Northbound traffic on Gabbert Street should detour to Main Street, then Pope Street, to avoid a blocked roadway, at the intersection of Gabbert and Jefferson Street.

Abig rig cut short, and the road is currently blocked at that location.

Plastic water meter assembly, in parking lot, is one of many poorly installed by Siemens.

In August, MLive posted a report of a major victory in the City of Monticello’s battle against SIEMENS, where a United States District Judge ordered SIEMENS AG (an international conglomerate) to be listed as an extended defendant in the $10,000,000 case.

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Congratulations to Keith Wallis, the Ryburn Automotive Salesman of the month for October.

Stop by Ryburns and see one of our friendly sales staff members for that new or like-new vehicle you’ve been wanting.

Graphic photo posted on attached link, below.

At 3:30 pm, Thursday, a Monticello man was killed and 2 other residents injured, in a head on collision, eas of Monticello.

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According to SalineRiverChronicle, during a meeting that lasted a little over one hour, the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority had a detailed discussion of how the Authority will pay off an estimated $600,000.00 to $700,000.00 loan that will be owed once all state and federal grants are expended.

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Longtime Monticello business owner Tommy Newman filed, Wednesday, to run for City Council Ward 2 Position 1.

That seat is currently held by former county treasurer Carolyn Brow (more…)

Jerald Clarke, a veteran officer with the Monticello Police Dept. has filed to run as an independant candidate for the office of Drew County Sheriff, against Sheriff Mark Gober.

Since Gober is runing for re-election as a democrat, the2 candidates won’t go before voters until November, 2016.

Tuesday night, Mayor Zack Tucker accepted a check for $1,500 of grant dollars presented to the City by local operations supervisor Juerga “Smitty” Smith on behalf CenterPoint (more…)

County sheriff Mark Gober was the first candidate to file for reelection, at noon, Monday.  Gober is seeking reelection.

Justice of the Peace for District 7, Patty Mitchell,  was next, filing to maintain her seat on the county quorum court.

County Judge Robert Akin, an Independent, wasthe only non-– Democrat to file, Monday.

Other candidates filing included;
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Thursday, Monticello Parks Committee member & Miracle League President Karen Connelley was joined by future Miracle League players to present to the Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Committee in Jacksonville, AR to request $250,000 of grant funding to help Monticello build our field of dreams.
The Miracle League Field will be first handicap accessible baseball field in Southeast Arkansas. Grant winners will be announced in December.

The Drew County Yard of the Month for September, 2015 was: Chris and Ashley Weast, at 175 McKnight Drive.

Their yard was selected as the winner by the Town and Country Garden Club.

Yard of the Month is presented by the Chamber of Commerce.

MonticelloLive is posting a few non-spooky photos from businesses, today.

Grand Manor’s staff  were impressive, serving all of their residents breakfast in costume.

The other photo  city workers,  this morning.

Regardless how creative your costume is, Saturday, you may need an umbrella (or steel chair) to stay dry.

A 90% chance of rain, decreasing took 50% chance during the night, is forecast.

Pictured here are:
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According to AshleyCountyLedger.com, this photo shows workers lifting four train cars back onto the Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi tracks, Wednesday, near Unity Road in Crossett.

For more information, go to AshleyCountyLedger.com

Salon Hello Beautiful would like to welcome Ashley Herring Cruce to the team.

So come in and make her feel welcome.

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“I wanted to take time today, to apologize for how I reacted to Alderman Leonard’s questioning last night at City Council. It was unprofessional. I was not prepared to make a statement about an issue of that gravity and technical nature, without researching the statue and being able to make a fully informed definitive statement; as I have asked Mr. Barton to do this morning. (more…)

Wednesday letter from City Attorney to City Council Members.

Last night, Councilman Leonard questioned the legality of the moayor’s vote to break a tie at the special meeting held to consider the referral to the electors of a sales tax to fund a proposed civic center.

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Just minutes after their 10 PM closing time, Sonic, located on 425 N. was robbed at gun-point, Sunday night.

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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a call was received about horses running loose near a busy highway; this led the responding deputy to a residence, where he observed two very malnourished horses.

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According to Arkansas Business, Parkway Bank, with 2 branches in Monticello, is being purchased by citizens bank, of Batesville.

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The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Clerk at the District Court. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2015. More information is available at www.monticelloar.org/jobs.

For additional information on the please contact City Hall, 367-4400.

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Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober is one of six public officials appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Committee on Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a, 42 year old Monticello woman was arrested on October 10, 2015 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, speeding and no proof of insurance. (more…)

Mike Garvey, Monticello Lions Club President, presents a Certificate of Appreciation and a check to Joe Meeks, Monticello Fireman of the Year, in honor of his outstanding service to our community.

University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt announced today that he will recommend Karla Hughes, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).

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