When 15 World Series teams came to Monticello, each team brought with them a state flag from home.

There were 15 colorful flags, representing teams from Washington to Massachusetts to California to Alabama to Panama, blowing the wind; until a theif stole 13 of the flags, Saturday night.

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A 29 year old Monticello woman received a $250,000 bond for the charges of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, in the death of a Hamburg man, reported missing last week.

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Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation are assisting Ashley and Drew County authorities investigating the apparent death of Sam Arnold Jr., 41, of Hamburg.

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The driver of this older model Dodge pick up truck the skate injury, last Friday afternoon, on state school road.

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Steve Brantley,  a former fireman for the Monticello Fire Dept. for 18 years, passed away earlier this week.

As a tribute of his service to the community, multiple firetrucks,  including the two shown here, were a part of his funeral procession.

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Just after 3:30, Tuesday morning, 3 unidentified, hooded black males robbed the E-Mart convenience store on Hyatt Street.

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The pilot of a small plane lost his life, Saturday morning, at the scene of his single engine plane’s crash, in an Ashley County field.

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21 years ago today, I had my last child, a baby girl.

I am so proud of the woman you are. I love you much Sarah!

If you know this young lady and see her today, wish her a Happy Birthday!

You are “grown” but you will always be my baby!

Mom

Improvements to Highway 82 will require lane closures in Ashley County, according to AHTD officials.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, July 27 were:

1st place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley

The Club was proud to have Phyllis Huckaby and Addie Lynde as guests for the evening.

Minutes before midnight, Thursday night, Monticello Police dispatch received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at the EZ Mart on Highway 425 South.

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Nick Provencher, former instructor of Political Science at the UAMonticello, has been hired as Assistant to the Mayor for the City of Monticello.

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Experienced or Certified CODER wanted for Busy Monticello area Practice

Send Resume to:
LPN Postion
PO Box 1141
Warren, AR. 71671

LPN wanted for Busy Monticello area Practice

LPN needs Experience in ICD9 and knowledge of ICD10 and Billing Clinic Exp. helpful

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The most impressive factor that took place during the weekends activities was the massive police presence in Drew county, by ALL law enforcement agencies in the area.

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Saturday night’s Ku Klux Klan rally, held northeast of Monticello, drew a small crowd of supporters, 1 protester, a 6-8 peace & love” signs on the town square.

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Fire N Ice- 2015 ASA Softball Arkansas State Champions

These girls are from Ashley and Drew County.
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The UAMonticello community is saddened by news it received, earlier today of the unexpected death of a UAM student, who was visiting a resident on campus last night.

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MLive  held a brief interview with the leader of the organization holding a rally in Drew County, tonight.

Here is the content of that interview.

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Because of the revised  Arkansas Duneral Directors Association board decision, DCBA’s officers have technically been reinstated, although the association has been dissolved.

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Multiple arrest have been made in connection with the Brandon Cox escape incident.
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If you have loved ones buried at Campground Cemetery, please consider making a donation to help with the annual maintenance. Checks can be made payable to Campground Cemetery Fund. Please send them to:

Chris Pace ( V. P./Treasurer)
802 Garnett Road
Monticello, AR. 71655

Just before 5:30 PM, Thursday evening, an unusual occurrence took place, causing this Ford work truck and the trailer/air compressor it was pulling to leave Gaines Street, and crash into the old Discount Carpet store. (more…)

Brandon Cox (age 34) of Drew County was apprehended in the Dallas County area, around 7 PM, Thursday evening.

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Andrew Mendoza, a resident of Star City from California, has joined the Ryburn sales team.

He has 4 years experience in customer service, but has a lifetime of experience at being a people person.

Stop by today, and let Andrew show you how his hard work will pay off for YOU!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We love you!!!

Happy Birthday to Trish!

We appreciate you,  and hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Your  family, friends, and MPD.

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Thursday afternoon, the Drew Memorial Hospital board unanimously approved a  $25.7 million hospital expansion program.

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