Recently, at 2 AM on a Thursday morning, a work truck was stolen from S. Texas St., and eventually recovered at Oakview Apartments on College Street, after having been driven to 5 locations, all over town. (more…)

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The Arkansas State Police has been requested by Dumas authorities to investigate a shooting incident that has claimed the life of a 39 year-old man. (more…)

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The Arkansas Department of Transportation is planning to repair the damage done to the HWY 425 overpass, which occurred in mid October, in the very near future (around Thanksgiving).

Tthe heavy bridge division of the department describes the damage to the Monticello Overpass as “cosmetic“ and does not pose any threat or danger to safety.

Specific schedule updates and any construction detour information will be posted as it becomes available.
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According to SalineRiverChronicle, most of the discussion at Monday’s Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board meeting concerned the disposition of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail.

LaSalle Corrections recently informed Bradley County Quorum Court that it would be economically unfeasible for the company to build and maintain the jail. However, company officials left open the possibility that the county itself could arrange to build a $30 million facility using revenue bonds.

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The Drew Co. Sheriffs Dept, Monticello Police and the Drug Task Force will be participating in Saturday’s  statewide prescription pill takeback program.

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