Longtime Monticello business owner Tommy Newman filed, Wednesday, to run for City Council Ward 2 Position 1.

That seat is currently held by former county treasurer Carolyn Brow (more…)

Tuesday night, Mayor Zack Tucker accepted a check for $1,500 of grant dollars presented to the City by local operations supervisor Juerga “Smitty” Smith on behalf CenterPoint (more…)

County sheriff Mark Gober was the first candidate to file for reelection, at noon, Monday.  Gober is seeking reelection.

Justice of the Peace for District 7, Patty Mitchell,  was next, filing to maintain her seat on the county quorum court.

County Judge Robert Akin, an Independent, wasthe only non-– Democrat to file, Monday.

Other candidates filing included;
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Thursday, Monticello Parks Committee member & Miracle League President Karen Connelley was joined by future Miracle League players to present to the Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Committee in Jacksonville, AR to request $250,000 of grant funding to help Monticello build our field of dreams.
The Miracle League Field will be first handicap accessible baseball field in Southeast Arkansas. Grant winners will be announced in December.

The Drew County Yard of the Month for September, 2015 was: Chris and Ashley Weast, at 175 McKnight Drive.

Their yard was selected as the winner by the Town and Country Garden Club.

Yard of the Month is presented by the Chamber of Commerce.

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MonticelloLive is posting a few non-spooky photos from businesses, today.

Grand Manor’s staff  were impressive, serving all of their residents breakfast in costume.

The other photo  city workers,  this morning.

Regardless how creative your costume is, Saturday, you may need an umbrella (or steel chair) to stay dry.

A 90% chance of rain, decreasing took 50% chance during the night, is forecast.

Pictured here are:
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According to AshleyCountyLedger.com, this photo shows workers lifting four train cars back onto the Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi tracks, Wednesday, near Unity Road in Crossett.

For more information, go to AshleyCountyLedger.com

Salon Hello Beautiful would like to welcome Ashley Herring Cruce to the team.

So come in and make her feel welcome.

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“I wanted to take time today, to apologize for how I reacted to Alderman Leonard’s questioning last night at City Council. It was unprofessional. I was not prepared to make a statement about an issue of that gravity and technical nature, without researching the statue and being able to make a fully informed definitive statement; as I have asked Mr. Barton to do this morning. (more…)

Wednesday letter from City Attorney to City Council Members.

Last night, Councilman Leonard questioned the legality of the moayor’s vote to break a tie at the special meeting held to consider the referral to the electors of a sales tax to fund a proposed civic center.

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Just minutes after their 10 PM closing time, Sonic, located on 425 N. was robbed at gun-point, Sunday night.

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Monday, representatives of Zilkha Bio-Mass were in Monticello, working to finalize steps leading to the construction of their black pellet biofuel production facility in the industrial complex.

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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a call was received about horses running loose near a busy highway; this led the responding deputy to a residence, where he observed two very malnourished horses.

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According to Arkansas Business, Parkway Bank, with 2 branches in Monticello, is being purchased by citizens bank, of Batesville.

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The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Clerk at the District Court. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2015. More information is available at www.monticelloar.org/jobs.

For additional information on the please contact City Hall, 367-4400.

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Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober is one of six public officials appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Committee on Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a, 42 year old Monticello woman was arrested on October 10, 2015 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, speeding and no proof of insurance. (more…)

Several topics and projects were updated at the recent parks committee meeting.

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Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation, of Warren has been awarded the Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards by Governor Asa Hutchinson during the 21st Annual Awards Celebration.

Chapel Woods is home to several former Monticello residents, and employer to several others.

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Mike Garvey, Monticello Lions Club President, presents a Certificate of Appreciation and a check to Joe Meeks, Monticello Fireman of the Year, in honor of his outstanding service to our community.

University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt announced today that he will recommend Karla Hughes, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).

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According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, during the early morning hours, Saturday Deputy Brandon Wright conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on 425 North.

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