The driver of this Buick sedan was traveling east, near Bayou Bartholomew, on Highway 138 near Winchester, yesterday at 4:30 when she lost control of her vehicle. (more…)

Full-time position for local office in Monticello,
Proficiency in computer skills,
Ability to multi-task and manage high case load,
Must be detail oriented. Secretarial experience required.

Salary – $28,000, Plus retirement plan, insurance, vacation and sick leave.

Submit resume with references to 506 S Main St, Monticello, AR 71655

Or email to lfreeman@tenthdistrictpa.org

Reni has been missing since last night.

She could be somewhere between Sav-A-Lot and Bolling Street.

If you see her, please call 308-1640

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The Sadie Johnson Center was filled with concerned local residents over 2 specific issues; Water Quality and the potential transfer of the Senior Citizens Center to Area Agency on Aging.

The engineer described the past few years water history, including chlorine and naturally occurring ammonia, within the system.

Stone emphasized the importance of having a full-time licensed water operator, for the city of Monticello. Later in the meeting, Mayor Paige Chase stated that the city is searching for a level 4 operator, for that position.

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division have arrested a former satellite television installation technician from Monticello, in a year-long homicide investigation.
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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY… * Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest and western Arkansas. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening, and again from noon to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.
A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain.
An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.

Saturday, county officials became of aware of 2 new positive tests for Covid at the Drew County Courthouse. (more…)