After opening arguments, the defense began calling their witnesses.

After the court resumed, after lunch, Bynum’s mother, the sheriff’s investigator, and 2 area attorneys were called to the stand.

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In the “concealing a birth” and “abuse of a corpse” case, at 11 am, the jury of 8 men and 4 women were seated, (more…)

The jury is currently being selected in the Drew County courthouse in the case of Anne Bynum, who is accused of concealing a birth and abuse of a corpse.

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e cafeteria celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with a big thanks to Migeal Strong for being such a great Cat in the Hat, and to all the food service staff who helped make the event happen.

These are printouts of the final, unofficial Drew County election results for all races, from Tuesday night.

With all precincts reporting,
Here are the current, unofficial voting results are….
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During Tuesday nights local election results, early/absent votes were printed and posted first.

A mistake occurred, as each following precinct was printed and posted, (more…)

Shortly after 11 AM, Tuesday morning, a Drew County home was destroyed by fire.

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A 30 year old Monticello man was arrested around 9 pm, Sunday, following shots being fired,  as Monticello Police were handcuffing his sister,  after a domestic disturbance.

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Monday – 344
Saturday- 76
Friday – 196
Thursday – 138
Wednesday – 116
Tuesday – 91
Monday – 92
Saturday – 46
Friday – 107
Thursday – 117
Wednesday – 126
Tuesday – 113

Countywide polling precincts  are open today, until 7:30 PM.

Around 2 AM, Tuesday morning, the driver of this big rig was southbound on Cherry Street, attempting to turn west onto Jackson Street,  apparently following his GPS, when he ran into trouble (and a ditch.)

MPD responded.   Big Wrecker removed the big rig.   No one was injured in the accident.

Around 5:15, Sunday morning a Drew County Sheriffs Deputy responded to a call from a traveler, reporting a big rig, parked, blocking 2 lanes on HWY 278 W., past Wilmar.

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Pete Brunson, a first year student in the School of Law at the University of Arkansas, earned a 3.0 or better average during the Fall 2015 semester and was named to the Dean’s list.

Found Pet
Proof of ownership required
Please call: 870 224-2486
879 723-1293
Or 879 723-6944

The driver and passenger of this Ford pick-up narrowly escaped injury, Wednesday afternoon around 4 PM, when the truck, loaded with firewood, left the roadway 3 miles east of Monticello,  crossed a ditch, and ran into a wooded area.

The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the wreck.  SEEMS and the Fire & Rescue team  also dispatch to the scene.

Rod’s Wrecker removed the pick-up.

Shortly after 4 PM, Thursday, a car fire was reported on Sam Carter Road, near Wilmar.

A Drew County Sheriffs Deputy  was the first to respond, reporting that another (locked) car parked nearby, and a home approximately 30 feet away, were possibly at risk.

The Wilmar fire department responded, extinguished the blaze, and kept it from spreading to the other vehicle or home.

The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation has awarded the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library a $25,000 grant.

This grant will help Southeast Arkansas Regional Librarians to include healthy eating and physical activities in library programs for preschool, elementary and middle school students.
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Monday, Clark Mason, a candidate for a justice position on the Arkansas Supreme Court, was visiting in Monticello, including staff and officials at the Drew County courthouse.

Also, Connor Eldridge, a  former U.S. Attorney, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, was recently in Monticello, visiting with friends and campaigning.

Found Yorkie!
Please contact Melanie at 723-5936, if you think it is yours!

ARMOM, a Free Dental Clinic, sponsored by the Arkansas Dental Association, will be returning to Monticello, on May 20-21, to be held at UAM Gibson Center.

Dentists from all around the state will combine their skills for a tremendous cost-free dental clinic, for residents from all across the state, who need dental care.

When ARMOM was in Monticello, in 2010, 1,254 patients were treated, 3,001 teeth were extracted, and thousand’s of fillings were done. The value of the services that were provided for free would have cost, $760,000.

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2 young Crossett men are currently in the Drew County jail on charges of aggravated assault and terroristic acts, following a shooting spree, at the Monticello Estates apartments on College Street, around 10 pm, Monday night.

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Dollar General, located on Highway 278 W., will be closed the rest of the day, working to repair the window and assembly  that was damaged when a customers car drove through the building, Monday morning,  at 11:15.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is sponsoring a passport program to encourage travelers to visit Arkansas properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places – including the old Monticello Post Office,

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