Happy Birthday to Nikki “Burnett” Reed Pharr.

You will always be my oldest niece.

Love you, PC and Aunt Peg

Happy 10th birthday Madison Norris.

Your smile brightens our lives daily.

Love Mom and Dad

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Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Drew County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

The purpose of the project is to resurface 1.5 miles of roadway in Monticello..

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Mrs. Marilyn Lou Grantier, 69 of Monticello, AR, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was a native of Hot Springs, AR and a resident of Monticello for the past 15 years. She was a homemaker and was of the Assembly of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest “Amos” and Wonda Edwards Standiford, She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Grantier, one son, Johnathan Grantier of Monticello, AR, two daughters, Chell Lenz of Hermitage, TN & Shannon Grantier of Monticello, AR, three sisters, Earnestine Ware, husband Travis of Pearcy, AR, Betty Sroope of Hot Springs, AR, Carolyn Harrison, husband Dale of Bella Vista, AR, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends.

Memorial services are Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 2:30 pm at Cromwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donald Manning, officiating. Guestbook signing at www.cromwellfuneralhome.net

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759.

Happy Birthday to Annabel Grace Fowler, who had a birthday on January 20, and was four years old.

Love: Momma,  Daddy, Elijah,

and Mammaw Barbara

Happy 18th Birthday!

We are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become!

Love, Mom and Randy.

Dakota Barbee will be celebrating his 8th birthday on Monday January 6th. He is the son of Mark & Martha Barbee of Monticello, AR.

He is the grandson of Bobby Barbee of Monticello, AR. & the late Peggy Barbee of Jonesboro, AR. & David & Mae Dale Jones of Harrisburg, AR. He is the nephew of Bryan & Terry Jones of Jonesboro. AR.

Stray dog found on 425 close to Ellis and Son body shop. He is very sweet.

Needs his owner or a good home with enough land where he can hunt.

For information call Morgan at 820-2556.

Kelsey Windham was crowned Sat as Miss Hamburg Holidays 2013. She also received awards for Most Beautiful & Best Personality. Kelsey is the 17 year old daughter of Teresa & Scott Duckworth & Darrell Windham. She is a senior at Monticello High School.

Found on the corner of Hyatt and Oakland, Chocolate longhair weenie dog.

Very cute. When found she was injured and needs attention soon.

Please Call/text for pics 870-723-9176

Happy Birthday to Deputy Steven Mitchell.

Hopoe you have a great day.

From your friends and co-workers.

Reward!!! My dog Rebel is missing he is a tan American pit bull he is very sweet please call if you have seen him or know where he is. Samantha Mann 870-723-7844. Daniel Mann 870-370-6683

Kelsey Lynn Windham was crowned 2013 Miss Buck Fever Saturday night at the annual Miss Buck Fever Festival in Banks,AR.

Kelsey is the 17 year old daughter of Teresa & Scott Duckworth & Darrell Windham. She is a senior at Monticello High School.

Al Beaty of Monticello was among the 82 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting  in North Little Rock.

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Tickets can be purchased from any Options, Inc. Board member or staff and at our outreach office at 110 N. Main, Monticello.
Drawing to be held on Friday, December 13, 2013
Winners need not be present to win.

Pepsi Beverages Company of Monticello is holding a food drive November this week,to help support the “Feed the Kids” program that is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church. We are asking for donations of Vienna Sausages, small cans of Spaghettios, and/or small cans of raviolis. Food Giant Cost Saver and Meagans Café have agreed to be drop-off locations. Donations can also be brought to the Pepsi warehouse located in the industrial park off of Hwy 35 E. Anyone with questions can call 870-367-9721, ext 0.

The “Feed the Kids” program packs 600 bags of food each month to be distributed to kids that are in grades K-8 at the Monticello and Drew Central School Districts. The organization operates primarily off of donations.

Here is a link to their website: http://www.fpcmont.org/feedthekids