With all precincts reporting,
Here are the current, unofficial voting results are….
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During Tuesday nights local election results, early/absent votes were printed and posted first.

A mistake occurred, as each following precinct was printed and posted, (more…)

Shortly after 11 AM, Tuesday morning, a Drew County home was destroyed by fire.

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A 30 year old Monticello man was arrested around 9 pm, Sunday, following shots being fired,  as Monticello Police were handcuffing his sister,  after a domestic disturbance.

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Monday – 344
Saturday- 76
Friday – 196
Thursday – 138
Wednesday – 116
Tuesday – 91
Monday – 92
Saturday – 46
Friday – 107
Thursday – 117
Wednesday – 126
Tuesday – 113

Countywide polling precincts  are open today, until 7:30 PM.

Around 2 AM, Tuesday morning, the driver of this big rig was southbound on Cherry Street, attempting to turn west onto Jackson Street,  apparently following his GPS, when he ran into trouble (and a ditch.)

MPD responded.   Big Wrecker removed the big rig.   No one was injured in the accident.

Around 5:15, Sunday morning a Drew County Sheriffs Deputy responded to a call from a traveler, reporting a big rig, parked, blocking 2 lanes on HWY 278 W., past Wilmar.

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Pete Brunson, a first year student in the School of Law at the University of Arkansas, earned a 3.0 or better average during the Fall 2015 semester and was named to the Dean’s list.

Found Pet
Proof of ownership required
Please call: 870 224-2486
879 723-1293
Or 879 723-6944

The driver and passenger of this Ford pick-up narrowly escaped injury, Wednesday afternoon around 4 PM, when the truck, loaded with firewood, left the roadway 3 miles east of Monticello,  crossed a ditch, and ran into a wooded area.

The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the wreck.  SEEMS and the Fire & Rescue team  also dispatch to the scene.

Rod’s Wrecker removed the pick-up.

Shortly after 4 PM, Thursday, a car fire was reported on Sam Carter Road, near Wilmar.

A Drew County Sheriffs Deputy  was the first to respond, reporting that another (locked) car parked nearby, and a home approximately 30 feet away, were possibly at risk.

The Wilmar fire department responded, extinguished the blaze, and kept it from spreading to the other vehicle or home.

The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation has awarded the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library a $25,000 grant.

This grant will help Southeast Arkansas Regional Librarians to include healthy eating and physical activities in library programs for preschool, elementary and middle school students.
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Monday, Clark Mason, a candidate for a justice position on the Arkansas Supreme Court, was visiting in Monticello, including staff and officials at the Drew County courthouse.

Also, Connor Eldridge, a  former U.S. Attorney, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, was recently in Monticello, visiting with friends and campaigning.

Found Yorkie!
Please contact Melanie at 723-5936, if you think it is yours!

ARMOM, a Free Dental Clinic, sponsored by the Arkansas Dental Association, will be returning to Monticello, on May 20-21, to be held at UAM Gibson Center.

Dentists from all around the state will combine their skills for a tremendous cost-free dental clinic, for residents from all across the state, who need dental care.

When ARMOM was in Monticello, in 2010, 1,254 patients were treated, 3,001 teeth were extracted, and thousand’s of fillings were done. The value of the services that were provided for free would have cost, $760,000.

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2 young Crossett men are currently in the Drew County jail on charges of aggravated assault and terroristic acts, following a shooting spree, at the Monticello Estates apartments on College Street, around 10 pm, Monday night.

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Dollar General, located on Highway 278 W., will be closed the rest of the day, working to repair the window and assembly  that was damaged when a customers car drove through the building, Monday morning,  at 11:15.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is sponsoring a passport program to encourage travelers to visit Arkansas properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places – including the old Monticello Post Office,

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A young Monticello woman, that had been reported missing, had been located.

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Wanted To Hire: Keyboard/Piano Player For Sunday Morning Services at Local Church in Warren.

Salary in Negotiable Based on Experience.

Call 870-866-2400 for more information or to set up interview.

Senior Jordan Goforth moved into fifth place all-time in scoring at the University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team lost to 14th-ranked Arkansas Tech by a final score of 106-67 on Saturday.

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Arkansas State Auditor, Andrea Lea, spoke to the local TEA party about her Department’s outreach to those whom they are serving in Arkansas in three main categories: Human Resources for all at the Capitol, printing between 5,000 to 6,000 checks per day and trying to find owners of unclaimed property. (more…)

A Drew Central graduate was killed around 1 AM, Thursday morning, in an officer-involved shooting, in Commerce Georgia, near Atlanta.

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DC Jr. Lady Pirates advance to 8 AAA Conference Tournament Finals.

Drew Central Jr. Lady Pirates vs. Fordyce on Friday in McGehee at 4:00 pm

Career opportunity for a licensed speech therapist in Monticello and Star City.

Immediate caseload available. Very competitive pay with flexible hours. Contact Lindsey at 870-932-0090.

Friday night, around 6 PM, the Monticello ?Fire Department responded to a house fire, on W. Trotter St.

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On March 27, 2013 Deputy Jeremy Chapman got ready for work just like any other day.

When he started his shift he knew that there are no routine shifts, traffic stops or calls and that his life could change in a blink of an eye.  What he didn’t know is that this day was going to be one of those life changing days.

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This friendly fellow was found on Main Street.

Please call 723- 1904 to claim

While Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin was in Monticello, Thursday, he took time to visit with DCSO investigator Tim Nichols, discuss the situation involving former deputy Jeremy Chapman, who was shot in 2013, and is unable to get any assistance from the government agencies.

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