A total of 20 vehicles, 7 of them big-rigs on HWY 424 S., have either wrecked , rolled over, slid into the ditch, or just got stuck in the ice this morning.

If you must travel, please use extreme caution.

Reliable Towing is shown pulling out their 6th 18-wheeler, around noon.

The driver of this Ford pick up was transported to Drew Memorial Hospital by SEEMS, after losing control of her vehicle near Montongo on HWY 525 North.

The fire and rescue team were called to help remove her from the vehicle.

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While most folks were home in bed at 4 AM Monday morning, the Monticello Fire Department was responding to this home fire at the intersection of Cherry and Jackson Streets.

Several rooms of the residence sustained damage.

MPD and DCSO also responded to the scene.

MISSING DOG: Male. Great Pyrenees (very large in size). Solid white. Very gentle. His name is Bert, but may not answer to it. Went missing from home in the rural Wilmar area (on Stafford rd between hwy 133, Barkada rd, and hwy 35) about 3 weeks ago.
If you have seen this dog, or have any information, please call (870)866-0923. Thanks.

Around 50 utility trucks and 100 energy restoration workers are currently in Monticello, being staged for the ice storm that is forecast for Monday and Tuesday.

ABC and Pike are based out of Tennessee; Diversified is from Alabama; Musgrove is out of Florida.

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Happy 8th Birthday to our dancing queen, basketball player, and softball star!! We love you so much and hope you have a fantastic day!!!

Love,
Mommy, Jacob, Bentley, Cruz, Gookie, Papaw, Vicki

I, Andrea Chambers, of Monticello am announcing mycandidacy for re-election for the position of MonticelloCity Clerk/Treasurer in the upcoming election.

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Around 1:30 Friday morning, this Dillard big rig experienced a headlight failure, Causing the driver to slow down, and begin to stop.
Seconds later, the headlights came back on, allowing him to see he was crossing HWY 35, and no longer on I-530.

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Since 1 PM, occasional snow showers have been reported in the Monticello area.

No noteworthy accumulation is expected, but still, snowfall is pretty.

Around 3:45 Monday afternoon,  a log truck’s load shifted forward, as he applied his brakes while westbound on HWY 278 near the 425 intersection.

The logs shifted forward impacting the cab preventing it from being able to turn .

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The Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Eubanks chiropractic , located on W. Bolling St. 

Clint Eubanks, a graduate of MHS and Texas Chiroproactic College, recently opened his Chiropractic Clinic, here, in his hometown.

The phone number is 367-4525.

Construction of a new office complex across the intersection from Ray’s and Walgreens, is making progress.

The office complex will contain several individual offices, available for rent or lease, and a parking area for their use.

Seasons Floral and Gifts recently moved across the highway, into their new location at 961 HWY 425 N., the former Gift Shaker location.

Stop by soon to say Donna and her staff at Seasons, floral and more.

Country Wrappers, formerly located on S. Main St., recently moved to Highway 425 S., across from Hunters  Car Wash.

Country Wrappers offers tanning, wrapping, and other services.

Sources have confirmed that the Family Dollar franchise of dollar stores has purchased property in Monticello and plans to open a store here in the near future.

The store will be located between Walgreens and Newman Fixtures on Gaines St.

The new library’s expected completion date is in late April, due to weather.

They are pouring the walking trail around the library now.

The new library will feature more computers, as well as being more expandable with changing  technology.

Farmers Insurance Group, Michael and Debra James agency, will be moving to their new office location and the former Arkla Gas / Centerpoint building in mid-February.

Monticello Police Department retired dispatcher Gail Hyatt was honored, Wednesday morning, with the Arkansas Red Cross’ Heroes award.

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Drew County Judge Robert Akin has announced that he will be seeking a second term in the general election this fall. Akin, an independent, was first elected in November of 2012.
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New postage rates went into effect over the weekend; so here are the changes that will affect most of us.

First, remember that “forever stamps” will still be equal to a 1 ounce, first class postage stamp.

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Ace Benjamin Rawls will turn 2 years old on January 27, 2014. He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls and the little brother of Jaxon Rawls of Monticello. Ace attends daycare at Small Wonder and loves playing with his big brother.

Ace is the grandson of David and Cindy Rawls and Jim and Julie West all of Monticello.