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According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, at 6:30 pm, a few homes on South Allis Road have been evacuated.
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An out of control forest fire is burning, west of Monticello, on HWY 278 West.
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This Vietnam era Huey military helicopter landed at Ellis Field, Friday morning, around 11 am.

The chopper had seen military action overseas, before recently being refurbished in Arizona.

The Huey is one of at least 7 that are being transferred to Florida, where they will be re-sold, possible back to another governmental agency, for use scouting fires or other events in the US, or flown back overseas.

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An 18-wheeler from Batesville “threw a drive-shaft”, around 6 pm, near EX-Mart North. shutting down the McCloy & Hyatt Street intersection.

Reliable Towing pulled the big-rig out of the highway, opening up traffice.

MPD, DCSO, and a State Trooper were seen assisting traffic, which was detoured uto North Hyatt.

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At this point, it’s beginning to look like this case wont be completed today.  There’s been no indication if it would be continued tomorrow or next week.

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Pryor had been shot, previously, by another (unrelated) person.

At 9:30, Pryor’s attorney cross-examined Nichols about reports that were filed in the case.

Det. Tim Nichols resumed testimony Friday morning, in the first degree murder trial is Wes Pryor.

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After lunch recess, the court convened with the first witness returning to the stand. Upon questioning, he changed two statements, he said, after giving it some thought.

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The City of Monticello has re-opened the composting facility and is accepting all yard waste.

The material must be taken to the Transfer Station at 1466 Old Warren Road and checked in with the supervisor before dumping.

Items of a large diameter cannot be accepted such as stumps or large limbs.

The hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 7 am until 4 pm and the first and third Saturday from 8 am until 4 pm.

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With all 19 of voting precincts counted, here are the final, but unofficial election results for the extension of the County Road Tax. (more…)

A local woman was ticketed by Monticello Police, recently, after complaints from neighbors about her dogs.

When the animal control officer counted, she had a total of 13 dogs on her property.

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Former Drew County Judge Dale Hughes passed away, Tuesday, following a prolonged illness.

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More details have come to light, following Friday morning’s discovery of the vandalism at Drew Central High School, including a list of approximately a dozen “senior prank” suspects, and the realization of around $5,000 in damage.

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Monticello Police have captured the man accused of robbing the First National Bank of McGehee last June.
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According to the Drew County Circuit Clerk’s office,  jury duty has been cancelled for court on Thursday.

Around 1pm, Tuesday, MLive spoke to the McGehee School Superintendant’s office, then visited with McGehee Police Chief Jim White, about the rumored situation. (more…)