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Perez Hearing Underway – First Amendment Rights, Not Racial Descrimination

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

Around 9:45, Hicks asked Nichols about a recording an employee’s spouse made about a rumored Perez candidacy for sheriff. (more…)

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Perez Grievance, Hearing, Part 2

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

At 11:40, the hearing broke for lunch, but prior to that, the JPs asked Nichols several questions, dealing with organizational charts and similar topics.

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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – HELP WANTED – PARALEGAL/SECRETARY

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

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Perez Hearing, Afternoon Session Underway

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

3: pm Update. At 2:25, jail administrator Courtney Hale was called by Gibson. She recalled an earlier meeting with Nichols, Perez and her. Everything seemed smooth, until August, when this situation began. (more…)

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Jury duty canceled Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

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Chamber of Commerce Report – Fair Parade – Video

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

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Firefighters Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, October 6

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

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Chamber Meet and Mingle, Wednesday

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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Pep rally on the square is CANCELED

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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UPDATE – Perez Grievance Hearing Continued til September 25 (Today), per His Attorney’s Request

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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Quality Inn & Suites Is Hiring

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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Perez’ Lawyer’s Letter Requesting Grievance Hearing be Continued

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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UAM Rodeo Horse Barn Gets Facelift

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Brianna Williams is a first-year student majoring in Ag Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). She plans to compete in goat tie, barrel racing, and break-away roping. She is excited about the fall rodeo schedule and even more excited about the improved horse barn on campus where she’ll house her horse. The West Monroe, Louisiana native said she visited the horse stalls this past spring. “They were all panel stalls in there, and these, I mean, whoever built them, they are boarded stalls, and I mean, they are perfect stalls in a way. “Super-duper nice,” said Williams of the new horse stalls. “They are some of the nicest stalls I’ve seen.” (more…)

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ATTENTION: COUNTY SOLID WASTE CUSTOMERS

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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Mayor at Meeting – $500,000 Entergy Bills/ Year. Time for Solar?? – Video

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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Democratic Meeting, Tonight

Monday, September 25th, 2023

The Drew County Democratic Party will meet Monday September 25th at 6pm in the Wilmar Community Center Hwy 278 West

The guest speaker will be Miss. Anita Chavis, Family Services Specialist with .Phoenix Youth and Family Services of Monticello.

Topic of discussion will include programs for youth ages 18-24 and information on expunging of criminal records for this age group.

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2023 Miss Drew County Pageant

Sunday, September 24th, 2023

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Drew County Fair and Livestock Show Pageant Winners

Sunday, September 24th, 2023

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MYFL Jamboree, Saturday

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

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HSD Special Recognition – New Employees – Video

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

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Update – Asphalt Truck Rollover Blocks 425 Traffic at Patriot Truck Stop

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

At approximately 12:30 PM, Thursday, sources indicate that the driver of the Honda sedan, pictured below, attempted to pull out of the Patriot Truck Stop and entered the highway in front of the northbound asphalt truck, who attempted to swerve to miss of vehicle, but lost control of the big rig and rolled over, dumping his load.