To emphasize the GoFundMe project to support former Drew County Deputy Jeremy Chapman, MLive is posting the actual video of the shooting (with his permission) to help more people realize the seriousness of the events, that night.

Sunday morning, around 3:30, while most of the county was sleeping, the Sheriff’s Dept. began a manhunt for a jail escapee from Fordyce, who had been convicted of Murder, in 1998. The search continued until 11 am, Monday, with most offiers only getting around 3-4 hours sleep.

Monticello Police officers joined the search a couple of hours later, and they also were past midnight, working to apprehend the felon, who was a threat to the town they serve and protect. They also put the needs of residents in front of their own.

When Tuesday’s wildfire was reported, our Monticello Fire Dept., along with the Arkansas Forestry Commission, battled the blaze for over 6 hours, as the fire changed directions, as the wind changed several times, in the smoke and fire and fumes.

We need to recognize how valuable our first responders are to our community; keeping us safe, regardless of the threat that they are protecting us from.

Monday night, the City Council, at 6pm, to discuss he proposed  salary scale for city employees..
The Mayor’s request regarding salaries requested a plan to “levelize” the varying salaries among workers, from when there were fewer pay guidelines.

Posted below (from an  earlier article) are the current and proposed salaries for the city employees that will earn over $40,000, and the employees that are scheduled to receive over a $3,000 pay increase, plus a couple of other positions, of public interest.

Position Years Proposed Salary Current Salary
ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Asst—–0—– $25,292.29 $18,720.00
Finance Director —–3 —–$52,956.43 $39,033.80
Asst to the Mayor —–1 —–$37,142.57 $35,006.40
Mayor 1 —–$63,603.80—– $63,603.80
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Capital Murder Trial Underway

Opening Arguments

911 Calls Played For Jury

State Police Investigator Closes Testimony for the Day

Police Officers Testify

Videos, Photos, & 911 Calls Played

Victim’s Mom Testifies about Her Granddaughter’s Loss

Shooter’s Family Testifies

Jury Begins Deliberation – Life, without Parole, or Death Penalty 

Jury Returns With Sentence of Life without Parole

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Pat Mitchell, a local business woman, has announced her candidacy for Alderman in Ward 4, Position 2 on the Monticello City Council. The election will be Tuesday, March 1. Pat is the owner of The Tree-O, Merle Norman Studio, and Pat’s Country Kitchen.

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To announce the weather related closing of your daycare, business, or industry, call Joe at 367-0000 from a documented phone line.

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