Facebook rumors covered, and exaggerated, the details of an incident, that occurred at Monticello schools, on March 13.

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MFA, Altheimer, AR. hiring one full time and one part time warehouse/driver.

Job Requires class A or B CDL, with hazmat endorsement.

Fax resume at (870) 766-4041 or phone (870) 766-4160.

According to AHTD, rumble stripes will be added to the roadway at Dead Man’s Curve, on HWY 278 in Drew County, this week.

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Monticello High School Cheerleaders
2015-2016 are…..

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central High School Cheerleaders!

They include….

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Monticello Junior Cheerleaders for 2015-2016 are….

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central Junior High Cheerleaders!

They are…

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The Monticello school board held a special called meeting, Thursday evening, where the district’s new school superintendent was announced. (more…)

The Monticello School Board solved the issue of making up 5 days of missed school due to ice and snow, at their meeting Tuesday night.

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On March 9, Drew County Dispatch received a call from a male subject stating that a 33 year old  Drew County man had placed a gun to a womans head at his fathers residence on Bowser Road.

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Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, March 9 were:

1st place Joy and Fritz Hudson
2nd place (tie) Jane Lucky and Laura Batey
Gene Gulledge and Lowell Lynde
4th place Margaret Norton and Don Stephan

The Billies won their 1st ever 4A State Championship, by a final score of 57–42, over Subiaco academy, Friday afternoon in Hot Springs.

This lovable pit bull puppy was found in the Walmart area.
If yours call 870-367-9624 and leave your name and phone number.

A local news reporter received several calls, Thursday, in reference to the false rumor of their death.

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Following a nationwide search, four finalists have been chosen to interview to become the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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De Soto Area Council of Boy Scouts of America recently named Renea McClendon as the 2014 “Youth Volunteer of the Year” for the Three Rivers District.

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One of the three large culverts crossing Florence Road was reported this morning to have washed out around the culvert.

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Attorney Cliff Gibson, hired last year to represent the City of Monticello’s best interest in the ongoing “water improvent project” with Siemens, has recently released the latest in a series of letters between Gibson & Keith and the firm representing Siemens.

Click Here To View Letters

2 local youths were reported to police to have been recklessly riding a 4-wheeler, Thursday around noon.

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The Monticello Festival & Events Association is excited to announce award winning country music star Rodney Atkins will headline its Saturday, April 4th Forest Festival in Monticello, Arkansas. (more…)

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Most poeple never realize how much we depend on our first responders, especially in weather like we’re having today.

Local residents have the choice of driving in these slick, icy conditions; our emergency workers don’t have that option.

When you pass them at an accident scene, drive with extreme caution, because they are helping someone who may not have used enough caution.

Thanks, guys (and gals) we appreciate all you do for us.

Tuesday morning, a 26 year old Monticello man appeared before Judge Sara Hartness, facing the probable charges of 1st degree battery and aggravated assault, for injuries sustained by his own 9 month old baby.

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The City Council approved Mayor Zack Tucker’s plan to begin reducing the city’s ongoing battle against residential flooding.
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