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Briggs – Not Guilty of Murder – Gets 10 Years on Gun Charge

Thursday, June 30th, 2016

Defendant Testified about Night of Shooting
Prosecution Cross-examines Shooter about Guns, Witnesses
Defendant’s Wife – “Yes, He Threatened to Kill Me, & He Set My House on Fire”
Closing Arguments – Final Thoughts from Both Sides
The Verdict is “Not Guilty” of Murder
Briggs Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm- Gets 10 Year Sentence

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Murder Trial Summary from Tuesday

Thursday, June 30th, 2016

Murder Trial Underway
“They Both Used Drugs.” – Prosecution
Victim’s Wife takes Witness Stand
“As soon as the door closed, gunshots.”
Responding Officers Describe Shooting Scene
Shooting Witness takes Witness Stand
MPD Investigator on Crime Scene, Guns, Etc.
State Crime Lab – “11 Gunshot Wounds” – State Rests at 4 pm

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School Bus Drivers Needed

Wednesday, June 29th, 2016

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Friday Night Boxing – Videos

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

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Bike & Walking Network – Video

Friday, June 24th, 2016

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Jordan Park Trail Update – Video

Friday, June 24th, 2016

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DMH Expansion Project & Board Meeting Update

Friday, June 24th, 2016

During Wednesday’s meeting of the Drew Memorial Hospital board, CEO Scott Barrilleaux gave an update on the expansion project.

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Letter to the Editor – Congressional Sit In

Thursday, June 23rd, 2016

No matter what lawbreakers do, our Bill of Rights can NOT be usurped. Nothing overrides our Bill of Rights. NOTHING!

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Funeral Procession for Chief Deputy Robin Hood – Video

Monday, June 20th, 2016

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Wilmar Juneteenth Parade Video

Monday, June 20th, 2016

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Quorum Court Videos

Friday, June 17th, 2016

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In Memory of Chief Deputy Robin Hood

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

Drew County Chief Deputy Robin Hood passed away last night at Drew Memorial Hospital.
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Remembering Orlando – Video

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

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UAM Basketball Camp Announced

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

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Ray Ryburn Custom Cabinets – Now Open

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

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1943 DC-3 Visits Monticello Airport – Videos

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

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Paige Chase to Serve on City Council, 2017-2018 – Videos

Tuesday, June 14th, 2016

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Sprint Karts & LawnMower Races, Tonight, at Fairgrounds – Videos

Saturday, June 11th, 2016

Memorial Day Weekend races

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AHTD’s Scott Bennett Gives Most Informational Segment of I-69 Coalition – Videos

Friday, June 10th, 2016

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Collins-Cominto FD Assists Dermott for House Fire, with 3 Vehicles

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Early Monday morning, the Collins-Cominto Fire Dept. was paged out to assist the Dermott Fire Dept. with the homefire call, where 2 cars and a truck were also lost.

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Mainline Health Career Opportunities

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

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County Courthouse Cleaning and Maintenance

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

The county courthouse is current undergoing “tuck point maintenance” and mortar repair, as is required on builing that age.
Also Judge Robert Akin was recently seen cleaning the front of the courthouse, in preparation for the Memorial Day service. (The photo was just too good to pass up.)

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DMH Employment Opportunities

Tuesday, June 7th, 2016

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Tommy Maxwell Chosen Chairman of NWFA

Monday, June 6th, 2016

The newest members of the National Wood Flooring Association board of directors were elected during the 2016 Wood Flooring Expo General Session in Charlotte, N.C.