Mayor Zack Tucker signed a proclamation ordering the Flag of the City of Monticello to be placed at half-staff in memory of former Chief Deputy Sheriff Robin Hood who passed away Wednesday. (more…)

At approximately 11:35, Wednesday night, the Valero (Crackerbox) on Highway 425 S., across from UAM, was robbed.

The suspects were armed with a gun.

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Allegedly, around midnight on the first Sunday night of 2016, Robert Mosher, age 22, was shot and killed by Demarcus Veasey, age 19.

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This dog was found in Ladelle.

Call 870-723-7525 or 870-723-3910 to claim.

Judge Robert Akin  wants to thank everyone that donated money to purchase rosebushes to plant around the ear memorial at the courthouse.

“We have had 14 donated so far, and are hoping for an additional 10.”

The cost for two rosebushes is $36, and the Town and Country Garden Club is overseeing this project. (more…)

This week has been a busy and fun-filled week at Grand Manor!

On Monday, Support Stocking Revue, from Booneville, AR, came and taught line dancing and then performed a show.

On Tuesday morning, Rockin’ Stevie Lee came and put on a concert in the front lobby. We like to stay busy out here.

Contact # 870-224-5873
Found on Florence/Gabbert St.

The missing 17-year-old, from earlier this morning, has been found safe by Monticello Police Department.

No other details are available.

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The Centers for Youth and Families in Monticello is seeking RN’s and LPN’s
RN’s and LPN’s: PRN. Valid AR nursing license, pass a drug screen and background checks, valid AR driver’s license, and the ability to supervise staff. Competitive salary and benefits. (more…)

Around 11am, this eastbound manufactured home threw off a tire, near Collins.

Drew County officials are on the scene.

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According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, the Warren Police Department responded to a 911 call at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, (more…)

The swimming pool dedication and opening, scheduled for this afternoon, has been postponed til next week.

Swim Registration will be held tomorrow,  from 8-11am,  if rain permits, and Tuesday from 4-6pm.

Mayor Zack Tucker recently accepted the keys to the former Arkansas National Guard Monticello Readiness Center located on Jordan Drive.

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See dealer for details.

Around 6 PM, Wednesday evening, a large, adult male alligator was seeing crossing Highway 35 near the Bayou Bartholomew bridge at Dermott.   He escaped into the ditch, near the bayou, before being caught.

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The City of Monticello will dedicate the swimming pool at McCloy Park in honor of the late Alderman Tim Chase, at 4 pm, on its season’s opening day, Friday, May 27th.

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An elderly Drew County couple was found deceased in their garden, on Bowser Road, around 11:15, Wednesday morning.
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The 24th-ranked University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team had its record-breaking season halted on Monday with a 7-4 loss to Central Missouri in the finals of the NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament at Joe Faber Field.
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Shortly after midnight, Saturday night, Monticello police responded to a call on Dillard Street, leading to the arrest of a Little Rock man for shooting of a Monticello man.

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Drew County Assessor’s office will be accepting resumes for a Full Time Deputy/Mapper.  Send resumes to:

Drew County Assessor
210 South Main St.
Monticello, AR71655

No walk ins or phone calls

Sunday night, members of True Conenant Worship Center joined with Northside Baptist Church, for a special service.

New Covenant, used Northside’s baptistry to baptize 14 new Christians, into church membership, follow Jesus’ teachings, by pastor Marcus Allen.

Of the 14, eight were members of the same family including the matriarch and grandmother, her daughter, and multiple grandchildren.

Northside pastor Sanders Brooks, along with the rest of the church, invite you to worship with them at any time. Sunday School begins at 10 AM, worship service at 11, Sunday night service at 6, and Wednesday evening prayer time at 6:30.

Malorie Allison, Jacob Griffea and Caroline Adair, all graduating members of Drew Central’s cheer team, Friday morning, signed to represent UAMonticello, beginning next year.

Congratulations to all.

26 members of the 6th and 7th grade bands at Drew Central, joined forces to compete in The Music Festival in Hot Springs on Saturday and earned a 1st Division rating, which is the best rating you can get.

After the contest they celebrated at Magic Springs.

This was their 1st time participating in the contest. Chris Bayless, Director of the “Band of Pirates” commented that “these students have worked very hard and deserve this honor, and I am very proud of them.”