A Monticello parks committee member, who twice has attempted a run for City Council, recently posted on FaceBook the possiblilty of seeking the office of Monticello Mayor.

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Drew County Deputies and Monticello Fire Dept. firefighters were called to this rubbish fire, Monday afternoon, when the helpful workers forgot about the burn ban, and the fire got larger than expected.

The burn ban that is in effect for Drew County HAS NOT been cancelled, due to Friday night’s rain.

Please do not burn any items, until it is cancelled by the county judge and Forestry Commission.

Sunday afternoon, KARK/KLRT’s Jocelyn Tovar inerviewed Mike Fritts, who was trapped inside of Thursday’s wildfire.

As the report states, Mike will get to meet Ms. Gail and other emergency staff members, which he credits with saving his life, today, in a meeting set up by MLive.

Check back later for that video.

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Around 11 am, Friday morning, the new driver of this AT&T truck lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway in Dead Man’s Curve, 2 miles east of Monticello on HWY 278 East.

Neither the driver, nor his trainer, was injured.

Drew County Sheriff’s deputies worked the crash scene.  Reliable Towing was called to remove the vehicle.

Thursday’s wreck in the same curve wasn’t as easy to remove.

SalineRiverChronicle.com has the full story on the wildfire that is burning in Bradley County.

Here is their afternoon update.

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Listed below are the results of the winnimg floats in the 2013 Drew County Fair Parade.

The parade video is also being posted, overnight.

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At Mondaay night’s City Parks Committee, the committeee voted to rent out the new Sadie Johnson Community Center only as a whole building rental, not as individual rooms.

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Saturday night, the annual Drew County Fair “Miss Drew County” pageant was held at the fairgrounds, with Anna Norris was honored as this year’s Miss Drew County.  Anna also won the interview competition.

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This 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab is Like New with Very Low miles!

For more information call Paul Wallick at 870-367-5353 at Ryburn Motor Co.

After serving the City of Monticello for 30 years, Kimberly Fletcher retired, Friday.

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Variety – Alex Borchardt–winner

Instrumental Solo – Jessaca Shepherd—winner

Dance Group – Monticello Dance Academy –Tap 3—winner

Dance Solo – Charlee Carter—winner

Over-All Winner
Monticello Dance Academy Tap 3—winner
Charlee Carter—1st place

Shown, left to right: Charlee Carter, Bliss Jaggers, Alex Jones, Jessaca Shepherd and Alex Borchardt

Dense fog is covering Drew County like a thick blanket, this morning.

Please give yourself some extra driving time for safety.

According to Judge Robert Akin, Bordeaux Road, which runs between HWYs 278 and 35, approximately 2 miles east of Monticello (Dead Man’s Curve area) will be permanently closed, today, by the Arkansas Highway Dept., due to the construction of the I-69 bypass.

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Around 12:45, Sunday afternoon, this AirEvac LifeTeam rescue helicopter landed on HWY 425 South at Beulah Road, to pick up a 55 year old Monticello man, following a 4-wheeler accident on a pond levee.

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The industrial “spec” speculative building, which was built as a qualification for the state’s ACE program, seems to have a local industry that will likely use the structure as part of a long term lease, for warehouse space.

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This 2012 Ford F-250 King Ranch Super Crew 4X4, only has 16,560 miles.

Call Keith Wallis at Ryburns at (870) 367-5353 to learn more about this heavy duty truck, or our other pre-pwned vehicles.

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At Ryburn Motor Co. our rebates have been extended through today.  That means Today is the best time to buy Your New Car.

Come by Today.  We’ll earn your business

Early last week, this scene from the past was noticed traveling through Monticello.

Both photo were submitted by MLive readers.

The Monticello Fire Dept. had a hectic evening, Friday, battling 3 fires, between 6 – 8:30 pm.

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Cynthia Mae Williams, age 39, is wanted by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department for forgery and hot checks.

Williams has a Bradley County address, but is known to be in Drew County on a regular basis.

If you have any information on where she may be contact the DCSO at 870-367-6211.

Due to the May fire in their old location, EZ Mart has moved next door to the former Circle N location.

Their first day serving the public was Wednesday.

Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt, located behind the new EZ-Mart on HWY 425 South, in the old Pizza for Less and Baseball Cards, Etc. building is planning on a September opening date.

Bessy’s will provide frozen yogurt, along with fruit and candies for you to include in the many sweet treats that they offer.

The new business is owned and operated by Tammy and Molly Flemister.

New features to the building include a new patio, and an improved driveway and parking area.