The Mayors Office hosted an eclipse planning meeting Monday where local City and County officials, first responders, School Resource Officers and UAM staff discussed preparations for the upcoming April 8 Eclipse event.

The meeting coordinated and addressed all local vital services and potential issues locally that could occur, such as diminished cellular phone service that could occur due to the large number of people videoing the event statewide and the expected increase in traffic to and from the park of totality in Central Arkansas.

“We expect travelers passing through Monticello in route to the event and coming from the event. We want to make sure that we do our part to ensure increased traffic, anticipate increased purchases of fuel by those travelers and other areas that could affect our town are covered”. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Bennie Ryburn.

During Friday afternoons, heavy rains, Dave, Knight Rd., near Allis Road in Wilmar, flooded and watched out.

Drew County deputies responded and the Drew County Road crew was notified.

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Bridge work is continuing on HWY 133 and should be completed by the end of March.

Thank everyone for your patience
Jessie Griffin, Drew County Judge

Drew County Courthouse, Road Department, Solid Waste and Landfill will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1st in observance of New Years.  Trash routes for the County will be run on normal day of pick up.

Dear Citizens of Drew County,
As we approach the joyous season of Christmas and the dawn of a new year, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. This festive time of year brings with it a spirit of togetherness, gratitude, and hope that transcends all boundaries, and I am truly honored to share it with the wonderful community of Drew County. (more…)