Following the first degree murder hearing for McGehee man, age 26, for the death of his 33 year old girlfriend, also of McGehee, there have been several misleading rumors circulating.

Posted below is an update of the status of the case’s investigation.
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For the first time in memory, one of the city of Monticello’s “service contract” had to organizations bidding for the same contract.

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MLive will be posting dozens of Christmas light & decoration photos, again this year.
Here are a few that were taken in Western Pines, with more to come, during the Christmas season.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Pinsly Railroad Company of Westfield, Mass., to acquire certain rail service subsidiaries that constitute Pinsly’s Arkansas Division, including the local Arkansas Midland Railroad, that serves Monticello and Warren.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, December 1 were:
1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Gene Gulledge and Charles Dolberry
3rd place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley

The Club will host its annual Christmas potluck party and charity game on December 8 at 6:30. Entry fee will be $3 per person. Anyone interested in playing call Lowell Lynde at 367-7039. Newcomers are always welcome.

This home, located on HWY 278 near Wilmar was fully engulfed in flames, when the Wilmar Fire Dept. arrived.

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Furniture, Guns, Coins, Cookware, Antiques, Contents of Closets and Storage Building, Pickup Truck and More, for auction at 120 Adcock Street, in Dumas.

Open for viewing at noon, Auction starts at 1 pm.

BruceCooperAuctions.com

Written by Jeff Noble, formerly of Monticello, and founder of MLive.
Performed by Ben Coulter.

Tornado sirens are currently being installed in the Monticello area, including the show areas near the library, hospital, and Old Troy Road water tower.

A total of 18 sirens will be installed, most on their own self-standing towers.

In response to many resident’s questions, The sirens will be tested weekly (silently), and audibly tested monthly or quarterly.

Missing: Daisy, was last seen on Highway 35 West.
Small white dog with one black spot on her back.
If you have seen her or if she has wandered up to your house please call 870-723-1296.
She was not wearing a collar.

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Shortly after 10 PM, Wednesday night, the driver of this rollback-wrecker lost control of his vehicle, in the east turn of Highway 278 in Wilmar.

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Mayor-elect Zack Tucker will be taking office in approximately 6 weeks.

MLive spoke to Tucker about his leadership panel, such as police & fire chiefs, and dept. heads.

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A 44-year-old Monticello man accepted a plea bargain, Monday, to serve a two-year sentence in CCC for his fourth DWI offense in the past five years.
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Around 8:30, Monday evening, a local business owner reported receiving a phone call from an in-state phone number claiming that the business owed a past due electric bill.

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Budget meeting was scheduled for 6 PM.
Quorum Court is scheduled for 7 PM

Attorney Sara M. Hartness, who was recently elected as district judge, has moved her office to 534 West Gaines, between Griffin Heat & Air and Paint and Lighting Plus.

The office’s contact info remains the same,; phone number is 367-8304.

Mr. Lee Douglas Curry has joined the law firm of Gibson & Keith as an Associate Attorney.

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Local folks have been watching the construction of Family Dollar, a nationwide retail chain, and the ongoing construction of their new facility, near the 425/278 intersection, for several month.

One of this week’s projects is caulking between the concrete parking lot sections.

The latest estimate is that new store will be open for business around the first of 2015.

Salon Hello Beautiful welcomes stylist Crystol Amos to our staff.

Call 460-5322 to schedule appintments, or stop by our salon at 606 West Bolling.

Salon Hello Beautiful offers a full range of hair care service, among other conveniences.

Tuesday afternoon, shortly before 1 o’clock, a 4 vehicle accident occurred on highway 278 East, approximately 5 miles out of Monticello.
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Congratulations to David Atwell, the Ryburn Automotive Salesman of the month for October.

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