All over Arkansas, and right here in Drew County, the dumping of household trash, appliances, old tires and other items continues.

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“The Woods of Monticello”, a residential nursing care facility, lost electric power, yesterday morning around 9:30, like thousands of other Drew county Entergy customers.

Like everyone else, they are “making do,” but for a facility with 84 residents/patients, it has become quite an experience.
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This morning, MLive visited with Mayor Zack Tucker about the weather related issues facing our city, this week.

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According to Tandee White, of Entergy’s Monticello office, there are still approximately 2,300 customers without power in the Monticello area.
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In an effort to help residents clean up after Monday’s storm, the city will collect larger down limbs and branches on Tuesday, February 17, as part of the city’s yard waste collection program.

Residents are asked to place yard waste on the curb, and contact the Solid Waste Department, (870) 367-4407.

Monday’s interrupted trash service will run on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

At 11 AM, freezing rain continues to fall across Drew County.

Many tree limbs, as well as a few small trees, are beginning to fall, due to the weight of the ice.

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Happy Birthday wishes go out today to Aubrey Lynn Hummel.

Monticello Senior Citizens Center Valentines King and Queen, for 2015 are Johnny Jarrett and Florence Parker.

Friday, prosecuting attorney Thomas Deen released a letter, reference to a local ladies recent arrest on the charges of “solicitation of murder. ”

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“Dear Board Members:
Please accept this letter as my formal announcement that I intend to retire as Superintendent of the Monticello School District on June 30, 2015.
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Police chief Eddy Deaton celebrated his ?? Birthday, yesterday.

Best wishes for many more,.

Your friends, family, and coworkers.

This little critter was found down Highway 278 east.

If someone wants to claim him they can reach me at 501 617 3031

Jr. Lady Pirates 29
Jr. Lady Hornets44

Lady Pirates 69
Lady Hornets 22
Lady Pirates move to 16 W -9L on the year and 6-3 in conference play.

Back to Back Conference Wins for the DC Pirates
Drew Central 69
HG Camden 59

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 70 year old Monticello woman for “Solicitation of Murder”.

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A 21 year old Dumas man appeared before Circuit Judge Don Glover, Monday afternoon, facing the charges of 1st degree murder, 1st degree battery, and 4 counts of aggravated assault (more…)

In recognition of GO RED day for heart health, Drew County courthouse staff wore red, today, to draw attention to heart healthy lifestyles.

Happy Birthday, Colby Harris.

Your EFS Family

Just a few minutes before midnight, Thursday night, 12 Drew County jurors sentenced Douglas Flemister to…. (more…)

As of 11:15 PM, The jury is still in deliberation at the Drew County Courthouse.

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At 9:20 PM, The jury returned with the verdict of……

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At 8:30 PM, the jury was still in deliberation and the criminal case of Douglas Flemister own 12 counts of theft of property, for undelivered boats from F&F Custom Boats, during the calendar years of 20 13–20 14.

The two day trial went to the jury for deliberation around 6:20 PM, this evening, and still remains in deliberation.

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As of our last MLive trial update, it was 3:30, the court was taking a break, waiting on a local business owner to arrive and testify, before the case was turned over to the jurors for deliberation.
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After the break, Larry Flemister was recalled, by the defense. He brought with him steel purchase records. The prosecutor pointed out that the documents he offered had been modified.

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Larry Flemister took the stand to start the afternoon, bringing with him financial records, believed to be the ones that the prosecution had mentioned. (more…)