SearkStories.com to our readers.

SearkStories.com is a locally owned and operatted website that focuses on the “good things in our community.”

On Thursday, November 17, the Monticello Fire Department and several other agencies battled the largest fire in Monticello history, which destroyed a local landmark, the old Burlington Rug Mill.

Burlington Fire Photos

Reported Cause of Burlington Rug Mill Fire, Being Investigated

Burlington Rug Mill Fire – Videos 2 

Burlington Rug Mill Fire – Videos 1

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Following the recent mailing of 1500 letters from the Drew County District Court to former defendants as far back as 20 years ago, Judge Sara Hartness is holding a special court day, today,  to clear as many of these up as possible.

Her statement is posted below.
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According to AshleyCountyLedger.com, a Monticello woman is facing shoplifting charges involving recent thefts at the Crossett Dollar General store and at Atwoods.

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A friend found this letter that her son wrote. It makes us think about how much we only think about ourselves at Christmas.

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MonticelloLive is honored to be a part of the Monticello community,  and be a part of so many people’s everyday lives.

In what has become a tradition, MLive gives back to the community by providing the Santa Train for the annual Chamber of Commerce event, and by donating toys to the local Junior Auxiliary’s Toys for Tots  programs at Cablevision and Ryburns.

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Drew County Log A Load For Kids recently donated $113,000 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

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