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Mark Mason, was safely located, Saturday morning around 10:30 PM, during an area search by the Drew County Sheriffs Dept. along with local volunteers.

Mr. Mason appears to be in good condition, and is being transported to Drew Memorial hospital to be checked out by MASI.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the safe recovery of Mr. Mason. (more…)

According to the Star City Police Department, on Wednesday, September 22, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Star City Police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 205 Park Street in reference to a “shots fired” call. (more…)

A Star City man surrendered to Arkansas State Troopers today following a four hour barricaded armed stand-off that began after the suspect allegedly fired a gun at Star City police officers.
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Since around 7 AM, the Wilmar railroad crossing has an arm down, in error.

An Arkansas State Trooper is slowing traffic, but you were urged to use caution in the area.

ARDOT, the railroad and local authorities are all aware of the situation.

Arkansas State Police Special Agents are investigating the discovery of a person’s body found Saturday alongside U.S. Highway 65 near the Arkansas and Louisiana border.
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There will be no Driver Testing in Monticello this afternoon

There will be no Driver Testing at the Crossett site Wednesday 9-1 for the morning tests.

Written exams only starting at 1pm

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the Monticello Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence on Lincoln Court around noon Friday. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Department chief Jason Akers, two suspects were apprehended inside a local business early Friday morning due to the diligence of a patrol officer who was conducting building security checks. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Department Chief Jason Akers a Monticello man is facing felony charges after being arrested by MPD. (more…)

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Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division have arrested a former satellite television installation technician from Monticello, in a year-long homicide investigation.
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On Monday, July 19, a former local newspaper reporter, pleaded guilty in Drew County Circuit Court to the charge of “attempted pandering / possession of material depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. (more…)

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Family members of the shooting victims from last Thursday morning on E. Willis St. in Monticello are releasing some of the personal information from those involved. (more…)

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