Around 8:30, Thursday morning, this southbound log truck overturned, north of Monticello.

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Lost in Space was a TV show in the ’60’s that included such episodes as “The Junkyard of Space” and “The Great Vegetable Rebellion.” ( Google it.)

Lost in Space also described Wednesday, since MLive was off-line.

With that being said, we are posting the results of the capital murder trial that was completed in the Drew County Courthouse, Wednesday evening, with a guilty sentence. The sentencing phase will begin Thursday morning.

Around 1:20, Jonathan Woods’ attorney told the jurors that Woods knows that he shot his girlfriend; (more…)

Their announcements are posted below.

Happy 6th Birthday Bo!
We all love you so much!
Love, Mom & Jason
And
Daddy, Colleen, & Ronny

A family on Pleasant Springs Road has found a female dog with a pink collar,  and is trying to return her to her home.

Please call  870-723-5475.

At approximately 9:30, Tuesday morning, the Monticello fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at the SeaArk Boat plant, located on Patton Street.

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Minutes before 5 am, Monday morning, a fire was reported at the home of a local young couple, on Pumpkin Center Road, south of Wilmar.

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According to Judge Robert Akin, last Monday, our Class IV landfill appeared to be at capacity. After re-evaluating it on Tuesday with engineers, we have found two more cells that we can use. Those cells should last us three to four months, and by that time, we should have the next generation of our landfill open.

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If you thought your job was cold, today, consider this railroad lightbar maintenance worker.

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5 EAST lab students at Drew Central Middle School competed in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, where they brainstormed and formed a concept for a phone application.

You can vote to support the DCMS EAST by vting for their app, by texting  TRAVELCLOUD2 to 22333. (more…)

A 38 year old Dermott man was arrested in Little Rock in connection to the Sunday morning homicide in Monticello.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, January 11 were:

1st place Marvin Fawley and Gene Gulledge
2nd place Kaye Koen and Charlotte McKiever
3rd place Maetta Snyder and Lowell Lynde

Teammates, friends, family, coaches and other members of the UAM community held a candlelight memorial service at Weevil Pond last night in memory of the late Idong Okon, a member of the Boll Weevil football team, who passed away December 6.

Happy 6th Birthday, Reid!
Love,
Meme and Reagen

Friday, the NWS lowered the river crest at Arkansas City by 6”.

Current MS River Gage Readings (Friday, 4pm):
Arkansas City 42.8’
Greenville 54.5’
Vicksburg 47.3’

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He wandered off on New Year’s Eve,  and may be around hwy 83 area,s

He’s small white and brown, his hair is longer than in the picture.

Call 8707235521

Sunday night,  at approx. 12am, the Monticello Police dispatch was alerted to a shooting at Pilgrim Rest Apartments. (more…)

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The Arkansas National Guard has informed Mayor Zack Tucker that it plans to close the Monticello armory in May.

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The former Ashley, Drew, & Northern train depot, which currently is home to the Chamber of Commerce, was struck by a vehicle, Tuesday morning at 8 AM, following the collision at Gabbert and McCloy Streets.

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(L to R) are Monteene McCoy, Dr. Kelly Shrum, mother Kenise Bryant holding baby Korneal, father Robert Washington, sister Kamiah, and Leta Taylor, president of the DMH Auxiliary.

The Drew Memorial Auxiliary members presented the family with a goodie basket to celebrate the arrival of the first baby born at DMH in 2016.

Korneal O’Lee Washington was born January 2 at 9:46 a.m., making him the first baby to arrive at Drew Memorial Hospital in 2016. At 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long.
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Minutes after midnight, Sunday night, Monticello Police Department received a 911 call, reporting a shooting.

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Gary Tucker has been appointed to the Drew County district 2 quorum court by Governor Asa Hutchinson.

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New Year’s eve always presents many opportunities for entertainment and enjoyment.   The same can be said for this year.

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An Ashley county man was shot by Ashley County deputies, Thursday morning, on West 10th Street in Crossett,  as they were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him.

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Accorrding to SalineRiverChronicle.com, at 12:45 a.m. New Year’s Day, a shooting took place at 1312 West Central Street resulting in the death of a 33 year old Warren man, (more…)

Monday, Eureka Lodge F&AM installed the following officers.
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