Tim Griffin, a candidate for Lt. Governor, was in Monticello, Wednesday.

Griffin is shown visiting with friends at Panarama Restaurant.

Several Democratic candidates attended a “get out the vote” rally, in late October, at the Sadie Johnson Center.

The event was filled with brief speeches, encouraging voters to work to get their friends and relatives to take part in the election.

Some of those present included: Sens. David and Mark Pryor, congressional candidate James  Lee Witt, and current state representatives Mike Holcomb and Sheilla Lampkin.

Found at Drew Central a youth size large Camo Drake Jacket.
Call or text 870-723-7892, if your child lost it.

I did not realize Frank Jackson was still writing columns for the local newspaper. I guess I have over looked them in the past.

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During the early morning hours of October 21,  the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Fire Department and other first responders were dispatched to 134 Jose Chapel Cutoff Rd. in reference to a house fire.

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During Drew Central’s annual Fall Festival, Monday night, a 12-year-old student fell off of a hayride trailer, and then was run over by the trailer.
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A member of the Drew County quorum court has announced that they are moving outside of their represented district, and will be stepping down from their position on the county’s governing board.

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Shooting Trial Underway
Victim Testifies About Shooting
“Description of the Shooting”
16 Year Old Testifies in Shooting Trial
16 Year Old’s Mother Testifies
Defendant Testifies “Self Defense” in Shooting

At 5:50 PM, Friday, after only 20 minutes of deliberation, a jury of 3 men and 9 women returned a final verdict of not guilty in the trial of Jimmy Gibson for the November, 2013 shooting of a Star City man in northern Drew County.

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At 3:20, the defendant Jimmy Gibson, a life-long friend of the girl’s family, took the stand in his own defense.

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Next, the 16 year olds boyfriend testified the the eventual victim had been harassing him.

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After the jury returned from lunch, the defense questioned deputy Nichols briefly about the rifle in the back of the victims SUV.

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At 11:30, a UAMS staff member was called to report the extent of the injuries to the hand, which was then air-lifted to Springfield, Missouri, due to their severity.

A responding EMT took the stand next, recalling that soon after their arrival Rose Hill Cutoff, a vehicle approached, causing the victim to yell, “It’s the dude that shot me!”
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At 11 am, after opening statements, the 26 year old victim was asked to described his criminal past and sex offender status.

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At 10:45, the jury of 3 men and 9 women were seated to hear the case of the November 3, 2013 shooting into a car on Rabb Road, that cost the victim a part of his hand.

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Wednesday morning, Monticello Police were contacted by US Marshals to assist in the capture of a felon wanted out of Mississippi.

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Drew County Sheriff’s Department, Monticello Fire Dept, and other emergency staff responded to a house fire on Jose Chapel Road during the morning hours, Tuesday.

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Friday morning around 9 am, Monticello Police were dispatched to a commercial burglary in progress at the Stone Fox hair salon on Bochardt St.

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Following last week’s “anywhere but here” reception by the City Council to purchase a section of land on the Whaley property to build a new, ecpanded, centrally located clinic, Mainline Health has withdrawn their proposal.

Here is the letter of retraction…

Dear City Council and Mayor Rogers,

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When the staff of Leprechaun’s arrived at work Thursday morning, he found that the store had been robbed, overnight.

A list of stolen items just posted below.

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Mrs. Graham, Drew Middle School Principal, was crowned Queen For the Day as the winner of the “What I would do for Reading “ contest hosted during the fall Scholastic Book Fair.

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MIS held a DRILL to simulate an emergency, this afternoon.

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Lost on HWY 35 East area around Darnell Lane
very friendly
Call 870-723-2828

Happy 18th Birthday, Son,

Your individuality and self motivation to achieve have earned you youngest points winner in ARMA Super Stock racing 2013 , age 16, and first runner up 2014 .

Watching you grow into a young man with your skills , abilities and decision ‘s has been a blessing to be part of daily .

I thank God for you and all His blessings for you.
Love
Dad

Happy 12th birthday Davis!

We all love you so much!

Have a great day!

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, October 13 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Carolyn Tilley and Charles Dolberry
3rd place Joy and Fritz Hudson

Club director, Lowell Lynde, playing with Bodie Cobb of Keo, AR, Martha Young of Monroe, and Elizabeth Bryan of Jackson, MS won the Saturday open knockout team event at the Monroe sectional tournament on October 5.

Please call 723-1586

An estimated 20 Entergy employees worked through the night, in the Bolling Street area, replacing broken poles and downed power lines.

At 3:10 AM, they achieved their goal of “0” Monticello customers without electric power.

For details on the outage in the calls, read the articles posted below.

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Drew County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Wilmar, Tuesday night, in reference to a local man being stabbed.

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At the September meeting of the intermodal authority, it was approved to advertise for bed for a 750,000 gallon water tank for the facility.

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The Arkansas Forestry Association recognized Gay Pace as the 2014 Log A Load Volunteer of the Year.

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