A local driver was convicted of his third DWI, last week, for events that occurred on August 26, of last year.

Around 8:30 that evening, State Trooper had a safety checkpoint set up near the intersection of Jose Chapel Road and Florence Road.  As they were checking vehicles, they saw a vehicle come to an abrupt stop, 1/4-1/2 mile up the road, and turn in at a cemetery.

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According to the Drew County Sheriff’s Department, a black bull was found in the Montongo area approximately two (2) months ago.

If anyone is missing a bull they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 367-6211.

ICM is expanding and looking for candidates in south AR. Must have a degree and experience in a human service related field. Travel required. Must pass a drug test and background checks.

Fax resume and salary requirements to (800)887-1610 .

A set of keys was found at McCloy Park.

If you lost them or know who lost them please call 870-460-2941.

Happy Birthday to Gene Norton!!!

From his friends at South Arkansas Rehab

A Flag Retirement Ceremony was recently hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Woodmen of the World will be held at the Drew County Courthouse.

The public was invited to see the proper way to retire an American Flag that is worn and tattered.

Photos courtesy of a MLive reader.

According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 236 Selma Collins Road, in Selma, at approximately 1:40 pm, Wednesday, after a call came in that a neighbor had shot into the home.

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The Monticello School District Track, recently closed for repairs, is again open for public use.

Michael Keith Williams age 43 of Warren, was killed Saturday, as the result of an automobile accident in Bradley County. According to Arkansas State Police, early Sunday morning, Williams was driving his Chevy pick-up west on Bradley County Road 34, when the truck left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned.  There were two other passengers in the vehicle. 

Williams was an electric technician for J. P. Price Lumber Company.

Frasers Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services.

A local parolee, was arrested by police in Jackson, Mississippi.

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A local man was arrested and charged with rape for events that occurred last week.

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Request for Bowfishing Approval at Lake Monticello to Control Carp / Improve Vegitation from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

Parks Committee Report to City Council from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

MEDC Report to City Council from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

District Court Report to City Council from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

Monticello’s Advertising and Promotion Commission met Monday at the MEDC office, planning to look at the Convention Center Planning budget for the remainder of 2012, but  that was postponed until next month.

New business included:

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Drew County Sheriff’s deputies, Monticello Police, and an Arkansas State Trooper responded to the report of several trucks “cutting donuts” at the Monticello Sports Complex, around 9:30, Tuesday night.

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With all boxes counted, here are the final, unofficial results:

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Right after Judge Bynum Gibson told the court that a convicted drug manufacturer would receive two consecutive 10 year sentences, the man approached the judge’s bench, said “I object”, and fell to the floor.

This was the same man who when arrested asked for the Postmaster instead of an attorney and called the jury ““Brain-washed Socialist Cowards”  during his trial.

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Mr. & Mrs. Beaver’s New 2012 Highlander brought smiles to their faces.

David Atwell, of Ryburn’s, is shown congratulating them.

You can be a satisfied customer, as well. 

Just stop by Ryburn’s and see the Great Vehicles and the Low Prices. 

During their re-scheduled Parks Committee meeting, Monday night, the group heard a request from Curtis Merrill and Hope Bragg to turn approximately 4.5 acres of the W. C. Whaley property into a nature trail park area.

The city’s fire station will be built on the southwest corner of the lot.  The request will turn the remaining portion of the city land into a park.  Earlier discussed uses of the land were for a pool, police station / court complex, or convention center.

Grants are planned on being requested to cover the cost.

This topic will likely be on Thursday night’s City Council agenda.

Around 3 pm, Friday afternoon, a Mercury Grand Marquis and a Jeep Cherokee were involved in a severe automobile crash on HWY 425 North, at Rose Hill Cut-Off.

Two occupants of the Jeep were transported to DMH by MASI.

The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the scene and traffic, which was cut down to 2 lanes.

Reliable Wrecker and Dan’s Towing removed the vehicles.