A Monticello man left the scene, late Friday afternoon, following a hit-&-run at AT&T in a Chevy Tahoe.
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After months of discussion and consideration of two different proposals to provide a school-based health clinic for Drew Central schools, the board voted by 3-2 margin to go with the proposal from Mainline Health Systems.

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Following a recent court action, where this 12 gauge Mossberg shotgun was recovered from a “felon in possession of the firearm case”, (more…)

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A former city employee, who used  his position as a clerk in the water office to gain information about a customer and fraudulently spent approximately $1,665.89 from that customers account, was sentenced in Drew County Court, Monday.

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In recognition of Good Friday and Easter, MLive is posting a list of many worship services, below, in hopes that you will honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior this weekend.

The Crawfish Shack restaurant held their grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony, Wednesday, with the Chamber of Commerce.

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Construction is currently underway on Mainline Health Services’$2 million medical clinic, on Jordan Drive, between the overpass and Scogin Drive. (more…)

I usually don’t cover personal situations on MLive, since the website is about Monticello (and not about me), but occasionally, an exception is appropriate.

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Congratulations to Mike Smith, the Ryburn Automotive’s  Salesman of the Year for 2016.

Stop by Ryburns and see one of our friendly sales staff members for that new or like-new vehicle you’ve been wanting.

During this Thanksgiving season, we should stop and appreciate where our blessings and freedoms come from.

It has been said, “The only two men that have loved you enough to die for you are Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.”

Clearview Glass, on East Gaines St., displays this sign, “Jesus the Redeemer”, publicly honoring our Lord and Savior.

The Scripture says that we should confess His Name before men, and this sign certainly does that; as does posting this message on MLive.

In honor of our American Soldiers, new American Flags have been purchased by Commercial Bank, Parkway Bank, Simmons Bank, Union Bank, and Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, to be flown at Monticello’s main intersection at HWY 425 and 278.

As we celebrate this Thanksgiving season, may we realize that “God has blessed America, and still does today.”

Friday afternoon, County Clerk Lyna Gulledge met with poll workers from the individual Drew County precincts, to explain details of this years election, including how to keep “court ordered” races from being publicly counted. Here’s how they will be handled. (more…)