Jessica Wishard, as she’s know to her Drew Central classmates recently was selected as a winner in the Grammy’s Amplified Awards. Out of over 5,000 entrants, she was one of only 3 shosen for the honor.

Amplifier Center Stage’s online platform allows emerging musicians to share their songs for a chance to have their music vetted by a panel of some of the biggest names in music today.

Her lated CD EP is available on ITunew, as well.

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This photo was taken, last week, by a MLive reader.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

Judge Robert Akin announced Monday morning that the county-wide burn ban has been lifted, due to the recent rain, and the forecast for more rain this week.

In an unusual follow-up to the story below, about the burglary of cars on a local church’s parking lot last Sunday night, apparently the theives felt remorse when they opened their collection, finding a study Bible of one of the victims.

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Sunday night, Jan 26, as members of Enon Baptist Church on HWY 35 East were leaving their evening services, they began to realize their vehicles had been burglarized, while they were in the service.

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According to Judge Robert Akin, a Burn Ban is now in effect for Drew County, since January 28.

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Monticello has several new businesses that have recently opened, as well as many more that have moved to a new location, or added services.

MLive is doing a special feature, today, as we post stories about these new additions to the local business economy and services to our residents.

Around 4:30, Thursday afternoon, during the 700 acre wildfire, a local man was trapped in the woods, with fire and smoke surrounding him.

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With 28 deaths, statewide because, of the flu, MLive is taking a look at the flu situation from the Drew County perspective.

Several pharmacies and clinics still offer flu shots, which you may want to consider. if you haven’t had one yet.

The Arkansas Department of Education posts on their website school absentee rates by county statewide. each week. (more…)

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Here is the ordinance……

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Arkansas, that Chapter 5 of Monticello City Code, concerning dogs (Ordinance No. 494), is amended as follows:

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Hee is the ordinance….

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Arkansas, that Chapter 7 of Monticello City Code, concerning building regulations (Ordinance No. 526), is amended to read as follows:

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4 break-ins have recently been reported in Drew County, with a wide range of items being taken.

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A Monticello man was stabbed multiple times, and assaulted with several household “weapons” recently, after he tried to separate a man and the girlfriend that he as allegedly fighting with.

The victim received a life-changing beating, and the suspect’s charges now include Attempted Capital Murder.

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A recent list of nuisance properties, as reported and maintaned by the city property inspector, included a city property.

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A Monticello man was stabbed multiple times, and assaulted with many different household “weapons” Friday night (including a beer can, a boot, and a space heater,) after he tried to separate the suspect and the girlfriend that he as allegedly fighting with.

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A MLive reader noticed the new driving instructions painted on the City Square.

The sign says “Left lane must turn left,” but the arrow points right.

“Parking only” seems to be allowed on the left, even though parking places are on the right.

We’ll probably be covering wrecks on the square, today.

With the new year, came new security policies at the county courthouse.The north and south doors are now locked during the day.

Happy New Year from the staff and management team at Ryburn Automotive Superstore.

As we move into the new year, we also want to express our appreciation to our customres, and say “thank you” for your  business. 

Happy New Year from Ryburn Motor Company

According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, there was a fatal auto crash in Warren, Wednesday evening.

Authorities were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Christmas night on North Martin Street, near Bryant Street. A 42 year old Warren man was traveling south in a pickup truck on Martin Street.

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The Monticello Police Department, along with Walmart, Revival Center, and DHS, sponsored 53 children, this year for “shop with a cop”. Special thanks to pastor Michael Jones, JoAnn Trotter, Walmart staff and all the officers who participated.

This was a very rewarding experience for all involved, both children and adults.