The Drew County Republican Party’s annual Reagan Day dinner drew several statewide candidates for the event.

Shown here are Sonja Ryburn (for state representative), Asa Hutchinson (for governor), US Rep. Tom Cotton (for U.S. Senator), Bruce Westerman (for US rep.), and Dennis Milligan  (for state treasurer).

 Arkansas State Police Drivers License Written Exams are regularly given from 8:00 am to 11:30, on Tuesdays at the Monticello Fire Training Academy

Road test are given from 1:00 pm to 4:15, Tuesdays, at the same location.

A Flashlight Vigil be held in honor of Dermott Fire Department Assistant Chief J.B. Hutton Jr. Assistant Chief Hutton passed away October 1, 2014. The vigil will be held at the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 8:30pm. The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial is located at One Capitol Mall on the State Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
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Throughout the first half of Friday night’s game, where the Billies travel to Hamburg’s Campbell Field, the game seem to stay in reach.

Even when the Lions began the 3rd quarter with a turnover recovery and a touchdown, the missed extra point seems to have been blocked by #23 Ryan Case, as shown in the photo provided by Laura McNeese.

Final score resulted in a 42–13 win for Hamburg.

 

MYFL peewee football players enjoyed their annual trip to you William stadium, Thursday afternoon.

During the yearly event, The MonticelloLive Titans defeated the Shelter Insurance Cowboys, and the Reggie’s Lock & Key Deadbolts outscored the SEEMS Traumahawks.

Several of the Weevils players and staff were an attendance for the game.

SEEMS donated a LifePak AED to the Monticello Youth Football League during their first home game.

The league would like to express their appreciation to Lyle and Kim Welch , owners of SEEMS and all of their employees.

SEEMS Paul Outlaw is shown here with MYFL Chairman Danny Smith, accepting a game jersey in appreciation from the league.

A Monticello man, recently convicted for the first degree murder of a young Warren woman, has agreed to a plea bargain of 15 years on the charge of gun possession at the time of the murder investigation.

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DC 7th Grade 8. – LV Jr. B Team 8

DC Jr. Pirates 0. – LV Jr. Badgers 14

Brenda Griffin won the drawing for the 40” smart TV during the Drew County Fair last week, given away by Drew Memorial Hospital.

Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Denice Harper to their Board of Directors.

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Wednesday, Monticello Police received complaints from citizens concerning scam calls or texts.

These calls are being made to parents from their child’s school district.

The person on the phone states they are an office employee and that their child has been injured and is the emergency room.

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Monticello will ring in the New Year with the opening of the new assisted living Grand Manor. It has 49 beds consisting of both studio and one-bedroom, theater, salon, exercise room, bistro and many more features.

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In cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education, the EAST Initiative is pleased to be able to offer the EAST Upgrade Grant Program to eligible Arkansas schools.

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Needed roof and gutter repairs at the OEC building were discussed at Tuesday night’s Monticello school board meeting.

Program director Randy Lay also explain the need for additional classrooms for the program, and answered the boards questions about likely growth in the vocational field of education.

The life-threatening incident at Watson Chapel, where 4 nurses out of the Monticello bleachers saved a junior high football player at the WC scrimmage game, has drawing attention to the possibility of similar incidents occurring.

At Tuesday night’s at Monticello school board meeting, the board discussed their “emergency action plan for athletics,”  which covers all sports included in the district athletic program.

Zack Tucker, director of the Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition, mayoral candidate, and former assistant to Mayor Allen Maxwell, was recently honored as one of Arkansas Business’ “Top 20 Influentials in their 20’s” list.

Linked here is the article, along with Tucker’s biography.

Due to construction, one lane of traffic is closed on Northbound HWY 425, today.

Happy Birthday to Jacklynn Lucas who turns 6yrs old today!

You’re an AWESOME lil girl. We miss you & we love you!

Love Aunt Hopie, Uncle Kevious, Tristen, BG & Hai-Hai

A Monticello city council member was found guilty of “interfering with governmental operations ” in Drew County District Court, Thursday, following his May arrest by Drew County Sheriff’s deputies.

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MYFL football action began last Monday, has the Deadbolts (Reggie’s Lock & Keys) outscored the MonticelloLive Titans by a score of 38–15, and the Paul Griffin Shelter Insurance edged by SEEMS Traumahawks, with a final score of 28–26.

The MYFL tackle teams travel to Hamburg this afternoon for their weekly games; other flag league games are taking place this afternoon at Hyatt field.

Happy 4th Birthday, McKenzie Goudy!!

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Hunter

Found UAM STUDENT ID

Call brenda 723-6740 to claim

Photos courtesy of Laura McNeese.

Following the July 1 death of 21-year-old Carla Avery on HWY 278, in the area best known as “Dead Man’s Curve”, a local Sunday School class decided something should be done to correct the deadly portion of roadway.

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41-year-old Jerome Terry told Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson he enrolled as a college student in UAM’s hospitality program (using his son’s identity) so that when his son, Jarell Terry, was released from prison, he would have a college education.
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As a courtesy to area firefighters, Authorities are asking anyone planning a “controlled burn ” to notify the Monticello Police at 367-3411, Sheriff’s Dept at 367-6211, and/ or Forestry Commission at 367-2050; so that when those fires are reported by members of the public, authorities will know that they are planned “control burns.”

The winning floats are …….

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According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, Warren Police detectives and officers are investigating two deaths that were reported Monday morning. The deaths occurred at a residence on Clio Street.
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The Drew County District Court has an opening for full time deputy clerk beginning November 1, 2014.

This clerk is primary responsible for the criminal and traffic docket and also for assisting in court proceedings.

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Tony Thurman was recently named the 2015 Superintendent of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA).

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Halftime – DC Jr Pirates 6
McGehee 8

3rd Qtr – Drew Central 12
McGehee 20

Final – DC Jr Pirates 20
McGehee 34

At last week’s parks committee meeting, the group was trying to find the best location for the soon-to-be replaced skate park.

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Advantages of Southeast Arkansas has openings for substitute direct care staff for consumers in the Ashley County and Drew County areas. These are substitute positions where work is on an “as-needed” basis with no guaranteed hours.
Lifting is required with some consumers.

Qualifications…..
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