The 19-year-old Monticello youth, charged in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Monticello man, received a $50,000 bond, Tuesday, on the charges of manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and aggravated assault (against another nearby person).

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Summer is here but it’s always a party at Amber’s Mad Southern Style in Monticello! Join us Wednesday, for a Ronaldo Trunk Show! Ronaldo himself will be here from 10-5 showcasing all of his amazing designs including his latest pieces that haven’t hit the stores yet! We will have snacks, door prizes and discounts all day long! Mark your calendar ladies! And don’t forget to text AMBERSMSS to 5STAR (57827) for updates, discounts and promos and find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/shopambers.

This rainbow photo was taken Monday, from HWY 35 East, by a MLive reader, who shared it with us.

According to a statement from MPD, on June 1st, 2014 at approx. 6:17pm, Monticello Police received a call of a shooting incident at 537 Lincoln Court.

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Recently law enforcement officers from around the state took part in the Special Olympics “Torch Run”.

Locally, the Drew County Sheriffs Department received the torch near the Ashley County line, from ACSO deputies; then ran it to Monticello (literally), where it was handed off to the Monticello Police, who ran it through their portion of the event, where the torch was taken to the next county.

Officers also carried the torch by Advantages, in support of many of our local athletes in the event.

Also shown are local athletes, as they enter the state Special Olympics competition.

County Detention Facility administrator Susan Potts presented this report to the quorum court at their recent meeting.

It describes the breakdown of detainees being housed at the jail, their classification, and who is responsible for paying for their costs.

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Happy 13th Birthday Daniel Richardson

Love,
Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Tammie

A 20-year-old Monticello man was critically injured Sunday evening around 6:05, when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

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At 1:45 Sunday afternoon, 3 occupants of this Cadillac Escalade were injured after the vehicle crashed into a power pole, before driving through the wall of the Monticello Textbooks Bookstore, on HWY 425, near UAM.

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Preston Forrest celebrates his 8th birthday today.

Happy Birthday!!

Monticello Kiwanis is kicking off our 3rd annual American Flag Display!

Flags are $30 and can be purchased from Union Bank, Commercial Bank, or any Kiwanis member.

Flags will be displayed on the square and the Drew County Courthouse lawn.

This double rainbow photo was sent in by a MLive reader.

Late Friday afternoon, the Monticello Fire Department was paged out to a house fire in the 1700 section of Barkada road.

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Although Hamburg is known for it’s Armadillo Festival, a pack of six armadillos was sighted on Tuesday, at a home on Monticello ‘a East Bolling Street.

The City Park Pool and Jordan Park Splash Pad will be open to the public, beginning Saturday.

Regular operation hours are Monday – Saturday, from 1-6 pm and Sunday from 1:30-5:30 pm.

To reserve the facilities for private parties, call 367-4400.

Around 9 o’clock Friday morning, the driver of this Mercury Grand Marquis was heading east of Highway  35 East, with his family, as he lost control of the vehicle near the roads intersection with Old Dermott Road.

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Walmart recently celebrated their grand re-opening following their recent remodeling project.
Walmart has been in Monticello 1980.
Judy Kelley and Cathy Webb were honored at the event, for their 34 years of service to Walmart and their local customers

Work is nearly complete replacing the foundation around the feet of the Burlington water tank.
Another layer of re-bar was added (above the layer show here), and concrete added for stability.

In late April, after considerable discussion, the Monticello City Council approved an amendment to the City’s contract with Utility Service Group to repair and reinforce the foundation of the Burlington water tower. The amount of this contract amendment is $124,200.  This is added to the $476,000 contract with Utility Service Group to do needed initial repairs on the city’s water towers, and then be responsible for on-going maintenance of the water towers.

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Twice this week, (empty) log trucks have been forced to take the ditch, to avoid colliding with smaller vehicles in front of them, who stopped quickly with no turn signals.

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A Monticello city council member was arrested, around 9 PM Sunday night, after he argued with law-enforcement officers, after being called by a friend/constituent to speak on his behalf.

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A 50 year old local man turned himself in to Monticello Police, Wednesday morning, after MonticelloLive posted a surveillance photo of him online, Wednesday.

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The report of Sunday night’s incidents which led to a city councilman’s arrest, as seen by a Monticello police officer, was submitted to the sheriffs department.
That report is posted below.
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For rent:
Barkada Apartments
Great quiet, country atmosphere just seconds away from Wal-Mart.
2 bedroom with fridge, stove and back patio
$550 a month
(870)-367-6226

Employment Opportunity:
Local Company looking for an Industrial Electrician with experience. We offer Competitive pay, Insurance, 401k, and a safe work environment. Applications can be picked up at 211 Old Troy road Monticello Ar.

Drew Central’s Joy Graham was honored with the plaque by the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education, for serving as their 2013-2014 President.

Memorial Day is next Monday, May 26, 2014, and I want to thank each of the veteran servicemen, past and present, for your service to our great nation.  I also want to remind you of a little remembered symbol from WWI and WWII that few today likely can recall.  Yet it was a very significant and unique memento from our country’s history.

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Friday afternoon, Drew Central Senior Tremaine Newton signed to play basketball for Central Baptist College, in Conway.

Congratulations, Tremaine!

Happy 12th Birthday, Nick Burns.

Love, Mom, Dad and Tyler

According to Arkansas Business, the UA board approved a tuition and fee increase  for UAM students  of 5 percent, or $9.63 per credit hour, to $6,082 from $5,793 in the current academic year.

Click here to read the full story

Around 2:15, Thursday afternoon, Monticello Police arrested a 20-year-old Monticello resident, suspected in the commercial burglary of a local business.

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Cub Scouts from Monticello Pack 69 competed in a cardboard boat race at Camp DeSoto in El Dorado on Saturday May 3rd. The Monticello Pack entered five boats in the race each built using cardboard, glue, and tape only.

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In 1983, Curley Jackson took the oath of office as mayor of Wilmar.

32 years later, Jackson has won the support of Wilmar voters once again, as he defeated challenger Nodgy Lee Merritt, with a total of 78–28.

Jackson also serves as a member of the Drew Central School Board.

Final, but unofficial, Drew County Primary Election vote totals are…..

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