More people know “Thai Paul” than recognize the name Chaiporn Phurisri; but once you meet him, you will be impressed with his personal story, as well as his culinary skills.

Paul is a native of Thailand, who moved to the U.S. in 1989; his family owns a restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii; and his dad graduated from West Point Academy.  And there’s much more to learn about him as you get to know him better.

The “Tiny Thia Place'”s menu is equally impressive; offering steak and lobster, filet mignon, scallops, and varying presentations of crab legs.

For a wide range of authentic home-made dishes, made from scratch, try Thai Paul’s meals at the Tine Thai Place, located in the old Family Seafood, on HWY 278 West , or call 723-9258.

Medlin’s Metal Roofing has served Monticello for around 2 years, providng custom metal roofing and metal carport structures.

Medlin’s has recently expanded their product line by now providing Eagle Horse Barns and Big Tex and Kearney trailers.  Many styles of both lines are available.  Stop by Medlins, on HWY 425 North,  to see the full selection to choose from.

This article re-printed from SalineRiverChronicle.com.

This large tree, on HWY 35 East around 4pm, is one of multiple tree that fell, due to the thunderstorms that passed through Drew County, Thursday afternoon.

Both state and county road crews were called out to clear the roads, as law enforcement helped located the bloakcages, and deal with passing traffic.

Salon re-opened at 606 West Bolling, with new owner Hope Forrest Campbell and local stylist Dawn Marter.

The salon welcomed guests at their recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, with the Chamber of Commerce.

Call 460-5002.

The convenience store located at the intersection of E. Gaines and E. McCloy Streets has a new owner.

Omar Ali, owner of McGehee’s H&L Deli are remodeling their new Monticello business and plan to add some new deli and food items for customers.

A residence on Texas Street had their weekly trash waiting by the road, Tuesday morning.

The containers, however, were marked at “BIO-HAZARD”.

Although it appears to be a simple case of re-using boxes, it wasn’t the best choice of boxes to choose to put your trash in. Not to mention, they’re not the approved city containers.

A local 37 year old man was arrested by the Drew County Sheriff Dept. for the alleged rape of a local teenager and the sexual assault of another.

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Around 7 pm, Tuesday, an eastbound white Chevy Silverado reportedly pulled out in front of a northbound white Chevy Silverado, causing an auto accident.

The eastbound truck had the stop sign.

A passenger in the northbound Silverado was transported to Drew Memorial by SEEMS.

The driver in the eastbound Silverado was transported to the County Detention Facility for a BAC test, as aluminum cans were seen strewn alongside the vehicle at the crash scene.

MPD worked the wreck.  Reliable Towing removed the northbound vehicle.

This Toyota Sequoia was riddled with gun fire while parked in front of a Monticello home, with the driver reportedly inside the vehicle.

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Sunday evening around 8:30, a Yamaha Rhino 450 overturned on Carpenter Road, ejecting the driver.

The vehicle was northbound at the time of the accident.  The driver was transported to Drew Memorial, and was expected by be transferred to Little Rock.

Arkansas State Troopers worked the crash scene, assisted by Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies.

A strong wind led to a temporary road closing on HWY 172, around 11 am Sunday morning, after this large tree fell across the roadway.

A Drew County Sheriff’s deputy controlled trafic, whle AHTD cleared the roadway.

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This barn and field of cut hay was seen on HWY 278 West, in Monticello.

This photo, taken east of Monticello, show an old wooden bridge, that is still in use..  Now, that’s country.

The bridge is a private drive or a farm access road, near a paved highway.  It’s not on a county road.

The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the report of a structure fire on Bowser Road, around 3 pm, Thursday afternoon.

The shed seems to be a total loss.

Following Wednesday’s 20 year sentence from a jury of 6 men and 6 woman to Victoria Pedraza for Permitting Abuse of a Minor for the death of her infant daughter, MLive spoke to an anonymous juror about what topics the jury felt were the most influential, during their deliberations.

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Victoria Pedraza leaving Courthouse after her 20 year sentence for Permitting Abuse of a Minor, which led to the death of her Daughter.

As the Victoria Pedraza trial is updated throughout the day, the MOST RECENT updates will be posted on top.

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Several current quorum court members, and even a retired JP were present for the posting of Tuesday night’s election returns.

Click below for precint totals.

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Happy 7th birthday to our cson, Chase.

We love you. Love Dad, Mom, Sissy, Mama, Maw Nora and paw John]

A MLive reader took this photo of the clouds, while on their way to the Rock Springs fireworks show.

He recognized the red, white, and blue stripes in the clouds in the sky.

For as long as most folks remember, the intersection of HWY 425 and 278 has always been home to the “Monticello Flag.”

Many are used to seeing it, but don’t realize how often the flags must be repaired and replaced.

The flags, usually 4 at a time, are purchased with donations made by Commercial Bank, Union Bank, Simmons Bank, Parkway Bank, and Maxwell Hardwood Flooring.

Thanks to those donations, “the Flag” still flies above Monticello for all travelers to see.

This lighted flag display is one of the many patriotic displays that residents use to celebrate our country’s birthday.

The Monticello Fire Dept. was paged out to a fire at the building next to Piggly Wiggly, Thursday morning, around 4:30.

The building has been a home to many local business, from a barber and beauty shop, to a bookstore, and recently as a store for bargains and bows.

Major damage was done to the back of the structure.

At last week’s City Council meeting, someone asked about a “sample pipe section” that was on display.

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Monday afternoon, around 4:30, as a driver was attempting to turn off of HWY 35 East, a three vehicle chain-reaction quickly shut down traffic, and sent two drivers to the Drew Memorial Hospital’s’ Emergency Room.

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